Lawmakers, Activists Seek to Put China on ‘No Travel’ List Over Arbitrary Detention Risks
The family of one American says she was tricked into traveling to China for a cash prize, which ended up being a designer bag lined with illicit drugs.
White House Plans to Close Loophole Used by Temu and Shein
The days of cheap prices from Chinese e-commerce companies are likely coming to an end.
Indoor Horticultural Havens: Potted Trees and Other Surprising Houseplants
We spend much of our lives inside, looking out at nature. Bring some wild goodness inside with lush, easy-care indoor plants that delight year-round.
Ceremonial Water Pitchers: A Menagerie of Aquamanilia
Made in the shape of animals, beasts, and humans, the sculpted water vessels were used for ancient ceremonial hand-washing rituals.
Christopher Reeve: America’s Own Man of Steel
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Fed Slashes Interest Rates by Half a Percentage Point, First Cut in 4 Years
Policymakers said they have ‘gained greater confidence’ in their fight against inflation, expecting another 50-basis-point cut this year.
Trump Holds New York Rally, First Since 2nd Assassination Attempt
Attendees at the Long Island rally shared their reactions to the attempted assassination at the Trump Golf Course on Sunday.
Los Angeles Struggles to Curb Brazen and Violent Street Takeovers
Weak laws, slow bureaucracy, and out-of-touch interventions are no match for the social-media-fueled spectacle, say safety advocates and law enforcement.
Venezuela’s Gonzalez Says He Was Forced to Sign Letter Accepting Maduro Victory
The document was supposedly confidential, but the Venezuelan president’s chief negotiator presented it during a nationally televised press conference.
House Fails to Pass GOP Stopgap Funding Plan
Fourteen Republicans voted to reject the plan to extend government funding by six months and include a voter integrity measure.
Teamsters Union Makes No Endorsement for President
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NYPD Faces Uncertain Future Amid New York’s Growing Political Crisis
The department has been rocked by the police commissioner’s resignation, a federal probe of the mayor, and other troubling developments.
Coastal California City Deploys Massive Fix-It Effort as Earth Moves Beneath Homes
Rancho Palos Verdes officials try to firm up the ground and repair buckled roads, even enlisting Elon Musk engineers.
FBI: Iranian Hackers Tried to Pass Hacked Trump Campaign Information to Team Biden
The FBI and other agencies said the hackers also attempted to send the stolen material to U.S. media outlets.
CEOs Scale Back Hiring Plans Amid Weaker Sales Projections, Cooling Economy
CEOs are scaling back hiring plans and anticipating slower sales as the US economy shows signs of cooling.
FBI Disrupts Chinese Botnet Infecting Thousands of US Devices
The agency moves against Beijing-backed hackers who infiltrated tens of thousands of cameras, video recorders, and routers.
Growing Fear of War Follows 2 Days of Device Blasts in Lebanon
Israel is bolstering its forces in the north and says it will do what it must to return evacuated residents home.
Trump’s Would-Be Shooter Was on Homeland Security’s Radar in 2022, Agency Official Testifies
Customs and Border Protection officials referred suspect Ryan Routh to Homeland Security Investigations, but no action was taken, an official said.
Thousands of Food Contact Chemicals Detected in Humans
Out of the more than 14,000 chemicals tracked for potential health risks, 3,601 were found in human bodies.
Day in Photos: Fires in Portugal, Exploding Pagers, and Voting in India
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain for the First Time
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Portland Awarded 15th WNBA Franchise, to Begin Play in 2026
The unnamed WNBA Portland team joins the Golden State Valkyries (2025) and Toronto team (2026) as the newest franchises
Portland Awarded 15th WNBA Franchise, to Begin Play in 2026
The unnamed WNBA Portland team joins the Golden State Valkyries (2025) and Toronto team (2026) as the newest franchises
Actress Ali Larter on Why She Relocated Family From Hollywood to Rural Idaho
The ‘Varsity Blues’ and ’Legally Blonde' alum said the uncertainty in California during the COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted their departure.
Actress Ali Larter on Why She Relocated Family From Hollywood to Rural Idaho
The ‘Varsity Blues’ and ’Legally Blonde' alum said the uncertainty in California during the COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted their departure.
Could Reducing Folate as You Age Enhance Metabolism? Insights from Mouse Study
Folate is critical for several essential metabolic and cellular processes—and how your body handles it may be as important as how much you get.
Could Reducing Folate as You Age Enhance Metabolism? Insights from Mouse Study
Folate is critical for several essential metabolic and cellular processes—and how your body handles it may be as important as how much you get.
‘The Blind’ (2023): To Shoot for Freedom, Aim Responsibly
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ takes aim at immaturity.
Rural Free Delivery Changes American Society
Rural families overcame strong opposition to have their mail delivered to them.
Sancta Sanctorum: The Holiest Chapel in Rome
The Early Christian chapel houses holy relics and rare artworks collected by Roman popes.
‘The Blind’ (2023): To Shoot for Freedom, Aim Responsibly
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