Iran Attacks, Seizes 2 Container Ships After Trump Extends Ceasefire
Shipping came under Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz region after the United States prolonged a truce while maintaining maritime pressure on Tehran.
Iranian Official Says Regime Has Yet to Decide on Joining New US Peace Talks
The comment was made as Iran said it seized two ships and attacked a third.
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Review of Psychedelic Therapies: What to Know
Trump’s order directed federal agencies to provide paths for greater access and faster research.
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.
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.
Military Budget Requests Record $338.8 Billion for Air Force, Space Force
The Space Force is looking at a 124 percent budget hike.
Trump Raises Concerns Over China’s Role After Seizure of Iran-Linked Vessel
The U.S. president pointed to a ‘gift from China’ aboard the intercepted ship, as some warn Beijing may be aiding Tehran’s military supply chain.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Halt Wind, Solar Approvals
The ruling halts five federal measures that tightened permitting and slowed wind and solar projects, with the court saying the plaintiffs will likely succeed.
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.
Medicare Extends Interim Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs, Suspends Pilot Program
Insurers had been scheduled to cover the GLP-1 medications, but pushed back against the plan.
Generosity Isn’t About Kindness—It’s About Attention
Generosity appears to be a skill the brain can strengthen, not just a fixed trait.
Multiple MS-13 Members Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Brutal Murders
The criminals killed victims with ‘machetes, baseball bats, and their bare hands,’ said a DOJ official.
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.
USDA, Palantir Strike $300 Million Deal to Modernize Farm Programs, Strengthen Security
Partnership aims to streamline services for farmers while addressing supply chain risks and concern over foreign influence, such as China purchasing farmland.
El Salvador Puts 486 Alleged MS-13 Gang Members on Trial
The indictment includes more than 47,000 charges, including homicide, extortion, and arms trafficking, which were allegedly committed between 2012 and 2022.
Mortgage Demand Surges as Interest Rates Fall for 3rd Straight Week: MBA
Still, the spring U.S. housing market remains ‘unseasonably slow.’
Justin Fields Eager to Learn Under Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes
Fields previously started for the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Jets, but is looking forward to learning as a backup.
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.
