The Unholy Alliance You Weren’t Supposed to Notice

Something unusual happened on Oct. 8, 2023. The morning after Hamas slaughtered 1,200 people in southern Israel, after women were raped, children were burned, and families were dragged into tunnels, demonstrators took to the streets and college campuses across the U.S., not in mourning, but in celebration.  Progressive activists marched alongside Islamist organizers. Transgender flags flew next to keffiyehs. Students at elite universities declared a sadistic massacre to be the openin

Why truckers always seem to be on the phone while they drive on the highway

Gurinderjit Singh at a truck yard in Fresno where he parks his semi-truck on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Adam Perez for CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The calls started rolling in nonstop to Fresno trucker Gurinderjit Singh as he prepared for an out-of-state delivery earlier this summer. Some congratulated him on his son’s recent engagement while others were fellow drivers inviting him to join a conference call. He climbed into his Pete

Cracker Barrel Helps Itself to Humble Pie After Catastrophic CEO

THE WASHINGTON STAND—A year ago this month, America was in a full-blown uproar over the radical makeover of a beloved restaurant chain known for its therapeutic chicken and dumplings. Now, 12 months after Cracker Barrel’s disastrous rebrand, karma (and the unemployment office) has come calling for CEO Julie Masino. The longtime restaurant executive is out after her soulless reinvention of a nationwide classic. And Uncle Herschel’s fans couldn’t be happier.  Masino isn’t a household n

Why Are So Many Young People Drawn to Communism?

Every generation searches for answers. Young people have always challenged the status quo, questioned authority, and sought a better future than the one they inherited. That impulse is not only understandable, it is often essential to a healthy democracy. It is how societies reform, innovate and correct injustice. Yet one question has resurfaced with increasing frequency on college campuses, social media, and in political discourse: Why are some young people embracing communism or openly exp

Three Takeaways From Our Investigation Into a Shady New York Union

When New York Focus learned that the leaders of an obscure, Long Island–based union were some of the highest paid union officials in the country, with four making over $1 million last year, we knew we had to dig deeper.  Our investigation into the union — International Brotherhood of Trade Unions, or IBOTU — found that it enriches its leaders at the expense of its members, who are low-wage workers in grocery stores, ambulance companies,

Spain Crowned World Cup Champions After Thrilling Final

Spain defeated their opponents in a dramatic World Cup final to claim football's ultimate prize, sparking jubilant celebrations across the country.

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Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct:Section 1. Purpose. During the previous administration, crushing environmental regulatory burdens caused the average cost of vehicles to soar. My Administration has therefore taken historic action to reduce or remove these burdensome regulations and decrease the rising costs that consumers face. With th

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Longtime South Carolina Republican, Dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the U.S. Senate and became one of Washington's most recognizable voices on judicial nominations, defense policy and foreign affairs, has died at age 71.

Calling All Coaches, Musicians, Artists, and Local Officials: Tell Your Own Story

Coaches, musicians, artists, and government representatives across our community have stories worth telling — and now you can tell them yourselves, and list your events, using our free tools.

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Twin Earthquakes Kill Dozens in Venezuela, Thousands More Feared Dead

Twin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela's Yaracuy state just 39 seconds apart on June 24, 2026, collapsing buildings across Caracas, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. The USGS warned thousands more may be dead.

Tibetan activist dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters

Content warning: This story contains language that readers may find disturbing.A Tibetan activist died Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York.Tibetans mourn death of activistLobsang Palden, popularly known as Lobga Rangzen, a longtime Tibetan activist based in New York, died at Bellevue Hospital after succumbing to his injuries, Jamphel Choesang, president of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of New York and New Jersey, told Radio Free Asia.T

China Is Stealing Our Secrets Today to Crack Them Tomorrow. Trump Just Started Fighting Back.

On June 22, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that, taken together, amount to one of the most consequential technology-security decisions of the decade, and almost no one outside the cybersecurity profession noticed. Executive Order 14409, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” and Executive Order 14411, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation,” address the two halves of a single problem: We are racing to build a machine that will eventual

Turtle power: how China uses scientific research to try to bolster territorial claims

When Chinese researchers recently announced the discovery of a large gathering of endangered hawksbill sea turtles around Scarborough Shoal, they may have had ulterior motives – experts told Radio Free Asia that scientific studies serve a broader strategic purpose by reinforcing China’s presence and authority in contested areas of the South China Sea.Days earlier, Chinese state media had published extensive coverage of a scientific expedition around the shoal, highlighting coral reef surveys, ec

Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science

Are you able to tell the difference between a scientific image made by a person or by an AI model? Olga Yastremska/iStock via Getty ImagesA photograph of Earth glowing in deep space, the Moon’s cratered horizon stretching across its foreground, caught many people’s eyes in April 2026. Astronauts captured the image while aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, and like the famous Apollo 8 “Earthrise” image, the picture felt instantly real and inspiring for many. But when almost anyone can fabricate a

Super PAC Forms to Boost Bruce Blakeman, Hochul’s Republican Challenger

The Republican candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, has struggled to keep up with the campaign fundraising juggernaut of his Democratic opponent, Governor Kathy Hochul. As of mid-January, Hochul’s campaign had more than 16 times as much as Blakeman’s in its coffers.But help is on the way.According to state records, a super PAC called “Make it Cheaper” was formed on Friday to back Blakeman’s campaign. The announcement marks a potentially si

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

A farmer in Michigan spreads liquid fertilizer on a field. Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesAmerican farmers are expected to plant several million fewer acres of corn in 2026 than they did in 2025, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles a key fertilizer trading corridor, along with the energy and raw materials needed to produce and transport fertilizer. The closure is disrupting deliveries of about one-third of the world’s traded agricultural fertilizers. Fertilizer

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

Working as a social media marketer often means a digital detox is impossible, whether at your job or in your personal life. Elisa Ventur on Unsplash, CC BYIt’s almost midnight when the phone buzzes – a client text, a comment that needs a reply, a trend that will be stale by morning. For the people who run brand accounts on social media, the workday never really ends. We’re marketing researchers who study digital and social media wellness and teach the students who go on to fill these jobs. In a

Oneida Man Arrested After Six-Month Investigation Yields 600 Doses of Fentanyl

Robert J. Adsit, 34, of Oneida was arrested June 15 following a six-month investigation. Officers seized approximately 600 doses of fentanyl, crack cocaine and methamphetamine from a West Elm Street residence. Adsit is held without bail at the Madison County Jail.

Cazenovia School Board Vice President Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges

Travis J. Longo, 46, vice president of the Cazenovia school board and founder of Cazenovia Pride, was arrested June 18 and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child after police say he sent sexually explicit messages to a child under 12.

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Soft-On-Crime Socialist Set to Run Nation’s Capital Ravaged by Teen Takeovers

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Socialist City Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George won Washington D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary putting her on track to be the deep blue city’s next leader. Lewis George won 52.9% of the first choice vote, beating out her closest challenger former City Councilman Kenyan McDuffie who garnered 36.4%, the Associated Press reported Thursday with 75% of the vote counted. The AP called the race nearly two full days after polls closed Tuesday night. T

Exclusive: Tiananmen victims’ families banned from visiting graves on anniversary

Read the original version of this story in Mandarin.Updated June 4, 2026, 8:15 AM EDTDays before the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, several relatives of victims of the crackdown learned they would be forbidden this year from visiting their graves, they told Radio Free Asia.Members of the Tiananmen Mothers group that represents the families said they received notice from the Beijing Municipal Security Bureau that for the first time in more than 30 years, they will not be permi

Why the American Colonists Rebelled

The following is a lightly edited transcript of a speech delivered on May 28, 2026, at the “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Reenactment at The Heritage Foundation. Britain’s seven year war with France came at a great cost. Its consequences would alter the world. England accumulated a substantial amount of debt throughout the war. Parliament began to look to the American colonies, long used to governing themselves, as a solution to its problem. It imposed the Sugar and Stamp

Even California Academics Want to Reverse Wokeness

The fruits of another woke revolution are here—and even California academics are fed up. In May 2020, weeks into the nation’s shutdown and days before George Floyd’s death, the University of California regents voted that applicants to the prestigious public higher education system would no longer need to submit SAT or ACT test scores. “I believe the test is a racist test,” said Jonathan “Jay” Sures, one of the regents. “There’s no two ways about it.” The initial vote, which was cast du

Roy Targets Washington’s ‘Entrenchment’ With No-Pay Term Limit Bill

Term limits have always been an issue members walk on eggshells around in the halls of Congress; however, once your term has an expiration date, it might be easier to give one to others. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who chose not to run for reelection to Congress, lost the GOP primary for attorney general. His job now has an inevitable “term limit,” but that isn’t stopping him from legislating. The Daily Signal has learned Roy is set to introduce a bill meant to limit terms in Congress to only

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New York Becomes First State to Criminalize 3D-Printed Ghost Guns — Here's What the Law Does

New York has become the first state in the nation to require 3D printer manufacturers to block the production of illegal firearms, while also criminalizing the manufacture and digital distribution of 3D-printed gun blueprints.

