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Court Upholds Los Angeles-Area Gas Appliance Ban, Dismisses Federal Preemption Concerns
A Ninth Circuit panel backed an air quality district’s rule targeting nitrogen oxide emissions from large water heaters, small boilers, and more.
Secret Service Missed 102 Warnings Before Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler: Report
The Homeland Security Department report lists communications failures and security lapses that led up to the gunman opening fire from a rooftop.
Trump Admin Cannot Hold Illegal Immigrants for More Than 90 Days Without Bond Hearings, Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled illegal immigrants are allowed a bond hearing after being held for 90 days.
A ‘Message’: US Pilot Shot Dead by Separatist Group in Indonesia’s West Papua
U.S. pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and seven passengers were onboard the aircraft as the pilot allegedly transported Indonesian troops into the restive province.
As Heat Wave Hits, $6 Billion Canadian Powerline Fortifies NYC’s Grid After Abrupt Shutdown
The new transmission line from Canada went down for more than 24 hours.
Iraq Says Pro-Iran Groups Have 3 Months to Disarm or Face Repercussions
The Iraqi government has also arrested of dozens of officials in an anti-corruption drive.
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Day in Photos: Kyiv Struck by Missiles, Protests in Albania, and Heatwave in the US
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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.
Lobbyists Drop Clients the Pentagon Has Linked to Chinese Military Activity
A 2025 law prohibits the Pentagon from contracting with companies who share lobbying representation with companies linked to the Chinese military.
FBI Says It Is Still Evaluating Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes
The FBI said some of the notes were pure extortion, while ‘other ransom demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such.’
Treasury Launches Low-Cost Index Funds for Trump Accounts
The department unveiled a default investment in S&P 500 ETF ahead of its Independence Day launch.
Ex-CIA Chief Sues Trump, Admin Officials Over Allegedly Vindictive Investigations
John Brennan asked a judge to order the administration to preserve records related to the investigations.
Trump Says He Told New Acting Intelligence Director to ‘Declassify Almost Everything’
‘While he’s there, I said you can declassify whatever you want,’ the president said.
National Weather Service Warns of Dangerous Heat Across Much of US Ahead of July 4
Temperatures in numerous places will exceed 100 degrees, forecasters said.
Iran Insists on Hormuz Tolls After 60-Day Grace Period
The comment from officials in Tehran comes as U.S. and Iranian negotiators pursue a permanent peace deal through Qatari mediators in Doha.
Democratic Socialist Ousts House Incumbent in Colorado Primary Upset
Melat Kiros’ victory marks a major upset and follows on the heels of a string of democratic socialist candidate victories in House races in New York.
Hickenlooper Fends Off Primary Challenger, Enters Senate Race as November Favorite
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) will face a veteran Republican lawmaker in the general election.
25 Charged in Twin Cities Drug Trafficking Bust
The suspects in the indictment were responsible for at least 333,000 deadly doses of fentanyl flowing into Minnesota’s communities, officials said.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Says Birthright Citizenship Ruling ‘Devalues’ US Citizenship
‘I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,’ the justice added in a 91-page dissent.
