IMF Cuts Growth Outlook, Warns Iran War Could Push Global Economy to Brink
Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.
US Energy Secretary Warns of Oil Price Surge Until Shipping Resumes in Strait of Hormuz
A peak oil price due to the dispute over the strait will occur in the coming weeks, the secretary says.
FAA Targets Video Gamers to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The Pentagon and Homeland Security Department have deployed similar strategies for tech-related roles in complex environments that require hours of focus.
Chinese-Made Cough Drops Recalled Across US
An FDA notice says the action was initiated after an August 2025 ‘inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.’
Fauci Deputy Who Declined COVID-19 Vaccine Feared Retaliation: Emails
Emails obtained by The Epoch Times show that Dr. Matthew Memoli was concerned about losing his job and medical license.
Companies Pay to Settle Lawsuits Alleging They Falsely Listed Items as ‘Made in the USA’
The president recently directed officials to make sure such advertising was legitimate.
IEA Cuts Forecasts for Global Oil Supply and Demand Growth
The energy watchdog predicts oil supply to plummet by 1.5 million barrels per day this year, a massive drop from the 1.1 million rise it forecast last month.
Majority of Vape Products Sold in US Not Authorized by FDA, Watchdog Finds
China is a key source of unauthorized e-cigarettes flooding the United States.
Treasury Secretary Says Order on Citizenship Proof for Banking Is ‘in Process’
The Trump administration has prioritized cracking down on illegal immigration as well as entitlement fraud.
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.
Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Detained by ICE in Florida
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on Alexandre Ramagem to return to Brazil to serve his sentence.
How Relationship Conflict Can Affect Your Health
Research shows hostile arguments slow wound healing and raise inflammation.
Chevron Agrees on Asset Swap in Venezuela to Focus on Heavy Oil Projects
The oil giant has secured a greater stake in the South American country’s vast Orinoco Belt, which sits atop the world’s largest reserves of extra-heavy crude.
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.
Tune in Today: Shostakovich’s Joyful ‘Festive Overture’
The Russian composer produces an effervescent work that contrasts with his profession’s circumstances.
Horatio Nelson Jackson and the First Transcontinental Roadtrip
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young doctor who becomes a war hero and the face of the burgeoning car industry.
US–Iran Talks End Without a Deal
Vice President JD Vance said Iran hasn’t clearly committed to forego nuclear weapons.
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.
US Begins Clearing Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The operation was confirmed by the U.S. Central Command on the same day that peace talks between the United States and Iran started in Pakistan.
Cook Shifts 4 Senate Races Toward Democrats, but GOP Still Favored to Hold Majority
This past week, the same forecaster moved five House races toward Democrats, signaling a more difficult competitive environment for Republicans.
Germany, Ukraine Sign Defense Pact, Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership
Merz said Russia has ‘no chance’ of winning the war as Berlin expands support for Ukraine’s air defense, drones, ammunition, and long-range capabilities.
Existing Home Sales Drop 3.6 Percent in March as Consumer Confidence Wanes
The new numbers prompted the National Association of Realtors to downgrade its forecast of existing home sales growth for the full year to a modest 4 percent.
Notre Dame HC Talks Up ‘Unique’ Duo of Running Backs in Draft
Marcus Freeman said that Jeremiyah Love could play any skill position on the field, while Jadarian Price offers a complete skill set.
Sadie Robertson Recalls ‘Terrifying’ Moment Infant Daughter Stopped Breathing After Choking on Food
Robertson said she ‘felt God’s spirit guiding’ her actions as she followed choking response protocols.
Alec Baldwin Weighs Retirement in Aftermath of Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting: ‘I Don’t Want to Work Anymore’
When We Trust Wearables More Than Our Own Bodies
Over time, you start to depend on the device for answers.
Your Teenager’s Relationship to Drama May Be a Matter of Long-Term Health
A 17-year study tracking teens into adulthood found that adolescent aggression predicts faster biological aging.
Is High Cholesterol Really Bad for You? It Depends
The relationship between cholesterol and heart disease is more complex than commonly believed.
Lemon Blueberry Bread
This moist Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe is our favorite easy quick bread, that works with any type of berries, and a delicious glaze on top!
Paint Laminate Cabinets
This budget facelift takes more time than money because the project involves more than one application and drying time in between.
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.
From the Natural to the Supernatural in Colorado’s Saguache County
Trek the country’s tallest sand dunes with your sturdiest shoes and hat.
