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US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 7 Percent Yearly
In February, the rate of inflation was 2.4 percent, which surged to 3.3 percent in March and 3.8 percent in April.
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How a Tiny Insect Decimated Florida’s Citrus, and What Orchardists Are Doing About It
The Sunshine State’s citrus farmers are holding on after a 95 percent industry decline in the past 30 years.
Treasury Department Seeks to Redirect Iranian Assets to Gulf Nations for War Damages
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has assigned a team to investigate the costs of the damages, a department official said.
US Sells 5 Oil and Gas Leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge for $3.7 Million
The Bureau of Land Management said two companies submitted bids on five tracts covering 72,049 acres.
Former Musk Adviser Sriram Krishnan Leaving White House AI Role
Krishnan, a former Twitter executive who advised Elon Musk during his acquisition of the social media platform, is leaving the White House.
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Pentagon Officially Removes 180 Faiths From Military Religion List
The military had initially listed 211 religious affiliation codes, but that number has been sharply reduced under the direction of War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Gan Jing World Announces Winners of Kindness Video Awards
Winning entries will be featured on the Times Square billboard in New York City this July, where creators will gather for a prize presentation.
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Don’t Say ‘Can’t’ to Jessica Cox. The Pilot With No Arms Says ‘Watch Me’
An Arizona pilot born without arms has turned faith in herself into a life of flight, advocacy, and innovation.
In Maine, Democratic Senate Hopeful Platner Joined by Rep. Khanna With Primary Days Away
The Bar Harbor rally marked the first such event for Graham Platner since allegations of abuse broke.
FBI-Led Operations Lead to 1,100 Arrests, Nearly 1,000 Illegal Firearms Seized
Officials also seized more than 2,700 pounds of drugs over the course of three months, the Justice Department announced.
Trump Urges New Acting Intelligence Director to Clean House
The president argued in a new interview that many workers in the Office of Director of National Intelligence ‘shouldn’t be there.’
Trump Says Progress Is Being Made on Lebanon
Hezbollah said it would not abide by a ceasefire agreed between Beirut and Jerusalem in Washington.
US National Gas Average Drops to $4.24
In California, the average gas price has risen to nearly $6 per gallon.
American Journalist Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Chinese intelligence agent told the man his reports would be read by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to court documents.
New York Democrats Advance Plan to Redraw House Maps Before 2028
Democrats pushed the amendment through both chambers on party lines, 38–22 and 91–47. It must pass again next year and win voter approval to take effect.
DOJ Launches $300 Million Initiative to Transform Public Safety in American Cities
Recent surges of federal law enforcement in cities such as Memphis have resulted in a decline in violent crime rates, including murders and sexual assaults.
Obamacare Fraud Estimated to Cost $25 Billion This Year: Report
A conservative think tank estimates 6.2 million improper enrollments in 2026. That’s more than a quarter of all enrollments.
Day in Photos: Demonstration in Chile, Military Helicopter Crash, and Fire in India
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Senate Moves Ahead With Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The vote kicks off an amendment process called a vote-a-rama.
