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Michigan Democrats Close Senate Primary With Dueling Electability Arguments
El-Sayed and Stevens each told voters they were the stronger general-election candidate against Republican Mike Rogers at their final debate before Aug. 4.
Cheyenne Data Center Boom Brings High Tech and High Anxiety to the High Plains
Opponents launched a petition drive to force a referendum on hyperscaler development in Wyoming’s capital city, a rapidly emerging global nexus for AI projects.
ODNI Reduced Staff by 30 Percent, Acting Director Says
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is expected to be replaced by Jay Clayton, whom the Senate is considering for the position.
‘A Chip Odyssey’ Tells the Story of Three Generations Who Fought for Taiwan’s Survival
Producer Ben Tsiang said it was important to preserve the stories of the people who laid the foundation for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.
Market Sentiment Toward US Dollar Reaches Highest Point Since 2015
From a strong U.S. economy to a restrictive Fed policy, the dollar is enjoying various tailwinds.
Education Department Probing School Districts for Hiding Students’ Transgender Identity
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it was ‘unconscionable’ that school districts would choose to hide sensitive information of students from parents.
DOJ Sues Colorado for Offering In-State Tuition, Aid to Illegal Immigrants
The DOJ stated that the lawsuit against Colorado was the 14th case it has filed challenging in-state tuition policies for illegal immigrants.
Shein Reveals FTC Investigation as US Sales Fall 14 Percent
The China-founded retailer disclosed mounting legal and regulatory pressure as it pursued a Hong Kong IPO after stalled U.S. and London plans.
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FBI Says $32 Million COVID-19 Fraud Fugitive Captured in Jamaica and Returned to US
A tip to Jamaican authorities led to the capture of a woman accused of stealing millions in pandemic relief funds.
Lawsuit Against Chobani Over Claim Its Yogurt Has Zero Sugar Will Proceed, Court Rules
‘The federal requirements at issue are plain—food products cannot be labeled sugar free unless they have less than half a gram of sugar,’ the ruling stated.
Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham as ‘True American Original’
The president emphasized the late senator’s impact on Washington at his funeral.
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Idaho’s High Desert Becomes Hot Spot for Nuclear Power Revolution
High-tech developers and hyperscalers are financing a nuclear renaissance and will mass-produce portable reactors. Not next decade. Next year.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Restrictions on Mail-In Voting to Take Effect
The emergency application comes after a federal appeals court held that the president’s executive order would confuse and possibly disenfranchise voters.
Court Rules Illinois’s In-State Tuition Benefits for Illegal Immigrants ‘Unconstitutional and Invalid’
The ruling stops Illinois from ‘putting illegal aliens ahead of American citizens,’ U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said.
Deadline Approaches to File Claim in $2.5 Billion Amazon Settlement: 4 Things to Know
Certain Amazon customers will get a max payment of $51 under the settlement between the company and the Federal Trade Commission last year.
Reaching Across Borders to Save Victims of Human Trafficking: Alma Tucker
‘Join us in helping the one. There’s always one that needs to be rescued,’ the anti-human trafficking advocate said.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Belgium
Some terror outfits and other groups are ‘intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad,’ the advisory warned.
The Rise of the Middle-Aged Skateboarder
They might fall harder and heal more slowly, but older riders are carving bowls, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering the thrills.
Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Discovery Buyout For Months
A federal judge approved the hold until trial or June 2027, as 12 states and writers guild advance antitrust fight.
Often-Prescribed Thyroid Drug Recalled Across the US
Nearly two-dozen lots of levothyroxine sodium tablets are under recall, according to the notice.
US Sanctions UK-Based Senior Muslim Brotherhood Leader Over Alleged Hamas Support
The sanctions freeze any property and interests in property of the designated individuals and entities that are in the United States.
