Top Forecaster Still Favors Democrats to Win House, but GOP Retains a Path to Hold Majority
Cook credits the potential GOP advantage to the redrawn district maps that favored the party nationally in 2025 and earlier this year.
Paid to Play: Why Europe Leads the World in Men’s Soccer, and What the US Can Learn From It
Many players who wash out at the pre-professional level in other continents turn to American college soccer to keep their dream alive.
Inside California’s Battle With the Marijuana Black Market
California’s shadow cannabis industry linked to Chinese organized crime and narco-slavery.
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2 US Troops Killed, Another Missing in Iranian Strikes on Jordan
Sixteen U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the conflict with Iran on Feb. 28.
US Says Hong Kong Won’t Regain Special Status After Emergency Expires
‘Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to justify differential treatment,’ State Department stated.
First Death Reported in Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City
Officials confirmed one fatality as cluster reaches at least 67 cases.
Taco Bell, Producer Taylor Farms, and Distributor Sysco Remove Cyclosporiasis-Linked Lettuce
Federal officials announced that iceberg lettuce supplied by a vendor to Taco Bell restaurants was identified as a likely source of the outbreak.
What to Know About Arizona’s Gubernatorial Primary Next Week
The Democratic incumbent has no challengers, but four Republicans are vying to face her. The front-runner is Rep. Andy Biggs, who has Trump’s backing.
Steve Forbes: A Message to Anyone Feeling the American Dream Is Lost
Forbes is the chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media.
A Review of a New Serialized ‘Odyssey’ Audiobook
Why a human-led production shows we don’t need AI-narrated classics.
Murder, She Wrote, and More: The Astonishing Triumph of Agatha Christie
Remembering the ‘Queen of Crime’ on the 50th anniversary of her death.
The Healing Power of Sound and Music
An idea once dismissed as new-age relaxation is now being used to treat a variety of conditions–from anxiety to chronic pain.
What Is a Lady in the 21st Century?
Being a lady has little to do with wealth or social status, and everything to do with respect, integrity, and grace.
House Republicans Introduce Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Potential Autumn Shutdown
Appropriators introduced a short-term funding bill that would extend operations to Dec. 4.
Week in Photos: Forest Fires, Trump Address, and Tour de France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Beijing May Be Creating a New Bubble and Potentially a New Crisis
Directing China’s banks to follow political instead of commercial criteria invites a rerun of the property crisis, just in a different sector.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Ready for Hard Work, Hard Coaching in Pursuit of Championship
Antetokounmpo wants to follow in the footsteps of LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and other greats who have taken their talents to South Beach.
‘My Left Foot’ Oscar-Winning Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at Age 81
Fricker died on July 16 in Dublin following a period of ill health, her agent announced.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second–or third, or fourth–language.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
Why Some People Feel Better Without Gluten
Many people improve after cutting gluten—but wheat, gut health, and other factors may be the real story.
Just 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Improved Function in Older Adults
Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
