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US Pledges $1.8 Billion in Additional Funding for UN Humanitarian Aid
‘This isn’t the end to our efforts, in fact, it’s just the latest step,’ said Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Trump Says Taiwan Was Major Topic in Xi Talks, Does Not Predict War
The president said he has not yet decided whether to move ahead with a major U.S. arms package for Taiwan.
Gas Prices Hover Around $4.50 Per Gallon Ahead of Memorial Day
Since the start of the war, crude oil output from OPEC has fallen by more than 30 percent.
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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.
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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South Carolina Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting, Budget
The special session would likely attempt to draw new borders for Rep. Jim Clyburn’s (D-S.C.) district, the sole Democrat-held seat in the state.
New Yorkers, Global Tourists Applaud Peaceful Falun Gong March as Persecution Rages in China
Nearly 2,000 practitioners marched through Midtown Manhattan on May 13 to mark World Falun Dafa Day.
Day in Photos: Missile Strikes, Anti-Fraud Initiatives, and Venezuela Human Rights Report
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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.
Bessent Holds Talks With Chinese Vice Premier in South Korea
The talks are expected to set the stage for the high-stakes summit between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in China.
Day in Photos: Annual Sea Trials, Student Protest, and Epstein Survivor Hearing
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
