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Crude Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Back to Pre-War Levels, Energy Secretary Says
The rebound comes as the security situation in the strait has improved following the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding extending the ceasefire.
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.
Oil Falls Back to Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Shipping Rebounds
Improving oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude below levels seen before the conflict erupted.
The Massachusetts State House: A Beacon of History and Government
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of America’s oldest continuously functioning state capitol buildings.
Qualcomm Acquires AI Startup Modular for $4 Billion
Modular develops a platform for software companies to support all kinds of AI hardware.
Court Rejects DOJ Challenge to Sanctuary Policies in New Jersey Cities
A federal judge ruled that the federal government lacked standing to bring the case.
3 Michigan School Districts Face Federal Probes Into Alleged Title IX Violations
One district let a male athlete use the female locker room, which parents said raised the risk of ‘inappropriate, unsafe situations.’
Teen Climbs out of Disneyland Ride, Slides Down 50-Foot Waterfall
The 13-year-old boy was taken to a hospital and released. An investigation is underway.
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Renovated Mountain Lake Park Pools Reopen Just Before School’s Out
The project was funded by state grants through state Sen. James Skoufis.
Dolly Parton Opens Truck Stop in Tennessee
The country music superstar opened her first truck stop on June 24.
Trump Opens ‘Great American State Fair’ Celebrating Nation’s 250th Birthday
The fair, which is the first national exposition of its kind, runs from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall.
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.’
Hegseth Hails 1st Test of America’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Shield
The secretary of war said that the system autonomously detected, targeted, and destroyed multiple cruise missile and drone threats.
YouTube Settles With Florida Teen Alleging Social Media Addiction Harms Ahead of California Trial
July proceedings in California state court still include Meta, Snap, and TikTok, which will face a jury on youth mental health claims.
House Passes Major Housing Affordability Bill, Sending It to Trump’s Desk
The bipartisan bill is the first major housing legislation passed by Congress in decades.
UN Maritime Group to Rescue 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Middle East
The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, other coastal states, and the United States.
Supreme Court Sides With Trump Administration in Dispute Over Green Card Reentry
A Chinese green card holder challenged a border official’s decision to place him on immigration parole because he was charged with counterfeiting.
FBI Details How Suspected Chinese Agents Target US Security Clearance Holders
A public court filing says the scheme recruited clearance holders on LinkedIn and other platforms using AI photos and encrypted messaging.
DOJ Seeks Resentencing of Justice Kavanaugh’s Attempted Assassin
DOJ lawyers argued Nicholas Roske’s eight-year sentence was ‘unreasonably lenient’ and failed to account for the gravity of his crime.
DOJ Appeals Dismissal of Human Smuggling Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The appeal is the latest turn in a legal battle going back to March 2025.
Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz
A federal appeals court previously reversed the conviction, finding fault with the trial judge’s instructions to the jury.
