Trump Signs Orders to Curb Birthright Citizenship, Target Birth Tourism
The new orders came after the Supreme Court in June overturned a bid by Trump to restrict birthright citizenship on the grounds it violated the 14th Amendment.
Former Canada Deputy Prime Minister Urges Democracies to Oppose China’s Ethnic Unity Law
The Chinese law mirrors language Russia used before its invasion of Ukraine, Chrystia Freeland said.
NASA Calls It the ‘Best Meteor Shower of the Year’—Here’s Where to Watch It
Dark Sky Park visitors across the country could witness the Perseids meteor shower peak display of 100 meteors per hour on Aug. 12 to Aug. 13.
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US Announces New Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Military Imports
The new sanctions target five Cuban entities and eight individuals involved in military procurement from China, Russia, and other countries.
China’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Exceeds 20 Percent; Hospitals Overcrowded With Patients: Doctors
Medical experts said when the positivity rate exceeds 20 percent, the epidemic is likely to reach a high prevalence level.
Warner Bros. Discovery Confident Paramount Buyout Will Close
Second-quarter profit fell while the company awaited regulatory and court decisions on its merger with Paramount Skydance.
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides Linked to Higher Risk of ALS, Study Finds
Men exposed to pesticides faced twice the risk of contracting the disease compared to unexposed males.
Russia Considering Strikes in Baltic Region Using Ukrainian Drones, Lithuania Says
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas warned that Moscow could use Ukrainian drones downed over its territory to execute a ‘false flag’ attack.
The Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Using Trafficked Slaves to Scam Americans | Timothy Blackwood
Thousands of slaves are forced to work in scam centers, the new film ‘Scam Slave: From Hell to Home’ reveals.
From Tots to Teens: The American Founders, Virtue, and Raising Independent Children
Abigail Adams and other influential figures saw character as the cornerstone of education, emphasizing independence and self-discipline.
Peaches: A Sweet Source of Carotenoids That Benefit Eye and Skin–Here Are the Best Ways to Eat Them
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
Cedar Hill: Frederick Douglass’s Last Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the home where the great abolitionist spent the last season of his life.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
New Jersey Governor Backs Primary Challenger to Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Markey
Sherrill is backing a challenger to an incumbent senator who holds the endorsements of most of the Massachusetts Democratic establishment.
South Korean President Orders Nationwide Response to Heatwave
Earlier this week, President Lee Jae Myung labeled the heatwave a ’state disaster.’
Beijing Tries—Yet Again—to Beef Up Household Spending
For years now, Beijing has committed itself to increase consumer spending and failing each time. It looks like it will fail again.
Indiana’s Cunningham Gets Support, Pushback After Opposing Men in Women’s Sports
At a recent game, Minnesota’s head coach wore a ‘Trans kids belong’ shirt. But the Fever guard had supporters too.
Disney and TikTok Strike First-Ever Deal to Share Short-Form Content
The program will debut in the United States in the next few months before expanding to international markets.
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
The Farmer’s Carry Is an Underrated Full-Body Exercise, Here’s How to Do It
When the crops come in there’s a lot of work to do. These exercises use produce to produce gains.
2 Simple Spices May Enhance Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Your morning yogurt might be missing two ingredients that could give your gut bacteria a boost.
How Aged Cells Revert to Stem Cells to Repair the Body
The body may have a hidden tissue repair trick up its sleeve.
Three Homeowners Who Scored Lower Mortgage Rates—and How They Did It
In today’s market, doing the work to get a lower rate is one thing you can control.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
