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TikTok Moves to Settle 3 Teen Mental Health Lawsuits Before October Trials
Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat will still head to jury trial as thousands of similar claims proceed in California courts.
GOP Alleges Campaign to Influence Judges in Climate Lawsuits
Critics say climate-related sections of reference manuals used by judges are biased and lacking in scientific rigor.
Trump Says Chevron, Exxon Make ‘Too Much Money’ From High Oil Prices, Urges Cuts to Gas Prices
Trump said the two oil giants should give some of their profits ‘back to the public’ and ‘cut the retail price.’
House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure of NC Republican Over Conduct With 2 Female Aides
The committee concluded Rep. Chuck Edwards displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward two young female staffers.
Popular Tech Conference Silicon West Leaving San Francisco for Phoenix
San Francisco’s longtime tech conference will make Phoenix its long-term home starting next spring.
64,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Sweep Eastern Washington State
Firefighters continued searching for missing people and battling uncontained blazes.
Education Secretary Urges University Leaders to Reform Their Institutions
Schools were asked to publish a plan for transparency in admissions, free speech, affordability, academic standards, and prioritizing American interests.
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Zelenskyy Launches ‘Carpathian Initiative’ With Focus on Post-War Future
The Ukrainian leader’s newest program brings together countries connected by the Carpathian Mountains.
US, Philippine Officials Challenge Beijing’s Maritime Lawfare
Paparo accused China of using lawfare to coerce nations, while Teodoro urged ASEAN to uphold the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award.
With Congress Stymied, States Step up Push for Campaign Finance Reform
Elections and campaign finance reform were hot topics during a late-July summit of state lawmakers where the message was clear: voters want ‘dark money’ banned.
Trump Says New Negotiations Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Make Deal With US
‘I want to give them every last chance before decapitation,’ the president said.
Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Announce Support for Blanche as Attorney General
The joint statement from the two GOP senators removes a key hurdle in advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Back-to-Back August Primaries Test Battleground Democrats’ Priorities
Voters in Michigan on Aug. 4 and Wisconsin on Aug. 11 will decide the party’s direction in two states Democrats say they must win in November.
US Raises Travel Advisory for Spanish Area Amid Illegal Immigrant Influx
The advisory level was raised to ‘Level 3,’ or ’reconsider travel,' for US citizens planning to travel to Ceuta.
US to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent for Citizens From 50 Countries
The State Department said the visa bond program is intended to prevent immigrants from overstaying their visits.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Recover as Tech Earnings Lift Sentiment
Microsoft’s and Amazon’s quarterly results eased market anxiety about technology companies’ heavy AI spending.
US Bans Imports From 43 Chinese Firms Over Forced Labor Charge
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the actions are aimed at protecting U.S. citizens from unfair competition.
US Consumer Sentiment Blows Past Expectations in July
Pocketbook issues outweigh political and geopolitical developments, the University of Michigan said.
Students Seek to AI-Proof Their Careers With Trades Over College
Concerned about job security, more students and young workers are turning away from four-year degrees and toward vocational careers.
Senate Again Rejects War Powers Resolution to Stop Iran War
The vote on July 30 was the 13th time the Senate has voted on a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to end U.S. military actions against Iran.
Trump Launches ‘Freedom Haulers’ Plan to Replace Unvetted Truckers With Veterans
Military veterans can expedite approval for licensing programs, while current service members can prepare for careers in professional driving.
