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NYC Rent Guidelines Board Freezes Rent for 1 Million Apartments
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s appointees voted for zero increase on stabilized units, after a landlord representative quit the rent board in protest.
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Fake Tests, Excessive Pills, and Pricey Skin Grafts: How Healthcare Fraud Works in America
Americans should never wonder whether a procedure was done out of medical necessity or for profit, officials say.
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.
Europe Warned of Energy Supply Disruptions Following Its Methane Regulations
The regulations can lead to ‘significant negative supply and price impacts,’ four nations warned the EU.
Nashville Zoo Pushes Back Against Proposed Data Center
More than half a million people signed a petition asking leaders in Nashville to block a data center from being built next to a zoo.
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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.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s New Student Loan Restrictions
The rule significantly changed federal lending options for graduate students.
SpaceX Signs $6.3 Billion Compute Deal With Startup Reflection AI
Musk’s SpaceX signed a compute deal with startup Reflection AI amid a 16 percent decline in SpaceX stock on June 22.
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Taiwan Reviews Security Laws to Counter Beijing-Linked Transnational Repression
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan is strengthening prevention, protection, and response measures as 29 countries meet in Taipei.
Iran Struck Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, US Official Says
The U.N. International Maritime Organization said it would temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further clarity.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Gun Restrictions in Major 2nd Amendment Case
Hawaii’s law required gun owners to get permission to carry their weapons in stores and hotels.
US Military Reinstates Some Flu Vaccine Requirements After Texas Training Outbreak
The exception to voluntary policy targets high-risk groups, following more than 220 influenza cases among recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
US Border Patrol Bolsters Ranks to Hit Record of 21,471 Agents
Incentives of up to $60,000 are given to new hires at select locations.
Trump Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Push to Pass SAVE America Act
The discussion comes amid disagreements over the elections bill and the Iran war, among other issues.
Trump: Iran Says No Tolls Sought in Strait of Hormuz
The US president criticized ‘fake news’ reporting on tolls and separately noted that ’no money has been given to Iran.’
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Affordability Bill, Says SAVE Act Should Be Passed First
Trump has been pushing the Senate to remove the filibuster to pass the election integrity bill, known as the SAVE America Act.
Bessent Details ‘Economic Statecraft’ Strategy Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The Treasury secretary called for national capacity, reciprocity, and writing rules for stablecoins, tokenization, and new payment systems.
TSA Seizes 300 Drones During World Cup Events
Violations can result in confiscation of the device plus fines and prison time.
US Provides Experimental Ebola Drug for Trial in Congo
The experimental antibody targets the Ebola virus strain behind the outbreak in central Africa.
Hundreds Charged in $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown: DOJ
About 450 defendants were charged in a record-setting crackdown on Medicaid and hospice care fraud schemes, officials said.
