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July 4 Events Canceled Across Eastern US, Grid Operator Orders Emergency Power Curbs Amid Heat Wave
Generator outages and skyrocketing air-conditioning use forced conservation in the Mid-Atlantic region and cancellations of some July 4 celebrations.
Trump Pardons 6 Prosecuted for ‘Fixing Their Car’ Under Biden-Era Emissions Rules
The pardoned individuals allegedly disabled or tampered with vehicle emissions control systems.
‘USA 250’ Lights Up the Eiffel Tower as Paris Marks American Independence
Crowds gathered at the Trocadéro on July 3 as the Eiffel Tower lit a ‘USA 250’ message, opening a Parisian summer honoring the Franco-American bond.
California’s Biggest Fourth of July Celebrations for America’s 250th Birthday
From Lake Tahoe, to San Francisco, and all the way down to Los Angeles and San Diego, California features lots of celebratory events this Independence Day.
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US Median Sales Price of Homes Hits Record High of $408,838
Median monthly housing payments registered their first annual increase since last October, hitting $2,633.
UC Says the Majority of Its Undergraduate Students Graduate Debt Free
A new report from the University of California argues the school has made tuition more affordable and its bachelor’s degrees pay for themselves quickly.
San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Resigns Amid Harassment Allegations
Thirteen board members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce requested that Donald Luu be removed from the board on June 30, reports say.
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Trump Warns China Is Trying to Take Panama Canal, Links Threat to Communism
At a July 1 speech honoring Theodore Roosevelt, Trump called communism America’s greatest threat.
Woman Whose Children Died After Vaccinations Charged With Murder
A grand jury indicted Andrea Shaw, 23, for allegedly murdering her 18-month-old twins.
Greenland Still a Priority for Trump, Special Envoy Says
The governor of Louisiana, who also serves as special envoy to Greenland, said the U.S. president has ‘not forgotten about it.’
Trump Addresses His Family’s Crypto Ventures Following $1.4 Billion Earnings
The president told CNBC in a recent interview that there was ‘nothing illegal’ about the crypto ventures.
In Photos: Extreme Heat Wave Hits the US
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and high temperatures across the United States.
CDC Issues Advisory for West Nile Virus in US Ahead of July 4 Holiday
At least 48 cases have been reported as of June 30, the agency said.
US Vows to Defend Sovereignty as China Enacts ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
The EU voices concerns about the law’s extraterritorial application, while Taiwan warns it presents an escalation of the CCP’s transnational repression.
Judge Blocks USPS Ballot Rule Tied to Trump’s Election Integrity Order
The Trump administration said the rule would improve ballot tracking and verification, but the court found it conflicted with a USPS election-mail settlement.
DEA Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom Products
The DEA wants to make it illegal to sell or possess 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
16 Children Found Living in ‘Deplorable Conditions,’ 4 Adults Charged
‘This is an intra-family situation. This is not human trafficking,’ a prosecutor said.
US Not Renewing US–Mexico–Canada Trade Pact
The framework for $2 trillion in annual trade is in limbo.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Orthodox Jew’s Case Over Prayer Gathering Permit
The plaintiff said that obtaining the permit would require him to convert his home into a house of worship.
A Hidden Chamber, an Unfinished Dream, and the Mystique of Mount Rushmore
The world-famous American icon—which almost wasn’t built—will likely endure for millennia. It’s a major focal point for America’s 250th birthday this year.
