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.’
Trump Threatens Russia With Secondary Tariffs if No Ukraine Deal in 50 Days
The president announced the tariff threat against Russia as he hosted NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on July 14.
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.’
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.
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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.
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.
[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.
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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.
Day in Photos: Heavy Rains in Pakistan, Bastille Day Military Parade, and Counting Swans on the Thames
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
China to Inject $31.5 Billion of Liquidity Into Banking System
The reverse repo operation will be the fourth so far in July.
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On ‘Butler Miracle Anniversary,’ Groups Mark Trump’s Survival and Hero’s Tragic Death
A rainbow spread across a darkened sky, which witnesses interpreted as a sign of hope a year after a gunman opened fire at a rally for President Donald Trump.
Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response
Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.
Planned C-Sections Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Finds
A new study suggests how a baby is delivered may subtly influence immune development and long-term health.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Education Department Employees
The 6–3 ruling reverses a lower court order blocking the terminations.
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.
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.
Gut Bacteria Could Help Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Body
Cambridge researchers discover gut bacteria that can absorb up to 75 percent of PFAS.
Gardening With Epsom Salt
Used the right way, Epsom salt can boost blooms, strengthen roots, and increase vegetable yields.
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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.
Arkansas Prison Employees Fired After ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ Escape
One of the fired employees had allowed Hardin onto an outside kitchen dock unsupervised, and the other employee worked in a tower and had opened the gate Hardin
Los Angeles Man Dies in Jail While Awaiting Trial for Killing and Dismemberment of Wife, Her Parents
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.
Ice Cream Companies Vow to Remove Synthetic Colors
Turkey Hill Dairy and dozens of other companies say they'll stop using artificial dyes in ice cream products by the end of 2027.
Cubs’ Young All-Star Outfielder Didn’t Take Long to Join MLB Elite
At the All-Star Game break, Chicago led the National League Central thanks largely to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season.
‘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.’
