Trump Pitches America’s ‘Golden Age’ to Wealthy Gulf Investors
Saudi Arabia committed to a $600 billion U.S. investment, including a nearly $142 billion arms deal.
US and China Hit Pause on Tariffs, Comprehensive Deal Expected
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Exploring Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s ‘The Finding of Moses’
Alma-Tadema’s painting is one of the most famous depictions of the discovery of the infant Moses.

Esther de Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for the American Revolution
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How Falun Gong Spread and Transformed China in the ‘90s
May 13 marks World Falun Dafa Day: A look at the practice that spread globally and changed the lives of tens of millions.
Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
A group of small businesses challenged the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Private Colleges With Massive Endowments Face Tax Hike Under Republican Plan
A proposal seeks to raise the tax from the current 1.4 percent to as high as 21 percent. MIT said it ‘would seriously damage’ its ‘ability to conduct research.’
Trump Admin Eyes Semiconductor Tariffs—Here’s What to Know
What exactly are semiconductors? Why are they so important? And why is the United States so keen to keep them out of China’s reach?
Record Tariff Revenue Boosts US Budget Surplus in April: Treasury
Receipts from U.S. levies are expected to slow after the latest trade developments.
The Rise and Fall of Synthetic Food Dyes
The innovation of extracting food dye from coal tar once thrilled the public. Yet it was not without consequences.
House Republicans Propose Spending Cuts to SNAP Food Program
The legislation is estimated to save $290 billion over 10 years by limiting SNAP eligibility and imposing stricter work requirements on beneficiaries.
Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world stage.
Arizona Gov. Vetoes More Than 30 Bills Including Some Related to Immigration, Gender Identity
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, blocked a slate of GOP-led bills, prompting backlash from GOP lawmakers.
Why Daily Bowel Movements Matter for Kidney Health and Longevity
Having one to two bowel movements a day supports optimal toxin clearance and kidney function—a key indicator of longevity.
Trump Signs Order Reducing Duties for Cheap Parcels From China
The latest change to de minimis duty rates resulted from the agreement between the United States and China to temporarily pause their trade measures.
Oral Health Could Shape Cognitive Decline, and Ways to Improve It
Simple dental hygiene habits and a diet rich in fibrous fruits and vegetables may reduce your risk of dementia.
ICE Operation Arrests 196 in Nashville, Including 95 With Prior Convictions
DHS announcement includes photos, names, and details about some of those arrested.
Chinese Regime Denounces CIA Videos Recruiting CCP Officials
Former CCP officials say the CIA videos may trigger a wave of defections despite the CCP’s tight social control.
Social Security Payment Adjustments Projected to Be Lowest in Years, Group Predicts
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will be announced by the Social Security Administration later this year.
US Postal Service to Raise Shipping Charges by Over 6 Percent
The decision comes as the postal services recently reported a $3.3 billion net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Federal Judge Orders NYC to Hand Over Jail System to Outside Official
The order says that that official is responsible for the ’remediation of the ongoing violations of the constitutional rights ... in the New York City jails.’
Trump Announces Endorsement in New Jersey Governor’s Race Primary
The president reasoned that Jack Ciattarelli ‘is ’best positioned' to win.
INFOGRAPHIC: Herbal Remedies for Everyday Ailments
Common herbs, spices, and plants found in your backyard have long been used in herbal medicine to naturally relieve pain, boost immunity, and support healing.
US and Saudi Arabia Sign $142 Billion Arms Deal
A White House statement says the deal with Saudi Arabia was the ‘largest defense sales agreement in history.’
Immigration Fueled US Metro Population Growth in 2024, Census Says
Metro areas added nearly 3.2 million people between 2023 and 2024, led by overseas arrivals that outweighed domestic departures, the Census Bureau says.
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