FCC Approves Paramount’s $8 Billion Merger Deal With Skydance
The agreement also includes a $1.5 billion investment into Paramount to bolster and fund operations in local news, including broadcast.
Trump Pulls Habba’s Nomination for New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor, Making Her Acting US Attorney
Habba previously served as Trump’s defense lawyer. She confirmed on X that she is now New Jersey’s acting U.S. attorney.
Macron Says France Will Recognize Palestinian State in September
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the French president’s announcement.
Musk’s Starlink Network Hit With Global Outage
Service was restored after a downtime of two and a half hours, according to a Starlink representative.
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.
Trump Says He Wants Musk’s Companies to ‘Thrive Like Never Before’
‘The better they do, the better the USA does, and that’s good for all of us,’ the president said.
US Sues New York City Over ‘Sanctuary’ Jurisdiction Laws
The lawsuit seeks to overturn provisions of the city’s administrative code and police directives, which it alleges violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
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.
Trump Signs Executive Order on College Sports Targeting ‘Pay-for-Play’ Agreements
‘Third-party, pay-for-play payments to collegiate athletes are improper and should not be permitted by universities,’ the White House said.
Trump Signs Order to Redirect Federal Funds From Homelessness Toward Rehabilitation
The DOJ is also ordered to end consent decrees that limit state and local governments’ ability to commit the homeless ‘who are a risk to themselves or others.’
State Department Condemns Russia for Repression of Falun Gong
Russia has escalated its repression of the group as Moscow has forged closer ties with Beijing in recent years.
Trump Visits Federal Reserve Construction Site Amid Cost Overrun
‘It looks like it’s about $3.1 billion. Went up a little bit, or a lot,’ the president said.
Slotkin Says Democrats Split on Strategy During Trump’s Second Term
The Michigan senator pressed for a tougher stance by the party in combating President Donald Trump’s second term and GOP control of Congress.
A Popular Fruit With Nearly Twice the Potassium of a Banana
Just one more reason to love the awesome avocado.
Day in Photos: Military Exercise in Australia, Forest Fire in Cyprus, and Marble Cave
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Signs Bill to Cancel $9 Billion for Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting
The package claws back $7.9 billion in appropriated funds for global aid and $1.1 billion for NPR and PBS.
Love Those Leaves: Fast-Growing, Healthy Greens
Don’t settle for the supermarket selection of greens when you can grow a wide variety of fresher, less expensive, and delicious alternatives at home.
‘My Friends’: A Novel About Living and Laughing
A mismatched pair contend with the dying wish of a brilliant artist and find a way to fix themselves along the journey. A beautiful book.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on California’s Background Check to Buy Ammunition
The court ruled that the law regulates activity protected by the Second Amendment because ammunition is necessary for the use of firearms.
Trump Hails Australia’s Decision to Drop Beef Restrictions, Vows to Sell ‘So Much’ of It
Australia has dropped restrictions on US beef imports into the country amid ongoing negotiations over Liberation Day tariffs.
Special Envoy Witkoff Pulls US Negotiators out of Doha Talks With Hamas
‘While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith,’ the U.S. envoy said.
Investment Firm Sues Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Over Closed-Door Meetings
The Fed is “deliberately undermining the public accountability envisioned by Congress,” said Azoria Capital in court documents.
One Vote Shy of Unanimous, Ichiro Suzuki Tops List of New Hall of Famers
The former Mariners hit machine will be enshrined in Cooperstown on Sunday along with CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dick Allen, and Dave Parker.
