Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Admin’s Shutdown-Related Layoffs
The judge said at the outset of the hearing that she intended to block the firings, unless the government could change her mind.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Restrict Race-Based Districting
A federal district court had ordered a second black-majority congressional district be created in Louisiana after finding black voters were underrepresented.
Trump Says India Agreed to Stop Buying Oil From Russia
‘Within a short period of time, they will not be buying oil from Russia,’ the U.S. president said.
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Antifa’s Communist Roots, Violent Tactics, and Terror Designation
A presidential order and recent clashes with ICE are drawing attention to the once-obscure, hard-to-define movement.
Foreign Espionage Arrests Up 50 Percent: FBI
‘We have gone after espionage activities against our main counterparts in China, Russia, and Iran,’ Director Kash Patel said.
Damage to Submersible’s Hull Led to Its Implosion Near Titanic Wreck, Says NTSB
OceanGate’s engineering process also contributed to the Titan’s demise, according to a report. Five people died in the 2023 tragedy.
How Wikipedia Turned Into an ‘Engine of Defamation’ | Co-Founder Larry Sanger
Sanger coined the term ‘Wikipedia’ in 2001 and established many of its founding policies, including the original neutrality guidelines.
Day in Photos: North Sea Exercise, Explosion in Ecuador, and Protests in Tunisia
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump, Patel Announce Record Violent Crime Arrests in Past 7 Months
National Guard deployments to cities across the country are supplementing state and local law enforcement efforts.
US May Decouple From China If Rare Earths Dispute Persists: Bessent
The Treasury chief said Beijing’s rare earth export curbs are testing the world’s tolerance.
President Issues Memo Directing Pentagon to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown
Many U.S. troops were set to face their first missed paycheck on Oct. 15, as a federal government shutdown enters its third week.
Social Security Checks Safe, but Prolonged Shutdown Could Deepen Delays and Hardship
Monthly benefits will continue, but certain functions—appeals, evidence review, and in-person assistance—are already slowing under the shutdown.
Can Diet Changes Really Transform ADHD? One Family’s Remarkable Discovery
A ‘few-foods,’ diet appears to be a promising therapeutic approach for those with ADHD and could cut down on preschool medication use.
Trump Says He’s Looking at Land Strikes Targeting Venezuela Drug Cartels
‘We are certainly looking at land now, because we’ve got the sea very well under control,’ the U.S. president said.
14 Blue State Governors Announce Health Alliance to Counter RFK Jr.
The states include Delaware, Massachusetts, and Oregon, and the Democratic governor of Guam is a 15th member.
A One-of-a-Kind Encyclopedia: Why Commonplace Books Still Matter
Personal collections of quotes, reflections, and observations are reemerging as a way to sift through information to preserve what matters most.
Tiffany’s Dazzling Dragonflies
The symbolic insect became a popular motif for European and American jewelers at the turn of the 20th century.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Supreme Court Rejects Gender Identity and Parental Rights Case
Justices rejected a petition to reconsider lower court rulings in the matter.
1,500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Major Illinois Operation: DHS
Launched on Sept. 8, Operation Midway Blitz targets criminal illegal immigrants who came to Illinois, and specifically Chicago.
Supreme Court Hears Case About USPS Failing to Deliver Mail
A federal appeals court previously found the lawsuit was not barred by federal law.
Chagas Disease: The Hidden Infection That Becomes a Lifelong Disease–How to Prevent It
Chagas disease is caused by a parasite found in the droppings of kissing bugs, which are left behind after the bugs feed on a person.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Supreme Court Rejects Gender Identity and Parental Rights Case
Justices rejected a petition to reconsider lower court rulings in the matter.
1,500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Major Illinois Operation: DHS
Launched on Sept. 8, Operation Midway Blitz targets criminal illegal immigrants who came to Illinois, and specifically Chicago.
Supreme Court Hears Case About USPS Failing to Deliver Mail
A federal appeals court previously found the lawsuit was not barred by federal law.
California Governor Vetoes Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the ban would have brought high costs to consumers.
Bitcoin Investor Avoids Prison by Agreeing to Pay $50 Million in Back Taxes, Penalties
Early crypto investor Roger Ver remains in Spain after being arrested in April 2024.
Putin Hosts Syrian Interim President in Moscow in First Face-to-Face Since Assad’s Fall
Russia had supported Bashar al-Assad throughout the Syrian civil war as he contended with Sharaa and other insurgent forces.
US Firms Reluctant to Pass Tariff Costs to Consumers: Beige Book
The national labor market is stuck in a low-fire, low-hire environment.
Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Games From Boston Over ‘Unsafe Conditions’
‘Boston better clean up their act, that’s all I can say,’ President Donald Trump said.
Mel Gibson Recasts Jesus, Mary Magdalene in ‘The Passion of the Christ’ Follow-Up
Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will not reprise their roles in the two-part follow-up film, which debuts in 2027.
South Carolina Reports More Measles Cases, Says Quarantine Is Working to Limit Spread
Five new cases have been confirmed, all in people who were exposed at schools and are quarantining at home.
When Sleeping Hurts: 6 Exercises to Help You Slumber Pain Free
Aches and pains are never fun, especially when they go bump in the night. Thankfully, these exercises can put nighttime pain to sleep and help you rest.
How to Make Gut-Healthy Honey-Fermented Garlic
Transform two pantry staples into a simple ferment that supports gut health and immunity.
How This Nobel Discovery Could Transform Autoimmune and Cancer Treatment
Often called peacekeepers, these cells help prevent our immune systems from going out of control.
Sheet Pan Dinners Deliver Big on Flavor
In a mere 30 minutes, you end up with a saucy, aromatic chicken dinner, with any heavy lifting done by the oven.
How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a House?
If your home state doesn’t yet consider you a legal adult, you can’t sign for the house.
While Postmodernists Embrace Fervour, This Painter Finds ‘Meditation’ in Every Precise Stroke
‘For two hours, everything else goes away, you just are so focused ... It is so good it’s almost a meditation,’ says watercolourist Anne Maree O'Brien.
Ice Castles to Open Two Colorado Locations This Winter—With Booze
Ice Castles has moved around Colorado the last couple of years as it sought to find spaces with the right temperature and amenities.
