US Supreme Court Allows 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.
Elon Musk Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement With SEC Over Twitter Stake
The settlement remains subject to court approval.
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.
California Launches Probe Into Trump Admin’s Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease
State energy officials called the deal bad for renewables while federal officials considered the cancellations a boon for taxpayers and energy dependability.
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.
Day in Photos: Military Drills, 2026 Met Gala, and Meat Industry Investigation
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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.
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.
Your Skin Ages From the Inside Out
Moisturizers do little to help the skin, however, most skin aging can be significantly delayed.
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.
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.

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.
Man Arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club After Security Incident, Authorities Say
The individual was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting without violence.
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.

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.

Lively, Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Dispute Ahead of Trial
The agreement was finalized roughly two weeks ahead of a planned trial.

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.

How a ‘Higher Power’ Guided This Former BBC Editor to Pursue His Passion for Screenwriting
‘The meaning of life [for me] is connecting with this universal power, which can give you everything that you’ve been looking for.’

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.



















































































