US Jobless Claims Decline for 6th Straight Week
Applications for jobless benefits have continually fallen after reaching an eight-month high last month.
CCP Manipulates, Controls Data to Carry Out Transnational Repression, Sources Say
Beijing’s digital tyranny could expand to other countries through Chinese apps and platforms that collect and transmit user data to China, experts warn.
US Economy Expands at Fastest Pace This Year, But Factories Slide Into Contraction
The economy entered the third quarter with solid momentum, though a pullback in factory activity signals fresh challenges ahead.
RNC Chair Michael Whatley to Run for North Carolina Senate Seat, Lara Trump Opts Out
Whatley has been chairman of the Republican National Committee since March 2024.
In-Depth
Ending the Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales—What to Know
The ’stay-put penalty' contributed to constrained housing supply, industry experts said.
HHS, FDA, and USDA Address Chronic Disease Epidemic Brought About by Ultra-Processed Foods
The agencies seek to create a uniform definition for ultra-processed foods that will be federally recognized.
Russia Imprisons Falun Gong Practitioner for 4 Years Amid Growing Ties to Beijing
Natalya Minenkova, who has been calling attention to the abuses in China, said she’s pained to see her country becoming a tool for the CCP in the persecution.
China’s Long Arm on American Soil
The Chinese communist regime has greatly expanded its efforts to surveil and influence events beyond its own borders—even here on American soil.
Meta Announces New Safety Feature for Teens, Removes 635,000 Accounts
Children are found to increasingly use the safety features for blocking and reporting accounts.
Breaking
Professional Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
Hogan is remembered as “one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures” by the WWE.
EU Chief Says Relations With China Reach ‘Inflection Point’
Trade imbalance, the CCP’s ties with Russia, and Beijing’s export controls on rare earths were among the concerns raised during the EU leaders’ China visit.
UnitedHealthcare to Cooperate with DOJ on Probe of Medicare Billing Procedures
The insurance company said it ‘is committed to maintaining the integrity of its business practices and serving as reliable stewards of American tax dollars.’
Passenger Jet Crashes in Russia’s Far East Killing 48, Officials Say
The Angara Airlines plane crashed as it was preparing to land in the Amur region.
Your Brain Decides: Why Meds Don’t Always Ease Chronic Pain and How to Find Relief
The brain’s decision to self-protect creates the perception of pain, said 20-year pain medicine specialist Dr. Deepak Ravindran.
Trump Admin Recommends Location Verification for Advanced AI Chips
The move is aimed at ensuring the chips do not fall into the hands of foreign adversaries.
The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican
Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty was the Irish priest who defied the Nazis to save thousands.
Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers
Here are some suggestions that may get your creative juices flowing to come up with your own ideas for what’s lurking in your refrigerator.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Google Removes Nearly 11,000 YouTube Channels Linked to China, Russia, Other Nations
More than 7,700 channels deemed to be propaganda were linked to China alone.

Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke
Erythritol is found in a large number of products such as candy, sugar-free gum, soft drinks, mouthwash, ice cream, protein bars, and more.
FDA Upgrades Recall on 160,000 Bottles of Popular Thyroid Medication
Roughly 160,630 bottles of levothyroxine sodium tablets are under recall, the FDA 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.

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
Google Removes Nearly 11,000 YouTube Channels Linked to China, Russia, Other Nations
More than 7,700 channels deemed to be propaganda were linked to China alone.

Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke
Erythritol is found in a large number of products such as candy, sugar-free gum, soft drinks, mouthwash, ice cream, protein bars, and more.
FDA Upgrades Recall on 160,000 Bottles of Popular Thyroid Medication
Roughly 160,630 bottles of levothyroxine sodium tablets are under recall, the FDA said.
Death Toll From Los Angeles Wildfires Reaches 31
The discovery is the first death confirmed since April.

Trump to Visit Federal Reserve Headquarters as Criticism of Powell Continues
The president has been critical of Jerome Powell over his reticence to cut interest rates more aggressively and has called for his resignation.

Putin Grants Belarusians Living in Russia Right to Vote
Belarusians permanently living in Russia can also stand in local elections.

ECB Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Hits Target, Economy Shows Resilience
The eurozone central bank has paused its year-long easing cycle, pledging a data-dependent approach while signaling caution amid tariffs and global uncertainty.

Broncos HC Reveals QB Bo Nix Met With Drew Brees During Offseason
Nix also spent time in the Broncos’ facility with Tom House, a former MLB pitcher and coach who also works with NFL quarterbacks, including Brees.

Erik Menendez in ‘Fair Condition’ After Being Hospitalized Ahead of Parole Hearing
The inmate was taken to an outside medical facility in San Diego with his attorney vying for ’medical furlough.’
