US Reaches Trade Deals With Indonesia, Philippines
Trump called new trade deal with Indonesia ‘a huge win’ for American industries and workers.
Louisville Ends ‘Sanctuary City’ Policy After Department of Justice Letter
The federal government had threatened to rescind funding for so-called sanctuary jurisdictions.
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.
Day in Photos: GOP Press Conference, Flood in the Philippines, and Fishing Cat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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How Things Stand 6 Months After Palisades Fire
Pacific Palisades residents see a long road ahead half a year after the Los Angeles fires that damaged or destroyed more than 18,000 homes.
UK Committed to Protecting Falun Gong Practitioners, Minister Says as Persecution by CCP Enters 27th Year
A cross-party group of lawmakers condemned the CCP for its ongoing campaign to eradicate the peaceful practice in China and overseas.
Trump Says Incoming CBS Owner Will Provide $20 Million in Ads in Addition to Paramount Settlement
The president said he‘ll receive $20 million worth of ’advertising, PSAs, or similar programming.' The move brings the settlement total to $36 million.
House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing: ‘Foreign Abuse of US Courts’
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet holds a hearing on ‘Foreign Abuse of U.S. Courts’.
Democrats Weigh Countermoves as Texas GOP Pushes Mid-Decade Redistricting
Republicans are redrawing the state’s congressional map while Democrats in California and New York are deciding whether to match the move.
Leading Indicator Predicts Economic Decline in Coming Months
GDP growth this year is expected to be slower than in 2024, said a business expert.
Trump Says He May Visit China Soon
The U.S. president said a trip to China will likely happen soon, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to continue trade talks with China next week.
Judges Decline to Keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor, Drawing DOJ Pushback
Habba leveled multiple legal actions against Democratic officials, including charges against a lawmaker after a scuffle outside an immigrant detention center.
US Economy Reclaims Momentum
“The U.S. economy has remained resilient despite significant economic policy uncertainty through the first half of 2025,” one economist said.
Cannabis Users Face Up to 5-Fold Higher Risk of Benign Mouth Tumors
Benign cancerous growths in the salivary glands, while not life-threatening, can cause discomfort, swelling, and in some cases, functional problems.
School Districts Sue Trump Admin Over $6.8 Billion Funding Freeze
The plaintiffs say the freeze is illegal, while the administration says some grants had been designated for left-wing causes and ideological programs.
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.
‘Free: My Search for Meaning’: A Memoir of Growth
Amanda Knox suffered years in an Italian prison. She gives her side of the story in this moving account.
Making Music Helped America’s Greatest Genre Painter
Well-loved American painter William Sidney Mount effectively captured the heart of rural Long Island life on canvas.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
CDC: COVID-19 Infections Rise in Some Parts of US
Activity for COVID-19 remains low and very low for respiratory activity overall, according to the agency.

China Bans Wells Fargo Executive From Leaving, Reviving Fears of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
The incident highlights CCP’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ and might be related to CCP top officials sending money abroad, observers said.
Defense Department Revamping Existing Promotion System: Hegseth
Distractions such as diversity, equity, and inclusion and political correctness are gone, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth 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.

Herbs That Love the Heat
These herbs don’t just survive summer heat—they thrive in it, making them ideal for sunny balconies and garden beds alike.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
CDC: COVID-19 Infections Rise in Some Parts of US
Activity for COVID-19 remains low and very low for respiratory activity overall, according to the agency.

China Bans Wells Fargo Executive From Leaving, Reviving Fears of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
The incident highlights CCP’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ and might be related to CCP top officials sending money abroad, observers said.
Defense Department Revamping Existing Promotion System: Hegseth
Distractions such as diversity, equity, and inclusion and political correctness are gone, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.
TSA Allowing Some International Travelers to Skip Double Screening
Under the ‘One Stop Security’ pilot program, travelers will only need to go through security in the airport they are initially traveling from.

Trump Has ‘Greatest Chance’ of Securing Gaza Peace: Wong
The foreign minister also answered questions on China and AUKUS during the first day of Parliament.

Top Australian News Sites Lose 8 Million Readers in a Month: Ipsos Study
The 10 most popular news providers lost a total of 8 million readers between May and June this year, with one losing a fifth of its readership.

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Heavy Metal Star, Dies at 76
Osbourne died this morning surrounded by his loved ones, his family announced in a statement.
