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Burgum Says US Taking ‘Extraordinary Steps’ to Foil CCP Market Manipulation
The Interior secretary says the Trump administration trade talks are exposing China’s vulnerability as ’the most energy-dependent country in the world.’
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.
Journalists Recount Antifa Violence in Roundtable With Trump
The president gathered Cabinet officials and journalists to discuss political violence from the terrorist group.
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.
Trump Says He May Travel to Middle East on Sunday for Gaza Peace Talks
‘I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, maybe on Sunday ... negotiations are going along very well,’ Trump said.
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.
Credit Card Use in US Records Sharp Decline
The slowdown in borrowing suggests households may be shifting from credit-fueled spending to greater caution.
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.
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.’
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.
Housing Affordability Is Improving as Homebuyers Remain Cautious
Affordability is at its best level in more than two years, according to the Intercontinental Exchange.
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.
Supreme Court Seems Receptive to Challenge to Post-Election Ballot Counting
A federal appeals court previously affirmed a ruling that a GOP lawmaker’s status as a candidate did not entitle him to challenge an Illinois election law.
Government Shutdown Costing US Travel Economy $1 Billion per Week, Group Says
The shutdown has lasted one week so far.
‘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.
Which Bills to Pay First?
Allowing bills to become delinquent is wrong, but there are times when your available cash can be stretched only so far.
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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 Surveilled 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.

Can Longfellow’s ‘Hiawatha’ Still Speak to Us?
‘The Song of Hiawatha’ was a cultural phenomenon in the 19th century but now is remembered mostly in parody.
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 Surveilled 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.
Verizon Inks Deal With AST SpaceMobile to Provide Space-based Cellular Service
The deal expands Verizon’s coverage and enables it to compete directly with T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service with SpaceX’s Starlink.

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.’

US-Backed Kurdish Group, Damascus Agree to Cease-Fire in Northern Syria
The truce follows recent flare-up of violence in two Kurdish districts of Aleppo.

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.

Country Star Cody Johnson Cancels 2025 Concerts After Surgery for Ruptured Eardrum
The 38-year-old musician plans to resume his tour in February 2026.

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.
