Gas Prices Lift US Annual Inflation Rate to 3.8 Percent—Highest Since May 2023
Shelter inflation also contributes to the higher-than-expected reading.
US Announces Loan of 53 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Oil companies ’may begin scheduling deliveries immediately,' the Energy Department said.
UK’s Starmer Doubles Down on Pledge to Stay in Office as Pressure Mounts
The prime minister held a crunch meeting with ministers as more than 80 Labour lawmakers called for his resignation following local election results.
They Felt Safe in America—Until Beijing Went After Their Parents in China
U.S.-based children of religious dissidents face the same choice they would in China: self-censor, or speak out and risk their loved ones’ safety.
EBay Turns Down GameStop’s $55.5 Billion Takeover Proposal
A chorus of market watchers questioned the math behind the offer since eBay is larger than GameStop.
Chinese National Indicted in Florida for Allegedly Importing Deadly New Synthetic Opioid
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason A. Reding Quiñones said, ‘These pills are made to look familiar, but one pill can kill.’
California Mayor to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, faces up to 10 years in prison.
Israel Sets Up Special Tribunal and Allows Death Penalty for Oct. 7 Terrorists
The law stipulates that all trials must be livestreamed and provides execution by hanging as a potential punishment.
Homeopathy Cured Her Disease, Now She’s Fighting for More Access | Paola Brown
Earlier this year, lawmakers introduced the Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act.
No Sign of Larger Outbreak of Hantavirus: World Health Organization
An outbreak took place on a cruise ship.
Scientists Measured Microplastics in Coffee Served in To-Go Cups. Here’s What They Found
Convenient yes–but to-go cups, used by over a billion globally each day, may be harming your health.
US, Japan Reaffirm Coordination on Currency Markets Amid Yen Volatility
The yen has weakened as investors sought dollar assets amid Middle East tensions and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates.
‘Don’t Upstage the Body’: Mourners for Hire
A locked manor, a fresh corpse, and detectives circling—Who can Hippolyta afford to trust?
‘Heart of Darkness’: Civilization Over the Horror of Barbarism
Contrary to scholarly interpretations, the “Heart of Darkness” condemns the primitive and extols the civilized.
Modern Motherhood Lost Generational Wisdom—and Mothers Want It Back
American mothers have never had access to more parenting information but they’ve also never been more alone.
Dear Graduates: These 4 Choices Make a Rich Life
There are a few daily habits that call us to live fully, love deeply, and take the chances that truly matter.
Trump Calls Iran’s Response to Peace Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
A significant point of disagreement remains over the control of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
People Are Seeing More Fireballs. Astronomers Can’t Explain It.
Crashing through Earth’s atmosphere at 45,000 miles per hour, shooting stars have been spotted twice as often this spring.
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.
Interior Department Eliminates Rule That Made Conservation a Use of Public Lands
The department said the 2024 rule was contrary to the Bureau of Land Management’s mandate and statutory authority.
Day in Photos: Hantavirus Evacuees, Protest for Freedom in China, and Maternal Health Care
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Labor to Tax Family Trusts in Overhaul to Wealth Creation Channels for Australians
The government says the new rates will make for a ‘level playing field’ between wage and salary earners and those who derive their income in other ways.
Kenyon Sadiq Says ‘Possibilities Are Endless’ for Jets’ Offense
The freakishly athletic Sadiq joins son-of-a-Hall-of-Famer Mason Taylor, 6'7” athlete Jelani Woods, and veteran Jeremy Ruckert in the Jets’ tight end room.
‘Ladies of London’ Star Misse Beqiri on Death of Ex Jake Hall at 35: ‘My Heart Is Shattered’
The reality TV star was found dead with head injuries last week in Mallorca, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean.
The Water Safety Risk Most Parents Don’t Know About
Consistent lessons are key to helping prevent drownings—and the only way to overcome swim skill hibernation.
The Hidden Damage to Your Eyes—and 4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Vision
Proper diet, nutritional supplementation, and specific exercises can help keep the eyes healthy.
What a Sleepless Night Does to Your Body
Research shows how even brief sleep loss triggers an energy crisis in your cells—affecting metabolism, brain function, and long-term disease risk.
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Spring in a jar: a quick, no-fuss strawberry rhubarb jam to brighten your mornings.
A Big Belching House Guest
In an area with hard water, a noisy water machine is in need of repair.
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.
A Remote Northern California Waterfall Has Gotten so Popular That Reservations Are Required
The reservations will be required to visit the falls Fridays through Sundays and on holidays during peak visitation season, from May 15 through Sept. 27.
