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In Photos: Extreme Heat Wave Hits the US
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and high temperatures across the United States.
179 Charged in Chicago Violent Crime Crackdown: DOJ Attorney
The cases were part of the results of a 60-day project called Operation New Dawn, officials said.
Wall Street Review: Dow Hits New Record Amid Ongoing Market Rotation
Steady bond prices, amid lower oil prices and a cooling labor market, have supported a rotation of investment from leading sectors into lagging sectors.
Trump Declares ‘National Scallops Day’ and Opens Scallop Fishing
New England will reopen to commercial scallop fishing along the northern edge of Georges Bank.
Appeals Court Sides With Intelligence Officers Fired Over DEI Activities
A federal district court previously blocked the firings, saying the intelligence officers were entitled to full pay while their appeal plays out.
DOJ Shifts to Birth-Tourism Fraud Cases After Supreme Court Upholds Citizenship
DHS Secretary Mullin described Chinese birth tourism as a national security risk.
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Home List Prices See Largest Decline in Nearly 10 Years in June: Report
Homes spent a median of 53 days on the market, ending a period of more than two years in which homes sold more slowly than the previous year.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
Celtics Trade Former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers
After ‘full-blown shopping’ Brown and lots of debate over his true value, Boston finalizes a trade with Philadelphia for Paul George and four picks.
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Tesla Semi Involved in First Fatal Accident
The deadly accident is the first for Tesla’s commercial truck produced at the Nevada factory.
US Vows to Defend Sovereignty as China Enacts ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
The EU voices concerns about the law’s extraterritorial application, while Taiwan warns it presents an escalation of the CCP’s transnational repression.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Apple’s Appeal of Contempt Finding in Epic Games Lawsuit
A federal judge previously found the company flouted her injunction against anticompetitive business practices.
US Nuclear Regulator Proposes Changes to Nuclear Safety Standards
The proposed changes are expected to make it easier and faster to build new nuclear reactors.
Judge Grants Temporary Block of Pentagon’s Press Escort Policy
The Trump administration required members of the press to be escorted in specified areas of the Pentagon.
IRS Removes Gift Tax Burdens on Trump Account Contributions
The decision provides relief for family and friends of Trump Account beneficiaries who wish to contribute to these accounts.
Judge Blocks Virginia Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks
The law appears to violate the U.S. Constitution, the judge said.
Emergency Orders Issued to Bolster Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Amid Heat Wave Risks
The Trump administration has moved to counter blackout threats blamed on prior policies as record heat strains PJM Interconnection region.
US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Powerful AI Models Mythos, Fable
Anthropic said it will start restoring access to both models on July 1.
A Look at the Major Supreme Court Decisions This Term
The court handed down consequential rulings on Trump’s executive powers, the Second Amendment, election cases, and boys in girls’ sports.
House Passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act
The bill, introduced by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), passed in a 267–117 vote with support from both Democrats and Republicans.
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Boys in Girls Sports
The court said Idaho, West Virginia laws do not violate the Constitution or Title IX by keeping boys out of girls sports.
