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Trump Says Israel, Hamas Have Signed Hostage Release Deal, Peace Talks Ongoing
The U.S. president said he will travel to Egypt this weekend to finalize the deal between Israel and terrorist group Hamas.
Senate Again Rejects Funding Bills as Shutdown Enters Second Week
It is the sixth vote that has failed in the Senate to restore government funding.
IRS to Furlough 34,000 Employees as Government Shutdown Halts Treasury Operations
The agency says around 46 percent of staff are being furloughed, amid debate in Washington whether back pay is guaranteed.
Why Drones Are Center of Potential US–China Warfare
Scale and speed—not a perfect design—will decide drone warfare, pushing Washington to cut red tape and ship autonomous fleets by the thousands, analysts say.
What the Life of a 117-Year-Old Can–and Can’t–Teach Us About Aging
With lab results far from ideal why did Maria Branyas Morera live more than a century?
Secretary Doug Burgum: Inside Our Strategy to End China’s Stranglehold on Critical Minerals
“President Trump talks about ‘drill, baby, drill.’ We’ve also got to mine, baby, mine,” Burgum says.
Day in Photos: The Burned Parliament in Nepal, Keir Starmer in India, and Livestock Summit
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Journalists Recount Antifa Violence in Roundtable With Trump
The president gathered Cabinet officials and journalists to discuss political violence from the terrorist group.
Probe Finds Loopholes Fuel China’s Chipmaking Industry
China is stockpiling chip tech to build out a supply chain as international restrictions close in. Lawmakers say the U.S. should not concede this ‘chokepoint.’
Trump Says Team ‘Very Close’ to Gaza Peace Deal
‘I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, maybe on Sunday ... negotiations are going along very well,’ Trump said.
Credit Card Use in US Records Sharp Decline
The slowdown in borrowing suggests households may be shifting from credit-fueled spending to greater caution.
Homemade Herbal Cordials for Health and Warmth This Winter
These easy recipes transform seasonal ingredients into cordials that support digestion, boost immunity, and bring joy to the table.
Speaker Johnson Says Furloughed Workers Should Get Back Pay
A draft memo from the Office of Management and Budget suggests that Congress must allocate extra funding to pay the workers after the shutdown ends.
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Igniting Deadly Palisades Fire
Prosecutors alleged that Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver, maliciously started the fire near a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles.
‘Punch’: Learning From Past Actions
Consequences have actions, and Nottingham native Jacob learned so the hard way when he killed a man with a single punch.
The Power of Words in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
In this comedic play by Shakespeare, readers discover that words have the power to unite lovers, divide them, and bring them together once again.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Burger Chain Installs ‘Tallest and Biggest’ American Flags at Restaurants Nationwide
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prosecute people desecrating the American flag.

FBI Tracked 8 GOP Senators, Document Shows
FBI Director Kash Patel said employees involved in the effort have been terminated.
Appeals Court Rejects Novo Nordisk Challenge to Medicare Drug Pricing Plan
Similar rulings have come against other drugmakers that filed suits over the program, including Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb.

How Curiosity Supercharges Your Memory and Cognitive Function
Approaching life with open questions may be the key to improved learning and healthy aging.

‘Anemone’: The Trouble Long After ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland
Daniel Day-Lewis and his director son Ronan create a haunting, gripping tone poem.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Burger Chain Installs ‘Tallest and Biggest’ American Flags at Restaurants Nationwide
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to prosecute people desecrating the American flag.

FBI Tracked 8 GOP Senators, Document Shows
FBI Director Kash Patel said employees involved in the effort have been terminated.
Appeals Court Rejects Novo Nordisk Challenge to Medicare Drug Pricing Plan
Similar rulings have come against other drugmakers that filed suits over the program, including Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Air Traffic Controller Shortages Continue to Cause Flight Delays Amid Shutdown
The FAA said most US flights departed on time, but shortages caused significant delays.

Speaker Johnson: No Standalone Vote for Military Pay During Shutdown
‘The House did its job,’ he said on Oct. 8, regarding the passage of the continuing resolution. ’We did that almost three weeks ago.’

Around Half of Federal Reserve Officials Expect Another Rate Cut in October: Meeting Minutes
Respondents’ expectations for 2027 and beyond were unchanged, the meeting summary stated.

Reeling Ravens Revamp Battered Secondary With Gilman Trade, Gardner-Johnson Signing
The Ravens are down six players in their secondary alone, and 10 players in total on defense.

Joan Bennett Kennedy, First Wife of Late Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, Dies at 89
Her nephew and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said the entire family is ‘grateful for the time God gave us with her.’

Alzheimer’s Drug Alleviates Autism Symptoms: Study
Limitations of the study included the small size of the trial, researchers said.

6 Exercises That Look Funny but Benefit Different Muscles
Funny-looking exercises can free more function. They can make you laugh and grow stronger and more limber at the same time.

How to Speed up or Slow Down the Ripening of Fruits and Vegetables
Knowing which fruits and vegetables produce a natural gas that triggers ripening and how much of it helps to control the rate of spoilage.

WHO Warns Chikungunya Virus Has Potential to Spread to More Countries
The U.N.-backed health body said that the chikungunya virus has seen ‘a resurgence’ this year.

Food Cost-Cutting Strategies for Every Lifestyle
No matter your lifestyle, you can reduce the amount of money you’re spending on food.

Ladybug Invasion
The native populations of ladybugs are declining to the point of extinction in areas where the Asian ladybugs are thriving.


Sip Your Way Through California’s Midpeninsula Wine Trail
The Midpeninsula Wine Trail is an easy way to get your wine fix without trekking to Wine Country.
