State Department Says China Runs 3 Intelligence Sites in Cuba
Chinese and Russian intelligence personnel have tripled on the island as Havana funnels information gathered in the United States to Beijing.
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.
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.
Officials Sought to Downplay China’s Link to 2020 Election
Declassified records lift the veil on the debate preceding suppression of reports on China’s meddling.
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Trump Announces 100 Percent Tariff on Generic Drugs in 2028, Rising to 200 Percent in 2029
The tariff is intended to encourage the reshore America’s pharmaceutical supply chain and protect national security.
Bessent Says US Could Sanction Chinese AI Developers Over Alleged Model Theft
The Treasury secretary said officials had found U.S. model ‘watermarks’ in Chinese systems and would examine the issue within days or weeks.
Texas Gov. Abbott Orders State Agencies to Investigate Illegal Birth Tourism Schemes
The governor’s executive order targets schemes that entice illegal immigrants to cross the border into Texas to give birth.
American Heart Association Issues New Coffee Guidelines
Higher amounts of caffeine may cause problems such as high blood pressure, the organization said.
Senate Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Intel Chief
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will face a floor vote in the Senate following the Senate Intelligence Committee’s vote.
The Forgotten US Territory Where Chinese Birth Tourism Thrives | Cleo Paskal
These area has become a major security loophole for Beijing’s influence operations.
The Story Behind Chicago’s Most Iconic Hot Dog
Piled high with its signature seven toppings, the Chicago dog is a rite of passage for tourists and a source of hometown pride for locals.
The Remarkable Friendship Between C.S. Lewis and This Italian Saint
An Oxford academic, an Italian priest, and the brilliant Latin letters that united them.
The Butler Solves It: Clare Mackintosh’s ‘The Butler’
The real crime here isn’t what you expect.
Putting a Face to Human Trafficking: Bob and Erica Hazlett
With help, every child victim could become a doctor or a lawyer or a world changer, the Hazletts say.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Advisor Navarro’s Appeal of Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction
DC Circuit upholds Navarro’s conviction, finding Trump never formally invoked executive privilege.
27 Years On, Australians and New Zealanders Stand Against the CCP’s Brutal Persecution
Commemorations were held across several cities on July 20 to mark the official start of the CCP’s persecution against Falun Gong.
14,000 Australian Companies Enter Administration for 2nd Year Straight
The volume of Australian businesses going into administration each continues has rocketed since the pandemic.
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.
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products’ Useful Life
Food seems to last longer when stored upside-down in a container with a tightly fitting lid.
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.
