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How Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel and Air Traffic Control
From controllers working without pay to delayed flights, here’s what the shutdown means for U.S. air travel.
Google, NextEra to Restart Iowa’s Only Nuclear Power Plant
The tech giant plans to use energy generated by Iowa’s nuclear plant to power its artificial intelligence projects in the state.
Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
Los Angeles Dethrones Chicago as ‘Rattiest’ US City
Los Angeles’ year-round warm weather, dense neighborhoods, and abundance of restaurants make the city a breeding ground for rats, according to a new report.
States Sue Trump Admin to Try to Stop Suspension of Food Stamps
Twenty-five states and officials are suing the government over the looming shutdown of the federal food stamp program.
‘Showing Up in Droves’—Gen Z Trades Graduation Caps for Hard Hats
The share of Generation Z workers in the construction labor force more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report.
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Senate Committee Seeks Answers from NBA on Gambling Investigations
‘This is a matter of congressional concern,’ wrote Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell.
US Government and Westinghouse Agree on $80 Billion Deal for Construction of New Reactors
The deal was made in accordance with Trump’s May 23 executive orders to boost the U.S. nuclear energy industry.
Government Remains Closed After 13th Vote to Reopen Fails
Democrats refuse to reopen until Republicans come to terms on health care proposals, but GOP leaders say negotiations must be conducted under regular order.
Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin Deported From Mexico to Face Charges in United States
Zhang is considered a major player in international drug trafficking and money laundering, with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Trump, Japanese PM Sign Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deal
The U.S. president visited Tokyo on the second leg of his three-country tour of Asia.
Japanese Monarch Hosts Trump at Imperial Palace
The president is visiting Japan on his first tour of Asia since reclaiming the White House.
Pro-Palestinian British Speaker Detained, Set for Deportation: DHS
Sami Hamdi was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while in the midst of a speaking tour in the United States.
Union Members Reject Latest Contract Offer From Boeing After Nearly 3 Months on Strike
Boeing said it was disappointed by the outcome of the union vote, noting that the proposals were rejected by a narrow margin.
America In Photos: Coast Guard Defends Base in California, State and Local Elections, and Museum Sleepover
Notable moments from the past week in America.
US Business Activity Accelerates as Consumer Mood Slips
Firms cited higher input costs, yet selling prices rose at the slowest rate since April.
Trump Hikes Canada’s Tariffs by 10 Percent for Not Immediately Pulling Anti-Tariff Ad
The U.S. president accused an ad campaign by the provincial government of Ontario, Canada, of misrepresenting Ronald Reagan’s speech on tariffs.
Trump Rolls Back Emissions Rules on Copper Smelters
The proclamation grants local copper smelters a two-year exemption for compliance with the 2024 rule.
Trump Admin Seeks to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Abrego Garcia’s attorneys worry he may be deported from Liberia back to El Salvador, despite a 2019 court order.
