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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk, Cheese Sickens 9, Officials Say
The company that produces the products has not recalled them, saying it tests all of its cheese and milk before selling them.
Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.38 Percent
The increase represents the highest in six months, according to a survey by Freddie Mac.
Israel Accelerates Strikes on Iran’s Military Industry as Cease-Fire Prospects Loom
Israeli operations are intensifying alongside a parallel U.S.-led track to settle the conflict through diplomacy and end the war.
Cartels Are Going ‘Broke’ as US Fentanyl Supply Drops by Almost 60 Percent: Homan
Officials report declining fentanyl availability and purity, attributing trends to stronger border measures and disruptions to chemical supply chains.
ICE Agent Saves Choking Infant at JFK Airport Using Heimlich Maneuver: DHS
‘The ICE agent sprang into action and saved this one-year-old child’s life,’ DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
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US Company Produces Critical Rare Earth Material Domestically, First in Decades
Terbium oxide can be used in permanent magnets for electric vehicles and in the defense industry.
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertisers
Elon Musk’s legal team failed to prove advertisers violated antitrust laws, the district court judge ruled.
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Hyundai Recalls 46,000 Palisade Vehicles for Faulty Seat Belt Indicators
The company said the supplemental restraint system could fail to detect the fastening status and signal a seat belt as fastened when it is not.
Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
Thune Says Republicans Have Given Their ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End DHS Shutdown
At the center of the dispute is Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Democrats demand reforms to the DHS agency.
FTC Chairman Warns Payment Firms Against Denying Service Based on Ideology
Letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard cite concerns over denial of service based on political or religious beliefs.
Immigrant Influx to Largest Cities Craters in 2025
A desire for better or cheaper housing has been the top reason for moving, followed by changes in family situation and employment.
Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Falls to 2-Year Low
Initial jobless claims continue to hover around historically low levels.
Iran War Reveals How Drones Are Changing the Battlefield
A strike from a single Iranian one-way attack drone marked the deadliest episode for U.S. forces since the start of hostilities with Iran.
Epoch Times Senior Editor’s Book Hits New York Times Bestseller List
Twenty years ago, this was a topic people tuned out and turned away from, according to author Jan Jekielek. That has changed.
Maryland Supreme Court Tosses Climate Lawsuits
More than 30 municipal climate lawsuits seek to set U.S. energy policy through litigation, critics say.
Appeals Court Upholds Trump Administration’s Mandatory Detention of Noncitizens
This is the second time an appellate court has upheld the policy.
Defense of Religious Liberty Central to Falun Gong Case Against Cisco
‘Broad surveillance system’ allows Beijing to target dissidents and faith groups beyond Falun Gong, expert says.
Oil Falls Below $100 on Rising Hopes for Iran War Breakthrough
Markets turned upbeat on Wednesday on U.S.-led mediation efforts even as strikes persist and risks to Gulf supply remain.
New Documentary ‘Unbroken’ Shows Shen Yun’s Resilience in Face of Transnational Repression
The documentary premiered at AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan to a full house.
Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
