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US Reaches Trade Deals With Indonesia, Philippines
Trump called new trade deal with Indonesia ‘a huge win’ for American industries and workers.
Leading Indicator Predicts Economic Decline in Coming Months
GDP growth this year is expected to be slower than in 2024, said a business expert.
Advocacy Group Urges Congress to Create First Specialized Human Trafficking Courts
‘Nothing is more demoralizing than to see a bill pass on human trafficking and there’s no enforcement,’ the group’s leader said.
Judges Decline to Keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor, Drawing DOJ Pushback
Habba leveled multiple legal actions against Democratic officials, including charges against a lawmaker after a scuffle outside an immigrant detention center.
In-Depth
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.
US Economy Reclaims Momentum
‘The U.S. economy has remained resilient despite significant economic policy uncertainty through the first half of 2025,’ one economist says.
School Districts Sue Trump Admin Over $6.8 Billion Funding Freeze
The plaintiffs say the freeze is illegal, while the administration says some grants had been designated for left-wing causes and ideological programs.
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.
Trump Considering Eliminating Capital Gains Tax on Houses
‘If the Fed would lower the [interest] rates, we wouldn’t even have to do that,’ Trump said.
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Heavy Metal Star, Dies at 76
Osbourne died this morning surrounded by his loved ones, his family announced in a statement.
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.’
Government Official Vows Better Oversight of Organ Transplant System
Dr. Raymond Lynch testified after the government uncovered problems in the system, including poor communication with families of potential donors.
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.
Cannabis Users Face Up to 5-Fold Higher Risk of Benign Mouth Tumors
Benign cancerous growths in the salivary glands, while not life-threatening, can cause discomfort, swelling, and in some cases, functional problems.
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.
‘Free: My Search for Meaning’: A Memoir of Growth
Amanda Knox suffered years in an Italian prison. She gives her side of the story in this moving account.
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.
How a Young Woman Has Stayed Healthy for Two Decades After Deadly Cancer
After a surgery in which her one remaining ovary, uterus, and part of her intestines were removed, Yang Ya-chuan still survived and thrived.
‘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.
Appeals Court Revives Student’s Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Arrest
The student plausibly pleaded that the two officers who detained him violated his Fourth Amendment rights, the court ruled.
French City Imposes Curfew for Minors Amid Drug Gang Fears
Authorities in Nîmes introduced a two-week nighttime curfew for under-16s in six districts after a series of gang-related shootings.
Top Australian News Sites Lose 8 Million Readers in a Month: Ipsos Study
The 10 most popular news providers lost a total of 8 million readers between May and June this year, with one losing a fifth of its readership.
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.
