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US Factory Output Grows at Fastest Pace in a Year
Price pressures persist for U.S. firms due to soaring global energy costs.
Trump Suggests US or China Could Enter Iran to Remove ‘Nuclear Dust’
The president said that an Iranian official said the U.S. and potentially China has the technology to remove material after 2025 strikes on nuclear facilities.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Removing Democrats Who Left State to Block Redistricting Vote
The court opinion stated that the issue was already addressed when Republicans issued fines against the missing lawmakers.
Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms After No Deal on Pay Raise
A strike could shut down the nation’s busiest commuter railroad and disrupt more than 250,000 weekday riders.
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US Sells 30-Year Bonds at 5 Percent Yield for First Time Since 2007
Energy-price shocks, inflation fears, and rising deficits are rattling global bond markets from Washington to Tokyo and London.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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Competing Narratives Emerge From Trump–Xi Beijing Summit
A high-level meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders produced different messaging and competing priorities.
Solar Power Generation to Exceed Coal for First Time in Texas Grids
Total U.S. energy production hit a new record in 2025, with natural gas, crude oil, and coal being the top three energy sources.
Closing Arguments in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Focus on Reputation, Character
Final statements focused on the credibility of rival tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the future of an $852 billion company at stake.
Boeing Ordered to Pay $49.5 Million to Family of American Killed in 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Wednesday’s ruling is the second jury verdict stemming from the fatal crash.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
CCP’s Preparations for Trump’s Visit Are Chaotic and Over-the-Top, Local Residents Say
A Chinese cultural scholar said that in recent years, whenever the CCP hosts major diplomatic events, it addresses city repairs in a last-minute fashion.
Behind the Arcadia Case: Community Media, WeChat, Beijing’s Influence Networks
Federal prosecutors say a California news site tied to Eileen Wang operated inside a wider ecosystem of chat groups, repost networks, and community influencers.
Home Prices Register Biggest Annual Increase in More Than a Year: Report
More sellers are entering the market, with active sales listings hitting the highest level since March 2020.
Everyone in the Democratic Party Has Money—Except the Democratic Party
Democratic candidates and Hill committees are flush with cash and no debt. The DNC is also pulling in money—though not as much—and it’s $4.5 million in debt.
Denise Powell Will Face Republican Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ District
The 2nd District is known as the ‘Blue Dot’ because Omaha has historically leaned Democratic in a Republican state.
Senate Again Rejects Resolution to End Iran War
Public opposition and rising gas prices have intensified pressure on lawmakers.
Chinese Communist Regime Restricts Press Access for Trump’s Visit
An Epoch Times staff member and nearly two dozen other White House press members who intended to cover Trump’s visit were denied entry to China.
Trump Says Ukraine War ‘Very Close’ to Ending
The president said he expects Russia and Ukraine to reach a settlement as battlefield data point to slowing Russian advances.
