5 Takeaways From Primary Runoff Elections in Texas
Here’s what to know about the results in the Lone Star State.
US Blocked 108 Ships From Iranian Ports: Central Command
More than 15,000 troops and over 20 warships have been deployed to enforce the blockade against Iran.
Mullin Says DHS Drawing Up Plans to Stop Processing Immigration at Sanctuary City Airports
‘We are currently—which we’re not initiating yet—but we’re currently drawing up plans,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
UK, Poland to Sign Defense Treaty to Tackle Threats Across Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to London to sign the deal alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The Ongoing Legal Battles in Teen Transgender Cases
Parents who say they were separated from children for refusing to affirm transgender identity are still fighting states, and each other, in court.
Hantavirus Cases From Cruise Outbreak Rise to 13, Situation Remains Stable, WHO Says
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that there have been no new deaths reported since May 2, with the number of fatalities still at three.
Israeli Military Says It Killed Hamas’s New Chief in Gaza Strike
Mohammad Odeh was among the last senior Hamas commanders tied to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to Israeli officials.
Senator Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Digital Yuan in US Transactions
‘The dollar is the reserve currency of the world and the CCP wants to undermine our leadership with a digital currency,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.
US Military Hits Drug Trafficking Boat in Pacific With Lethal Kinetic Strike
U.S. Southern Command said, ‘Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.’
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?
Containing Ebola Outbreak Could Take 6 Months: Congolese Health Minister
‘The effectiveness of our response is what will determine how long it lasts,’ Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba said.
Tick Tactics: Effective Strategies to Keep Ticks Away
Expert-backed strategies to avoid tick bites this season—from repellents and clothing to essential oils and tick checks.
Biden Sues to Block DOJ Release of Audio Recordings From Biographer Interviews
The materials stemmed from private conversations that Biden had with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017.
‘Pressure’: 2026’s Best Dramatic Film to Date
‘Pressure’ is an homage to the courage of those facing immense moral pressure and making hard decisions about the weather with potentially disastrous outcomes.
‘Air Baths’ and Virtue Calendars: The Eccentric Success of Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Routine
Franklin divided his days into simple blocks of work, study, conversation, and self-examination, all guided by the question, ‘What good shall I do this day?’
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.
When Fantasy Turns Fatal: ‘London Falling’
The disturbing truth of a troubled young man who built a make-believe life.
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.
Supreme Court Rules Against Employers in Dispute Over Pension Plans
The new ruling clarifies the rules for companies withdrawing from underfunded union pension plans.
Iranian Leader Khamenei Issues Defiant Message Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The message comes amid a tense standoff between Iran and the United States, as negotiations continue for a possible diplomatic settlement of the war.
US Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract to Build Space Data Highway
The U.S. Space Force said SpaceX must deliver a fully operational prototype capability by the end of 2027.
Supreme Court Hands DOJ an Initial Win in Dispute Over Immigration Judges’ Speech
A federal appeals court previously injected issues into the case that were not argued in court, the justices said.
US, India Sign Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Mining Pact
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the agreement an important step between the two countries.
Treasurer Stands by ‘Broad’ CGT Overhaul Amid Calls to Spare Start-Up Businesses
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Andrew McKellar said the capital gains measures should only apply to housing, not businesses.
Mike Macdonald: Seahawks Looking to ‘Run It Forward’ After Super Bowl Win
Macdonald said he is more interested in building a winning culture than celebrating the Super Bowl win.
Smoky Baked Beans: A No-Added-Sugar Recipe for Memorial Day
Swap ultra-processed sauces and sugar-loaded canned beans for baked beans made with simple, whole-food ingredients to serve alongside your BBQ this weekend.
What Ozempic Can and Can’t Do
The best weight-loss plans focus on balanced nutrition and long-term sustainability, for sustained healthy metabolic function.
An Egg a Week May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Could breakfast be your medicine?
Enjoy a Taste of Summer in One Bite
Kids and adults love these savory cakes that include shredded zucchini and corn kernels—two vegetables that taste like summer in one bite.
13 New Uses for an Old Credit Card
Before you cut up an expired credit card—or toss that silly fake one you got as junk mail—consider all the great things you can do with it!
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
Unlike a traditional mortgage, instead of making payments to your lender, you get paid.
