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10 Charts Show How America Has Changed in 250 Years
Find out what cost $200 in 1790 but now costs more than $400,000.
5 Things You May Not Know About the American Revolutionary War
Pirates played a pivotal role in America’s naval defense, and one woman was a living example of the main character from the animated film, ‘Mulan.’
Court Upholds Los Angeles-Area Gas Appliance Ban, Dismisses Federal Preemption Concerns
A Ninth Circuit panel backed an air quality district’s rule targeting nitrogen oxide emissions from large water heaters, small boilers, and more.
A ‘Message’: US Pilot Shot Dead by Separatist Group in Indonesia’s West Papua
U.S. pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and seven passengers were onboard the aircraft as the pilot allegedly transported Indonesian troops into the restive province.
As Heat Wave Hits, $6 Billion Canadian Powerline Fortifies NYC’s Grid After Abrupt Shutdown
The new transmission line from Canada went down for more than 24 hours.
Iraq Says Pro-Iran Groups Have 3 Months to Disarm or Face Repercussions
The Iraqi government has also arrested of dozens of officials in an anti-corruption drive.
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Wall Street Review: Dow Hits New Record Amid Ongoing Market Rotation
Steady bond prices, amid lower oil prices and a cooling labor market, have supported a rotation of investment from leading sectors into lagging sectors.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
Celtics Trade Former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers
After ‘full-blown shopping’ Brown and lots of debate over his true value, Boston finalizes a trade with Philadelphia for Paul George and four picks.
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Hegseth Credits National Guard Members for ‘Staggering’ Crime Drop in DC
The secretary of war honored National Guard members following a 22 percent drop in total crime in Washington.
Tesla Semi Involved in First Fatal Accident
The deadly accident is the first for Tesla’s commercial truck produced at the Nevada factory.
Lobbyists Drop Clients the Pentagon Has Linked to Chinese Military Activity
A 2025 law prohibits the Pentagon from contracting with companies who share lobbying representation with companies linked to the Chinese military.
US Vows to Defend Sovereignty as China Enacts ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
The EU voices concerns about the law’s extraterritorial application, while Taiwan warns it presents an escalation of the CCP’s transnational repression.
Judge Blocks USPS Ballot Rule Tied to Trump’s Election Integrity Order
The Trump administration said the rule would improve ballot tracking and verification, but the court found it conflicted with a USPS election-mail settlement.
DEA Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom Products
The DEA wants to make it illegal to sell or possess 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
16 Children Found Living in ‘Deplorable Conditions,’ 4 Adults Charged
‘This is an intra-family situation. This is not human trafficking,’ a prosecutor said.
US Not Renewing US–Mexico–Canada Trade Pact
The framework for $2 trillion in annual trade is in limbo.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Orthodox Jew’s Case Over Prayer Gathering Permit
The plaintiff said that obtaining the permit would require him to convert his home into a house of worship.
A Hidden Chamber, an Unfinished Dream, and the Mystique of Mount Rushmore
The world-famous American icon—which almost wasn’t built—will likely endure for millennia. It’s a major focal point for America’s 250th birthday this year.
Key Takeaways from Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship
The court upheld birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors, disallowing Trump’s executive order limiting it.
House China Committee Demands Records From 5 US Drugmakers on China Trials
The letters cite potential ethical and national security risks but say the panel has no evidence of company wrongdoing.
US Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Legality of AR-15 Bans
The high court said it would take cases brought in Illinois and Connecticut that challenge the respective states’ bans.
