Scott Bessent Urges G7 Allies to Target Iran’s Finances as US Applies Fresh Sanctions
‘Now is the time to join the United States in moving aggressively,’ the Treasury secretary said.
NATO Commander Says Further US Troop Reductions Expected in Europe
The Pentagon recently ordered a reduction of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, and postponed a planned rotation of 4,000 U.S. troops through Poland.
Trump–Xi Summit Ends in a Truce, Not a Breakthrough: Analysts
Boeing aircraft, beef licenses, and new bilateral trade boards led the wins, but issues over technology, tariffs, and Taiwan remained largely unaddressed.
Beijing’s Newest Strategy in Corporate Warfare: Detain Executives to Kill Deals
Foreign investors will likely be scared off after Beijing blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of an AI startup based in Singapore, analysts say.
Shen Yun Closes a Season of Acclamation, Medals, and Sold-Out Houses
The classical Chinese dance company’s 20th tour drew generals, lawmakers, and sold-out crowds across five continents—often in defiance of Beijing’s pressure.
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4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections
May 19 marks the largest day of primary elections yet, seeing ballots cast across six states: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
US Charges Chinese Shipping Firms, Executives For Pandemic Price Fixing
Federal prosecutors allege the scheme intensified amid supply chain strains during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Collins, Dooley Advance to Runoff in Georgia GOP Senate Primary
The 2nd candidate in the runoff has not yet been called. Trump did not issue an endorsement in the fight for the right to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
The election marks the first open primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) since 1972.
DOJ Task Force Will Tour 15 Cities to Combat Anti-Semitism
The tour aims to tackle rising concerns head-on by encouraging more reports of bias.
Heal the Dirt: How Farmers Are Detoxing America
An exclusive look into the fast-growing regenerative farming movement and how it focuses on fixing unhealthy food and chronic disease in America.
What Top Museums Are Doing for America’s 250Th Birthday Celebration
These top museums frame the semiquincentennial not just as a commemoration of the past, but as an opportunity to examine the present.
‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’: The Song That Became Baseball’s National Anthem
The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.
Shen Yun Closes a Season of Acclamation, Medals, and Sold-Out Houses
The classical Chinese dance company’s 20th tour drew generals, lawmakers, and sold-out crowds across five continents—often in defiance of Beijing’s pressure.
Beijing, Other Foreign Powers Promote Anti-Semitism Online, Ben Shapiro Says
Shapiro and several other commentators spoke at the World Symposium Against Antizionism in Toronto
Snowbirds Get 1 Last Season in Historic Jets Before Being Grounded
New jets to arrive in early 2030s.
Shen Yun Closes a Season of Acclamation, Medals, and Sold-Out Houses
The classical Chinese dance company’s 20th tour drew generals, lawmakers, and sold-out crowds across five continents—often in defiance of Beijing’s pressure.
5 Lesser-Known Health Metrics That Can Help Predict Longevity
Simple, accessible measures can give you insight into your health, and alert you to potential problems that can cut your life short.
The Wisdom of Lived Experience Distilled Into Phrases
Author Yahia Lababidi speaks on the power of the aphorism for ‘wisdom surfaces where the powerful are not looking.’
Ninth Circuit Hears DOJ Appeal Over Oregon, California Refusal to Hand Over Voter Records
The U.S. Justice Department has sued several states over the records, which it says it needs to make sure states are complying with federal election law.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Rick Jackson Head to GOP Runoff for Georgia Governor
Trump-endorsed Jones and healthcare executive Jackson are eyeing the governor’s mansion in the battleground state.
Day in Photos: Bolivians Demand Presidential Resignation, Ballroom Proposal, and Tunisian Freedom Rally
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
China and Japan Cut US Treasury Holdings as Foreign Demand Slows
Foreign investors trimmed U.S. Treasury exposure during a volatile month for global markets.
Meet the Newest Members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, and Larry Phillips are the three inductees in the Class of 2027.
Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ Yoda and ’The Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64
Kane died on May 18, following complications related to a stroke he suffered in 2020.
New Noninvasive Imaging Could Cut Years Off Endometriosis Diagnosis
Oxford researchers tested an imaging agent that detects the most common, and hardest to diagnose form of a condition affecting millions of women.
Hip to Be Square: 5 Hip Opening Exercises to Help Undo a Day of Sitting
Tight hips can be painful and rob you of both independence and quality of life. Let’s get those hips moving.
Stinging Nettles for Seasonal Allergies: How to Forage and Use Them
Transform stinging nettles into flavorful meals and smoothies that can also help relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
When CPAP Doesn’t Work–A Potential Pill for People With Sleep Apnea
A phase 3 clinical trial offers a choice to millions of Americans who cannot tolerate standard breathing-machine therapy.
An Easy, Fun Dinner Made for Sharing
This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.
Meet the Woman Behind the Italian Budget
Since childhood, Maria Rosaria Marino has been interested in economics, and graduated from La Sapienza, a renowned university in Rome, Italy.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Natural Poetry in Italy’s Lakes District
Though just an hour north of Milan, Italy’s Lake District feels a world away from the business and bustle of Italy’s second city.
