Iran War Cost Estimated at $37.5 Billion So Far: Hegseth
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered the cost estimate while testifying in favor of a supplemental funding package for the U.S. military.
AI Insiders Warn of Hyperscaling Risks
‘AI’s utility is being fluffed up to justify its progression,’ a policy and safety expert said.
Britain’s ‘Strictest Headmistress’ Explains Secret to Her School’s Success | Katharine Birbalsingh
Her school has repeatedly ranked No. 1 in student progress in the entire country.
US Pledges to Push Back Against Chinese Transnational Repression, Protect Falun Gong
The United States will defend communities against coercion and intimidation from foreign governments, the State Department told The Epoch Times.
Thousands of Noncitizens Registered to Vote in New Jersey, Governor Says
A software error resulted in roughly 6,600 people who indicated they were not U.S. citizens being registered to vote in New Jersey.
Army Soldier, Missing in Jordan, Now Presumed Dead
A U.S. soldier previously reported missing after an Iranian attack in Jordan is now believed to have been killed in action.
Bessent Says US Could Sanction Chinese AI Developers Over Alleged Model Theft
The Treasury secretary said officials had found U.S. model ‘watermarks’ in Chinese systems and would examine the issue within days or weeks.
Texas Gov. Abbott Orders State Agencies to Investigate Illegal Birth Tourism Schemes
The governor’s executive order targets schemes that entice illegal immigrants to cross the border into Texas to give birth.
Senate Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Intel Chief
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will face a floor vote in the Senate following the Senate Intelligence Committee’s vote.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Advisor Navarro’s Appeal of Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction
DC Circuit upholds Navarro’s conviction, finding Trump never formally invoked executive privilege.
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The Forgotten US Territory Where Chinese Birth Tourism Thrives | Cleo Paskal
These area has become a major security loophole for Beijing’s influence operations.
29 Million Under Tornado Watch as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Northeast
Multiple rounds of powerful storms strike along the I-95 corridor as forecasters warn of gusts of more than 60 mph.
Low Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Brain Volume, Study Finds
While vitamin C is best known for immune support and antioxidant defense, it plays several underappreciated roles in the brain.
US Issues Worldwide Travel Warning: Here’s What to Know
The State Department earlier updated the Do Not Travel list to 23 countries due to recent fighting in the Middle East.
‘The Dink’: Hollywood Finally Recognizes America’s Newest Pastime
Jake Johnson leads a talented ensemble cast through a mostly by-the-numbers story.
The Remarkable Friendship Between C.S. Lewis and This Italian Saint
An Oxford academic, an Italian priest, and the brilliant Latin letters that united them.
State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert for Americans as War With Iran Heightens
U.S. diplomatic facilities inside and outside the Middle East have been targeted, the department warned.
2 US Troops Killed, Another Missing in Iranian Strikes on Jordan
Sixteen U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the conflict with Iran on Feb. 28.
Women Are Turning to Mahjong in Droves. Here’s Why.
The Chinese tile-based game has surged across America in recent years, especially among women.
Judge Blocks US Government From Removing Work Permits for Thousands of Immigrants
‘The consequences faced by plaintiffs are potentially severe,’ the judge said.
House Advances Defense Spending Bill
The House procedural vote comes a week after Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote to advance the NDAA in the upper congressional chamber.
Zelenskyy Replaces Ukraine Army Chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
GM Ramps Up Investments to Move Production Back to US, Introduces New Gas-Powered Cadillacs
The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings forecast on strong second-quarter results, led by pickup sales.
Summer ‘Drama Kings’ Hold Sports World Hostage by Changing Teams
LeBron, Donald, and Giannis are among the top athletes drawing attention with critical decisions.
‘Godzilla’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash
Hottle died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Ijamsville, Maryland.
Why Some People Feel Better Without Gluten
Many people improve after cutting gluten—but wheat, gut health, and other factors may be the real story.
80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes
TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.
Rest Is Not a Reward You Need to Earn
Productivity has become a badge of success—but at what cost?
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
Build a Board and Batten Fence
Surrounding a home, this type of fence also creates privacy from neighbors along a property line or as a patio barrier in close quarters.
John D. Rockefeller: The Deeply Religious Standard Oil Tycoon
From tithing his first bookkeeper earnings to giving away hundreds of millions, the Gilded Age tycoon viewed wealth as a sacred trust from God.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
