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Legionnaires’ Cases Rise in Manhattan’s Upper East Side as Dozens of Cooling Towers Test Positive
Health officials ordered urgent cleaning of rooftop systems in Yorkville and Carnegie Hill, as cases rose to 63 as of Tuesday.
Todd Blanche’s 2-Day AG Confirmation Hearing: What to Expect
President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general will field questions from the Judiciary Committee on July 15 and July 16. Then the full Senate must vote.
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Inside the Race to Fix America’s Gas Pipelines Amid AI Center Boom
The rise of power-hungry data centers is posing a new challenge to the nation’s aging natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
Historic Precedence a Blueprint for Solutions to Current Challenges: Steve Forbes
Publisher Steve Forbes says the best thing government can do for the free market is to maintain a stable political environment and currency.
Critical NYC Power Line Down as City Faces Hot Weather
New York’s grid operator said the grid can’t handle 3 days of 95-degree weather in a row.
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Revised Russian Sanctions Bill Introduced in Honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham
The revised Russian sanctions bill would apply tariffs to the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
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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DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force Tops $1 Billion in Recoveries, Forfeitures
Trade Fraud Task Force has recovered or charged more than $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures in under a year.
Medicare Hospice Spending Nearly Doubled Over the Past Decade
The federal government overspent around $7.6 billion—an overpayment rate of 83.5 percent—for undelivered or insufficient routine home care from 2022 to 2024.
US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Russians Indicted on Cyber Crimes Against 21 States
Federal authorities alleged the cyberattacks contributed to at least $61 million in damages.
US Launches More Iran Strikes, Imposes Naval Blockade
The strikes mark the fourth straight day of new attacks targeting Iran.
US Marshals Say More Than 100 Sex Offenders Arrested in Florida Operation
‘Operation Silver Spur’ was carried out in Florida’s Osceola County throughout June, the agency said.
Rubio Pledges to Dismantle International Criminal Court’s Threat to US Sovereignty
The Trump administration is considering visa revocation and travel bans for ICC personnel and increased sanctions against the ICC and its affiliates.
Outbreak of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite May Be Linked to Lettuce, Salad Greens: Officials
Thousands of cases have been recorded in the United States in recent weeks.
Trump Gives Some Chemical Makers a 2-Year Break From Biden-Era Emissions Limits
The president said the 2024 EPA rules placed ‘substantial burdens’ on chemical manufacturers whose products are vital to national security.
War Department, DOJ Create Task Force to Prosecute Leakers
The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel will operate the task force and request records, information, and investigations from any department.
Appeals Court Revives Autism Claims Against Tylenol Manufacturer
A lower court erroneously excluded testimony from multiple experts, the appeals court said.
Trump Announces US Reinstating Iran Blockade, Wants Hormuz Reimbursement
‘We’ll become the guardian of the strait ... and we should be reimbursed for that,’ the U.S. president said Monday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Health, Says Fall Led to Hospitalization
The longtime GOP senator said in a statement Sunday that a fall led to a several-week-long hospital stay. He also had a bout of pneumonia.
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq’s oil and natural gas resources.
US Issues Travel Advisory for Caribbean Vacation Spot Citing Crimes Against Tourists
Data from the Saint Lucia government shows that 205,703 American tourists visited the country in 2023, making up roughly 54 percent of total visitors.
