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Trump Says He’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Extend Iran Ceasefire If No Deal Reached by Deadline
The ceasefire with Iran will expire on Wednesday evening, Trump said.
2 Epoch Times Staffers Honored for Excellence in Religion Coverage
The Religious Communicators Council has recognized fair, honest, and brilliant religion reporting in secular media since 1949.
Portable Phone Chargers Recalled Again, After Reports of Burn Injuries, 1 Death
Lithium-ion battery in 429,000 devices can ‘overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards,’ officials, company say.
Sen. Warner’s Daughter Dies at 36 After Battle With Juvenile Diabetes, Other Health Issues
The senator’s daughter is survived by his two other children, Gillian and Eliza.
Chinese Illegal Immigrants Use Gift Card Fraud to Fund China’s Military, ICE Chief Says
‘The CCP is a huge threat,’ Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said.
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FBI Director Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic
The FBI director said in an April 20 complaint that the publication published an article despite being warned about ‘categorically false’ claims.
Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along Paul Revere’s famous route from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’
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Eli Lilly Buys Kelonia Therapeutics for $7 Billion to Boost Cancer Treatment Pipeline
It’s the second major acquisition in less than a month for Eli Lilly.
Oil Prices Jump as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates
Trump has threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
Gas Prices May Not Drop Under $3 Until 2027, Energy Secretary Says
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.04, according to data by the American Automobile Association.
Mamdani, Obama Meet for First Time Publicly at Bronx Child Care Center
Mamdani campaigned on a promise of free childcare as a way to reduce costs for families living in the city, a program that has an estimated cost of $6 billion.
Abbott Threatens $200 Million in Funding Cuts Across Texas’s Largest Cities Over ICE Policies
Houston, Dallas, and Austin could lose state public safety grants if they don’t change their policies.
Amid Sky-High Concert Tickets, Tribute Bands See Boom
Tribute bands say they love making a living as musicians while meeting demand for music by artists whose ticket prices put them out of reach for many fans.
Wall Street Review: S&P 500 Surpasses 7,100 for First Time
Markets ended the week on a strong note after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about energy supply disruptions.
Trump Says Iran Agreed to Hand Over ‘Nuclear Dust’
Trump stated, ‘The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,’ created by our great B-2 bombers — no money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form.’
The Latest on the Redistricting Battles
State lawmakers in both parties from Florida to California have pushed for partisan redistricting in their states since August 2025.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May
Lyons’s last day is May 31, and he will move to the private sector, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Trump Says Administration Investigating Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists
‘Some of them were very important people, and we’re going to look at it over the next short period,’ the president says.
Judge Limits Construction of White House Ballroom to ‘Below-Ground’
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon wrote that construction for national security facilities and to protect the president and the White House may continue.
