Breaking
Inflation Ticks Up Again in June as Annual Rate Reaches 2.7 Percent
Energy and shelter were the biggest drivers of last month’s inflation.
What to Know About the ICE Operation at California Cannabis Farms
The immigration operation at two cannabis farms led to the detention of 361 Illegal Immigrants, and 14 unaccompanied minors being found.
EU Close to Agreement on New Sanctions Against Russia, Says Foreign Policy Chief
The EU’s eighteenth sanctions package against Russia targets oil revenues, banks, and gas pipelines, including Nord Stream.
Nvidia Says Washington Has Given Nod to Sell H20 AI Chips to China
The watered down H20 chips were designed to comply with the former administration’s restrictions on the export of high-performance AI chips to China.
In-Depth
Behind US Exit From WHO, a Battle Over Direction of Global Public Health
One direction advocates pandemic response and vaccines, the other focuses on health promotion such as nutrition, sanitation, and economic development.
US Imposes 17 Percent Tariff on Fresh Tomato Imports From Mexico
Mexico’s Economic Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said the move would ‘only affect the pockets of American consumers.’
Trump’s Potential Secondary Tariffs on Russia Would Clobber China, India
The two Asian nations, among the largest importers of Russian oil, would be mainly affected by what two U.S. senators call a ’real executive hammer.’
[LIVE July 17, 12 PM ET] 2025 Rally and Parade to End the Persecution of Falun Dafa
July 20 marks the 26th anniversary of the deadly persecution of the spiritual practice Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, in China.
Flash Flooding Hits Eastern Seaboard Overnight
A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to the flash flooding and heavy rainfall.
Senate Confirms Whitney Hermandorfer as First Federal Judge of Trump’s 2nd Term
The 46–42 vote in the upper chamber to confirm Hermandorfer to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit fell along strict party lines.
China to Inject $31.5 Billion of Liquidity Into Banking System
The reverse repo operation will be the fourth so far in July.
Trump to Announce $70 Billion Energy and Innovation Investment in Pittsburgh
The president is meeting with business leaders to discuss how best to meet the energy and computing needs of the future.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Gun Bans for Drug Users
The court majority says history supports disarming drug users while a dissenting judge said the ruling sets a low bar and flouts common sense.
Sudden Lapse of Vision Could Be a Sign of Stroke: TCM Diet May Clear Your Blood Vessels
Experts weigh in on traditional Chinese medicine treatments for stroke.
Pentagon Awards Contracts to 4 Artificial Intelligence Developers
The contracts with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI come with a ceiling of $200 million each, to accelerate the military’s adoption of AI systems.
It’s ‘Crypto Week’ in the House—What to Expect
‘Crypto Week’ will make the United States a ‘leader in financial technology and crypto and digital assets innovation,’ Rep. French Hill says.
Barbecue Hall of Famer Reveals 7 Common Grilling Mistakes People Make
With a scientist’s curiosity and a grillmaster’s finesse, Meathead Goldwyn busts the myths holding home cooks back from backyard greatness.

How to Make Carbs Healthy Again
Experts recommend considering multiple factors when choosing carbs.

A Masterful, Absorbing Biography of the Great American Author
Ron Chernow’s ‘Mark Twain’ shines the light on the American literary giant’s brilliance, wit, and charm, as well as his frailties, faults, and insecurities.
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Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Fatal Crash: Preliminary Report
In the plane’s cockpit voice recording, one pilot was heard asking the other why the fuel switches were turned off.

Federal Judge Reverses Biden-Era Rule That Barred Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The judge found that the CFPB exceeded its authority when it tried to ban medical debt from credit reports, striking down the rule before it could take effect.
Social Security Checks May Be Smaller This Month, but Some Seniors Have Options
An expert told The Epoch Times that seniors impacted by overpayment clawbacks can appeal or apply for a waiver.
Arizona Primary for House Seat Pits Late Incumbent’s Daughter Against Progressive Insurgent
Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s daughter, 54, is running with establishment backing, while a 25-year-old abortion activist and social media figure is gaining ground.

24 States Sue Trump Administration Over Freezing Funds for After-School and Summer Programs
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island.

Review Finds BBC Breached Guidelines Over Gaza Documentary Narrated by Son of Hamas Official
The review’s lead, Peter Johnston, said that he did not find that HOYO Films ‘intentionally misled’ the BBC on the position of the narrator’s father.

Reserve Bank Wants to End Card Surcharges, Consumers Predicted to Save $1 Billion
Ironically, small business representatives are wary of reform, warning costs will simply become hidden.

Ohtani: I Think I Can Strike Myself Out
The five-time All-Star discussed playing both offense and defense growing up and how he brings his experience as a batter to the mound.

‘Jaws’ Star Dreyfuss Misses Shark-Themed Fan Convention After Bronchitis Diagnosis
Dreyfuss, 77, was barred by doctors from flying to the Florida event, which came on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Jaws.’