Syracuse University Enhances Campus Experience with New Starbucks in Bird Library

Syracuse University is set to unveil a full-service Starbucks in Bird Library this fall, creating a vibrant new space for students to gather, study, and enjoy specialty coffee. The initiative reflects the university's commitment to enhancing the student experience and supporting the academic environment.

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Nazi Tattoo? Hamas Defender? No Problem, Says Chuck Schumer

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has suspended her Senate campaign after failing to raise enough money to compete with socialist Graham Platner, who will now almost certainly face the perpetual centrist Republican Susan Collins in the general. Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairwoman Kirsten Gillibrand immediately backed Platner, proving that there’s virtually nothing a leftist can say or do that is disqualifying. So, for 20 years, you’ve had a Totenkopf tat

Steel Maker Ramps Up for AI Boom

A Clay-based metal fabricator is doubling its manufacturing footprint to keep pace with soaring demand from the data center industry — and plans to hire up to 50 new workers in the coming year.

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What’s in the 2026 State Budget? Here’s What To Know.

It’s two months late, but it’s finally here: New York state’s $269 billion budget.The big story of this year’s budget was the face-off between Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who made “tax the rich” a rallying cry of his campaign. Even as she stumped for Mamdani last fall, Hochul was adamant that she would not raise taxes on the wealthy.  In the end, they split the baby. Mamdani didn’t get what he most wante

EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them

With Taiwan hoping for swift delivery of a US$14 billion weapons sale approved by the U.S. Congress in January, a U.S. official said last week in a Senate hearing that foreign military sales are on pause to protect munitions stockpiles as conflict in Iran continues. U.S. weapons sales have been an integral part of Taiwan’s security since Washington ended diplomatic recognition of Taipei in favor of Beijing in 1979.Despite the loss of recognition, through arms sales and other agreements, Washingt

Military buildup triggers housing crisis in Guam, outpricing residents

TAMUNING, Guam - Jacqueline Guzman has been living with her husband in a small apartment in the village of Maite for 18 years, but now finds herself having to adjust her lifestyle to afford her rent.“Our rent went up by US$300, from $850 to $1,150. The increase was only in the last four years,” she told Radio Free Asia. “Housing is definitely difficult because affordable housing is difficult to find for safe and attractive spaces.”Guzman attempted three times to purchase property but was “scared

Surge in Syphilis Cases Raises Concerns Among Health Officials in Onondaga County

Onondaga County is witnessing a significant rise in syphilis cases, prompting local health officials to take action. Dr. Katie Anderson, the county's health commissioner, stresses the importance of awareness and testing as cases continue to climb.

Seminary President Explains Why More Young Men Are Religious

For the first time in recorded history, statistics indicate that more young men are attending religious services than young women, according to R. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  The Heritage Foundation hosted Mohler on May 26 to deliver a talk titled “Young Men Turning to Religion.” Mohler discussed the cultural and theological reasons behind the rising numbers of young men who go to church and want to get married and have a family. While “mainline

Europe, NATO Warn Moscow After Russian Drone Hits Building In Romania

Romania has accused Russia of a "serious and irresponsible escalation" after a drone hit a high-rise building inside Romanian territory near the border with Ukraine, an incident that sparked condemnation from Europe, NATO, and the United States.The drone entered Romanian airspace during overnight attacks on Ukraine and crashed into a residential building in Galati, a city on the Danube River, Romania's Defense Ministry said in a May 29 press release. According to the ministry, the cras

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

A New Glenn rocket stands ready at the launchpad in April 2026, a month before disaster would strike. AP Photo/John RaouxDuring an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Fortunately, no one was injured. Though it is

Administration Pushes for $250 Bill Featuring Trump's Portrait — But Legal and Legislative Hurdles Loom

Senior Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait. But the proposal faces a 160-year-old legal prohibition and must clear Congress before any note could be printed.

El-Sayed Has ‘Struggles’ With the Question of Whether Israel Should Be a Jewish State

Abdul El‑Sayed, a Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, says he has a tough time deciding whether Israel should be a Jewish state. The candidate’s remarks come as anti‑Israel activists and state sponsors of terrorism, such as Hamas and Iran, have repeatedly waged violence against the state of Israel for being a Jewish state. “I often struggle with the question that people ask in this particular scenario, because what they now ask is, ‘Do you believe in the right of Israel to

Drumbeat of the forest: Woodpeckers alter habitat for the benefit of many critters

You don’t need to be a birder to recognize the rat-a-tat-tat of a woodpecker.  But take a little time to learn about North America’s 41 living species of woodpeckers and you’ll find that steady beat conveys a wealth of information, explains Paul Bannick, author of “Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers.”  Award-winning photographer and author Paul Bannick explores the lives of North American woodpeckers — found in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and t