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New York Imposes First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state needs safeguards to protect New Yorkers as hyperscale data centers continue to quickly expand.
US Embassy in UAE Issues Security Alert to American Citizens Amid Iran War
The U.S. State Department on Monday abruptly canceled all consular appointments in the United Arab Emirates for three days.
California Offers $3,500 EV Rebates to First-Time Buyers
The rebate would be valid for first-time purchasers of new EVs up to $50,000 and one for $1,750 would be available for purchases of used EVs up to $25,000.
FreedomFest Participants Celebrate US Flag’s Deeper Meaning
Personal liberty, individual responsibility, and laissez-faire government are what the American flag stands for, libertarians say at a gathering in Las Vegas.
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US Central Command Says It Will Impose New Iran Blockade
U.S. forces first imposed the blockade in mid-April.
Education Department Launches K-12 Initiative to Protect Students From Sexual Predators
Educational institutions that do not comply with legal mandates protecting students from sexual misconduct stand to lose federal funding.
Department of Interior Disrupts Major Narcotics Operation in California
Officials seized enough fentanyl that could potentially kill more than 1.2 million people.
Outbreak of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite May Be Linked to Lettuce, Salad Greens: Officials
Thousands of cases have been recorded in the United States in recent weeks.
Trump Gives Some Chemical Makers a 2-Year Break From Biden-Era Emissions Limits
The president said the 2024 EPA rules placed ‘substantial burdens’ on chemical manufacturers whose products are vital to national security.
War Department, DOJ Create Task Force to Prosecute Leakers
The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel will operate the task force and request records, information, and investigations from any department.
Appeals Court Revives Autism Claims Against Tylenol Manufacturer
A lower court erroneously excluded testimony from multiple experts, the appeals court said.
Trump Announces US Reinstating Iran Blockade, Wants Hormuz Reimbursement
‘We’ll become the guardian of the strait ... and we should be reimbursed for that,’ the U.S. president said Monday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Health, Says Fall Led to Hospitalization
The longtime GOP senator said in a statement Sunday that a fall led to a several-week-long hospital stay. He also had a bout of pneumonia.
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq’s oil and natural gas resources.
US Issues Travel Advisory for Caribbean Vacation Spot Citing Crimes Against Tourists
Data from the Saint Lucia government shows that 205,703 American tourists visited the country in 2023, making up roughly 54 percent of total visitors.
Key US Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature
The president didn’t sign the bill to protest the Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a voting reform measure.
What to Know About Prosecution’s Evidence Against Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin
Prosecutors presented evidence that accused killer Tyler Robinson confessed in text messages to his roommate.
US Gas Prices Reverse Course, Start Increasing Again: AAA Data
The price for a gallon of regular gas increased roughly 4 cents since Thursday, according to AAA.
