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America in Photos: Horse Drive Fundraiser, Chemical Leak, and Military Academy Graduation
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Rubio Calls India Key US Partner
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India ‘one of our most important strategic partners in the world’ during his visit to the country.
EPA Head Says Southern California Chemical Tank Likely ‘Will Fail’
Tens of thousands of people are under evacuation in Garden Grove, in Orange County.
Taiwan Says China Deployed 100-Plus Vessels Across First Island Chain After Trump–Xi Summit
Taiwan’s coast guard also reported separate incidents involving a Chinese coast guard ship near Pratas and 41 research vessels near Taiwan.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Get Married
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson confirmed their nuptials in a post on social media.
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Shots Fired Outside White House, Suspect Dead: Secret Service
‘An individual ... pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing,’ the Secret Service said.
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.
San Diego Empty Homes Tax Nears Vote; Opponent Urges Different Approach
Similar taxes have been proposed in a number of U.S. cities and have faced legal challenges in some cases.
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Senate Passes Legislation to Create Whistleblower Program to Stop Smuggling of US Semiconductors to China
‘I look forward to working with our colleagues in the House to get this important legislation through Congress,’ Sen. Mike Rounds said.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Eyes Presidency in Venezuela
María Corina Machado, a longtime critic of Venezuela’s socialist regime, said she will work toward an ‘orderly and sustainable transition to democracy.’
‘Old Masters, New Amsterdam’ at The New York Historical
The New York City exhibition examines life in New Amsterdam through the lens of exceptional 17th-century Dutch paintings.
Trump Says Agreement to End Iran Standoff ‘Largely Negotiated’
The agreement is ’subject to finalization' between the United States, Iran, and several other countries, the U.S. president said.
AI Content Is Swamping the Internet—How It Impacts Critical Thinking
Under near constant exposure to AI output, experts say the dangers are real and the evidence is already showing up.
Pentagon Releases Second Batch of UFO, UAP Files
The newly declassified records included reports of unexplained sightings near a New Mexico military facility from 1948 to 1950.
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.
