US Strikes 10 Iranian Mine Laying Boats, Trump Says
The president also warned of severe military consequences if Iran lays mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
White House: Trump Does Not Rule Out Boots on Ground in Iran
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump ‘does not rule options out’ when asked about a Democratic senator’s warning of a potential ground troop deployment.
Dr. Mehmet Oz Says Obamacare Enrollment Numbers Are ‘Too High’
‘The fact that we have 23 million makes me think we have too many participants’ in the health care program, he said in a recent interview.
In-Depth
The Human Costs of Ultracompetitive Youth Sports
The drive for elite child athletes shoves recreation-level programs aside and discourages collective participation, federal lawmakers fear.
Day in Photos: British Destroyer Heads to Cyprus, Barge Fire in Delaware, and Removing German Sea Mines
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Hungary Caps Gasoline, Diesel Prices, Vows to Release Strategic Reserves Amid Iran Oil Blockade
The United States is also considering a coordinated sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with releases from other countries.
Battlefield Failures, Internal Purges Put Pressure on China’s Defense Industry
Conflicts in Iran and Venezuela raise questions about Chinese weapons as Beijing’s anti-corruption sweep shakes its military-industrial sector.
Speaker Johnson Suggests Using Reconciliation Bill to Target Fraud in Democrat-Run States
Rep. Mike Johnson (D-La.) said that going after ‘fraud, waste, abuse’ in blue states is ’something every Republican can agree on.’
How the CCP Dehumanizes Christians in China | Pastor Bob Fu
Fu is the founder and president of ChinaAid and a former student leader during the 1989 pro-democracy student movement.
BioNTech Founders Leaving to Start Company Focused on mRNA Products
‘We see extraordinary opportunities to unlock the next generation of transformative innovations,’ Dr. Ugur Sahin said.
Researchers Pinpoint When Fitness Starts to Decline
Think you’re too old to start working out? A 50-year study proves otherwise.
Oil Prices Expected to Stabilize Around $70 by End of 2026: EIA
Global production is expected to outpace global consumption once Strait of Hormuz traffic stabilizes.
Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’
In the first part of this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we learn how a church organist and college professor created ‘America the Beautiful.’
‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson
From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Nature’s Twin Energies That Explain Why You Get Sick
Traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses the root cause of illness by understanding the balance of two fundamental energies.
Tune in Today: Edward Elgar’s Unsolved ‘Enigma Variations’
The ‘Enigma Variations’ consists of an ’Enigma' theme followed by 14 variations, each portraying one of Elgar’s close friends through a musical sketch.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Beijing Afraid Iran Strikes Will Spur Uprising in China, Insiders Say
CCP officials are scrambling to ensure loyalty, ideological alignment amid Iran strikes, a former Chinese official said.
Iranian Regime Names Khamenei’s Son as New Leader
President Donald Trump said earlier on March 8 that Iran’s new leader is ‘not going to last long’ if he is not approved by the United States.
How States Are Changing Voter Laws Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Most states have changed election rules in ways that affect the upcoming midterms.
Average 2025 Tax Refund Is More Than $3,700 So Far: Officials
‘Halfway through filing season, the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering meaningful relief to middle- and low-income taxpayers,’ Sec. Scott Bessent said.
DNC Sues Federal Government Over Alleged Unanswered FOIA Requests About Agents at Polls
The DNC sued several departments over 11 FOIA requests on potential federal deployments to polling places that it says went unanswered for nearly five months.
UK Pauses Prescribing Cross-Sex Hormones to Children Following Review
The UK’s national health service launched a 90-day consultation on proposals to permanently remove the treatment as a routine procedure for under-18s.
Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030 as Profit Pressures Mount
Europe’s largest carmaker is wrestling with a ‘challenging environment,’ from China to tariffs.
Red Sox Ramping Up for 2026 Season, Positioning to Be Sleeper Success in AL East
In 2025, the Boston Red Sox finished just five games behind the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East.
Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Company InterPositive
Affleck said he and his team have built in restraints in the technology to keep creative decisions in the hands of artists.
Hawaii Confirms Vaccinated Visitor Had Measles, Exposed Others
‘After arrival, the visitor became ill, sought medical care, and is now recovering at a private residence on Oahu,’ health officials said.
The Hidden Health Cost of Cheap Meat
Making the case for spending more at the meat counter.
Curb Hunger Hormones to Lose Weight Drug Free | Jason Fung MD
Beyond cutting calories, losing weight is about curbing physical, emotional, and social drivers of hunger, according to author of ‘The Obesity Code.’
The 10 Most Common Medications Americans Are Taking
These are the drugs defining American health nowadays.
When I’m Craving a Girl Scout Samoa, I Make This Easy Dessert
These cookies look impressive but are super easy to make.
Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths
Unlike days gone by when refrigerators lasted for 30 years, modern refrigerators have an expected lifetime of about 10 years.
Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree on a New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.
Utilitarian Structures Become Beloved Landmarks
In the world of architecture, perhaps nothing is more utilitarian than a bridge.
