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America in Photos: Los Angeles Fire, Beagles Research Facility Closing, and Medal of Honor Ceremony
Notable moments from the past week in America.
US Energy Secretary Forecasts Oil, Gas Prices to Drop as Strait Traffic ‘Back to Normal’
‘Flows of oil and natural gas through the straits have already returned to normal,’ U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says.
Iran’s President Says Tehran Has Right to Enrich Uranium as Swiss Talks Underway
The remarks were made as Vance and other Trump administration negotiators met with Iranian officials in Switzerland.
Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic
An education in Latin and Greek led the Founders to read ancient works that promoted liberty and virtue—the groundwork for the great American republic.
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Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported the closure was due to violations by the United States and Israel.
Internships Give College Grads Advantage in Job Offers, Study Finds
About 55 percent of 2026 graduates who participated in a paid internship received at least one job offer, compared with 44 percent overall.
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Trump Says Park Police Arrested Multiple People for Vandalizing Newly Renovated DC Reflecting Pool
The freshly installed blue liner in the pool has begun to peel, and National Park Service workers have been dealing with a recent algae bloom at the monument.
Downtown Seattle Lost 30,000 Jobs Since 2020 Payroll Tax: Report
Business payroll tax is hurting property values and business climate, according to the Downtown Seattle Association’s new report.
Trump Threatens to Impose Hormuz Transit Toll If Final Iran Peace Deal Not Reached
Iranian authorities earlier announced they had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
How London Bridge Became Arizona’s Unlikeliest Landmark for Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Dismantled in its home and rebuilt in Arizona, London Bridge has defined Lake Havasu City for more than 50 years.
Trump Says Potential Cuba Operation Could Mirror Venezuela Raid
The president declined to set a timeline for a potential action, saying plans remain ‘flexible.’
Flu Outbreak Sidelines Trainees at Air Force Base
The outbreak came after the Department of War rescinded its requirement for troops to receive influenza vaccinations.
Appeals Court Allows Ohio to Restrict Children’s Use of Social Media
The panel concluded that the state law does not violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
State of the Fight for the US Senate as Voters Lock in Key Nominees
Despite a map that had been expected to be unfavorable for Democrats, polling has shown a surge for the party in recent months.
Attendees Emotional After Viewing ‘Unbroken’ Documentary at Southern California Screening
Audience members were moved by the story of how Shen Yun performers remain dedicated to their art in the face of adversity.
White House Delays Vance’s Trip to Switzerland for Iran Talks
The White House said logistics of the talks with Iran ‘have never been simple or predictable,’ suggesting the plans remain fluid.
Vance Says US Has Lifted Blockade as Shipping Picks Up in Hormuz Strait
The vice president said more than a dozen ships have reached Iranian ports as vessel movements accelerate under a war-ending memorandum of understanding.
Infant Mortality Drops to All-Time Low in United States
The rates are still higher than some other countries, though.
More Gunmakers Relocate to GOP States
Ruger and Rideout are the latest firearms manufacturers to head south as Democrat-run states tighten gun-control laws.
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal
The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
