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U.S. and European Union reach major trade deal, avoid 30% tariff threat

The United States and European Union have successfully negotiated a comprehensive trade agreement, averting a potential trade war that threatened to escalate on Friday.

July 27, 2025

Historic Resolute Desk and Churchill bust featured in replica of Trump’s Oval Office

The White House Historical Association has updated its replica Oval Office display to match President Trump's first-term decor, with plans to incorporate his current gilded redesign next year. Here are some highlights.

July 26, 2025

Indo-Pacific war games demonstrate alliance strength amid diplomatic challenges

Military exercises across the Indo-Pacific are demonstrating stronger cooperation between armed forces than exists at the diplomatic and political levels, as trade tensions strain U.S. relationships with key regional allies.

July 25, 2025

John Brennan accused of treason in declassified Trump-Russia collusion report

A newly declassified House Intelligence Committee report has accused former CIA Director John Brennan of treason for allegedly creating the Trump-Russia collusion narrative using questionable intelligence.

July 24, 2025

Judge cites lack of authority in refusing to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials

A federal judge in Florida denied the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein investigations conducted in South Florida in 2005 and 2007.

July 23, 2025

Quick tips to keep your electronic devices clean

Proper cleaning not only keeps your electronic devices looking pristine but also helps them perform better, last longer and prevents potential health issues from accumulated bacteria and debris.

July 23, 2025

Trump administration raises endowment tax rates up to 8% for wealthy private universities

The Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly increase taxes on private university endowments starting next year, raising rates from a flat 1.4% to a progressive system reaching up to 8% for the wealthiest schools.

July 22, 2025

Rand Paul releases final report on Butler shooting without Democratic support or Republican backing

A bipartisan Senate investigation into the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has fractured along party lines, with key senators no longer cooperating on the probe.

July 21, 2025

What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? Understanding the rare brain disorder affecting Billy Joel

Following Billy Joel's recent diagnosis with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, which forced the "Piano Man" singer to cancel concerts due to its effects on his hearing, vision and balance, understanding this rare brain condition and its treatment options has become increasingly important for patients and families facing similar challenges.

July 21, 2025

Former Biden aide refuses to testify in House autopen and mental decline investigation

Former Biden aide Annie Tomasini became the third witness to invoke their Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination in the House probe of an alleged cover-up of President Biden's mental decline in office.

July 18, 2025

Yulia Svyrydenko becomes Ukraine’s new prime minister in major Cabinet reshuffle

Ukraine has announced its most significant government reshuffle since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. Here are five key government changes in Ukraine.

July 18, 2025

Trump weighs executive order to regulate college sports NIL deals

President Trump is considering an executive order aimed at regulating college sports in response to what he views as chaos created by uncontrolled name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for student-athletes.

July 17, 2025

Space Force officials warn China and Russia have militarized space domain for over decade

China and Russia have been militarizing space with anti-satellite weaponry for more than a decade, and the U.S. should move more quickly to develop advanced defensive and offensive capabilities in the futuristic domain.

July 17, 2025

Sen. Adam Schiff faces federal mortgage fraud charges after Justice Department referral

Sen. Adam Schiff faces potential federal prosecution for mortgage fraud after being referred to the Justice Department by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

July 16, 2025

‘Stupid Republicans’: Trump’s fury over GOP Epstein obsession

President Trump on Wednesday lambasted "foolish Republicans" for being duped by Democrats into focusing on deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and diverting attention from his administration's feats.

July 16, 2025

90% of U.S. ice cream makers pledge to eliminate artificial food colors

Ice cream manufacturers across the United States are joining a growing movement to eliminate artificial food dyes from their products, representing the latest development in the food industry's response to health concerns and regulatory pressure. Here are some facts about artificial food dyes.

July 15, 2025

The Epstein files that are tearing MAGA apart

The Justice Department's refusal to release additional files related to deceased sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein has created one of the biggest splits within President Trump's MAGA base since he returned to office in January.

July 15, 2025

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by wildfire; North Rim closed for the season

A devastating wildfire has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon's North Rim, forcing officials to close access to the area for the remainder of the season.

July 14, 2025

The Monday anxiety that’s literally making you sick

The workweek may start with more than a groan -- it could be taking a measurable toll on your health, a study from the University of Hong Kong has found.