Republican Lawmakers Move on Legislation to Build and Fund Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom
The move comes after a presidential assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton.
US Treasury Chief Warns Firms Over Sanctioned Iranian Airlines
Scott Bessent has urged governments to block fuel, maintenance, and landing services for sanctioned Iranian aircraft restarting commercial routes.
Australia to Spend $1.2 Billion on New Military Vehicles
The spending will be used to acquire 268 new Bushmasters and upgrade the Defence Force’s current Hawkei armoured vehicle fleet.
Wong Heads to Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul for Trade and Fuel Talks
She will also visit South Korea and Japan ahead of the Japanese Prime Minister’s forthcoming visit to Australia.
Liberal Party Grapples With Preference Question Amid One Nation Surge
Former Prime Minister John Howard once famously said One Nation should be placed last on every Liberal Party how-to-vote card.
The Globalisation Trap: Why Over Half of Australia’s Petrol Comes from This Tiny Singaporean Island
About 54.7 percent Australia’s unleaded petrol comes from Jurong Island, a 35 square kilometre island in Singapore.
Day in Photos: Train Collision, Pesticides Protest, and Swans Chase
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
King Charles, Queen Camilla Greeted by President Trump, First Lady
The president welcomed King Charles to the United States for the first state visit of his second term in office.
What We Know About Security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Secret Service director Sean Curran said the detention of a suspect showed that a ’multi-layered protection' plan worked on April 25.
$43,000 Front-Row Seats: How Soccer Fans Are Being Priced Out of World Cup
Unreasonable ticket prices prompted members of Congress to send a complaint about price gouging to FIFA’s president.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to In-House Tribunals at the Labor Department
A federal appeals court ruled the internal adjudication system violates the Constitution.
China-Linked Hackers Weaponize Home Routers and Smart Devices, 10 Countries Warn
International cyber agencies warn that everyday routers and smart cameras are being turned into hidden weapons by Chinese state-backed hackers.
Cannabis Slows Brain Development in Teens, Largest US Study Shows
A major study of more than 11,000 adolescents found those who used cannabis had reduced gains in memory, attention, and processing speeds.

1 Minute of Familiar Nature Sounds Can Boost Your Mood
New research shows that listening to natural local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.

Raphaelle Peale: America’s First Still Life Painter
Peale’s important body of work established the still life tradition in America.
Hastie Responds to Criticism From Roberts-Smith’s Partner
‘It is what is is, and I really have nothing to add to it,’ Andrew Hastie said.

Trump Picks Former Republican Congressman David Brat as Australia Envoy
If approved by the U.S. Senate, David Brat would assume the position that has remained vacant since 2024.

Real-World Testing Finds EVs, Hybrids Miss Range and Fuel Targets
Results from the Australian Automobile Association highlighted significant gaps between manufacturers’ claims and real-world EV and hybrid performance.

MAHA Advocates Rally Against Pesticide Makers, Question Federal Agriculture Policies
Supreme Court heard arguments as demonstrators warned Monsanto ruling could erase thousands of pending cancer claims.

Virginia Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to Democrats’ Redistricting Amendment
A legal challenge to the state’s redistricting amendment was argued Monday before its Supreme Court.

What’s Up With China’s Trade Figures?
China’s trade figures have made an abrupt turn, barreling into the year stronger than ever and then suddenly disappointing.

Patriots’ Rookie QB Says He'll Get Drake Maye’s Coffee for Opportunity to Learn
Behren Morton has embraced a backup role, pledging support and being eager to learn from Maye.

Jake Reiner, Son of Rob and Michele Reiner, Speaks Out Publicly Following Their Tragic Deaths
In an emotional essay, Jake described his parents’ murder and the events that followed as a ‘living nightmare.’

The Hidden Power of Spring: How Simple Daily Habits Can Rebuild Your Energy and Immunity
TCM’s core spring dietary practices include three key principles: warming, circulating, and clearing.

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.

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.

This Aguachile Will Make You Feel Like You’re on a Beach in Puerto Vallarta
Similar to ceviche, this dish is typically served cold. With its bright citrus and peppery flavors, it’s the perfect lunch or dinner for those hot summer days.

Cover Basement Support Columns
An eyesore in most basements is the Lally columns or structural vertical support poles that cannot be removed.

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.

Travel to the Islands—Close to Home
It might surprise you to know that the U.S. coastline is dotted by some 18,500 islands.





























































































