Trump Vows US Response to Iran Shooting Down Helicopter Near Hormuz Strait
Trump’s vow to retaliate came hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
Trump Says US in ‘Final Throes’ of Iran Deal, Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Within Days
The president credited a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports for pushing Iran toward a deal as negotiations enter a final phase.
House Advances Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
After a final vote, the bill will go to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Man Accused in Fatal Charlotte Train Stabbing Found Incompetent to Stand Trial for Now
Brown will be committed to a federal facility for treatment with resumption of his trial contingent on his being declared competent.
SNAP Benefits Go to 186,000 Dead People–And Stopping Them Might Be Difficult
In one case, the name of a 14-year-old shooting victim in Los Angeles was used for two decades to claim benefits, including SNAP, worth more than $280,000.
China Steals AI Capabilities It Can’t Build, Cybersecurity Firm Says
CrowdStrike’s 2026 threat report says China-nexus actors increased intrusions and rapidly exploited edge devices used by global companies.
NASA Introduces Artemis III Crew
Mission leaders expressed confidence that Blue Origin’s New Glenn will be ready to participate in the mission despite the recent explosion.
Xi Concludes North Korea Summit With No Public Mention of Nuclear Issue
Pyongyang continues producing nuclear material capable of making roughly 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said.
At the Paris Cyber Summit, Allies Test a ‘Transatlantic Reset’ With One Eye on China
Participants told The Epoch Times that whatever divides Europe and the Unites States today matters less than the threats giving them a reason to stay together.
Commodity Prices Are Surging and the Market Is Missing the Deeper Problem | Rick Rule
Rick Rule explains why the supply crisis in copper and oil is not a forecast but a structural outcome already locked in.
Social Security Trust Fund May Be Depleted in 2032, Trustees Report Finds
Social Security’s programs guarantee income to nearly 71 million retired Americans.
Hemorrhoids–Expert’s Review Offers Best Practice Advice
New guidelines say fiber and bathroom habits outperform creams and sitz baths for treating hemorrhoids.
FBI to Crack Down on ‘Laser Pointing’ Crimes : Director
Last year, authorities received over 11,000 complaints related to laser strikes, the director said.
‘Rush: The American Revolution’s Indispensable Doctor’
A new documentary celebrates a Founding Father who deserves a more revered place in American memory.

Menopause: A Natural Phase Every Woman Experiences After 45–Here Are the Common Relief Methods
Up to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience unpleasant symptoms.

‘Killin’ Time’: Clint Black Shares His Life Story
The country music star recalls his rocky path to success.
How a Tiny Insect Decimated Florida’s Citrus, and What Orchardists Are Doing About It
The Sunshine State’s citrus farmers are holding on after a 95 percent industry decline in the past 30 years.

SBA Suspends More Than 27,000 Ohio Loan Borrowers Due to Suspected Fraud
The decision follows similar suspension of thousands of borrowers across California, Minnesota, and Maine.
Pentagon Officially Removes 180 Faiths From Military Religion List
The military had initially listed 211 religious affiliation codes, but that number has been sharply reduced under the direction of War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Republicans Escalate Effort Against Alaska Senate Candidate Who Shares Incumbent’s Name
Republican leaders filed an FEC complaint and Alaska opened a state investigation, alleging the challenger’s run is meant to help a Democratic candidate.

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Working With Europe to Develop Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense
The Ukrainian president made the announcement as he visited Estonia for a meeting with the leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries

Existing-Home Sales Climb in May After Tepid Spring Start
Purchases exceeded expectations and matched the fastest pace since December 2025, even as prices rose, the National Association of Realtors said.

CeeDee Lamb: New Cowboys Defense ‘Annoying,’ but in a Good Way
Christian Parker’s players had high praise for their new defensive coordinator’s scheme.

Florida Police Release Final Report on Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death
Police detail the celebrity wrestler’s last hours and rule out possible causes of his death.

Why Antidepressants Work for Some—but Fail for Others
Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.
When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart
Large study finds mental and heart Health are closely linked.

Scientists Map Smell for the First Time
The detailed maps of odor receptors in the nose and brain reveal an unexpected order behind one of the body’s most mysterious senses.
Major Review Casts Doubt on a Generation of Alzheimer’s Drugs
A Cochrane review found that anti-amyloid drugs offer minimal cognitive benefit while raising risks of brain swelling and bleeding.
Street Corn Pasta Salad
Our street corn pasta salad recipe is everyone’s favorite, and includes fresh roasted corn tossed with pasta and a creamy lime sauce.

How to Shop for and Compare Mortgage Offers
The difference between a mortgage rate of 5.75 percent and 6.75 percent on a $350,000 loan would save you over $80,000 over a standard 30-year loan term.

Bavarian Charms: Carvings, Castles, and Cute Towns
My favorite home bases for exploring the Bavarian Alps are Füssen and Reutte, which straddle the Austrian border.

















































































