China Behind ‘Great Transshipment Scam’ Costing Billions of Dollars, White House Says
A report states that China systematically evaded U.S. tariffs and other trade measures by routing goods through third-party countries.
The Inner Workings of Beijing’s Security Machine Revealed
Drawing on analysis, leaked budget data, court records, and party documents, exclusive research maps the CCP’s security apparatus.
The One-Room Schoolhouse Is Making a Comeback. We Visited One.
‘Our goal is to resurrect the one-room schoolhouse as a place where siblings and neighbors learn together,’ one founder said.
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Trump Orders Navy to Replace Newer Fighter Launch System With Older Steam Catapults
The president’s memorandum also directed the Department of War to construct a new naval shipyard and a component repair center for submarines.
China Tightens Social Security Enforcement, Squeezing Struggling Businesses
Data-driven tax enforcement is making it harder for companies to reduce labor costs as weak demand and thin margins pressure China’s small businesses.
She Escaped North Korea 3 Times. Half of Her Family Didn’t Survive | Grace Jo
At just 6 years old, Grace Jo fled North Korea for the first time with her mother and sister.
14 Health Conditions Added to Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances List
In total, there are now 314 medical conditions that are eligible for expedited disability application processing.
State Department Ends DEI Policies in Foreign Service
A review conducted by the State Department found that DEI content had been incorporated in the Foreign Service’s training curricula.
How Tech Overlords Profit Off AI Predictions | Carissa Véliz
We’ve been told one in five jobs could be replaced by AI. But when we treat this prediction as fact, are we seeing the future—or manifesting it?
‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Finds Its Roar
Our canine heroes head into a prehistoric adventure filled with danger, teamwork, and second chances.
‘Van of Valor’: A Road Trip to Honor Vets
Kevin and Lauren Wallace want vets remembered and do this with a 27,000-mile journey through America.
Petition Urges Ottawa to Recognize Nine Canadians Killed in Combat During Fenian Raids
The 1866 Battle of Ridgeway, in current-day Fort Erie, was the first battle to be fought exclusively by Canadian troops under Canadian officers.
The Gray Ghost and the Union General: An Unlikely American Friendship
A fierce Confederate guerrilla and a Union general forged an unexpected bond to champion postwar reconciliation.
1st RMB Clearing Bank in Europe Raises Questions for Global Financial System: Analysts
Experts said the yuan won’t be able to displace the U.S. dollar.
Trade Court Upholds Trump’s Shutdown of $800 De Minimis Duty Exemption
The court said the president acted lawfully in ending the longstanding duty-free exemption for low value imports.
Reform’s Nigel Farage Favored to Win Election Against 33 Opponents
Farage faces a record number of candidates—an array of independents, fringe parties and novelty characters—but no other main parties are standing.
Prichard Colón Dies at Age 33, More Than a Decade After Severe Boxing Injury
The former professional boxer was left in a vegetative state in 2015 after suffering neurological damage from his welterweight fight against Terrel Williams.
New Indictment Alleges Nick Reiner Lay in Wait Before Killing Parents
A grand jury returned murder charges with special circumstances in the deaths of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
People Who Are Depressed Are More Vulnerable to Social Media Likes, Study Finds
The findings highlight how visible metrics and unpredictable rewards may shape posting behavior and keep users engaged.
Why Your Spine Ages—and What You Can Do to Slow It
Aging is one of the most important factors contributing to spinal disorders.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
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 Ultimate Summer Frittata
One of my favorite ways to beat the heat and serve up something satisfying is to prepare a frittata with ingredients that are both seasonal and colorful.
When Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
For most borrowers, refinancing makes sense when you can lower your interest rate and your monthly payment.
Taking the Kids: Last Gasp Summer
Via Ferrata has become popular amongst families with teenagers.
