Vance Says US Making Progress in Iran Talks, as Trump Holds Firm on Nuclear Issue
Vance warned that an Iranian nuclear weapon could trigger a wider arms race in the Middle East.
Xi Strikes Aggressive Tone on Taiwan as US Holds Firm on Arms Sales
The CCP leader stated that the two countries risked ‘clashes and even conflicts’ if the Taiwan issue is not handled carefully.
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as New Fed Chair
The Senate voted 54–45 to confirm his four-year term as the 17th Fed chair.
UAE Denies Netanyahu Made Secret Wartime Visit During Iran War
Iran reacted to claims of Gulf cooperation with Israel, warning that countries working against Tehran would be ‘held to account.’
Thousands Parade Through Manhattan to Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
One parade participant said practicing Falun Gong has brought ‘true joy rather than fleeting happiness.’
Everyone in the Democratic Party Has Money—Except the Democratic Party
Democratic candidates and Hill committees are flush with cash and no debt. The DNC is also pulling in money—though not as much—and it’s $4.5 million in debt.
Bessent Says US, China to Launch AI Safety Talks After Trump–Xi Meeting in Beijing
The Treasury secretary said Washington aims to shape global AI standards with U.S. values while maintaining its lead over China.
Jury Convicts Chinese American Who Operated China’s NYC Police Station
The Fujian hometown association leader’s close association with China’s security apparatus stretches back to at least 2015.
Nearly 2,500 Pounds of Cocaine, 105 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Joint Operation by US Forces
The narcotics were being shipped via sea, where 80 percent of interdictions of U.S- bound drugs typically occur.
2026 World Falun Dafa Day Parade
This May 13 marks the 34th anniversary of Falun Dafa being introduced to the public. It also marks the birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of the practice.
Home Prices Register Biggest Annual Increase in More Than a Year: Report
More sellers are entering the market, with active sales listings hitting the highest level since March 2020.
Is Astaxanthin Worth Taking? A Nutritionist Weighs In
A clinical nutritionist examines astaxanthin’s real evidence for skin, eye, brain, and heart health.
Cuba’s Energy Minister Says Nation Is Completely Out of Diesel, Fuel Oil
The U.S. State Department said it was restating Washington’s ‘generous offer to provide additional direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.’
The Civil War Painting That Made Winslow Homer’s Reputation
The artist’s experience at the battlefront had a lasting effect on his art.
Herakles and Geryon: Journey to the Edge of the World
Herakles’s 10th Labor becomes a test of endurance, as he journeys to the edge of the world to reclaim life and order from chaos.
Histamine Intolerance: An Underrecognized Condition That Can Affect Multiple Organs–Here Are the Causes
Histamine intolerance occurs when the body struggles to break down histamine from food or its own natural production.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Adopt New House Map That Removes Majority-Black District
The state had argued that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns
Dr. Marty Makary had headed the Food and Drug Administration for more than one year.
US Announces Loan of 53 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Oil companies ’may begin scheduling deliveries immediately,' the Energy Department said.
Midsize City Population Growth Remaining Steady: Census Bureau
‘Big-city growth slowed significantly between 2024 and 2025. ... Midsized cities found a Goldilocks zone,’ a statistician said.
House Passes Bill to Permit Year-Round Sales of E15 Fuel
Under the measure, the Clean Air Act would be amended to extend to E15 the same RVP waiver currently granted to standard E10 gasoline.
Buyers and Sellers Both Come Off the Sidelines in April, Report Says
Redfin still characterizes the current market as a buyer’s market, but no longer a ‘strengthening’ buyer’s market.
Caitlin Clark Details Comeback From Injury
Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark detailed her comeback from injury ahead of her team’s first win of the season on Wednesday.
What Makes Some People Live to 100? Scientists Find Clues in Their Blood
The secret to longevity may not be slowing aging but preserving the right systems.
10-Minute Light-Weight Aerobics to Slow Cognitive Aging
A simple daily water bottle workout boosts blood flow to the brain, improving both cognitive function and muscle strength.
Hantavirus: Rare yet Deadly Virus Strikes Cruise Ship—What to Watch Out for
Infectious disease experts break down hantavirus risks, symptoms, and how rare person-to-person transmission actually is.
A Spring-to-Spring Backpacking Adventure: 3 Days, 2 Nights on the Florida Trail
Backpacking is the perfect antidote to the relentless pace of modern life.
The 80 Percent Solution
The two enemies of money management are greed and fear. The 10-10-80 formula knocks both greed and fear out of the picture.
The Greatest Logician Since Aristotle—and Why He Believed in Life After Death
Renowned mathematician Kurt Godel believed the afterlife exists so we can deepen the learning process that begins in this world and reach our full potential.
Tax on Leaving Australia to Rise to $80
A family of four will pay $320 in departure taxes under the changes.
