Supreme Court Won’t Exempt California Schoolchild From Vaccination Mandate
An advocacy group argued a parent should be able to secure an exemption because her child objects to vaccines developed from aborted fetuses.
Purge of Xi’s Closest Generals Raises Questions Over His Grip on CCP’s Military
The removal of nine senior officers, including top commanders of key military units, highlights the potential instability of Xi’s rule.
Federal Agency Handling US Nuclear Stockpile to Furlough 80 Percent of Staff Amid Government Shutdown
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said the National Nuclear Security Administration’s ‘carryover funding’ is running out.
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Economists Warn of Index Funds’ Outsized Exposure to AI
‘The risk profile of the index increasingly reflects the fortunes of those companies rather than the broader U.S. economy,’ one economist said.
Reader Poll: Hold Financers, Organizers Accountable for Political Violence
Respondents to our reader poll think authorities should examine the funding and coordination behind political protests that turn violent.
Illegal Immigrant Who Offered $10,000 Bounties to Murder ICE Agents Arrested
Eduardo Aguilar had a loaded 9mm handgun in his vehicle when he was arrested. It is a felony for illegal immigrants to possess firearms in the U.S.
Why Processed Foods Are Worse Than You Think
Discover which specific additives pose the greatest health risks, why a simple salad can hide more than you'd think, and what you can realistically do about it.
Boeing Gets FAA Approval to Increase 737 Max Production
The regulator said the approval followed ‘extensive reviews’ by its safety inspectors of Boeing’s production lines.
Supreme Court Sets December Hearing for Trump FTC Firing Case
The case arises from the firing of a trade commissioner who argues federal law protects her from termination before her term expires.
China’s New K-Visa: An Open Door for Global Tech Workers–or Soft-Power Play?
Beijing’s generous K-visa angers job-hungry locals and, analysts say, it acts as a soft-power lure for young tech workers from the Global South.
Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’ Signals Shift Toward Self-Reliant Defense, Experts Say
The European Union’s proposed drone wall marks a major step in Europe’s push to defend itself, linking technology, geography, and NATO strategy.
‘No Kings’ Protests Begin Nationwide
Some states deployed extra law enforcement personnel to maintain law and order. Event organizers said they are committed to ‘nonviolent action.’
Checkmate Cognitive Decline: How Chess Can Help Prevent Dementia
From strategy to social connection, chess offers surprising ways to strengthen the mind and support healthy aging.
Communist Party USA, Other Marxist Groups, to Join ‘No Kings’ Protests
Organizers said they expected more than 5 million people would participate nationwide.
Automakers Face $10 Billion Tariff Bill on Canadian, Mexican Imports So Far This Year
The estimate from Anderson Economic Group comes as Stellantis shifts production to U.S. plants, suggesting tariffs may already be reshaping manufacturing plans.
The Experience of Loss in Gerard Manley Hopkins’s ‘Spring and Fall’
A young girl’s sadness over dying leaves and colder weather also applies to human mortality.
The Old-Fashioned Soup You Need to Make for Cozy Season
This soup is a delicious, comforting hug in a bowl.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
FDA Issues Notice in Recall of More Than 140,000 Bottles of Common Statin Medication
Several versions of generic atorvastatin calcium tablets are under recall, the agency says.

Family of Academy Award-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Reveal Cause of Death
Her family confirmed she died of pneumonia at the age of 79 on Oct. 11, surrounded by loved ones in California.
Border Czar Tom Homan Denies Reports He Accepted $50,000 in Cash
‘I didn’t take $50,000 from anybody,’ Homan said at an Oct. 15 event.

Trust Your Body: These Surgery Preparations Cut Risks and Shorten Recovery
Physical and mental prehabilitation significantly improves outcomes.

‘Mr. Scorsese’: A Retrospective That Doesn’t Hold Back
This documentary series about America’s greatest living director is a major winner.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
FDA Issues Notice in Recall of More Than 140,000 Bottles of Common Statin Medication
Several versions of generic atorvastatin calcium tablets are under recall, the agency says.

Family of Academy Award-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Reveal Cause of Death
Her family confirmed she died of pneumonia at the age of 79 on Oct. 11, surrounded by loved ones in California.
Border Czar Tom Homan Denies Reports He Accepted $50,000 in Cash
‘I didn’t take $50,000 from anybody,’ Homan said at an Oct. 15 event.
Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs on Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Starting Nov. 1
New analysis suggests automakers are facing billions in tariff costs.

Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Rep. George Santos
Santos pleaded guilty to inflating fundraising figures and falsifying donor names to secure the Republican Party’s financial support during the 2022 election.

WWE Hall of Famer Lawler’s Love of Cleveland Sports Unwavering for Half Century
World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler has long made his mark in the sports entertainment universe.

Chris Hemsworth Embarks on ‘Road Trip to Remember’ With Father Following Alzheimer Diagnosis
The actor’s father was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Study Finds Adults Aged 65 and Older Aren’t Immune to Fentanyl Crisis
Overdoses caused by a mix of fentanyl and stimulants skyrocketed 9,000 percent in recent years among seniors, researchers say.

6 Issues to Address With Your Prostate Specialist
When it comes to your prostate health, remember that you are the most important man in the room.

Garlic: The Easy-to-Grow Vegetable With a Wealth of Health Benefits
Discover how to plant, harvest, and enjoy garlic while boosting your family’s meals and immune health.

How This Nobel Discovery Could Transform Autoimmune and Cancer Treatment
Often called peacekeepers, these cells help prevent our immune systems from going out of control.

Wine Kickback
If wine lovers are seeking something more creative or interesting, their best bet would be to visit specialty wine shops.

Ask the Builder: Finish Nail Guns Will Wow You
Users will appreciate nail guns more after using a hammer.

While Postmodernists Embrace Fervour, This Painter Finds ‘Meditation’ in Every Precise Stroke
‘For two hours, everything else goes away, you just are so focused ... It is so good it’s almost a meditation,’ says watercolourist Anne Maree O'Brien.

The Travel Industry’s Big Shift: Why Responsible Tourism Is the New Normal
A significant 96 percent of global travelers now say responsible tourism is important to them.
