Women Are Turning to Mahjong in Droves. Here’s Why.
The Chinese tile-based game has surged across America in recent years, especially among women.
US NEWS
Iran War Cost Estimated at $37.5 Billion So Far: Hegseth
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered the cost estimate while testifying in favor of a supplemental funding package for the U.S. military.
US Pledges to Push Back Against Chinese Transnational Repression, Protect Falun Gong
The United States will defend communities against coercion and intimidation from foreign governments, the State Department told The Epoch Times.
Zelenskyy Replaces Ukraine Army Chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Climbs Above 930
The case fatality rate, or percent of sick patients who have died, is about 40 percent in Congo.
Senate Won’t Take Up House Budget Resolution Until Government Funding Passes: Thune
The budget resolution would unlock the process on a $95 billion reconciliation bill that can bypass the Senate filibuster.
Britain’s ‘Strictest Headmistress’ Explains Secret to Her School’s Success | Katharine Birbalsingh
Her school has repeatedly ranked No. 1 in student progress in the entire country.

‘You With the Sad Eyes’: Christina Applegate’s Courage Shines Through
In an intimate memoir, the television actress recounts how she dealt with personal trials.
Tune in Today: Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ Expresses Love Through Memories
Enter Schumann’s wildly creative year with this tragic song-story about a poet’s unrequited love.
Carney Says Counter-Measures a Response to US Violation of CUSMA as Trump Imposes New Tariffs
Ottawa says it’s ready to work with Washington on the North American free-trade agreement.

Three Patriotic Poems in Honor of America’s 250th
Independence Day 2026 may have passed, but these patriotic poems will make you want to celebrate America year-round.
Judge Approves $1.5 Billion Settlement in Anthropic Copyright Case
If the case had gone to trial, the company could have been liable for tens of billions in damages.

House Advances Reconciliation Blueprint, Short-Term Funding
The package also wraps in a critical defense policy bill and legislation to ban members of Congress and their immediate family from stock market trading.

Trump Has First Phone Call With UK’s New Prime Minister
The US President said that NATO, Iran, and North Sea oil were among the topics discussed, with the prime minister offering to show Trump around Manchester.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Saved Millions of US Manufacturing Jobs: NAM
Manufacturing sectors in California and Texas were the biggest beneficiaries of President Donald Trump’s landmark bill.

Summer ‘Drama Kings’ Hold Sports World Hostage by Changing Teams
LeBron, Donald, and Giannis are among the top athletes drawing attention with critical decisions.

‘Godzilla’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash
Hottle died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Ijamsville, Maryland.

Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second—or third, or fourth—language.

12 Resistance Band Moves to Build Lower-Body Strength
Using resistance bands for hip exercises can greatly increase muscle strength and improve hip joint stability.

How to Make Tomato Soup to Get More Cancer-Fighting Compounds
Gazpacho turns peak-season tomatoes and extra-virgin olive oil into a hydrating, no-cook dish that helps the body absorb antioxidant-rich lycopene.

A Widely Available Drug Is Sending More People to Poison Control Centers
Kratom is easy to obtain without a prescription and is often marketed as a natural remedy, leading more people to try it.

Build a Board and Batten Fence
Surrounding a home, this type of fence also creates privacy from neighbors along a property line or as a patio barrier in close quarters.

John D. Rockefeller: The Deeply Religious Standard Oil Tycoon
From tithing his first bookkeeper earnings to giving away hundreds of millions, the Gilded Age tycoon viewed wealth as a sacred trust from God.

Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.

















































































































