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US Reaches Trade Deals With Indonesia, Philippines
Trump called new trade deal with Indonesia ‘a huge win’ for American industries and workers.
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.
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.
US Economy Reclaims Momentum
‘The U.S. economy has remained resilient despite significant economic policy uncertainty through the first half of 2025,’ one economist says.
In-Depth
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.
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.
Breaking
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.
The Harrowing Realities of Uyghur Life in China: Rushan Abbas
Uyghurs are being mass surveilled, forcibly sterilized, and exploited as slave labor both in Xinjiang and beyond, says author Rushan Abbas.
Government Official Vows Better Oversight of Organ Transplant System
Dr. Raymond Lynch testified after the government uncovered problems in the system, including poor communication with families of potential donors.
Court Blocks Mississippi From Enforcing DEI Ban in Schools
The plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators, claim that the ban violates their free speech rights.
US Government Worker Blocked From Leaving China, State Department Confirms
The State Department says it is working with Chinese officials ’to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.’
Microsoft Says China-Linked Hackers Used Recent Security Exploit in Hacking Spree
‘Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, exploiting these vulnerabilities,’ it says.
Bessent Calls for Internal Review of Federal Reserve’s Nonmonetary Policy Operations
The Treasury secretary said that a comprehensive institutional review of the Federal Reserve would strengthen the central bank’s credibility.
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.
GM Profit Falls 35 Percent in Second Quarter as $1.1 Billion Tariff Hit Weighs on Results
The company’s CEO touts future resilience as GM invests $4 billion in U.S. production to reduce tariff exposure and boost capacity.
Coca-Cola Will Soon Roll Out Sugar Cane Drinks
The Trump administration has advocated for less intake of highly processed foods, including high fructose corn syrup.
‘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.
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
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.

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.
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.

‘Macbeth’: A Play About Nothing
Shakespeare’s play follows St. Augustine’s understanding of the nature of evil: It is the absence of goodness.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
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.

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.
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.
Pentagon Pulling 700 Marines Off LA Protest Response Mission
The decision to withdraw the Marines came after the Pentagon halved its deployment of about 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

Top DOJ Official Seeks to Meet With Ex-Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says that he has reached out to Maxwell’s attorneys.

French City Imposes Curfew for Minors Amid Drug Gang Fears
Authorities in Nîmes introduced a two-week nighttime curfew for under-16s in six districts after a series of gang-related shootings.

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.

Robin Williams’s Eldest Son Remembers the Late Actor on His 74th Birthday: ‘Love You Forever’
The Oscar-winning actor died on Aug. 11, 2014, at the age of 63.
