Lucas Museum Reveals First Exhibitions With ‘Star Wars,’ Comics, Rockwell and Narrative Art Across Cultures
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has unveiled the first exhibitions visitors will see when the long-awaited Los Angeles institution opens on Sept. 22, and the overall message is clear: this will not simply be a museum for “Star Wars” fans. The Los Angeles Times reported that the museum will debut with about 20 inaugural […]
U.S. Telecom Agency Broadens China Restrictions With New Push on Device Testing and Network Links
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to expand its technology crackdown on China, signaling that U.S. officials want tighter control not only over Chinese telecom equipment itself but also over the systems and institutions that help bring electronic devices into the American market. The FCC unanimously advanced a proposal to bar all Chinese laboratories from […]
Most Split Fed Vote Since 1992 Leaves Markets Rethinking the Outlook for Lower Rates
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on April 29, but the real significance of the meeting was how divided policymakers appeared to be. Fed kept its benchmark rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, as expected, yet the vote was the most split since 1992. Eight officials supported holding rates steady, while four dissented: […]
First Refunds From Trump Tariffs Expected in May as Importers Wait for Billions in Repayments
The U.S. government says the first refunds tied to President Donald Trump’s overturned tariffs are expected to begin going out around May 11, marking the next major step in unwinding one of the most disruptive trade policies of his administration. The update came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which is overseeing the process of […]
High Court Strikes Down Louisiana’s Black-Majority District, Opening Door to Wider GOP Redistricting Gains
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a major blow to the Voting Rights Act by striking down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, a ruling that could reshape redistricting battles across the country and strengthen Republican efforts to hold or expand control of the House. In a 6-3 decision, the court’s conservative majority said the Louisiana […]
FDA Review Finds U.S. Infant Formula Safe After Testing for Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants
A new federal analysis has found that the U.S. infant formula supply appears safe after extensive testing for heavy metals, pesticides, and other potential contaminants. Food and Drug Administration reviewed more than 300 samples of commercial infant formula collected between 2023 and 2025 and found either undetectable or very low levels of the substances it […]
Lawmakers Urge National Guard Role to Counter Drone Threats at the 2026 World Cup
Two Republican members of Congress are urging the Trump administration to give the National Guard a formal role in protecting the 2026 FIFA World Cup from drone-related threats, arguing that current planning may not be enough to secure the airspace over matches in the United States. Representatives Michael McCaul and Elijah Crane sent a letter […]
Intellia Jumps After Gene-Editing Therapy Succeeds in Pivotal Trial for Rare Swelling Disorder
Intellia Therapeutics rose sharply after reporting successful late-stage results for its experimental gene-editing treatment for hereditary angioedema, a rare disorder that causes dangerous and recurring swelling attacks. The company’s therapy met the main goal of its pivotal trial, helping drive shares higher. The treatment is important because it represents a major step forward for in […]
Crude Climbs Past $111 With Iran Peace Talks Frozen and Hormuz Risks Unresolved
Oil prices moved back above $111 a barrel as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran continued to fade, keeping traders focused on the risk of a prolonged supply shock. Peace talks had stalled with no clear path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes […]
New Offshore Wind Projects Advance Despite Trump’s Push to Shut Down U.S. Wind Expansion
Offshore wind projects are continuing to take shape along the U.S. East Coast even as President Donald Trump tries to stop the American offshore wind industry from moving forward. Seemingly, there are three of the five wind farms in the region, two fully operational, two nearly complete, and one about halfway built. The physical build-out […]
