Trump, Xi to Meet for 2nd Day of Talks, With Discussion Expected on Taiwan, Iran, Purchases
Artificial intelligence and trade relations are also on the agenda between Trump and Xi.
China to Buy 200 Boeing Jets, Trump Says
China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, according to President Donald Trump, in what would represent a major commercial order.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
California Governor’s Former Chief of Staff Takes Plea Deal in Corruption, Fraud Case
Dana Williamson pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bank, wire, and tax fraud.
Everyone in the Democratic Party Has Money—Except the Democratic Party
Democratic candidates and Hill committees are flush with cash and no debt. The DNC is also pulling in money—though not as much—and it’s $4.5 million in debt.
Congressional Hearing Spotlights Organ Harvesting in China
‘Nazi-like atrocities that are being committed in 2026—it’s getting worse,’ the China commission co-chair says.
Officials Across US Commemorate World Falun Dafa Day
Lawmakers issued proclamations, citations, and congratulatory letters to recognize World Falun Dafa Day, which is observed annually on May 13.
CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.
Congressional-Executive Commission on China Holds Hearing on Illegal Organ Trafficking in China
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing titled ‘A Market Built on Victims: Stopping Illegal Organ Trafficking in China and Beyond.’
Louisiana Senate Passes New Congressional Map That Removes Majority-Black District
Redistricting efforts started after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of race when drawing boundaries for Louisiana’s electoral districts.
PCOS: One of Women’s Most Misunderstood Conditions
PCOS was never a cystic disease; it is a metabolic syndrome.
Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Abortion Pill Access by Mail
A federal judge previously ruled that a state lawsuit against mifepristone may not move forward until federal regulators complete their review of the drug.
An Invitation to the Ducal Palace in Gubbio at The Met
Inside the ’studiolo,' visitors are transported to a ruler’s retreat in a 15th-century Italian palace.
TEFAF New York Opens: Prestigious Art Fair Blooms for a Limited Time
The annual art fair brings together international dealers to showcase their work throughout the 16 historic, period rooms at Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory.
Histamine Intolerance: An Underrecognized Condition That Can Affect Multiple Organs–Here Are the Causes
Histamine intolerance occurs when the body struggles to break down histamine from food or its own natural production.
The Civil War Painting That Made Winslow Homer’s Reputation
The artist’s experience at the battlefront had a lasting effect on his art.
Thousands of Bottles of Pain Reliever Recalled Nationwide, FDA Says
The recall was initiated due to the ‘presence of lead and lithium.’
Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Adopt New House Map That Removes Majority-Black District
The state had argued that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns
Dr. Marty Makary had headed the Food and Drug Administration for more than one year.
US Completes Secret Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium From Venezuela
About 30 pounds of the material was removed from a shuttered reactor.
Fetterman Says Democratic AI Moratorium Push Is ‘Lunacy,’ ‘China-First’
The Pennsylvania Democrat criticized a Sanders-Ocasio-Cortez bill that would pause AI data center construction until federal safeguards are in place.
Germany Calls on EU to Streamline Spending, Focus on Defense
Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the bloc to become more competitive, with calls for boosted defense ahead of a major debate on the EU budget.
2026 Preakness Stakes: What to Know About the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown
The Preakness won’t see a continued pursuit of the Triple Crown, but a shift in venue away from Pimlico Race Course is one of many reasons to still tune in.
What Makes Some People Live to 100? Scientists Find Clues in Their Blood
The secret to longevity may not be slowing aging but preserving the right systems.
10-Minute Light-Weight Aerobics to Slow Cognitive Aging
A simple daily water bottle workout boosts blood flow to the brain, improving both cognitive function and muscle strength.
Hantavirus: Rare yet Deadly Virus Strikes Cruise Ship—What to Watch Out for
Infectious disease experts break down hantavirus risks, symptoms, and how rare person-to-person transmission actually is.
Bait and Switch
The more you know about wine, the more you are likely to see the scam before falling for it.
Plan and Design Your Deck
In addition to being enjoyable to use, a new deck will likely add more value to your house than the cost of the materials.
The Greatest Logician Since Aristotle—and Why He Believed in Life After Death
Renowned mathematician Kurt Godel believed the afterlife exists so we can deepen the learning process that begins in this world and reach our full potential.
Tax on Leaving Australia to Rise to $80
A family of four will pay $320 in departure taxes under the changes.
