Interior Department to Streamline Permitting in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve
‘Industry has shown for years that energy development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska can be done responsibly’ Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.
Iran’s Latest Peace Proposal Includes US Troop Withdrawal, War Reparations, Nuclear Enrichment Rights
Trump said that the decision to stand down the U.S. military was at the behest of the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Sanctuary Jurisdictions Must Comply or Face More ICE Boots on the Ground: Homan
While announcing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul justified the need for legislation, citing the safety of local citizens.
Taiwanese Defense Minister ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About US Arms Sale Deal
Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo said U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan were an important ‘counterbalancing force’ for maintaining peace and stability.
Beijing’s Newest Strategy in Corporate Warfare: Detain Executives to Kill Deals
Foreign investors will likely be scared off after Beijing blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of an AI startup based in Singapore, analysts say.
MTA Reaches Deal With Unions to End Long Island Rail Road Strike
The Long Island Rail Road is expected to resume service Tuesday, May 19, at noon.
Taiwan Open to Direct Trump–Lai Call After US–China Summit
No U.S. president has held a direct call with a Taiwanese leader since Washington switched diplomatic recognition to Beijing in 1979.
Cuban Leader Warns of Potential ‘Bloodbath’ If US Takes Military Action
The United States has imposed significant pressure on Cuba’s communist regime in recent months.
Heal the Dirt: How Farmers Are Detoxing America
An exclusive look into the fast-growing regenerative farming movement and how it focuses on fixing unhealthy food and chronic disease in America.
African Officials Say US Ebola-Related Restrictions Unnecessary
The United States is preventing non-U.S. passport holders from entering the country if they were recently in central Africa.
What Flavored Vapes Do to Your Body
Flavors do more than make vapes more addictive–they may also expose users to potentially harmful chemicals.
Seoul, Tokyo Boost LNG, Crude Oil Cooperation Amid Supply Concerns
Lee and Takaichi also reaffirmed closer coordination with the United States on regional security issues.
James Bowie: Frontier Honor, Hard Reality, and a Last Stand at the Alamo
The man, the legend, lives on—as well as his knife.
America’s Founding Documents Take a Trip Around the Country
Now in Houston, the Freedom Plane is bringing original documents to eight cities across the United States for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
Shen Yun Closes a Season of Acclamation, Medals, and Sold-Out Houses
The classical Chinese dance company’s 20th tour drew generals, lawmakers, and sold-out crowds across five continents—often in defiance of Beijing’s pressure.
Kale: An Unpalatable but Highly Nutritious Leafy Green—How to Maximize Taste and Benefits
Kale divides people with its bitter and tough taste, but it’s widely revered in the wellness community for its nutritional benefits.
The Wisdom of Lived Experience Distilled Into Phrases
Author Yahia Lababidi speaks on the power of the aphorism for ‘wisdom surfaces where the powerful are not looking.’
US Issues Travel Advisories Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization declared the virus a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’
Trump Says US, Nigerian Armed Forces Kill 2nd-in-Command of ISIS
The U.S. president said the ISIS leader killed in the operation was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
How AI Is Polluting the Publishing Industry
AI-generated writing has upended the natural mechanism that rewarded the best books with sales and popularity.
New York Governor Signs Bills to Preserve Mandatory Vaccines
New York has, in the past, only mandated vaccines approved and recommended by federal health agencies.
New Fed Chair Pledges ‘Regime Change’ to Fight Inflation—Here’s What That Could Mean in Practice
‘The fatal policy error going back four or five years is still a legacy that we’re dealing with,’ Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated.
G7 Told to Act Fast to Cut Rare Earth Dependence on China
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has urged the G7 to urgently diversify to counter China’s dominance in rare earth supplies.
Australia Losing $104 Billion in Economic Value Due to Migrant Workforce Barriers: Education Giant
Pearson’s research found a 91 percent employment rate among international students and skilled migrants.
Zaire Franklin Hoping to Help Lead Colts to a Championship
Franklin was drawn to Green Bay by quarterback Jordan Love, a stacked defense, and a team hungry to take the next step toward the promised land.
Shakira Acquitted of Tax Fraud, Court Orders Spain to Hand Back $70 Million
Shakira Acquitted of Tax Fraud, Court Orders Spain to Hand Back $70 Million.
Scientists Measured Microplastics in Coffee Served in To-Go Cups. Here’s What They Found
Convenient yes–but to-go cups, used by over a billion globally each day, may be harming your health.
Hip to Be Square: 5 Hip Opening Exercises to Help Undo a Day of Sitting
Tight hips can be painful and rob you of both independence and quality of life. Let’s get those hips moving.
Beyond Benadryl: New Options for Beating Seasonal Allergies
From prescriptions to over-the-counter meds and home remedies, help is at hand.
My Lemon Ricotta Cookies Taste Like Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
While lemon ricotta cookies are the perfect dessert to end a meal, they also make themselves at home next to a cup of tea or espresso in the afternoon.
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.
Sardinia Beyond the Beaches: From Nuraghi to Necropolises
In the far southwest Sulcis-Iglesiente region of Italy’s island of Sardinia, wild nature and unspoiled landscapes fascinate and entice exploration.
