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Day in Photos: Massive Wildfire in France, Military Drone Exercise, and Protest in India
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Walmart to Drop Ground Beef Prices by Nearly 15 Percent for US 250th Anniversary, Trump Says
The president said the retailer’s move came after a request by his administration.
Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democratic Leaders Call for Him to Exit Senate Race
Schumer and Gillibrand said the Democrats’ Senate campaign arm will not invest in the Maine race if Platner remains on the ballot.
Supreme Court Declines to Block Texas App Store Age Verification Law
A federal appeals court previously allowed the state to enforce the law that requires parental consent and proof of age.
Louisiana ICE Facility to Help Immigrant Families Self-Deport
The 72-hour holding center will be part of a larger deportation operation in Alexandria first opened under President Barack Obama.
New Jersey Fines Large Employers With Workers on Medicaid
The new budget provision levies a fee on companies with 50 or more full-timers receiving Medicaid benefits.
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Planned Parenthood Regains Access to Medicaid Funding After Congress Fails to Renew Ban
‘Lawmakers have allowed taxpayer dollars to flow back to the largest abortion chain in the nation,’ one pro-life advocate said.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a Blackstone-Owned Sandwich Franchise, Files for IPO
The initial public offering comes at a pivotal time after Blackstone acquired the chain in 2024 and founder Peter Cancro stepped down as CEO last year.
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Cuba’s National Electric Grid Collapses; Cause Unknown
Investigators were searching for the cause of the latest power grid collapse.
Pentagon Hiring More Engineers to Secure ‘Technological Dominance’
The War Department and OPM aim to attract hundreds of top engineers to join the Tech Force program.
At Least 19 Suspected Heat-Related Deaths Reported in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said hot, humid conditions are expected to persist across the state.
America in Photos: 250th Independence Day, the Great American State Fair, and Tandem Bike Race
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Travel Company to Pay $35 Million, Settle FTC Allegations of Customer Deception
The settlement obligates the business to ‘clearly and conspicuously’ disclose all fees and charges of an offering.
Judge Halts Philadelphia From Enforcing Mask Ban on ICE Agents
The judge said that Philadelphia ‘attempted to sidestep the Constitution’s clear mandate’ with its mask ban.
On America’s 250th Birthday, the ‘Special Relationship’ With Britain Is Under Scrutiny
After Britain lost the war, London expected the American republic to collapse and sought to lock the Americans out of trade with the British Empire.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Tie the Knot in Star-Studded New York Wedding
The two-day wedding celebration kicked off with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, followed by the elaborate nuptials on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence Found in UK
Historians hail the significance of the finding, announced just before the 250-year anniversary of American independence from British rule.
Trump Hails US Legacy, Denounces Communism During 250th Celebration at Mount Rushmore
The 47th president and a fifth-generation company marked the nation’s 250th birthday with a history-making program at the iconic South Dakota sculptures.
Secret Service Missed 102 Warnings Before Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler: Report
The Homeland Security Department report lists communications failures and security lapses that led up to the gunman opening fire from a rooftop.
Wall Street Review: Dow Hits New Record Amid Ongoing Market Rotation
Steady bond prices, amid lower oil prices and a cooling labor market, have supported a rotation of investment from leading sectors into lagging sectors.
Former Olympian Charged Over Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool
David Hearn was indicted in Washington on one count of property destruction related to an incident that occurred on June 19.
