S&P 500 Hits Record High as US Stocks Recover From Iran War Sell-Off
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index is poised for the best 11-session performance in history.
Israel, US Discuss Possible Week-Long Ceasefire With Hezbollah
Officials said a one-week truce is under consideration as Israel’s war Cabinet prepares to review Lebanon operations and U.S.-brokered talks are set to continue
Sotomayor Apologizes After Criticizing Kavanaugh Over Immigration Case
The Supreme Court justice appeared to criticize Kavanaugh over his stance on immigration enforcement.
A Spy Law Deadline Looms: FISA’s Section 702
A key piece of a major spy law is set to expire on April 20. Some members of Congress are wary of renewing it.
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.
Major Advertising Agencies Settle Media Censorship Lawsuit With FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggested the settlement will prevent advertising agencies from distorting America’s public square.
DOJ Petitions Court to Toss Convictions of Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants
All four defendants belonged to the Oath Keepers.
Epoch Times Senior Editor to Be Awarded ‘Best Author of the Year’ by French Quarter Magazine
Jan Jekielek will be honored on April 20 at the French Embassy in Washington for his new book ‘Killed to Order.’
Melania Trump Urges Foster Care Reforms as ‘Moral Imperative’ Before House Committee
The first lady backs a bipartisan slate of six bills aimed at improving outcomes for youth aging out of foster care.
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair If He Doesn’t Step Down Next Month
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term as head of the central bank expires on May 15.
What Diet Soda Is Doing to Your Brain
Regular soda may not be a better option.
Gas Prices Could Return to $3 by September: Treasury Secretary
‘I’m optimistic that sometime between June 20 and September 20, we can have $3 gas again,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
‘Jerry West: The Logo’: A Cradle-to-Grave Look at a Sports Legend
This in-depth documentary examines the ups and downs of a storied life and career.
Mathew Brady: The Photo Industry Pioneer
The father of photojournalism risked all to capture portraits and images of the Civil War at the infancy of commercial photography.

4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse
From indoor gardens to movement routines, expert-backed ways to invite the season in.

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.
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.

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.
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.
Debate Over Israel Escalates at Key Democratic Party Meeting
The split over pro-Israel spending groups and the party’s posture toward the war in Gaza has only grown since 2024.

South Africa Appoints Veteran Afrikaner Politician as Ambassador to US
Roelf Meyer, 78, will replace Ebrahim Rasool, who was accused by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America.’

IMF Warns Australia Set for One of Highest Inflation Rates in Developed World
Analysts warn Australia’s fuel excise cut to soften fuel price hikes was the wrong move.

A'ja Wilson Returning to Las Vegas Aces, Agrees to Largest Contract in WNBA History
The WNBA’s only four-time MVP will stay with the only franchise she’s ever known with a three-year deal.

Actress Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle Reunite After ‘Great Jeans’ Ad Controversy
Last year, both Sweeney and the company faced backlash for their denim campaign after critics argued it carried undertones of eugenics.

Pain Isn’t Always Where You Feel It: The Root Source and Simple Movements for Relief
Targeted tests and simple exercises may help uncover and address the true source of persistent pain.
Your Scrolling Habit Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
More than six hours of daily screen time was linked to measurable heart health risks.

9 Practical Ways to Live Simply
Living the art of simple living is, simply put, keeping it simple.
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.
Pond Turtles and Dragonflies
Turtles should not be collected from the wild. Those offered at a pet store are good options.

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.

Exploring Peru: Amazon Wildlife, Sacred Valley, and the Lost City of Machu Picchu
We journeyed in worry-free comfort on a tailor-made adventure from the emerald enclave of the Amazon to the glacial peaks of the Andes.



















































































