Trump Directs US Navy to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Mine-Laying Boats in Hormuz Strait
The president said he would order U.S. minesweeping ships to continue to clear any mines that may have been set in the strait.
Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion
‘Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don’t know,’ the U.S. president said.
Australia’s Immigration Minister Rejects ‘Assimilation’ Concept in Migration Debate
MP Tony Burke backs ‘integration’ and says migrants should maintain their identity.
Minister Stands by NDIS Cuts, Says Program Expanded Beyond Original Intent
‘The scope of the scheme has expanded well beyond the original intent, and it is riddled with poor practice and fraud and rorts,’ said Mark Butler.
Labor Reduces Private Health Subsidy for Older Australians Citing ‘Intergenerational Equity’
The move comes as Labor announces a $3 billion funding package for the aged care sector.
Organised Gangs, Health Professionals Defrauding the NDIS: Crime Agency
They engage in a spectrum of activities from ’sharp practices’ that operate on the margin of compliance through to direct exploitation.
EU Formally Approves Ukraine Loan and 20th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package
The moves were allowed to go forward after Hungary dropped its veto of the loan on April 22.
New Hungarian Government Vows to Open Communist-Era Secret Police Files
Balint Ruff, who will run the new Hungarian prime minister’s office, said on April 22 that ‘everything was swept under the rug.’
7 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Appearances Before Congress
Kennedy defended budget cuts, his agency’s actions on vaccines, and the administration’s efforts to crack down on health care fraud.
Supreme Court Considers Immigration Status of Chinese Green Card Holder Convicted of Counterfeiting
Muk Choi Lau’s attorneys argue he was entitled to be admitted to the country because he hadn’t yet been convicted.
Epoch Times Senior Editor Awarded for New Book ‘Killed to Order’
‘Killed to Order’ exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s forced organ harvesting industry with evidence from two decades of investigations.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weaker Bones, Higher Fracture Risk in Major Study
A frozen dinner here and a cookie there, can make a world of difference in the strength of your bones.

A Daily Detox Routine for Radiant, Glowing Skin
Good skin is a sign that your body is detoxifying and functioning smoothly.

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.
United States Emerges as Major Fuel Supplier to Australia: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australia is shifting away from traditional import routes as the country seeks to boost energy security.

NSW Opens RNA Manufacturing Hub for Vaccines and Cancer Therapies
The $96 million facility will produce mRNA and synthetic RNA, as the U.S. government moves to reduce funding for mRNA vaccine development.

Victoria Extends Free Public Transport Until End of March Amid Soaring Debt
Gross debt in Victoria is expected to hit $236.6 billion by 2029 according to the auditor general.

Warner Bros. Shareholders Approve Paramount’s Blockbuster $110 Billion Merger
The next step for the entertainment giants will be overcoming American and European regulatory hurdles.

Caleb Williams Aiming Higher After 2025 Playoff Run: ‘Last Year Wasn’t Really Anything’
Williams wants to see more personal growth, but also growth for the Bears in 2026.

‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ Sandra Lee Advocates for Stroke Awareness After Ignoring Early Symptoms
The reality television star and dermatologist suffered an ischemic stroke last year during filming of her show ‘Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out.’

CDC Declines to Publish Study on COVID-19 Vaccine
‘The study uses a test negative design that will not produce an unbiased estimate of efficacy,’ the agency’s top official said.

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.

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.

How Genetics Can Influence Healthy Ageing
New research from the Australian researchers shows genetics accounts for up to a quarter of differences in healthy ageing outcomes.

Za’atar Pork Chops With Zucchini Rice
Za’atar is a spice blend popular throughout Eastern Mediterranean countries and usually includes dried oregano, thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds.

Durable Stainless Steel Can’t Be Beat
If you want a modern and stylish look in your kitchen, stainless steel cannot be beat.

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.

Unforgettable Destinations for Multi-Gen Trips, According to Travel Advisers
Here’s a look at unforgettable destinations for multigenerational trips, so you can cut straight to making memories as an extended family.




































































































