US Supreme Court Allows Landmark Louisiana Redistricting Ruling to Take Effect Immediately
The ruling came after Louisiana delayed May 16 primary elections to give it time to replace the unconstitutional map the court struck down last week.
Iranian Strikes on UAE, Ships Amid US Operation to Open Hormuz Strait Test Ceasefire
President Donald Trump stopped short of saying that the ceasefire has been violated.
DOJ Sues Minnesota to Block Climate Lawsuit Targeting Energy Companies
Federal lawyers said Minnesota is using consumer-protection laws to regulate greenhouse gas emissions beyond its borders.
What to Know About the Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC has been charged with fraud tied to an alleged scheme to pay informants in white supremacist and other extremist groups.
A Property Tax Rebellion Is Emerging in America
Public K–12 school spending now exceeds $1 trillion annually, and citizen groups say they’ve had enough.
Russia Declares Ceasefire to Observe WWII Victory as Ukraine Announces Its Own Pause in Fighting
President Vladimir Putin threatened a missile strike on Ukraine if the celebrations were disrupted.
Chinese Consulate Pressured Vancouver City Official to Cancel Shen Yun Shows
The news comes as local Shen Yun presenters say the company is facing an aggressive campaign of intimidation and interference by the CCP.
Judge Apologizes to DC Shooting Suspect Over His Jail Treatment
‘Right now, it’s not working. It’s insufficient. I think it’s legally deficient,’ the judge said about the alleged assassin’s confinement.
Why a Taiwan Invasion Would Trigger Trillions in Global Losses | Ambassador Alexander Yui
Last year, Taiwan became the United States’ fourth largest trading partner—after Mexico, Canada, and China.
Lively, Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Dispute Ahead of Trial
The agreement was finalized roughly two weeks ahead of a planned trial.
Your Skin Ages From the Inside Out
Moisturizers do little to help the skin, however, most skin aging can be significantly delayed.
NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
Stinging Nettles: The Spring Weed Worth Eating
The plant that burns on contact turns out to be one of the season’s most nutritious and delicious wild greens.
The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages
Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.

Digital Detox: A Cure to the Never-Ending Stress and Overstimulation
Phones and technology, so mundane in our lives, may be quietly robbing us of things we didn’t know we needed—until stepping away.

Sentimental Journey: 19th-Century Poems About Mothers and Motherhood
Heartwarming verses celebrate the gentle, nurturing hand of a mother and the joy that fills a maternal heart.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman
The spokesperson provided no other information about the nature of Giuliani’s condition or the reason for his hospitalization.

US Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops From Germany: Pentagon
The troop withdrawal could take up to a year, according to the Pentagon.
Trump Admin Uses Emergency Powers to Clear $8.6 Billion Mideast Arms Sales
Qatar is to receive $4 billion Patriot systems, while Israel, the UAE, and Kuwait have secured guided rockets and new battle command capabilities.
Texas Doctor Found Guilty for Illegally Distributing Over 1 Million Pills of Opioids
A federal jury has convicted the physician of conspiracy and distribution charges after running a cash-only clinic that supplied dangerous drug cocktails.

Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.

Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leaves 3 Dead: 5 Things to Know About Hantavirus
‘To date, one case of hantavirus infection has been laboratory confirmed, and there are five additional suspected cases,’ officials say.

Beijing Cannot and Will Not Take the IMF’s Sage Advice
Over time, the IMF has offered worthy policy advice to the authorities in Beijing, but the CCP is simply incapable of taking it.

Detroit Tigers Lose Reigning Cy Young Winner, Tarik Skubal, Indefinitely Due to Injury
Skubal, who won the last two AL Cy Young awards, will be sidelined for months to remove loose bodies from his elbow.

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in DUI Case, Avoids Jail Time
The pop star pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge and was sentenced to 12 months probation and one day of jail, credited as time served.

How Clutter Impacts Focus, Stress, and Well-Being
Owning less liberates time and energy we can use to connect more deeply with ourselves, others and our faith.
10-Minute Isometric Exercises to Build Core Strength and Stabilize Blood Pressure
With regular practice, these exercises build strength and stability in targeted positions while supporting healthy blood pressure.

Why Snoring May Be an Early Sign of Sleep Apnea
A sleep specialist explains when snoring is harmless—and when it could be a health warning.
Basque Cheesecake
This Basque Cheesecake (Basque Burnt Cheesecake) is a Spanish dessert with a signature caramelized burnt top and custardy center. No crust!

The Cheapest Mother’s Day Gift Might Be the One You Don’t Buy
Over time I’ve come to believe that the best Mother’s Day gift is often the one you don’t buy.

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.

Shakespeare Gardens Bring the Poet’s Language to Life
Carefully curated formal gardens across the nation combine William Shakespeare’s literary genius with his love for nature.



















































































