Culture
Crackgate: New iPhone Duo users experience display issues worldwideSome users who purchased Apple’s new $2,000 foldable iPhone have seen the screen break within hours of purchase, including one user whose phone broke before setup was completed. Read More
World
Beijing tightens grip on South China Sea as Uncle Sam’s eyes gaze toward Middle East(Daily Caller News Foundation) – China’s ambassador suggested his country could easily overpower the Philippines, a key U.S. treaty ally, reflecting an increasingly aggressive Chinese push to flex authority… Read More
Culture
‘The people around here are cheering for us’: World Cup fans embrace Kansas City’s warmth, hospitalityWorld Cup fans gathering in Kansas City praised the city’s hospitality and welcoming environment while taking in some quality football – or what most of the world calls soccer. Read More
Government
Trump praises Japan for ‘stepping up’ on Iran in bilateral meeting, says he won’t be sending ground troopsPresident Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House Thursday, where he praised Japan for “stepping up to the plate” on the Iran conflict and clarified he… Read More
Government
Watch: ‘You believe in surprise more than us’: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in remarks on surprise Iran attackPresident Trump gave a surprising response Thursday to a journalist’s question about why the U.S. didn’t warn its allies in Europe and Asia about the surprise attack on Iran. Read More
Public Education
U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025(The Center Square) – American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read More
World
China challenges US with unprecedented wargame against key allyChina launched the largest military drill in its history around Taiwan Monday in an unprecedented provocation directed at a critical and long-time American strategic ally. The drills were… Read More
World
Japanese court upholds same-sex marriage banTokyo’s highest court has ruled the country’s marriage laws do not violate its constitution, breaking from several regional rulings that had questioned the legality of its same-sex marriage ban. Read More
World
Trump hails, solidifies ‘remarkable’ alliance with Japan ahead of Xi summit(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump solidified the long-standing Japan-U.S. alliance during his visit Monday by signing a trade deal securing rare earth mineral supplies to challenge… Read More
Government
Biden admin blocks Japanese company’s $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel’s roughly $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel Friday. A national security review referred the decision to the… Read More
World
China, Japan take aim at declining birthrates with new pro-family policies. Will they work?The two most powerful countries in Asia are trying to tackle low fertility rates in differing ways, and their efforts may have lessons for America. For decades, both… Read More
Missouri, Sports
3-year-old Joplin boy to represent Team USA in Strider World Cup in Osaka, JapanJOPLIN, Mo. – A 3-year-old boy from Joplin has been selected to race in a cycling event at the Strider World Cup in Osaka, Japan – if his fundraising… Read More