Trump: US to Help ‘Free Up’ Ships in Strait of Hormuz Starting Monday
Trump revealed plans to ‘free up’ the ships in the crucial waterway in a Truth Social post on May 3.
Iran War Threatens China’s 4.5 Percent Growth Target: Analysts
The Chinese regime set its economic goal at 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026, its lowest in nearly 30 years, excluding the pandemic.
Liberals Claim Victorian By-election After One Nation Wins One-Quarter of Primary Vote
One Nation’s Darren Hercus secured second place in the primary vote with 24.7 percent.
Chinese Firm Sues to Try Stop Australia Cancelling 99-year Darwin Port Lease
The lease with China’s Landbridge is supposed to run until the year 2114.
95 Percent of Penicillin Allergy Diagnoses May Be Wrong, Study Finds
Around one in 10 people with penicillin allergies do not have it, a new study has found.
How Australia Plans to Force Big Tech Firms to Pay News Outlets for Content—Again
The Australian government will tax Big Tech firms 2.25 percent of local revenue if they do not sign content payment deals with local media.
US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
3 Dead, 3 Others Sick From Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship: WHO
‘To date, one case of hantavirus infection has been laboratory confirmed, and there are five additional suspected cases,’ the World Health Organization said.
Judge Blocks DHS From Ending Protections for 2,800 Yemeni Nationals
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections for Yemenis citing national interests.
250 Years: Old North Church Is the Living Story of America
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.
Pirro Says She Will Decide Whether to Restart Investigation Into Powell Based on IG Report Findings
The Department of Justice suspended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on April 24.
Vitamin D Levels in Your 30s May Shape Your Brain Decades Later
A study found that lower vitamin D levels at age 39 were linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes 16 years later.
Digital Detox: A Cure to the Never-Ending Stress and Overstimulation
Phones and technology, so mundane in our lives, may be quietly robbing us of things we didn’t know we needed—until stepping away.
‘On Bette Davis’: Revisiting a Hollywood Legend’s Classics
Richard Barrios celebrates the classics and uncovers surprises in the great star’s career.
Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza-Bound Flotilla Carrying Six Confirmed Australians
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was urgently seeking updates from Israeli authorities about the Australians involved.
Qantas and Jetstar Extend Domestic Flight Cuts Until End of September
‘The Qantas group continues to take action to mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, including sustained high fuel costs,’ the company said.
America in Photos: British Royals Visit US, Project HERO, and Kentucky Derby
Notable moments from the past week in America.
How a Law Intended to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills Increased Patient Costs
Under the law’s arbitration system, out-of-network providers win most disputes, collecting payments well above Medicare and in-network rates.
NBC Host Sara Gore Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis During Live Broadcast
The longtime TV personality told viewers she will be stepping back from on-air duties to focus on treatment and recovery.
Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Owed IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era: Watchdog
Taxpayers have to act before July 10, said the IRS’s internal watchdog.
Alex Zanardi, Auto Racing Champ Who Won Paralympic Golds Between Life-Altering Accidents, Dies at 59
Britney Spears Formally Charged With DUI Following March Arrest in California
Spears was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, after her March 4 DUI arrest.
Methamphetamine Use Linked to 1 in 6 Heart Attacks: Study
Meth users were found to be twice as likely to die following a heart attack than non-users, said a study author.
No Weight Monday: 5 Effective Bodyweight Exercises That Require Zero Equipment
Mondays are critical for exercising. Miss it, and you increase your likelihood of missing other days too.
Why Fruit Doesn’t Taste Like It Used To
Scientists and farmers explain how breeding for shelf life, early harvesting, and industrial farming drained the flavor and nutrition out of fruit.
Cannabis Slows Brain Development in Teens, Largest US Study Shows
A study of more than 11,000 adolescents found those who used cannabis had reduced gains in memory, attention, and processing speeds.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This pineapple upside-down cake is a little old meets new, a classic that’s made from scratch with fresh pineapple and rich caramel flavor.
Should You Buy a Second Home? What to Consider
With two homes, all the financial responsibility of homeownership will fall on your shoulders—twice.
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.
Route 66 Celebrates 100 Years
In 1938, Route 66 became the first highway in the country to be completely paved.
