Canada’s Defence Minister Points to Nortel, Which Fell as China’s Huawei Rose, When Citing Foreign IP Theft Risks
McGuinty’s remarks on foreign IP theft and Nortel mark the first time a Canadian minister has publicly referenced the company’s troubles in that context.
Trump Signs Orders to Curb Birthright Citizenship, Target Birth Tourism
The new orders came after the Supreme Court in June overturned a bid by Trump to restrict birthright citizenship on the grounds it violated the 14th Amendment.
NASA Calls It the ‘Best Meteor Shower of the Year’—Here’s Where to Watch It
Dark Sky Park visitors across the country could witness the Perseids meteor shower peak display of 100 meteors per hour on Aug. 12 to Aug. 13.
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US Announces New Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Military Imports
The new sanctions target five Cuban entities and eight individuals involved in military procurement from China, Russia, and other countries.
Trump Signs Order Imposing Price Floor, Tariffs on Polysilicon to Counter China
The administration is setting minimum import prices to prevent Chinese companies from dumping products in the U.S. market, Commerce Secretary Lutnick said.
How One Peace Agreement Gave America a New Route Through Iran and Russia’s Backyard | Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan
It’s been almost one year since President Trump helped broker a historic peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Cases of Potentially Deadly Fungus Detected in 27 States So Far This Year, CDC Says
Thousands of cases of Candida auris, or C. auris, have been reported in 2026.
Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Criminal Case Against Former Olympian
U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro moved to drop the felony charge last week, asking the court to dismiss the case against Davey Hearn.
The Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Using Trafficked Slaves to Scam Americans | Timothy Blackwood
Thousands of slaves are forced to work in scam centers, the new film ‘Scam Slave: From Hell to Home’ reveals.
From Tots to Teens: The American Founders, Virtue, and Raising Independent Children
Abigail Adams and other influential figures saw character as the cornerstone of education, emphasizing independence and self-discipline.
Canada’s Defence Minister Points to Nortel, Which Fell as China’s Huawei Rose, When Citing Foreign IP Theft Risks
McGuinty’s remarks on foreign IP theft and Nortel mark the first time a Canadian minister has publicly referenced the company’s troubles in that context.
Peaches: A Longevity Fruit That Benefits the Eyes and Skin—The Best Ways to Eat Them
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
Cedar Hill: Frederick Douglass’s Last Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the home where the great abolitionist spent the last season of his life.
Utility’s Idle Transmission Tower Caused 2025 Eaton Fire That Killed 19, Los Angeles Officials Say
The Eaton fire was caused by electrical arcing on the utility’s out-of-service tower atop a ridge covered with dry fuel.
South Korean President Orders Nationwide Response to Heatwave
Earlier this week, President Lee Jae Myung labeled the heatwave a ’state disaster.’
ABC Investigations Chief Resigns After Accuracy Issues in Flagship Program
Concerns were raised by the ABC’s Media Watch program about the veracity of sources in episodes of Four Corners.
MLB 2026 Nine New Managerial Hires Struggle for Success
Five of the nine managers took the job with no previous experience.
TikTok Creator Sydney Towle Dies at Age 26 Following Public Battle With Rare Cancer
The popular influencer chronicled her battle with the rare bile duct cancer to more than 1 million followers.
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
The Farmer’s Carry Is an Underrated Full-Body Exercise, Here’s How to Do It
When the crops come in there’s a lot of work to do. These exercises use produce to produce gains.
2 Simple Spices May Enhance Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Your morning yogurt might be missing two ingredients that could give your gut bacteria a boost.
How Aged Cells Revert to Stem Cells to Repair the Body
The body may have a hidden tissue repair trick up its sleeve.
Three Homeowners Who Scored Lower Mortgage Rates—and How They Did It
In today’s market, doing the work to get a lower rate is one thing you can control.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
