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Hybrid and SUV Interest Reaches New Highs
Reliability, fuel efficiency, and affordability are some of the top factors considered by people when buying electrified vehicles.
IRS to Propose Retirement Regulations Impacting Millions of Taxpayers
The regulations are related to Saver’s Match, a new program introduced to make saving easier and more rewarding for the taxpayer.
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Homeschool Families Are Pushing for High School Sports Participation
In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports.
Former Pentagon Official Says US, Allied Modeling Supports Taiwan’s Defense Strategy
Jed Royal said Taiwan’s ’strategy of erosion' can work but requires stronger defenses, dispersed stockpiles, and repeated civilian-military exercises.
Don Lemon Seeks Dismissal of Federal Charges Over Minnesota Church Protest
His attorneys argue the indictment should be thrown out due to alleged vindictive prosecution.
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Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Unless US Agrees to List of Demands, Iran Says
Iran revealed on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
Lake Mead Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decade-Long Western Drought
The Colorado River reservoir supplies water and power to millions of Southwestern residents.
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FBI Undergoing Sweeping Reforms, Fastest Transformation in Bureau’s History: Director Patel
Director Kash Patel’s first 14 months included a major overhaul of the agency’s operations, structure, and technology.
As Infrastructure Damage Mounts, National 811 Day Promotes Calling Before You Dig
To protect electrical, natural gas, sewer and other lines, authorities want people to call 811 before they break ground.
Birth Tourism Ads Targeting Chinese Highlight US Immigration Vulnerabilities
An estimated 20,000 to 26,000 babies are born through birth tourism per year, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.
Trump Urges Pirro to Revisit Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case
The president said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to drop the case was ‘hastily made.’
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump White House Ballroom Construction
In a 2–1 ruling, the court said that Congress is responsible for appropriating funds for construction at the White House.
Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico for Children’s Mental Health Fund
The judge ordered Meta to delete the accounts of users under 13, along with all personal information collected from those accounts.
RFK Jr. Declares Public Health Emergency for Washington State Amid Wildfires
Kennedy said the emergency declaration would give hospitals and healthcare providers ‘the flexibility they need to respond.’
Trump Signs Orders to Curb Birthright Citizenship, Target Birth Tourism
The new orders came after the Supreme Court in June overturned a bid by Trump to restrict birthright citizenship on the grounds it violated the 14th Amendment.
$109,796 in Earnings Needed to Afford Typical US Home
The income needed to purchase a house has been dropping consistently since October.
34 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in US Smuggling Interceptions
The arrests were made in operations carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard working with the U.S. Navy and the CBP.
DOJ Reaches 3rd Hospital Deal Over Gender-Related Treatments for Minors
The DOJ said it reached a deal with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to stop providing ‘gender-affirming care’ to minors.
Trump Speaks in Las Vegas as Midterms Approach
The president denounced communism and advocated tax cuts for families.
Congo Reels Under Largest Recorded Ebola Disease Outbreak in Country: WHO
The likelihood of the disease spreading into the United States is considered to be ‘very low,’ according to the CDC.
