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Signs of Strain Could Be Emerging in the AI Spending Boom
Health of the AI spending boom could also influence the U.S. credit outlook.
Fed Kicks Off 2-Day Meeting to Debate Next Rate Decision
Behind closed doors, the Federal Open Market Committee will engage in what the new chairman calls a ‘family fight.’
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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.
EPA Says Some Data Center Power Generators Not Subject to Program Under Clean Air Act
The EPA issued a clarification stating that certain off-grid electricity generators are not subject to the federal Acid Rain Program.
Wall Street Boom Fuels Record Profits at Big Banks
Much of the growth came from businesses outside their traditional consumer lending operations.
Mamdani’s NYC-Run Grocery Stores to Sell Food Staples at 30 Percent Discount
Mamdani dismissed concerns city-owned stores will drive local grocers out of business.
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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.
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.
Federal Court Rules for Woman Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
Mimi Weiss worked for Kaiser Permanente for 20 years before being terminated.
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Small Illinois Town Battles State-Backed Chinese Battery Project
Residents sued, raised money, and won local offices as Illinois paid the China-linked battery company $165 million.
Arizona Man Pleads Guilty In Alabama Carfentanil Trafficking Case
Authorities said investigators uncovered further evidence of alleged cartel violence and dealing in firearms in the suspect’s iCloud account.
Scientists Receiving NIH Money Nominated Fauci for Prizes: Emails
Dr Anthony Fauci received multiple prizes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $1 million prize from an Israeli foundation.
Border Czar Tom Homan Says ICE Vetting Process Under Review After Maine Shooting
White House border czar Tom Homan said the ICE officer should not have passed vetting if the allegations against him are true.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery Charges by State Attorney General’s Office
A criminal indictment charged Luke and four others with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying campaign committee reports.
Illegal Immigrants Who Refuse to Leave the US Fined More Than $84 Billion
Last June, the DHS and the DOJ announced a new federal rule streamlining the process of issuing fines for illegal immigrants.
What Matters Most to Epoch Readers: Top 5 Issues Facing America Today
Despite their opposing outlooks, readers in both parties zeroed in on the same core challenges.
‘Show Must Go On’: Trump Delivers Remarks at Correspondents’ Dinner
Following the assassination attempt on the president in April, the gala took place at the Waldorf Astoria with a smaller guest list and increased security.
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Trump Says Russia and China Have Agreed Not to Sell Weapons to Iran
The U.S. president said it would not be in the best interest of Russia or China to participate in the Iran war.
More Than 148,000 Mail Ballots Rejected in California’s Primary Election, Data Show
The rejection figure and rate represents an increase from the previous statewide primary election.
US Estimates 600 Years’ Worth of Coal Buried Beneath Federal Lands
More than half of all coal produced in the United States in 2024 was mined from federal lands.
US Announces Global Visa Restrictions Targeting Cybercrime Enablers
The policy under immigration law hits those behind cyberscams and sextortion, including family members of those involved, as losses to Americans hit billions.
Trump Welcomes World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers to White House
The president touted the Dodgers as a great brand.
