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US, Iran Signal They Won’t Back Down Over Strait of Hormuz Control
Multiple strikes were carried out by both the U.S. and Iranian militaries over the weekend.
3 Firefighters Die in Colorado–Utah Fire
Three wildland firefighters were killed Saturday while fighting fires along the Colorado–Utah border.
Kentucky Declares State of Emergency as 4 Killed in Flash Flooding
Madison County, which was particularly hard hit, has reported several major roads are underwater.
California Couple Sues School District After Opt-Out Denied for Children’s Sex and Gender Lessons
A couple sued the Sunnyvale School District after their request for notice and opt-out of the lessons for their young children was denied.
250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.
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Appeals Court Declines to Lift Biden-Era Soot Limits for Coal-Fired Power Plants
A federal appeals court upheld the soot rules on coal plants in a blow to the Trump administration’s EPA’s deregulatory agenda.
Lawsuit Alleges University of Minnesota Policies Punish Students Over Pronouns
Students could be disciplined or expelled under the university’s harassment policies, a conservative group’s suit alleged.
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Chinese Battery Firm Loses Ohio Incentives for Failing to Meet Job, Investment Targets
Ohio officials have revoked tax incentives for Semcorp, a Chinese battery manufacturer, after it failed to meet its commitments.
The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag
In ‘This Week in History,’ after more than a year of use, the Grand Union Flag was replaced by America’s official flag—the Stars and Stripes.
Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Releases Report Challenging Church-State Separation
‘We will closely study this report that is being presented to me as president today,’ Trump said during a press conference.
Meet Adam Vickers, Arizona’s ‘Cactus Doctor’
Heat, disease, and development are taking a toll on Arizona’s saguaros. One specialist is helping them survive.
Hundreds of Internet Sites Illegally Streaming World Cup Seized by US Authorities
Servers and domains linked to illegal streaming of World Cup games were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria.
At ‘Nuclear Woodstock,’ Developers Celebrate Rapid Advancements in Reactor Design
With third novel reactor set to achieve criticality and meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 challenge, the future is now for the U.S. nuclear industry.
Iran Says It Has Right to Control Shipping in Strait of Hormuz After Ship Hit Near Oman
A cargo ship was struck by a projectile while traveling in the strait on Thursday, officials said.
DEA Seeks Independent Review After Claims Agents Allowed Entry of Fentanyl
This comes just a day after New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for a probe into whether any federal agents violated state law.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to Permanently Close, Gov. DeSantis Says
State officials estimate about 20,000 criminal illegal immigrants were processed through the facility since it opened last year.
Reflecting Pool Liner Was Damaged With a Knife or Razor: National Park Service
The pool at the Lincoln Memorial is being renovated for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Gun Restrictions in Major 2nd Amendment Case
Hawaii’s law required gun owners to get permission to carry their weapons in stores and hotels.
US Military Reinstates Some Flu Vaccine Requirements After Texas Training Outbreak
The exception to voluntary policy targets high-risk groups, following more than 220 influenza cases among recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
US Border Patrol Bolsters Ranks to Hit Record of 21,471 Agents
Incentives of up to $60,000 are given to new hires at select locations.
