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Ex-CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become ‘Very Significant Pandemic’ in Africa
The outbreak is primarily centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Trump Touts Tax Relief at Campaign Event in Swing New York District
The president promoted a tax deduction that he said would benefit residents of high-tax states at an event in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Highlights From the 2nd Batch of Declassified UFO Files Include a UAP Shootdown
The latest release includes video of an Air Force F-16 downing an unidentified object over Lake Huron.
US Gas Prices Highest in 4 Years as Memorial Day Weekend Starts
The average price of a gallon of gas in the United States reached $4.55 on May 22.
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Trump Indicates He’ll Sign Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The president said the move could be a ‘very nice’ victory for the GOP.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
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Hyundai Recalls 421,000 Cars in US Over Unexpected Brake Activation
Four rear-end crashes have been linked to Hyundai vehicles that braked unexpectedly.
DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Calls to Resign From Some Democrats After Autopsy Release
Rep. Seth Moulton and former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg called for Martin’s resignation. Other Democrats sharply criticized his handling of the report.
Zombie Home Foreclosure Numbers Increase in 38 US States
Georgia had the largest quarterly increase in such properties, followed by North Carolina and Indiana.
Months After Devastating Wildfire, Life Slowly Returns to Grand Canyon’s North Rim
The fire erased much of a season and part of the region’s historic identity, leaving businesses and residents facing a long road back.
Oil Market Could Hit ‘Red Zone’ in July and August, IEA Says
Summer travel could trigger a global energy crisis, according to the International Energy Agency.
US Invests $2 Billion in IBM, Other Firms to Boost Quantum Computing
IBM, GlobalFoundries, and several emerging firms are set to benefit from one of the government’s largest quantum-related investments to date.
Minnesota Fraud Mastermind Sentenced to Nearly 42 Years in Prison
Prosecutors sought a five-decade sentence for Aimee Bock, calling her ’the central figure' in the nation’s largest COVID-19 pandemic scam.
US Launches New Anti-Fraud Registration System for Truckers
The current registration system is a ‘low-barrier, minimal-validation framework’ that enables fraud to easily take place, the Transportation Department said.
Trump Says No Escalation With Cuba After US Indicts Raúl Castro
Castro was charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, two counts of destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder.
Who Is Raul Castro, the Recently Indicted Cuban Politician?
Raul Castro was charged with the 1996 killing of four people on a humanitarian mission.
US Marines Board Iranian Tanker in Latest Blockade Enforcement
According to U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces have diverted 91 vessels since the start of the blockade against Iran on April 13.
Federal Government Launches Operation to Find Missing Foster Children, 13 Recovered
The operation builds on ‘Project Hope,’ a similar initiative launched during President Donald Trump’s first term.
EU Advances US Trade Deal Ahead of Trump’s July Deadline
The agreement covers trade, energy, AI chips, and defense procurement.
