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.’
House Passes Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, Sending Measure to Trump
The bill provides $70 billion to fund ICE and Border Patrol through Jan. 20, 2029.
Jury Finds Karmelo Anthony Guilty of Murder in Austin Metcalf Stabbing
Anthony, who is now 19, faced a first-degree murder charge in the April 2025 stabbing death of Metcalf.
SNAP Benefits Go to 186,000 Dead People–And Stopping Them Might Be Difficult
In one case, the name of a 14-year-old shooting victim in Los Angeles was used for two decades to claim benefits, including SNAP, worth more than $280,000.
DHS Directs ICE to Deport Foreign Citizens Who Illegally Vote in Federal Elections
The directive instructs the agency that they don’t need a conviction to deport non-Americans who illegally vote or make a false claim of citizenship.
Day in Photos: 250th Independence Flyover in New York, Taiwan Army Rocket Exercise, and Capitol Hill Bear
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
China Steals AI Capabilities It Can’t Build, Cybersecurity Firm Says
CrowdStrike’s 2026 threat report says China-nexus actors increased intrusions and rapidly exploited edge devices used by global companies.
Anthropic Unleashes ‘Mythos-Class’ AI Model Months After Private Rollout Rocked the Industry
In its blog post, Anthropic said releasing a model as capable as Fable 5 ‘comes with risks.’
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.
More SNAP Restrictions Loom: What Recipients Should Expect
Nearly a dozen states plan to bar recipients from buying soda, energy drinks, and candy with their benefits in the coming months.
Testosterone May Slow Brain Cancer Growth
The findings of a new study upend decades of assumptions about male hormones and cancer.
Merck Settles Lawsuit Alleging HPV Vaccine Caused Devastating Syndrome
Jennifer Robi had been seeking damages for alleged vaccine injuries.
Crave-Worthy Kale Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Creamy vegan Caesar dressing, turmeric-roasted chickpeas, and juicy pomegranate seeds make for a vibrant, flavor-packed salad.
Tune in Today: Inspired by Folk Dance Forms, Elevated to Symphonic Brilliance
How a set of traditional piano duets caught the ear of Johannes Brahms and launched Antonin Dvorak onto the global stage.
The Cheapest Cut of Meat Is Also the Most Nutritious
Modern diets favor muscle meat, but liver, bone broth, and organ meats deliver nutrients that steak can’t match.
‘Rush: The American Revolution’s Indispensable Doctor’
A new documentary celebrates a Founding Father who deserves a more revered place in American memory.
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.
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.
Pentagon Officially Removes 180 Faiths From Military Religion List
The military had initially listed 211 religious affiliation codes, but that number has been sharply reduced under the direction of War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Florida to Put Citizenship Status on Licenses, ID Cards Starting in 2027
The state law was influenced by the federal SAVE America Act that has passed the U.S. House but stalled in the Senate.
Homan: ‘More ICE Agents Than You’ve Ever Seen’ Coming to New York City
The border czar said the move is in response to a law signed by New York’s governor last month.
US Spends More Than All Other Nuclear States Combined on Nuclear Weapons, Report Says
ICAN said that 99 other countries in 2025 have now signed, ratified, or acceded to the Treaty of the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Harley-Davidson to Move Engine Production Back to US After Years of Offshoring
The move comes years after the company shifted some production to Thailand, drawing criticism from labor unions and President Donald Trump.
FBI to Crack Down on ‘Laser Pointing’ Crimes : Director
Last year, authorities received over 11,000 complaints related to laser strikes, the director said.
Florida Police Release Final Report on Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death
Police detail the celebrity wrestler’s last hours and rule out possible causes of his death.
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.
Major Review Casts Doubt on a Generation of Alzheimer’s Drugs
A Cochrane review found that anti-amyloid drugs offer minimal cognitive benefit while raising risks of brain swelling and bleeding.
Street Corn Pasta Salad
Our street corn pasta salad recipe is everyone’s favorite, and includes fresh roasted corn tossed with pasta and a creamy lime sauce.
How to Shop for and Compare Mortgage Offers
The difference between a mortgage rate of 5.75 percent and 6.75 percent on a $350,000 loan would save you over $80,000 over a standard 30-year loan term.
Bavarian Charms: Carvings, Castles, and Cute Towns
My favorite home bases for exploring the Bavarian Alps are Füssen and Reutte, which straddle the Austrian border.
