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Credit Availability Index for Cars Hits 10-Year High
Nearly 74 percent of auto loan applications were approved in June.
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The Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making
World War II marked America’s rise as the world’s superpower, but the nation’s economic foundations were laid decades before, historians say.
New Middletown to Host Shen Yun Art Showcase, Open Art Gallery
The department store event will include live classical music.
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Says He Was Confronted by Armed Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Khanna said Israeli soldiers also detained his staff, but an Israeli military spokesperson said the soldiers were there to disperse civilians.
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Judge Allows DOJ’s Bid to Dismiss Jan. 6 Convictions Against 4 Proud Boys
All four had been convicted of ‘serious crimes’ related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the Capitol.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
California City Used Drones to Help Locate 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July Weekend
Santa Ana police said it seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks and handed out almost 200 citations.
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Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Willing to Pay More for Homes in Walkable Communities: NAR
Americans largely favor community design choices that emphasize small-lot, single-family homes, the National Association of Realtors said.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
How Big Healthcare Companies Keep Drug Prices High
A handful of large corporations now control medication availability, pricing, and payment for the vast majority of Americans.
US Treasury Sanctions Financier Linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shadow Currency Networks
The sanctions come days after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Canada Strike Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge
The bridge will open for public use on July 27 with support from the U.S. government.
IRS Simplifies Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers
The new relief system is expected to be phased in this summer.
The Scramble to Tackle AI National Security Risks
Alarm has mounted on Capitol Hill in recent weeks amid claims that frontier AI models have shown the capacity to breach highly encrypted classified networks.
Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
The lawsuit alleged state policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
DHS Says ICE Tracking Portals Put Federal Agents at Risk
The Department of Homeland Security said the online portals put up by local and state governments exposes ICE agents to danger.
Mexico’s Drug Cartel Crackdown Fails to Dent Fentanyl Flow to US, Report Says
The report said the fentanyl market’s resilience could reflect the emergence of other criminal groups filling production gaps.
US Nuclear Regulator Seeks Simpler Environmental Reviews to Boost Nuclear Expansion
A proposed rule would limit reviews to impacts within the NRC’s legal authority and is open for public comment until Aug. 21.
Platner Ends US Senate Campaign Ahead of Deadline to Replace Him
Platner exited the Maine Senate race over an assault allegation he denies, giving Democrats until July 27 to name a nominee to face Sen. Susan Collins.
Indictment Alleges Mother Suffocated Twins She Said Died From Vaccines
The mother’s lawyer said in a court filing that ’there are no confessions or statements that would indicate that she committed this horrendous allegation.’
Former Wisconsin Judge Spared Prison Time For Obstructing Arrest of Illegal Immigrant
Hannah Dugan was fined $5,000 after being convicted of helping an illegal immigrant evade federal immigration officers.
