Senate Democrats to Force Series of Amendment Votes on ICE Funding Bill
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Wednesday’s ‘vote-a-rama’ strategy as Republicans push toward final passage of the $70 billion package.
Gas Prices Will Return to Low Levels After Iran Conflict Ends, Bessent Says
The prices could be ‘perhaps lower’ than when the war with Iran began, the Treasury secretary says.
US Congressman From Georgia, David Scott, Dies at Age 80
Scott was the first black person to serve as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
Asian, Gulf Allies Requested US Help Over Dollar Pressures: Bessent
A U.S. currency swap line with the United Arab Emirates and others could be in the works.
Health Coverage in Charts: Who Actually Benefits From Government Subsidies?
Nearly all U.S. health care is government-subsidized through direct payments, assistance with premium payments, tax deductions, or tax exemptions.
8 Iranian Women Escape Execution, Trump Says
Four women will be released and four will receive a one-month prison sentence.
Trump Says His Supreme Court Picks Misrepresented Their Ideology
Two of Trump’s picks for the Supreme Court voted against his tariffs in February.
Chinese College Student Arrested for Allegedly Photographing US Military Planes at Nebraska Base
‘The tentacles of Chinese Communist Party spy apparatus poses a real threat to our country,’ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said.
Homeland Security Secretary Warns DHS Running Out of Money to Pay Airport Workers
Currently, Transportation Security Administration workers are being paid through an emergency fund.
After Virginia Bill Passes, Compact to Eliminate Electoral College is Now 82 Percent Complete
Virginia became the 18th state to pass a bill that will effectively eliminate the Electoral College.
Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for Marines Affected by Attack During Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Pentagon credited the Marines with continuing to support evacuation efforts despite receiving indications of an impending attack.
Generosity Isn’t About Kindness—It’s About Attention
Generosity appears to be a skill the brain can strengthen, not just a fixed trait.
Russian Oil Flows Resume via Druzhba Pipeline, Unblocking EU Loan for Ukraine
The resumption of the flow of crude, which has been stymied since January, meant Hungary lifted its veto on the loan to Kyiv.
Hendrick Avercamp: A Painter of Winter for All Seasons
The Dutch painter’s animated winter landscapes were in such demand that he even painted them in summer.
Tahini and Chocolate Cookies: Dessert You Can Feel Good About
Soft, nutty cookies recreate the charm of chocolate kiss cookies by using wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients that satisfy without the sugar crash.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction: An Underlying Driver of Autism and What May Help
Scientists have known about the mitochondria-autism link since 1985.
The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson
The brilliant but flawed British Adm. Horatio Nelson rose from a frail boy to a naval legend.
Gunman Kills 8 Children, Including 7 of His Own, in Louisiana Shooting
Police identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, who fatally shot seven of his children and another child.
Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups Plotting Attacks Against Americans in Iraq, US Says
Last month, freelance American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah.
Boeing Turnaround Gathers Steam as Net Loss Narrows Sharply in 1st Quarter
The company delivered 143 aircraft in the quarter, marking its highest number of first-quarter deliveries since 2019.
37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS to Refuse Trump’s Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Under the order, the Postal Service would be prohibited from transmitting mail-in or absentee ballots to any voter not enrolled on a state’s eligibility list.
UK Inflation Climbs to 3.3 Percent as Fuel, Food Costs Rise Amid Iran War
The UK inflation rate remains above that of many European economies.
New York Sues Coinbase, Gemini Over Prediction Markets
The cases add to the ongoing clashes over whether states or the federal government have primary authority over prediction markets.
Flyers Riding High With 2-Game Lead Over Penguins in Playoffs
The Philadelphia Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. This season is the first time they qualified for the playoffs since 2020.
Musician Alan Osmond, Eldest Member of ‘The Osmonds,’ Dies at Age 76
Osmond died at his Utah residence on April 20 surrounded by his loved ones.
Italian-Style Potato Salad With Resistant Starch for Better Blood Sugar
A simple cooking-and-cooling technique transforms an Italian-style potato salad into a blood-sugar-friendly dish.
6 Reasons to Pay Off Your Debt
Lessening your debts brings a lightness and brightness to your everyday life.
Walkin' Up Wall Street: 5 Wall Exercises That Pay Dividends for Your Health
After painting a few walls, I realized many of the movements mirrored exercises used in the gym.
Your Brain Is Flexible in Midlife: 4 Habits to Prevent Decline
Two brain experts say midlife is a critical window for brain health.
Mother’s Day Citrus Pound Cake, an Annual Tradition
This lemon-lime pound cake is a cross between a tea bread and a cake and is chock-full of citrus flavor.
Amaryllis Seeds and Flooded Vegetable Gardens
Amaryllis Seeds need to be planted as soon as possible to prevent them from drying out.
The Psychology of the Supercommunicators
Journalist Charles Duhigg set out on a journey to uncover the shared traits of people who are superb at communicating and connecting with others.
Europe’s Love for Soccer—and the World Cup
For most of the globe, the World Cup is as big as it gets—and Europe is no different.
