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US to Offer Expedited Visa Interviews for $750 at Some Embassies
The temporary program will offer interviews within 10 days at select embassies.
Nithya Raman Advances, Will Face Bass for Los Angeles Mayor in November
The city councilmember surged on a wave of mail-in ballots after placing third in early returns behind Bass and reality TV Star Spencer Pratt.
Trump Becomes First Sitting President to Attend NBA Finals Game
New York enters Game 3 with a 2–0 series lead after winning both opening games in San Antonio.
Supreme Court Revives Challenge to Biden-Era Gas Furnace Ban
A divided federal appeals court previously held that the rule was lawful.
‘Rush: The American Revolution’s Indispensable Doctor’
A new documentary celebrates a Founding Father who deserves a more revered place in American memory.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
The policy implementing the fee ‘imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by Congress,’ the judge concluded.
Florida, California Lead Nation in Risk of Property Value Declines: Report
The report examined foreclosure rates, affordability, underwater mortgages, unemployment, and wages tied to homeownership risk.
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Medical Groups, Schools Pledge to Increase Nutrition Education
‘Nutrition is returning to the center of American medicine,’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
Iran Halts Strikes on Israel but Warns of Renewed Attacks in Lebanon
The latest military activity has threatened to complicate negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump’s Planned UFC Match at White House
The plaintiffs say the move violates National Park Service regulations prohibiting sporting events.
US Won’t Unfreeze Iran’s Assets Before Peace Deal Is Reached, Trump Says
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader suggested that a peace deal hinges on the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets frozen by the United States.
Judge Blocks USDA From Tying Federal Funds to Trump Admin Policies on DEI, Immigration
The ruling temporarily bars enforcement of federal grant conditions linked to gender identity, women’s sports, and illegal immigration.
Don’t Say ‘Can’t’ to Jessica Cox. The Pilot With No Arms Says ‘Watch Me.’
An Arizona pilot born without arms has turned faith in herself into a life of flight, advocacy, and innovation.
Holding Candles Up High, They Denounce Beijing’s Tyranny
As Beijing continues to erase memories around the Tiananmen massacre, pro-democracy advocates refuse to forget.
Ex-CIA Officer Accused of Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars Ordered to Stay in Detention Pending Trial
David Rush was arrested after an FBI search of his home turned up $42 million in gold bars and cash.
Senate Blocks Extension of Surveillance Program
Some senators cited opposition to the new acting director of national intelligence.
Trump Admin Tightens Squeeze on Cuba With Sanctions on Díaz-Canel, Others
The sanctions target Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, the son of Raúl Castro, and more as the U.S. pressure campaign mounts.
Greer Says EU Tariff Deal Can Stand as US Pursues Forced-Labor Duties
The USTR has proposed 10 percent or 12.5 percent duties on 60 economies, with public comments due July 6 and hearings set for July 7.
Feds Suspend 49 Medicaid Home Healthcare Providers in Ohio
The announcement was made one month after similar measures were taken in California.
