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Iran Signals Talks Remain Alive After Trump Brokers New Israel–Hezbollah Ceasefire
A report from Iran’s official state media suggests that the negotiations remain intact but that their fate depends on Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Chinese Dissidents Hold Rally at Chinese Embassy to Mark Tiananmen Square Massacre
They gathered in the U.S. capital to mark the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and demand democracy in China.
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Kidnapped at 15, a Sex Trafficking Survivor Turns Trauma into Advocacy
Marlene Carson is doing what she loves to fight what she hates.
State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Mexico
According to the Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2025, there are ‘extremely high rates’ of violent crime in Mexico.
Dozen People on Cruise Ship Sickened With Gastrointestinal Symptoms: CDC
The CDC was notified of the outbreak on May 28, though the causative agent of the outbreak is still unknown.
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OpenAI Sued by Florida Over Claims Company Put Profit Over Safety
The Sunshine State is the first to sue the ChatGPT developer over its alleged lack of safety protections.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
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Federal Court Turns Away States’ Lawsuit, Leaves EPA Grant Terminations Intact
A federal judge found that the states suing to restore the grants sued in the wrong court.
Rosario ‘Pete’ Vasquez Is the New Border Patrol Chief, CBP Announces
Vasquez succeeds Mike Banks, who stepped down from the role in May after 15 months on the job.
Iran Threatens to Halt Talks With US Over Israeli Escalation in Lebanon
Tehran warns it could suspend negotiations with Washington if attacks continue, but Trump says diplomacy remains on track.
Nancy Pelosi Held This Seat for 39 Years. Who Will Win It This Year?
Meet the candidates who are clamoring for the open San Francisco congressional district seat.
Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of China.
Inside the Major Bill Poised to Reshape the US Housing Market
The bipartisan legislative initiative aims to bolster supply for middle-class families.
Bulgaria to End US Military Aircraft Stay Owing to Visa Dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the United States has not granted visa waivers for Bulgarian citizens traveling to America as requested.
Readers Weigh In on Economy Amid Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Epoch Survey
Survey respondents had mixed reactions to how the economy was impacting their households.
Adventure Seekers Flock to Ohio Town to Solve Clues, Discover Real Treasure
Antique store owner Tom Colosimo’s idea for a small treasure hunt has attracted people from across the country as the value of the prize has grown to $35,000.
Judge Probes Alleged Deception Surrounding Trump’s Settlement With IRS
The Anti-Weaponization Fund, which is being challenged in court, would give almost $1.8 billion to alleged victims of the weaponization of law enforcement.
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 9-Month High
Rising mortgage rates and home prices have pushed up the median monthly housing payment to the highest level in 11 months.
The Loophole That Put Drunk Truckers Back on the Road
Employers could be unaware that a recent hire fraudulently ‘passed’ a previous drug or alcohol test to get back behind the wheel of a massive semitruck.
