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Advocacy Group Releases New Social Security COLA Projections for 2027 Payments
Under the seniors group’s forecast, average Social Security payments would increase by $73.62 per month, or from $1,937.53 to $2,011.15.
Appeals Court Reverses Block on Postal Service Changes
The district judge did not have jurisdiction to block the changes in 2020, appellate judges said.
CDC Issues Health Alert Over Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
Doctors and other health professionals should be aware of the jump in infections caused by a parasite called Cyclospora, officials say.
Global Smartphone Shipments Hit 13-Year Low in 2nd Quarter Amid Memory Chip Shortage
Samsung nabbed the top spot in shipments, while Apple’s share of global smartphone shipments reached 20 percent for the first time, a Counterpoint report shows.
Chinese National Faces Deportation After Serving Sentence in Illegal Massage Parlor Case
The defendant was among other Chinese nationals indicted in January for allegedly running brothels disguised as massage spas.
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Trump Swaps Hormuz Toll Plan for Gulf Trade Deals
The latest announcement is ‘based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership,’ the U.S. president said.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students From Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
California Offers $3,500 EV Rebates to First-Time Buyers
The rebate would be valid for first-time purchasers of new EVs up to $50,000 and one for $1,750 would be available for purchases of used EVs up to $25,000.
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FreedomFest Participants Celebrate US Flag’s Deeper Meaning
Personal liberty, individual responsibility, and laissez-faire government are what the American flag stands for, libertarians say at a gathering in Las Vegas.
Supreme Court Justices Seek More Security Funding Amid Rising Threats
Members of the U.S. Supreme Court have faced death threats following politically volatile rulings.
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran’s Deep-Buried Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site
Trump warned Iran to ‘be ready’ as he threatened the underground complex near Natanz, one of Tehran’s most heavily protected nuclear facilities.
Iranian Missiles Strike Emirati Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Killing 1
The Iranian attacks on commercial vessels have led to the resumption of hostilities with the United States and a surge in oil prices.
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation’s capital set for August.
Tens of Millions of Americans Under Advisories as Heat Wave Builds Across US
The heat wave brought all-time high temperatures in several cities over the past weekend, forecasters say.
Oil Prices Jump as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed
Fresh strikes and competing claims over control of the strait have rattled investors and slowed tanker traffic.
America in Photos: LACoFD Reunion, Charlie Kirk Hearing, and Cuba Freedom Rally
Notable moments from the past week in America.
She Was Left for Dead. Now She Helps Victims of Sex Trafficking.
Confronting human trafficking is not comfortable, Schott said. ‘There are millions of people that are entrapped in sex slavery.’
United States Retains Spot as World’s Top Oil Producer
In April, U.S. exports of crude oil hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day.
Judge Allows DOJ’s Bid to Dismiss Jan. 6 Convictions Against 4 Proud Boys
All four had been convicted of ‘serious crimes’ related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol.
Officials Detail How They Thwarted Planned Attack at White House UFC Event
The White House hosted the high-profile event on June 14.
