Trump Says Hormuz Reopening Imminent as Iran Reports Progress on Safe Shipping Corridors
Qatar said draft proposals for a U.S.–Iran deal are circulating as mediators seek a ceasefire and restored shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
FBI Foiled 715 Planned Terror Attacks Last Year, Says Director Kash Patel
In December, the FBI shut down four attacks in 30 days, the director said. The attacks were aimed at places of worship, schools, and businesses.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
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Michigan Senate Primary Becomes Flashpoint in National Left-Wing Electability Debate
Moderate Democrats argue progressive populist Abdul El-Sayed is incapable of winning over enough independents and centrists to become a U.S. senator.
China Using Financial Leverage to Expand Pacific Influence, Analysts Warn
A Sydney-based think tank says some Pacific nations face ‘substantial debt obligations to Beijing.’
Trump Says US, Iran Holding ‘Very Good’ Talks
Trump told reporters before departing Los Angeles on Aug. 4 that talks with Iran were ’moving along very nicely.’
Rand Paul Releases Fauci Contempt Resolution Ahead of Senate Vote
The invocation of the Fifth Amendment was unsupported because questions were aimed at a period of time covered by a pardon, the resolution says.
OpenAI, Anthropic Models Created Fake Profiles, Tried to Trick Humans During Cyber Tests
In one incident, an Anthropic model tried to manipulate developers into accepting its malicious code.
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.
Notes From Owl Hill: Summer Garden Saga, Part 2
Despite the family’s crushed minivan and newborn baby, somehow the garden produced its best harvest yet.
The Facts of Life About Life in the Country
Living in the country requires practical skills, reliable tools, and a healthy sense of humor when nature has other plans.
How Aged Cells Revert to Stem Cells to Repair the Body
The body may have a hidden tissue repair trick up its sleeve.
Tune in Today: Mozart’s Most Intense Symphony
This serious Symphony No. 40 may be seen as part of a musical journey.
Zelenskyy Condemns Alleged Russian Drone Attack on Vegetable Vendor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted footage on social media of an alleged Russian drone chasing a man in the city of Kherson and detonating.
The Financial Consequences of ‘Gray’ Divorce
Divorce after 50 can dramatically reshape your retirement, making careful financial planning more important than ever.
Bijan Robinson Signs Record-Breaking Extension With Falcons
Robinson is one of the premiere dual-threat running backs in the game, and his deal paves the way for other stars seeking new deals.
Dublin Funeral for Singer Glen Hansard Draws Bono, Eddie Vedder, and Others
Hansard, 56, died on July 29 in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident just outside the Irish capital.
Around 23,000 Pounds of Spaghetti, Chicken Products Recalled for Potential Contamination
Consuming the items risks causing ‘serious, adverse health consequences or death,’ according to FSIS.
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.
High-Protein Almond Flour Pancakes Keep You Fuller Longer
These gluten-free almond flour pancakes upgrade the classic stack with more protein and fewer carbs to help keep you satiated longer.
One of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with colorful vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Notes From Owl Hill: Summer Garden Saga, Part 1—The Garden That Refused to Cooperate
From apartment balconies to a rural homestead, each gardening season brings new challenges, unexpected setbacks, and fresh hope.
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.
Italy Connoisseurs Choose Leisurely Lucca
The city is a bit of a paradox; while it has Europe’s mightiest Renaissance wall, it hasn’t seen a battle since 1430.
