Trump Orders US Exit From UNESCO, Reversing Biden-Era Reentry
The UNESCO exit comes amid criticism of the agency’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party and longstanding anti-Israel concerns.
Court Blocks Mississippi From Enforcing DEI Ban in Schools
The plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators, claim that the ban violates their free speech rights.
Microsoft Says China-Linked Hackers Used Recent Security Exploit in Hacking Spree
‘Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, exploiting these vulnerabilities,’ it says.
Bessent Calls for Internal Review of Federal Reserve’s Nonmonetary Policy Operations
The Treasury secretary said that a comprehensive institutional review of the Federal Reserve would strengthen the central bank’s credibility.
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How Things Stand 6 Months After Palisades Fire
Pacific Palisades residents see a long road ahead half a year after the Los Angeles fires that damaged or destroyed more than 18,000 homes.
GM Profit Falls 35 Percent in Second Quarter as $1.1 Billion Tariff Hit Weighs on Results
The company’s CEO touts future resilience as GM invests $4 billion in U.S. production to reduce tariff exposure and boost capacity.
Coca-Cola Will Soon Roll Out Sugar Cane Drinks
The Trump administration has advocated for less intake of highly processed foods, including high fructose corn syrup.
The Harrowing Realities of Uyghur Life in China: Rushan Abbas
Uyghurs are being mass surveilled, forcibly sterilized, and exploited as slave labor both in Xinjiang and beyond, says author Rushan Abbas.
US Government Worker Blocked From Leaving China, State Department Confirms
The State Department says it is working with Chinese officials ’to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.’
Southwest to Allow Seat Selection for Passengers Starting Next Week
The company will also prioritize customers for the boarding process based on seating choices.
US Power Grid Vulnerability Paints an Attractive Target for Beijing, Expert Says
Extensive Chinese simulations of hypothetical attacks on U.S. electrical infrastructure could give Beijing a ‘playbook for disruption,’ a researcher warns.
US to Deport Permanent Residents Aiding Haitian Terror Group Viv Ansanm
State Secretary Marco Rubio said the Viv Ansanm gang has fueled instability in Haiti through violence and criminal acts.
HHS Responds After Claim Officials Approved Moderna Vaccine While RFK Jr. Was on Vacation
‘For legal and scientific integrity purposes, all FDA product decisions are made at the FDA level,’ a spokesperson said.
Healing From the Inside Out: Ancient Foods That Boost Digestion and Curb Diabetes
These nourishing TCM foods may help enhance digestion, regulate metabolism, and promote overall balance.
Israel Says 28-Country Call for War in Gaza to End Is ‘Disconnected From Reality’
A statement, backed by a raft of European nations as well as Australia, Canada, and Japan, pushed for a negotiated cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.
AstraZeneca to Invest $50 Billion in US as Tariff Threat Looms
The UK-based drugmaker joins a growing list of pharmaceutical giants committing to large-scale investments in the United States.
Making Music Helped America’s Greatest Genre Painter
Well-loved American painter William Sidney Mount effectively captured the heart of rural Long Island life on canvas.
Grilled Lamb Might Become Your New Favorite Summer Meal
Lamb is one of the meats you go to for a super special meal.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
China Bans Wells Fargo Executive From Leaving, Reviving Fears of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
The incident highlights CCP’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ and might be related to CCP top officials sending money abroad, observers said.

CDC: COVID-19 Infections Rise in Some Parts of US
Activity for COVID-19 remains low and very low for respiratory activity overall, according to the agency.
Defense Department Revamping Existing Promotion System: Hegseth
Distractions such as diversity, equity, and inclusion and political correctness are gone, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.

The Mind Science Behind True Resilience
Why some people crumble under pressure while others emerge stronger than before.

‘Macbeth’: A Play About Nothing
Shakespeare’s play follows St. Augustine’s understanding of the nature of evil: It is the absence of goodness.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
China Bans Wells Fargo Executive From Leaving, Reviving Fears of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
The incident highlights CCP’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ and might be related to CCP top officials sending money abroad, observers said.

CDC: COVID-19 Infections Rise in Some Parts of US
Activity for COVID-19 remains low and very low for respiratory activity overall, according to the agency.
Defense Department Revamping Existing Promotion System: Hegseth
Distractions such as diversity, equity, and inclusion and political correctness are gone, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
Pentagon Pulling 700 Marines Off LA Protest Response Mission
The decision to withdraw the Marines came after the Pentagon halved its deployment of about 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

UK Approves $51 Billion Nuclear Plant
Sizewell C will be the UK’s second new nuclear plant in more than 20 years, following Hinkley Point C, which is still under construction.

Bessent Calls for ‘Fundamental Reset’ of Financial Regulations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also urged bank regulators to review outdated capital requirements that place unnecessary burdens on financial institutions.

Robin Williams’s Eldest Son Remembers the Late Actor on His 74th Birthday: ‘Love You Forever’
The Oscar-winning actor died on Aug. 11, 2014, at the age of 63.
