5 Takeaways From Primary Runoff Elections in Texas
Here’s what to know about the results in the Lone Star State.
US Blocked 108 Ships From Iranian Ports: Central Command
More than 15,000 troops and over 20 warships have been deployed to enforce the blockade against Iran.
Pam Bondi Confirms She Was Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer, Had Surgery
The former attorney general confirmed the diagnosis to news outlets on Wednesday.
Refinancing Activity Plummets as Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month High
‘Many borrowers understandably backed away from refinancing last week,’ says the Mortgage Bankers Association deputy chief economist.
The Ongoing Legal Battles in Teen Transgender Cases
Parents who say they were separated from children for refusing to affirm transgender identity are still fighting states, and each other, in court.
Maryland Governor Signs Bill Banning Many Handguns, Triggering Lawsuit
The bill prohibits selling and buying handguns with a trigger bar.
US Consumer Confidence Falls in May
A majority of consumers are scaling down their spending due to rising prices.
Senator Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Digital Yuan in US Transactions
‘The dollar is the reserve currency of the world and the CCP wants to undermine our leadership with a digital currency,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.
Mullin Says DHS Drawing Up Plans to Stop Processing Immigration at Sanctuary City Airports
‘We are currently—which we’re not initiating yet—but we’re currently drawing up plans,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
Gordon Chang Breaks Down Trump-Xi Summit and What’s Next
Will Trump call Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te—something no sitting U.S. president has done in 47 years?
UK, Poland to Sign Defense Treaty to Tackle Threats Across Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to London to sign the deal alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Hantavirus Cases From Cruise Outbreak Rise to 13, Situation Remains Stable, WHO Says
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that there have been no new deaths reported since May 2, with the number of fatalities still at three.
‘Pressure’: 2026’s Best Dramatic Film to Date
‘Pressure’ is an homage to the courage of those facing immense moral pressure and making hard decisions about the weather with potentially disastrous outcomes.
‘Air Baths’ and Virtue Calendars: The Eccentric Success of Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Routine
Franklin divided his days into simple blocks of work, study, conversation, and self-examination, all guided by the question, ‘What good shall I do this day?’
Shen Yun Closes a Season of Acclamation, Medals, and Sold-Out Houses
The classical Chinese dance company’s 20th tour drew generals, lawmakers, and sold-out crowds across five continents—often in defiance of Beijing’s pressure.
These People Visited the ‘Other Side,’ and Came Back Completely Changed
People who return from death don’t just believe differently, they live differently, and with a change that rarely fades.
When Fantasy Turns Fatal: ‘London Falling’
The disturbing truth of a troubled young man who built a make-believe life.
US Military Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ on Iranian Boats, Missile Launch Sites: CENTCOM
The strikes were designed ‘to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,’ CENTCOM said in a statement.
Supreme Court Rules Against Employers in Dispute Over Pension Plans
The new ruling clarifies the rules for companies withdrawing from underfunded union pension plans.
Iranian Leader Khamenei Issues Defiant Message Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The message comes amid a tense standoff between Iran and the United States, as negotiations continue for a possible diplomatic settlement of the war.
FDA Vaccine Panel to Consider Reformulating COVID-19 Vaccines
XFG strains have been dominant in the United States in recent months.
Supreme Court Hands DOJ an Initial Win in Dispute Over Immigration Judges’ Speech
A federal appeals court previously injected issues into the case that were not argued in court, the justices said.
Israeli Military Says It Killed Hamas’s New Chief in Gaza Strike
Mohammad Odeh was among the last senior Hamas commanders tied to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to Israeli officials.
US Selects Companies for Talks on Repurposing Cold War-Era Plutonium as Nuclear Fuel
The Energy Department advanced a plan to turn surplus weapons material into reactor fuel for advanced reactors.
Mike Macdonald: Seahawks Looking to ‘Run It Forward’ After Super Bowl Win
Macdonald said he is more interested in building a winning culture than celebrating the Super Bowl win.
Why Sugar Makes You Feel Calmer but Your Body More Stressed
Sugar borrows calm from your brain and charges it to your body.
Smoky Baked Beans: A No-Added-Sugar Recipe for Memorial Day
Swap ultra-processed sauces and sugar-loaded canned beans for baked beans made with simple, whole-food ingredients to serve alongside your BBQ this weekend.
What Ozempic Can and Can’t Do
The best weight-loss plans focus on balanced nutrition and long-term sustainability, for sustained healthy metabolic function.
An Egg a Week May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Could breakfast be your medicine?
Enjoy a Taste of Summer in One Bite
Kids and adults love these savory cakes that include shredded zucchini and corn kernels—two vegetables that taste like summer in one bite.
Can You Kill Dandelions Without Herbicides?
The first thing to do is to keep the “good” plants healthy so they can compete with the weeds.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Rick Steves’ Europe: A Taste of Wales in Spunky Cardiff
Most travelers planning a trip to Britain don’t realize you can hop a train in London and, in just over two hours, find yourself in Wales’ revitalized capital.
