Iran War Cost Estimated at $37.5 Billion So Far: Hegseth
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered the cost estimate while testifying in favor of a supplemental funding package for the U.S. military.
AI Insiders Warn of Hyperscaling Risks
‘AI’s utility is being fluffed up to justify its progression,’ a policy and safety expert said.
Trump Says US Will ‘Take Care of Business’ If Houthis Impose Blockade
The Iran-backed terrorist group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on July 20, threatening access to a key waterway in the Red Sea.
Spotlight on Transnational Repression as Falun Gong Endures 27 Years of Persecution
The Chinese Communist Party launched its brutal campaign against Falun Gong on July 20, 1999.
Thousands of Noncitizens Registered to Vote in New Jersey, Governor Says
A software error resulted in roughly 6,600 people who indicated they were not U.S. citizens being registered to vote in New Jersey.
Trump Says He’s Authorizing Direct US Flights to Lebanon After 40-Year Halt
Former President Reagan suspended flights from the United States to Lebanon following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 by suspected Hezbollah terrorists.
US Pledges to Push Back Against Chinese Transnational Repression, Protect Falun Gong
The United States will defend communities against coercion and intimidation from foreign governments, the State Department told The Epoch Times.
Senate Won’t Take Up House Budget Resolution Until Government Funding Passes: Thune
The budget resolution would unlock the process on a $95 billion reconciliation bill that can bypass the Senate filibuster.
France Becomes 1st EU Country to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media
Supporters call it a landmark protection for minors; critics warn it will end online anonymity for adults.
House Advances Reconciliation Blueprint, Short-Term Funding
The package also wraps in a critical defense policy bill and legislation to ban members of Congress and their immediate family from stock market trading.
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Her school has repeatedly ranked No. 1 in student progress in the entire country.
The Forgotten US Territory Where Chinese Birth Tourism Thrives | Cleo Paskal
These area has become a major security loophole for Beijing’s influence operations.
Judge Blocks US Government From Removing Work Permits for Thousands of Immigrants
‘The consequences faced by plaintiffs are potentially severe,’ the judge said.
Low Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Brain Volume, Study Finds
While vitamin C is best known for immune support and antioxidant defense, it plays several underappreciated roles in the brain.
Trump Has First Phone Call With UK’s New Prime Minister
The US President said that NATO, Iran, and North Sea oil were among the topics discussed, with the prime minister offering to show Trump around Manchester.
‘The Dink’: Hollywood Finally Recognizes America’s Newest Pastime
Jake Johnson leads a talented ensemble cast through a mostly by-the-numbers story.
Tune in Today: Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ Expresses Love Through Memories
Enter Schumann’s wildly creative year with this tragic song-story about a poet’s unrequited love.
State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert for Americans as War With Iran Heightens
U.S. diplomatic facilities inside and outside the Middle East have been targeted, the department warned.
2 US Troops Killed, Another Missing in Iranian Strikes on Jordan
Sixteen U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the conflict with Iran on Feb. 28.
Women Are Turning to Mahjong in Droves. Here’s Why.
The Chinese tile-based game has surged across America in recent years, especially among women.
Appeals Court Blocks Release of Palestinian Student in Vermont
The pro-Palestinian protester’s case was sent back to district court for dismissal while he faces deportation proceedings.
Rubio Warns Nicaragua Not to Abolish Elections
The U.S. Secretary of State’s post comes after Daniel Ortega said on July 19 that Nicaragua will no longer allow voting.
IEA Warns US-Iran Hostilities Are Increasing Oil Supply Concerns
The Paris-based body also warned that violence in the Red Sea between Houthi terrorists in Yemen and Saudi Arabia were also fuelling worries.
Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly, Says Weight-Loss Drug Comparison Ads Are Misleading
The two companies are battling over advertisements comparing their flagship obesity and diabetes medications.
Summer ‘Drama Kings’ Hold Sports World Hostage by Changing Teams
LeBron, Donald, and Giannis are among the top athletes drawing attention with critical decisions.
‘Godzilla’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash
Hottle died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Ijamsville, Maryland.
Why Some People Feel Better Without Gluten
Many people improve after cutting gluten—but wheat, gut health, and other factors may be the real story.
80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes
TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.
Rest Is Not a Reward You Need to Earn
Productivity has become a badge of success—but at what cost?
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
Build a Board and Batten Fence
Surrounding a home, this type of fence also creates privacy from neighbors along a property line or as a patio barrier in close quarters.
John D. Rockefeller: The Deeply Religious Standard Oil Tycoon
From tithing his first bookkeeper earnings to giving away hundreds of millions, the Gilded Age tycoon viewed wealth as a sacred trust from God.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
