US Launches More Strikes on Iran
In response, Iran’s top military leaders announced that Iran would again close the Strait of Hormuz.
US Embassy in Baghdad Advises ‘Heightened Readiness’ Among Americans in Iraq
The alert points citizens toward a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory as the embassy suggests possible travel disruptions with short notice could occur.
Trump Signs $70 Billion Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol for 3 Years
Trump’s signature brings to a close a 116-day dispute over immigration funding.
Taiwan Opposition Leader Faces Heated Challenge From Audience Member at New York Event
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang, is visiting the United States.
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $38 Billion Visa, Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement
The decision follows a 2024 rejection of a proposed $30 billion settlement deemed insufficient.
Why a Key Immigration Detention Policy Might Hit Supreme Court
Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings on the Trump administration policy of denying detention review for illegal immigrants.
Defendant in Deadly LA Wildfires Wanted ‘Revenge Against Society,’ Prosecutor Says
In opening statements, attorneys sparred over the cause of the catastrophic Palisades Fire and the defendant’s alleged motive.
DOJ Seizes 13 Domains in Alleged Chinese Spy Scheme
Federal authorities seized 13 internet domains that prosecutors say were part of a Chinese intelligence-linked recruitment scheme.
Philippines Urges China to Remove Shoal Platform, Warns Against Artificial Island
Manila released images and a timeline showing a small occupied platform, buoys, and other objects inside Scarborough Shoal.
Commodity Prices Are Surging and the Market Is Missing the Deeper Problem | Rick Rule
Rick Rule explains why the supply crisis in copper and oil is not a forecast but a structural outcome already locked in.
Middle Schoolers’ Reading and Math Scores Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, US Results Show
Despite modest gains over the past three years among 9-year-olds, test scores for 9- and 13-year-olds in math and reading are below levels before 2020.
Why ApoB May Be a Better Test Than Cholesterol
Two people can have the same cholesterol level but very different heart disease risk. A simple test may explain why.
ActBlue CEO Pleads the Fifth During House Panel Hearing
House Republicans subpoenaed CEO Regina Wallace-Jones concerning ActBlue’s vetting process for foreign contributions.
‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America
Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.
‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure
The center of American government in our nation’s capital holds an intriguing history.
The Benefits of Eating Nose-to-Tail
Modern diets favor muscle meat, but liver, bone broth, and organ meats deliver nutrients that steak can’t match.
Summertime Parsley and Spinach Detox Soup
A blended, bright green soup delivers a refreshing combination of herbs, broth, and light comfort.
US Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Downing of Helicopter
Trump had earlier vowed to retaliate, hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
SBA Suspends More Than 27,000 Ohio Loan Borrowers Due to Suspected Fraud
The decision follows similar suspension of thousands of borrowers across California, Minnesota, and Maine.
How a Tiny Insect Decimated Florida’s Citrus, and What Orchardists Are Doing About It
The Sunshine State’s citrus farmers are holding on after a 95 percent industry decline in the past 30 years.
Pardoned J6er Sues Government for $18 Million for Alleged Abuse in Pretrial Detention
Ryan Samsel is suing after becoming what his lawyer previously described as ‘the most tortured individual by the Federal Government in recent American history.’
Judge Says Challenge to ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Is Moot as DOJ Backs Away
A judge declined to temporarily block Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund.’
Day in Photos: Taiwanese Live-Fire Exercise, Bill Gates Epstein Hearing, and Indonesian Military Acid Attack Verdict
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Australian Financial Watchdogs Back New Powers to Curb Money-Laundering Via Crypto
One area of concern is cryptocurrency ATMs, which have proliferated from 23 machines in 2019 to about 2,000 today.
‘X-Men’ Actor Tyler Mane Shares Rare Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Begins Treatment
Mane hopes to raise awareness surrounding the disease in men that accounts for less than 1% of total breast cancer cases.
12 Ab Exercises to Build a Toned Midsection
A few dedicated minutes a day can help you develop beautiful abdominal muscles.
Why Antidepressants Work for Some—but Fail for Others
Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.
When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart
Large study finds mental and heart Health are closely linked.
Scientists Map Smell for the First Time
The detailed maps of odor receptors in the nose and brain reveal an unexpected order behind one of the body’s most mysterious senses.
My Cherry Turnovers Are the Star of Every Brunch
Perfect for brunch or a leisurely weekend breakfast, these turnovers deliver sweet-tart cherries in every flaky bite.
Tree-Buying Tips
My first tip is to try to get a tree that no one else in the neighborhood has.
Before Smartphones and Political Correctness: Why the 1990s Has Captivated the Web
Beneath the nostalgic photos, grainy home videos, and soundtrack of a bygone era lies a deeper yearning for a time before smartphones.
Visit the Old West at This ‘Haunted’ Saloon Just Outside Las Vegas
As soon as you pass through the weathered, wooden front doors, a sense of history hits you in unison with the aromatic tang of homemade BBQ.
