Agriculture Dept. to Crack Down on Chinese Ownership of American Farmland
The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy.
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Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to U.K. for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz
President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first of a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.
Gut Microbe Deficiency in U.S. Babies Tied to Asthma, Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders
Most U.S. Babies Are Deficient in Key Gut Microbes Essential for Their Health Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema By Rachel Nuwer edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator…
Caitlin Clark injury: Fever star expected to return Wednesday against Valkyries after four-game absence
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark intends to return to action Wednesday against the Golden State Valkyries, ending a four-game absence with a groin strain. Clark told reporters at Tuesday’s practice that she does not know how many minutes she’ll play. Fever coach Stephanie White also said she anticipates Clark to be available, barring any setbacks…
TSA to finally end its dumb shoe removal policy for airport security
A key pillar of post-9/11 airport security theater may finally be going away. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Transportation Security Administration will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through security checkpoints. No longer will we have to gaze upon our fellow travelers’ weird socks or…
bitchy | Princess Kate wore Dior to greet the Macrons on the tarmac for the state visit
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in England a short time ago for their multi-day state visit. Because Buckingham Palace is still undergoing extensive renovations, the major setpieces of the state visit are being staged in Windsor. Prince William and Kate were sent to the airport to greet the Macrons on…
How Trump’s Cuts Hurt Kansas Farmers, From Food Aid to Dog Chow
Kansans created Food for Peace, for 70 years a font of rural income and pride. Now at least one grain broker is trying to sell grain that once fed the world as dog food.
I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women
The arrest warrants, for Afghanistan’s leader and its top justice official, say the restrictions on women and girls are evidence of crimes against humanity.
Narbonne says City Section football trophy is missing again
It’s another case for Tracker, Magnum, P.I. or Columbo. The City Section perpetual football trophy is missing — again. The last time this happened was after Narbonne received the trophy in 2018 for winning the Open Division title. Birmingham won the trophy in 2019 but never got to display it because it went missing until…
Elon Musk’s ‘truth-seeking’ Grok AI peddles conspiracy theories about Jewish control of media
The chatbot is giving antisemitic responses and bizarre first-person replies, raising concerns about bias and safety ahead of Grok 4 launch.Read More