US Says Iran Port Blockade Fully Enforced as Trump Signals Possible Return to Talks
A new round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran could begin within days, according to the U.S. president.
Trump Says He Views Iran War as ‘Very Close to Over’
‘We’ll see what happens, I think they want to make a deal very badly,’ Trump said.
EPA Launches Initiative to Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’ in America’s Drinking Water
About 50 percent of the tap water in the United States was contaminated with these chemicals, according to a USGS study.
‘Detransitioners’ Challenge Time Limits on Lawsuits
Young people who formerly identified as transgender are filing lawsuits against medical professionals who provided so-called gender-affirming care.
Venezuelans Say Some Freedoms Returned Since Maduro Ouster
More freedom of speech, but system ’still authoritarian, just operating in a different way,' said one Venezuelan.
Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales Formally Resign House Seats Amid Separate Misconduct Allegations
The resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) bring the House to a 217–213 Republican majority.
US Treasury Relaxes Restrictions on Venezuelan Banks
Financial transactions will be permitted with Venezuela’s central bank, which was sanctioned in April 2019, and three other state-owned banks.
China’s Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Xu Jiayin, once Asia’s richest person, has been placed under police control since 2023.
Maryland Governor Signs Legislation Decoupling Vaccine Recommendations From CDC
‘Vaccine policy in the state of Maryland will be driven by science and not driven by internet conspiracy theories,’ the governor said.
Why 28- and 29-Year-Olds Are Disappearing From China’s Uyghur Concentration Camps | Ethan Gutmann
Gutmann traveled to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey to interview dozens of Uyghurs and Kazaks.
House Rules Committee Advances FISA Section 702 Authorization After GOP Opposition Delays Bill
Three Republican panel members—Reps. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), Chip Roy (R-Texas), and Morgan Griffith (R-Va.)—abstained from the 6–4 vote.
Heart Attack Survivors May Safely Stop Beta-Blockers After 1 Year: Study
A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.
4 Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat
Since Saturday, there have been strikes against three alleged terrorist vessels resulting in 11 deaths overall.
Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’: A Masterpiece Shrouded in Scandal
How Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch” survived damage and centuries of debate to emerge as one of art history’s greatest restorations and enduring mysteries.
A Frigate and a Gamble: Two American Heroes and the Birth of the US Navy
Col. John Glover’s generosity came at the perfect time for American Patriots to fight back against the British.
4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse
From indoor gardens to movement routines, expert-backed ways to invite the season in.
Tune in Today: Shostakovich’s Joyful ‘Festive Overture’
The Russian composer produces an effervescent work that contrasts with his profession’s circumstances.
US to Blockade Strait of Hormuz After US–Iran Talks End Without Deal, Trump Says
U.S. and Iranian delegations failed to reach a deal during peace talks in Islamabad.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Warns Military Vessels to Avoid Strait of Hormuz
The warning was issued after Trump said Sunday that he would send the U.S. Navy to implement a blockade in the strait.
Federal Court Strikes Down 158-Year-Old Home Distilling Ban
The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on April 10 that a Reconstruction-era prohibition on home distilling exceeds Congress’s taxing power.
Bezos- and Gates-Backed KoBold Metals Launches Massive Lithium Exploration Push in Congo
The company plans AI-driven exploration across vast territory to secure lithium supply for Western markets.
Senate GOP to Begin Process for Funding ICE, Border Patrol Next Week
This comes amid the Department of Homeland Security having been shut down for 59 days.
Day in Photos: Holocaust Victims Commemoration, Khmer New Year, and Blue Forest
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
‘Sometimes When You Tax the Rich, You Lose the Rich’: Americans Move Out of High Tax States
Advocates of blue-state taxes on millionaires and billionaires say they’re targeting the wealthy, but experts say the taxes will expand to hit more Americans.
Veteran Nasir Adderley Signs With Colts After Unretiring
Adderley abruptly retired in 2022 after a respectable four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jury Selection Begins in Harvey Weinstein Retrial of 2013 Rape Charge in New York
Jurors will deliberate for the third time whether the disgraced film producer sexually assaulted Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel room 13 years ago.
Alec Baldwin Weighs Retirement in Aftermath of Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting: ‘I Don’t Want to Work Anymore’
How Phlegm May Reflect Underlying Imbalance in the Body
Different types of phlegm indicate different illnesses. Identifying the type allows practitioners to diagnose and treat specifically.
When We Trust Wearables More Than Our Own Bodies
Over time, you start to depend on the device for answers.
My Homemade Vegan Pizza Is so Good It Made Me Reconsider Dairy
It’s very easy to make vegan pizza at home and feel like you’re not missing out on a classic pizza experience.
The Value of Trivial Pursuits
I love knowing that I can do something that brings me pleasure and makes my life a little easier that doesn’t require forking over money.
The Psychology of the Supercommunicators
Journalist Charles Duhigg set out on a journey to uncover the shared traits of people who are superb at communicating and connecting with others.
Lake Bled: Exploring Slovenia’s Romantic Alpine Retreat
No visit to Lake Bled is complete without a trip to its steeple-capped island, which nudges the lake’s quaintness level over the top.
