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How Junk Food Leads to Junk Sleep

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

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US Homeownership Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 5 Years

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

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Border Residents Describe Dramatic Change in Trump’s First 100 Days

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025September 21, 2025

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Muscle Memory Is Retained at the Protein Level, Study Finds

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish Monday ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets. Later this week will come earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, including Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft. Reports will also show how the U.S. economy performed during the first three months of the year and how many workers employers hired during April. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,528.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114.09 points, or 0.3 percent, to 40,227.59. The Nasdaq composite fell 16.81 points, or 0.1 percent, to 17,366.13. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 7.93 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,965.55. For the year: The S&P 500 is down 352.88 points, or 6 percent. The Dow is down 2,316.63 points, or 5.4 percent. The Nasdaq is down 1,944.66, or 10 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 264.61 points, or 11.9 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.

Economy

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 28

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Immigration

Secretary of Labor Warns States Could Lose Federal Funding If Illegal Immigrants Get Unemployment Benefits

by USNN World NewsApril 27, 2025August 19, 2025

Immigration

Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Have Registered on CBP Home App to Self-Deport, CBP Says

by USNN World NewsApril 27, 2025August 19, 2025

Economy

New Oil Drilling Permits in California Drop 97 Percent in 5 Years: What to Know

by USNN World NewsApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Healthcare

Make America Healthy Again Movement Extends Beyond Its Architect

by USNN World NewsApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Healthcare

Open Hip Joints to Avoid Knee Pain in Sitting Cross-Legged Positions

by USNN World NewsApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

Healthcare

Fighting Inflammation With Food: African Versus Western Diets

by USNN World NewsApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Economy

Home Prices Fall in 11 of the 50 Most Populous US Metros: Report

by USNN World NewsApril 25, 2025June 5, 2025

NATIONAL NEWS

SpaceX Launches 52 Starlink Satellites From California Base

By The Associated Press VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif.—A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California early Saturday. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from coastal Vandenberg ...

NASA Confirms Next Friday for Webb Space Telescope Launch

By The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA is shooting for next Friday—Christmas Eve—to launch its newest space telescope. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson confirmed Friday that the James Webb ...

Boeing Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

By Tom Ozimek Boeing on Friday suspended its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for U.S. employees, becoming the latest company to drop the rule amid pushback from some ...

UNC’s Department of Pediatrics Removes CRT-Related Documents After Physician’s Criticism

By Matt McGregor After criticism from a physician, the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine’s Pediatric Department has removed a statement supporting a critical-race-theory (CRT) ...

FBI Officials Had Sex With Prostitutes While Overseas on Assignment: Watchdog

By Zachary Stieber Four FBI officials had sex with prostitutes while on assignment overseas, the Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found. The investigation also pointed ...

Amtrak Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employees: Chief Executive

By Jack Phillips Passenger railroad operator Amtrak said Tuesday it will suspend its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees and no longer expects service disruptions in January. Amtrak Chief Executive Bill ...

‘Internet’s on Fire Right Now’: Millions of Devices at Risk Over New Software Vulnerability

By Jack Phillips A newly discovered flaw in a common piece of open-source software is prompting researchers and companies to update their systems in a ...

Trump endorsements win 137-3, ‘few parallels’ in history

By Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets Columnist For anyone questioning former President Donald Trump’s lock on the Republican Party after his 2020 loss, look no further ...

Democrat Governor Declares COVID-19 Emergency ‘Over’

By Jack Phillips Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared the COVID-19 pandemic “over” and at this point, it’s the unvaccinated’s “own darn fault” if they get sick from the ...

Last of 4 Alleged Victims Testifies; Prosecution Rests in Maxwell Trial

By Dave Paone NEW YORK-Annie Farmer, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, testified in Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial in federal court on December ...

CNN Staffer Charged with Trying to Entice Young Girls to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity

By Zachary Stieber A CNN staff member based in Connecticut has been charged with attempting to entice minor girls to engage in sexual activity. John Griffin, 44, of ...

At Least 70 Dead in Kentucky as Major Storms Rip Through Multiple States

By Lorenz Duchamps A major storm system ripped through multiple U.S. states on Friday, hitting a candle factory in Kentucky with more than 100 employees still inside ...