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US Fighter Jets Intercept Civilian Aircraft Flying Near Trump's Mar-a-Lago Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted a plane that entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate ‌in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 29. The civilian aircraft entered a temporary flight restriction zone near the estate at about 1:15 p.m. ET, prompting fighter jets to dispense flares in response, which were visible to the public, NORAD said in a press release. NORAD said the flares were intended to...

Here's How AI Is Impacting America's Mental Health Crisis Authored by Autumn Spredemann via The Epoch Times, When Americans are feeling down, instead of calling a mental health professional, a growing number are reaching for their keyboards. Artificial intelligence chatbots have become confidantes, sounding boards, and even substitutes for therapists. Some say this could have a significant impact on the U.S. mental health crisis. This shift is unfolding against the backdrop of a substantial mental health burden in the United States. An American Psychiatric Association poll revealed 62 percent of respondents reported...

Improper US Government Payments Rose To $186 Billion In 2025: Watchdog Authored by Sylvia Xu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Federal government agencies reported a total estimate of about $186 billion in improper payments in fiscal year 2025, an increase of $24 billion from 2024. The U.S. Government Accountability Office building in Washington on May 22, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times About $153 billion—roughly 82 percent—of this total arose from overpayments. The Government Accountability Office estimated that cumulative improper payments have reached about $3 trillion since fiscal year 2003. The actual amount may...