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RFK Jr. Clashes With CNN Host on COVID-19 Pandemic Handling, Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on CNN after the release of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary.
Iran Denies US Talks, Says Negotiations With Oman Ongoing
Tehran said it is negotiating only with Oman despite Trump’s announcement that U.S.–Iran talks would begin on Monday.
Amazon to Disburse $600 Million in Tariff Refunds to Customers
Amazon’s decision to refund tariffs to certain customers comes as the company was sued in May in a class action lawsuit.
Washington State Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration
Thousands of people have been evacuated as the city of Spokane is under a ‘Go! Leave Immediately’ emergency due to wildfires.
Interest in a 4-Day School Week Is Growing in Many States
The number of schools with shorter weeks has nearly doubled since 2023, but experts say large-scale evidence of cost-savings or improved performance is lacking.
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US Proposes Noise-Emission Rule Reforms to Set Stage for High-Speed Rail
The current administration is “cutting through the red tape” that has hampered rail innovation in the country, the transportation secretary said.
Former House Appropriations Committee Chair Kate Granger Dies Aged 83
Kay Granger was the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and served for nearly three decades.
Savannah Guthrie Marks 6 Months Since Mother’s Disappearance, Asks for Help
The ‘TODAY’ host said her family is ‘begging for help’ in an Instagram post asking for clues to the whereabouts of her mother.
US to Make Visa Bond Program Permanent for Citizens From 50 Countries
The State Department said the visa bond program is intended to prevent immigrants from overstaying their visits.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Recover as Tech Earnings Lift Sentiment
Microsoft’s and Amazon’s quarterly results eased market anxiety about technology companies’ heavy AI spending.
US Bans Imports From 43 Chinese Firms Over Forced Labor Charge
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the actions are aimed at protecting U.S. citizens from unfair competition.
US Consumer Sentiment Blows Past Expectations in July
Pocketbook issues outweigh political and geopolitical developments, the University of Michigan said.
Students Seek to AI-Proof Their Careers With Trades Over College
Concerned about job security, more students and young workers are turning away from four-year degrees and toward vocational careers.
Senate Again Rejects War Powers Resolution to Stop Iran War
The vote on July 30 was the 13th time the Senate has voted on a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to end U.S. military actions against Iran.
Trump Launches ‘Freedom Haulers’ Plan to Replace Unvetted Truckers With Veterans
Military veterans can expedite approval for licensing programs, while current service members can prepare for careers in professional driving.
OpenAI’s Models Broke out of Test Environment, Accessed External Accounts
One of the AI models involved was an unreleased internal prototype that OpenAI has since shut down.
Appeals Court Allows Trump Admin to Terminate Ethiopia’s Protected Status
The case now heads back to the lower court that initially blocked the termination.
