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Trump Shares New US Passport Design on Truth Social
The mockup shows limited-edition passports planned for a July rollout to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Report Says Missouri State Trained China’s Defense Executives Allegedly With Taxpayer Support
The university denied U.S. taxpayer dollars were directed toward the program, while Missouri’s governor and the House China panel chairman raised concerns.
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CBP Seizes Over 8,000 Pounds of Meth at Border
The encounters came from two separate seizures on the same day in the Laredo Sector of the U.S.–Mexico border.
Fraud Suspect Arrested in Somalia Nearly 4 Years After Indictment in Major Minnesota Case
The defendant is among dozens accused in the Feeding Our Future scam that reaped $250 million from a government meals program for the needy.
SpaceX Plans 8-Mile ‘Starpipe’ to Fuel Spaceship to Mars
The natural gas pipeline will replace trucks needed to haul 630,000 gallons of natural gas to the site for each launch.
Wall Street Review: Tech Stocks Slide in Volatile Week Amid Growing Concerns Over AI Trade
Investors directed funds into other sectors rather than pulling them out of equities altogether.
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Trump Calls Communism ‘Most Serious Threat’ Since Nation’s Founding
The president championed religious liberty while headlining the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s New Student Loan Restrictions
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
Meta Launches New AI-Powered ‘Meta Glasses’ Line
Meta introduced a new line of its AI-powered smart glasses that start at a lower price of $299.
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Apartment Size by City: What $1,500 in Rent Gets You Across the US
McAllen, Texas, offers the nation’s largest living spaces available for a $1,500 monthly rent.
US Airlines Reduce Seats on Some Major Routes During July 4 Travel Period
Despite strong holiday travel demand, aviation intelligence firm IBA says airlines, especially low-cost carriers, are focusing on margins rather than volume.
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.
7,200 Trafficked Children Have Been Rescued in Trump’s Second Term, FBI Says
Last year, the agency had arrested 1,700 child predators and more than 300 human traffickers.
Trump Signs Regenerative Agriculture Order to Boost Food Supply
The order instructs officials to research the effect of cumulative exposure of chemicals in the nation’s food supply.
Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii Gun Law: 4 Things to Know
The court in a 6–3 ruling found that Hawaii’s law on concealed-carry firearms violates the Second Amendment and is not within the U.S. historical tradition.
Trump Pledges to Help Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes
The U.S. Geological Survey also issued a ’red alert' in the country due to economic losses and fatalities.
US Snubs APEC Meeting in Macau in Protest of China’s Visa Restrictions
The State Department said the government has repeatedly asked Beijing to lift the ‘arbitrary and targeted visa requirements.’
Beyond Escape: Helping Human Trafficking Survivors With Their Criminal Records
A Virginia-based legal clinic works to remove criminal record barriers that often follow survivors long after trafficking ends.
Trump Calls for Greater Loyalty From NATO Allies Amid Recent Disputes
Trump has accused NATO of lackluster support for U.S. combat operations against Iran and of lagging behind in their military spending obligations.
17 States Sue California Over Plastic Recycling Mandate
The law, enacted in 2022, applies to single-use plastic packaging and food service ware.
Chief of Staff to Former NYC Mayor Adams, 3 Others Charged Over Alleged Bribery Scheme
Federal charges allege Frank Carone accepted bribes to direct a $6.8 million shelter contract to a Queens hotel owner.
Iran, Oman Mull ‘Maritime Service’ Fees in Hormuz
The Iran-Oman discussions on maritime service fees relate to broader navigation administration arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.
