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.’
Republican Steve Hilton Advances in California Governor’s Race
Voters will decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in November.
Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
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.
Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison Over Fatal Track Meet 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.
27 States Sign Up for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Taxpayers can secure credits of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations.
DOJ Rules EEOC Guidelines on Employment Discrimination Unconstitutional
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the guidelines themselves promote discrimination.
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.
Trump Admin Warns Hospitals to Post Prices or Face Fines
The administration notified more than 500 hospitals that they are not in compliance with federal rules on price transparency.
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.
Texas Races to Contain Flesh-Eating Parasite Amid Threat to Livestock
Ranchers are preparing their herds as officials look to speed up production of sterile flies to combat the screwworm outbreak.
New Review Reveals Best Practices for Hemorrhoid Treatment
The most effective treatments are often the basic ones.
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.
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.

Menopause: A Natural Phase Every Woman Experiences After 45–Here Are the Common Relief Methods
Up to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience unpleasant symptoms.

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.
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.
Iran Launches First Missiles at Israel Since Ceasefire Agreement
The missiles prompted sirens to go off across the country, the IDF stated.
Number of US Home Sellers Hits Highest Level in 6 Years in May: Report
Several Sun Belt metros led the nation in seller imbalance, with Nashville topping the list of buyers’ markets.

Bill to Speed Up Talks for Newly Formed Unions Passes House With Bipartisan Backing
Twenty Republicans broke from their party to join Democrats in passing the Faster Labor Contracts Act.

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.

China’s Centralized Approach to Economics Is the Country’s Greatest Weakness
Contrary to much media commentary and political fear mongering in the West, Beijing’s centralized economic control is more weakness than strength.

World Cup 2026: Potential Breakout Stars Who Could Make Huge Impacts
The World Cup has made stars out of the likes of Tim Howard and James Rodriguez. Who could make a name for himself at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Talay Riley Dies at 35 After London Stabbing
Riley’s work helped create hits with major artists including Dua Lipa, Usher, Britney Spears, Khalid, Zendaya, and H.E.R.

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.
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.





















































































