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Risk-Taking Epoch Times Photographer Wins 2 First-Place Awards
Presenters acknowledged John Fredricks put himself at risk as he documented anti-cartel police operations in Mexico and violent protests in Portland, Oregon.
Appeals Court Allows Ohio to Restrict Children’s Use of Social Media
The panel concluded that the state law does not violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Democrat Hannah Pingree to Face Republican Bobby Charles in Maine Gubernatorial Race
The Cook Political Report rates the November contest as likely Democratic.
Orange County Residents Advised to Guard Against Tick and Mosquito Bites
Officials say prevention remains the best defense against tick- and mosquito-borne diseases during peak summer activity.
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Coast Guard’s Pacific Seizures Top 225,000 Pounds of Cocaine Since Operation’s August Launch
Eighty percent of all seizures of U.S.-bound narcotics occur at sea, according to Homeland Security.
Internships Give College Grads Advantage in Job Offers, Study Finds
About 55 percent of 2026 graduates who participated in a paid internship received at least one job offer, compared with 44 percent overall.
Waymo Recalls Robotaxis After Cars Drive Into Construction Zones
The voluntary recall is of the company’s entire fleet of autonomous vehicles.
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US Raises Total Reward to $15 Million for Capture of Top MS-13 Leaders In Honduras
‘Porky’ and ‘Cuervo’ are in charge of the gang’s criminal activities, which include trafficking large volumes of cocaine into the United States.
UK Cyber Chief: State Actors Linked to 75 Percent of Critical Infrastructure Cyber Incidents
NCSC chief Richard Horne warned that intelligence from cyberespionage today will shape military targeting and enable mass disruption in any future conflict.
Supreme Court Sides With Criminal Defendant in Forced Medication Case
Munson P. Hunter III objected to a sentence requiring him to take psychiatric medication.
Trump Awards Medal of Honor to 3 Recipients in White House Ceremony
The president bestowed the nation’s highest military decoration honoring extraordinary valor.
White House Delays Vance’s Trip to Switzerland for Iran Talks
The White House said logistics of the talks with Iran ‘have never been simple or predictable,’ suggesting the plans remain fluid.
Vance Says US Has Lifted Blockade as Shipping Picks Up in Hormuz Strait
The vice president said more than a dozen ships have reached Iranian ports as vessel movements accelerate under a war-ending memorandum of understanding.
Infant Mortality Drops to All-Time Low in United States
The rates are still higher than some other countries, though.
More Gunmakers Relocate to GOP States
Ruger and Rideout are the latest firearms manufacturers to head south as Democrat-run states tighten gun-control laws.
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal
The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
Thune Says ‘Votes Currently Aren’t There’ to Pass SAVE America Act After Trump Demand
The GOP Senate leader said that passing the measure would require removing the filibuster.
US Builder Confidence for Newly Built Single-Family Homes Falls in June
This month, 35 percent of builders cut prices of their homes put for sale.
US Pledges More Than $1 Billion to United Nations After Funding Cuts
Most of the money is going to the U.N. World Food Programme.
Education Department Unveils Partnerships Shifting Special Education Coordination, Civil Rights Enforcement
The interagency agreements with HHS and DOJ are part of a broader push to downsize the federal government’s role in education.
Stanford Students Walk Out of Graduation Ceremony in Protest During Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Speech
Numerous students walked out of their graduation on Sunday, some carrying Palestine flags or other signs, while booing could be heard from the crowd.
