US Military Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ on Iranian Boats, Missile Launch Sites: CENTCOM
The strikes were designed ‘to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,’ CENTCOM said in a statement.
Trump Says Iran, Other Arab States Should Join Abraham Accords as Part of Peace Deal
The president said negotiations with Iran are ‘proceeding nicely’ while warning attacks could resume if Tehran rejects the terms of a negotiated settlement.
Ebola Outbreak Spreading Faster Than Response, Aid Group Says
The World Health Organization’s director-general also said the epidemic ‘is outpacing us.’
Netanyahu Orders Intensified Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
The Israeli leader said Israel would continue defending itself against Hezbollah threats following discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Inside America’s Educational Renaissance
‘We’re astounded by this growth. ... The word got out without us doing any publicity,’ said a founder of an international classical school network.
Day in Photos: Memorial Day, Teachers Protest, and Pilgrimage in Spain
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Drinks Recalled in 25 States Over Salmonella Risk, FDA Notice Says
No reports of illnesses were linked to the milk powder-based products, officials say.
China Moves to Shut Down Offshore Stock-Trading Channels Used by Mainland Investors
The clampdown hits a route that Chinese investors use to trade U.S. and Hong Kong stocks, raising capital-control and other concerns.
Scientists Rush to Produce Vaccines Against Rare Ebola Strain Behind Outbreak
One experimental shot could be ready in 20 to 30 days, according to a company in India.
Gordon Chang Breaks Down Trump-Xi Summit and What’s Next
Will Trump call Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te—something no sitting U.S. president has done in 47 years?
National Memorial Day Parade Honors Heroes, Marks America’s 250th Birthday
The nation’s largest Memorial Day commemoration remembered those lost and also celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States.
39,000 People Took Part in a 31-Day Challenge to Improve Sleep. Here’s What Happened
These habits work, because they give the body what it’s constantly seeking: predictability.
Catastrophic Explosion Risk ‘Eliminated’ at California Chemical Tank, Officials Say
Firefighters celebrated the appearance of a crack in the tank over the weekend, which helped relieve pressure.
‘Tuner’: What If Perfect Pitch Could Pick Locks and Open Safes?
“Tuner” showcases the talents of first-feature director Daniel Roher, and the rising stars of Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu, while Dustin Hoffman babysits.
Tune in Today: A Modest Series of ‘Pictures’
Modest Mussorgsky’s musical stroll through an art exhibit honored his friend, an artist who had died too young.
Shen Yun Closes a Season of Acclamation, Medals, and Sold-Out Houses
The classical Chinese dance company’s 20th tour drew generals, lawmakers, and sold-out crowds across five continents—often in defiance of Beijing’s pressure.
These People Visited the ‘Other Side,’ and Came Back Completely Changed
People who return from death don’t just believe differently, they live differently, and with a change that rarely fades.
Behold the Beauty: Early American Still Life Flower Paintings
Nineteenth-century painter Severin Roesen was one of the artists who brought the European flower painting tradition to the nation.
Shots Fired Outside White House, Suspect Dead: Secret Service
‘An individual ... pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing,’ the Secret Service said.
NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch’s Cause of Death Revealed
Busch made his NASCAR Cup Series debut 22 years ago and won more than 60 Cup-level victories over the course of his career.
Newsom Declares Emergency in Orange County Over Fears of Chemical Tank Explosion
‘We are mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make sure the community has what they need to stay safe,’ Newsom said.
Teen Labor Market Faces Record‑Low Summer Hiring
‘This isn’t the teen workforce of the 1980s,’ said global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Character of War Shifting in Favor of Ukraine, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War stated that Ukraine is ’starting to regain more ground than it is losing for the first time since 2023.’
Bowen Defends $150 Million Price Tag to Chair COP31 Climate Event
Chris Bowen is due to spend more than $150 million (US$107 million) on the United Nations’ 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) meeting.
Chargers GM: Re-Signing S Derwin James A ‘High’ Priority
James is a five-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 8 seasons with the Chargers.
Modern Meds Changed the Gut Profile of Remote Villagers, Scientists Find
Scientists followed a group of Indigenous people living in remote villages who maintain a traditional lifestyle.
5 Lesser-Known Health Metrics That Can Help Predict Longevity
Simple, accessible measures can give you insight into your health, and alert you to potential problems that can cut your life short.
New Noninvasive Imaging Could Cut Years Off Endometriosis Diagnosis
Oxford researchers tested an imaging agent that detects the most common, and hardest to diagnose form of a condition affecting millions of women.
Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Radish Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette
This visually striking salad also features crisp, bright red slices of fresh radish, creamy crumbles of goat cheese and toasted, salted pistachios.
Build a Lattice Enclosure
Plastic lattice panels create good-looking cover-ups, and the material is durable and maintenance-free.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Falling for Rustic Bora Bora
Climbing a narrow, winding, rocky road reveals the story of this remote paradise in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.
