Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit
Trump also wants a second meeting with both Putin and Zelenskyy soon after the summit.
Florida Labels Synthetic Opioid 7-OH as Schedule 1 Drug
The substance—a synthetic form of kratom, a plant extract—is contained in products such as drinks and gummies sold in gas stations and stores.
Day in Photos: Floods In India, Wildfire in Greece, and Sailing Ship Festival
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Withhold Foreign Aid Funds
A lower court had found that the president’s cuts were unlawful.
In-Depth
What to Know About mRNA After RFK Jr. Cancels Vaccine Contracts
The health secretary terminated multiple contracts for the platform, which he said is ineffective against upper respiratory infections.
Beijing Tightens Grip Ahead of Military Parade, Disrupting Daily Life and Targeting Petitioners
For many Beijingers, the buildup has meant weeks of disruption.
Bessent Urges Half-Point September Interest-Rate Cut, Targets at Least 1.5 Percent Total Easing
The Treasury chief says recent inflation data and signs of labor market cooling justify a jumbo rate cut in September—followed by series of more reductions.
Impact of Trump’s Trade, Tax, Energy Policies | Mark Skousen
Skousen is an economist, professor, and author of several books, including his most recent work, ‘The Greatest American.’
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Texas Senate Passes Map Aimed at Giving GOP 5 Extra Congressional Seats
Republicans in the state House are looking to approve the redistricting, but Democrats in the chamber fled the state in order to deny a quorum.
Trump Wants DC Police Takeover Extended Past 30 Days
Congress would need to approve that extension, but it could be filibustered. The president also floated declaring a national emergency if Congress doesn’t act.
China Uses Parasitic Export Model to Dominate Global Battery Market: Experts
By far the world’s biggest battery maker, Beijing takes advantage of international trade norms to capture an increasingly essential industry.
Opinion
What Would Be a Decent Outcome of the Trump–Putin Meeting?
If Trump can extract a ceasefire to this bloody stalemate, he will have accomplished more than every international institution and European government.
Crypto Magnate Kwon Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors of $40 Billion
The Terraform Labs cofounder was extradited to the United States earlier this year from Europe after getting arrested for using a fake passport.
Why Fasted Exercise Isn’t for Everyone—and Who Should Avoid It
Some groups may need to approach it with more caution.
A Bunch of Fabergé Cut Flowers
How Fabergé’s fine craftsmen made ornamental flowers appear real.
You Don’t Have to Be Bored on a Budget This Summer
Here are a few summer trip ideas that prove you don’t need a five star price tag to make great memories.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Trump Places DC Police Under Federal Control, Orders National Guard to Washington
The National Guard troops won’t have the authority to arrest people, although they can detain them until law enforcement arrives.
IRS Announces No Changes to Withholding Tables, Information Return Forms for 2025
The decision was taken to prevent disruptions during the tax filing season.
Federal Appeals Court Orders OMB to Restore Spending Tracker Website
The judges said that removal of the congressionally mandated database violated federal law.
French Fries Versus Baked Potatoes: 1 Raises Diabetes Risk 20 Percent, the Other Doesn’t
Potato prep affects diabetes risk, but the high glycemic index remains.
Imitation: The Most Natural Way to Teach Good Writing
Instead of rules and formulas, the most effective, tried-and-true style of writing instruction begins with reading and imitation.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Trump Places DC Police Under Federal Control, Orders National Guard to Washington
The National Guard troops won’t have the authority to arrest people, although they can detain them until law enforcement arrives.
IRS Announces No Changes to Withholding Tables, Information Return Forms for 2025
The decision was taken to prevent disruptions during the tax filing season.
Federal Appeals Court Orders OMB to Restore Spending Tracker Website
The judges said that removal of the congressionally mandated database violated federal law.
Trump Names Kennedy Center Honorees, Says He'll Host Awards Show
The president highlighted exceptional talents in the world of entertainment and touted $257 million in investments to renovate the performing arts center.
Russian Forces Make Sudden Thrust in Donetsk, Raising Alarm Bells in Kyiv
The reported battlefield gains on the eastern front come amid preparations for a landmark summit between U.S. and Russian leaders.
Bullish Crypto Exchange Soars in NYSE Debut, Market Cap Briefly Tops $92 Billion
Investors piled into Bullish’s public debut, signaling growing trust in regulated crypto platforms as bitcoin’s year-long rally fuels market optimism.
Bears’ D.J. Moore on Added Responsibility of Taking Snaps in Backfield: ‘They Pay Me the Big Bucks to Do It’
‘[We’re] just trying to find ways to be creative about how we do that, trying to get him touches in in every way we can,’ offensive coordinator Declan Doyle sai
Pamela Anderson Launches Line of Pickles, With All Proceeds Going to Charity
Pamela’s Pickles are spicy and steeped in family tradition. Funds will be donated to the California Wildlife Center, which rescues sick and injured animals.
