Trump Unveils Sweeping Global Tariffs
The U.S. will impose 10 percent universal tariffs, higher rates for countries with more trade barriers.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s ‘This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison’
An unfortunate accident led the 18th-century poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge to craft a beautiful ode to nature and friendship.

‘The Penguin Lessons’: A Man, a Bird, and a New Perspective
A teacher comes to a boarding school to escape his past in this entertaining and deeply moving film.

A Heartbreaking, Inspiring Retelling of the Chosin Reservoir Withdrawal
Brutal and graphic, Joseph Wheelan’s ‘The Farthest Valley’ is a necessary work of one of America’s most heroic military moments.
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US to Impose 10 Percent Global Tariffs, Steeper Levies for Countries With High Trade Barriers
‘For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike,’ Trump said.
Senate Approves Resolution to Nullify Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
Despite passing in the upper chamber, the bill will not make its way to the House—or the president’s desk.
Danish Prime Minister Pledges to Support Greenland Amid US Interest in the Territory
Mette Frederiksen’s visit comes on the heels of a trip to the Arctic territory by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who accused Copenhagen of failing Greenlanders.
Africa at Crossroads After $13 Billion US Aid Cut, Say Analysts
U.S. funding was fighting disease and poverty, but many experts argue that resource-rich countries should carry their own burden.
Biden’s Top Health Official Runs for California Governor
Xavier Becerra joins a growing field of top-tier candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
White House Responds to Reports Elon Musk Is Leaving DOGE Sooner Than Later
The Tesla owner is currently a special government employee, which has a 130-day limit.
Trump Signs Order Closing Exemptions to Low-Cost Imports From China
Wednesday’s order implements duties on de minimis packages starting May 2 at 12:01 a.m.
Tennessee Enacts Law to Stop Health Coverage for China-Linked Organ Transplants
From Jan. 1, 2026, a health insurer will not be able to fund organ transplant surgery if the operation takes place in China or the organ is from China.
Shen Yun’s Cultural Accomplishments ‘Will Transcend Time,’ Says Investment Company President
Frederick Newcomb and Cecelia Crowley were thrilled for the opportunity to see Shen Yun Performing Arts.
How Parabens Harm Your Thyroid–and Ways to Avoid Them
Experts recommend limiting exposure to parabens, commonly found in many foods and skin care products.
Milbank Joins List of Law Firms Striking Deals With Trump
The firm agrees to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to benefit veterans and other public servants, among other terms.
Day in Photos: Burma After Deadly Earthquake, New Tariffs, and Air Balloon Festival
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Senate Releases Compromise Budget Blueprint to Advance Trump Agenda
The new version follows weeks of negotiations between the House and the Senate.
Crypto Investors Lose Over $1.6 Billion to Hackers in First Quarter
That’s more than two-thirds of last year’s total. Less than 1 percent of the stolen funds have been recovered.
Pennsylvania Can’t Reject Misdated or Undated Ballot Envelopes, Court Rules
A U.S. district judge said the dating requirement violates voters’ constitutional rights without improving election security.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
US Immigration Services Drops 3rd-Gender Option
The immigration agency has reversed a Biden-era policy, eliminating the ‘X’ gender option and restoring binary sex recognition.
CCP Swaps Jobs of 2 Senior Leaders Amid Power Struggle
This is the first time in the CCP’s history that such a role swap among Politburo members has occurred, reports say.
When George Washington Calmed a Mutiny
In this first article of the series “When Character Counted,” we visit a moment when a pair of spectacles helped save the American experiment of democracy.
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