The Report

A GOP congressman is trying to restore the District of Columbia’s original borders with his Make D.C. Square Again Act. Activists leading the long-shot campaign hope President Trump will take action.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

A study found that lower vitamin D levels at age 39 were linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes 16 years later.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Cuba is struggling to keep the lights on after a blockade by the U.S. on Venezuela’s oil. It may be forced to the negotiating table with the U.S. to restore power.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

The court must decide whether the EPA’s position that glyphosate needs no cancer warning shields companies from state lawsuits.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

At Cowboy College in Scottsdale, Arizona, most students aren’t there to become professional wranglers. Most just want to immerse themselves in a cowboy lifestyle where character matters and the pay is low.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

New research shows that listening to local natural birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Cloaked in nondisclosure agreements, companies are wooing cash-strapped rural counties to build massive data centers nationwide. In this story we look at one such data center slated for Mason County, Kentucky. Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has done a blitz of Congressional hearings. Here are 7 of our takeaways from those hearings. Read the original report here.Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www.RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Tribute bands say they love making a living as musicians while meeting demand for music by artists whose ticket prices put them out of reach for many fans.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

Fort Benning hosted the Army’s Infantry Week, with five competitions to test strength, teamwork, and technical proficiency across ground combat disciplines. The Epoch Times got a peak at what it takes to be an infantryman in 2026. Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

People along the famous route from Boston to Lexington, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

An unlikely coalition to spare an isolated herd of mule deer on Santa Catalina Island gains momentum as groups band together to oppose culling the deer. Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

As reading and overall test scores go down, there’s a push to get students to read more books in schools. Model legislation aims to make book reading a part of schools’ curriculum by law.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

Another bellwether case in California state court is looking at whether tech giants can be held liable for harms caused by their platforms’ addictive features to children.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

One drug can lead to another. Doctors call it a prescribing cascade—and it often begins in predictable moments.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

The 340B Drug Pricing Program was started to help safety-net providers, yet it fueled health system consolidation. Some lawmakers want to see it reformed.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

Frank Bisignano, recognized for his successful business turnarounds, is now leading major modernization efforts at Social Security and the IRS.Read the original report here.Help shape the future of The Epoch Times Podcast Network by filling in this short survey: www.tinyurl.com/etpodcastsurvey

Some states have gone beyond banning medical procedures for minors with gender dysphoria by making it easier for detransitioners to sue.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it’s going after illegal aliens who have committed violent crimes. Here are five such perpetrators who are in federal custody.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Leisurely activities like watering plants can send a special signal to your nervous system.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Three Phoenix firefighters turned tragedy into innovation after colleagues died from cancer.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny. In this report we look at four states where autism spending has raised alarm bells.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Home buyers in the 1960s could expect to buy a home for twice their yearly income. Today’s homebuyers are often advised to look at houses three to five times their annual income. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

A strike from a single Iranian one-way attack drone was the deadliest episode for U.S. forces since the start of hostilities with Iran. As drones feature prominently in the wars in Iran and Ukraine, countries are rethinking how warfare in the 21st century is fought. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

A new study found that baby foods in the United States contain additives linked to gut disruption, ADHD, and obesity.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand. North America, however, will likely not be affected, at least in the near term.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The debate over kratom—it’s an opioid-like substance that’s become pretty controversial in the United States.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Is AI deliberately deceptive? When it comes to subversive behavior by AI models, that’s beside the point, researchers say. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s election signals new opportunities for deeper security cooperation, analysts say.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Some experts argue modern classrooms and rigid expectations could be a mismatch for the way some brains are wired.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The new target reflects a manipulation of expectations and face saving for the regime, according to analysts.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The FBI says it has been able to find 6,200 missing children last year, a 30% increase from the year before. Read the original report here.Want to support independent journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The statute of limitations has emerged as a significant obstacle for lawsuits from detransitioners such as Soren Aldaco. She hopes to sue the therapist who recommended she get a double mastectomy. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Global oil prices have been going up and down since the war in the Middle East began. As a result, energy markets could experience significant shifts in global production and distribution in the long term, experts say.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Nutritionist Terri Ward thinks food and health care systems fall short, and that following God’s design can improve health.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The U.S. has reportedly destroyed military assets on Iran’s Kharg Island. But Iran still controls the island’s massive oil infrastructure there. President Trump has said he would bomb its oil infrastructure if Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

A new strategy has U.S. troops patrolling the border through designated militarized zones.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Despite persistent effort from both major parties, disagreement continues over the role of government in providing health care. In this report, we break down the various proposals and why they’ve received opposition. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

In the age of AI, your resumé might not even reach human eyes. Recruiting and hiring professionals explain how to make sure that your job application gets beyond an algorithmic filter.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Decades of research show that a simple habit can rival antidepressants.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The majority of states have changed election rules in ways that affect the upcoming midterms.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

The United States is outpacing many advanced economies in growth and productivity. Some market analysts and economists say it’s because of AI and deregulation.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Retirees don’t have to get up for work every day, but some still choose to, and local police departments are finding ways to use them. They give the seniors routine, low-risk jobs, which helps the department and keeps the seniors active and engaged in their community. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Threats against the Australian Prime Minister over the performance of Shen Yun in Australia made international news. But what hasn’t been covered is how many other world leaders have been threatened in a similar manner.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

A new study raises fresh concerns about plastic exposure from everyday drinking habits.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Activist networks are modernizing old insurgency tactics, such as ‘de-arresting,’ an analyst says.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Peru’s president was ousted in part because of secret meetings he had with a Chinese businessman. As China’s business in the region grows, so too does its influence. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

As the West tries to end a dangerous dependency on Chinese critical minerals, Europe faces an uphill battle. The small greek island of Chios illustrates why.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com