Hormuz Shipping Stalls After US and Iran Fighting Resumes
Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks on shipping have reversed the Strait of Hormuz’s fragile recovery and heightened regional security risks.
Rutte Says Trump Fully Committed to NATO, Likens Critical Comments to ‘Family Argument’
NATO leaders pledged $80 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine.
How World Cup Teams Snag Players Born or Raised in Another Country
FIFA allows soccer players to change national teams under certain conditions—but they can only change teams once.
Beijing Bows to Demographic Reality
Beijing has decided to change its hukou system of worker registration. Reform will help but not enough to meet all China’s needs.
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Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him
Platner exited the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation he denies, giving Democrats until July 27 to name a nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
China Tests Long Range Missile in the Pacific to Advance Its Aggression: Analysts
The CCP’s action is intended to intimidate but will bring U.S.-led Western allies and countries in the region closer to counter its threat, experts said.
South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds Former President Yoon’s 7-Year Prison Sentence
The former leader’s legal team said they would be referring the ruling to the country’s Constitutional Court.
RFK Jr. Announces $281 Million for Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Programs
The funding includes $68.2 million to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Le Pen Kept Her Candidacy: Legal Experts Map What Comes Next
France’s highest court could allow her conviction to stand or order a new trial.
Why Today’s Young Men Feel They Have No Place in the West | Nick Freitas
For two decades, young men have been told that masculinity is toxic, the future is female, that they are responsible for the world’s problems, he argues.
Get a Perfect Paint Match
Getting a perfect match with an old painted wall is a tedious job that takes patience, so make sure you are not in a big hurry.
‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork
James Curtis recalls the wild story behind the comedy classic ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.’
Want Stronger Bones? These Key Nutrients and 6 Simple Exercises Can Help
Bone density increases gradually through proper nutrition and exercise during the bone remodeling process.
Tune in Today: The Two Sides of Robert Schumann and His ‘Carnaval’
Schumann generated fame and uproar around his work by critiquing it from two oppositely opinionated pennames.
Deere Settles FTC Lawsuit Over Farmers’ Right to Repair Equipment
The settlement requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair shops with the same repair tools it gives authorized dealers
FreedomFest 2026 Attendees Tout Wide Range of Topics to Explore in Las Vegas
Visitors describe the annual gathering as a place for discussion, discovery, and exploring ideas beyond traditional political boundaries.
Australia Set to Begin Uranium Exports to India Amid Mass Nuclear Power Expansion
Australia and India’s leaders also pledged to strengthen defence ties following Beijing’s ballistic missile test earlier this week.
ABC Concedes It Has Not Adopted Global Definition of Anti-Semitism, Disputes Bias Claim
An ABC director said the broadcaster did not adopt IHRA’s definition of anti-Semitism because it was ‘contested’ and could impact the ABC’s ‘independence.’
Former MLB Skipper Jack McKeon Applaudes Dodgers Roberts’s Road Traveled to 1,000 Wins
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Dave Roberts is the latest MLB manager to win 1,000 games.
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Still Spreading, Official Says, as Deaths Top 500
‘We would like to say it is stabilizing but, frankly, we cannot say it yet,’ a World Health Organization official said.
What Standard Cardiac Testing Fails to Capture
The four dimensions of heart health that matter most.
It’s Not Just What You Eat: Everyday Habits Keep Inflammation Burning
Chronic inflammation often develops silently, yet it may contribute to conditions ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease.
What Food Processing Actually Does to Your Food
Researchers say the way food is made may matter as much as what’s in it.
Ways to Use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer That Have Nothing to Do With Food
Keep your memorabilia fresh with a handy vacuum sealer.
How an Officer Turned Personal Crisis Into a Lifeline for Others
After surviving a suicidal crisis, former officer Adam Davis now helps first responders strengthen faith, family, and resilience.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Bastille Day in Paris
The Bastille, with eight towers and 100-foot-high walls, was an intimidating fortress that had long functioned as a prison.
