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 says.
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.
TikTok Faces US Ban Unless China Hands Over Control, Lutnick Says
The commerce secretary warned that China must relinquish control of TikTok or the app would face a U.S. shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Professional Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
Hogan is remembered as “one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures” by the WWE.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
EPA Proposing Approval for Herbicide Blocked by Court in 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency said dicamba poses no serious risk. Critics say the chemical can drift from a field and damage neighboring plants.

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.

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

Countries Could Be in Breach of International Law by Failing to Undertake Climate Action: ICJ
The ruling affirms states’ duty to prevent environmental harm and opens path to potential compensation claims.

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.

Ben Stiller Explores Parents’ Lives and Legacy in New Apple Documentary, Debuting This Fall
The film, which centers on the late comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, hits theaters in October.
