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California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure, opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on individuals with a net worth of more than $1 billion.
America in Photos: Los Angeles Fire, Beagles Research Facility Closing, and Medal of Honor Ceremony
Notable moments from the past week in America.
US Energy Secretary Forecasts Oil, Gas Prices to Drop as Strait Traffic ‘Back to Normal’
‘Flows of oil and natural gas through the straits have already returned to normal,’ U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says.
Chinese AI Coding Models Pose Hidden Risk to US Software Supply Chain, Report Says
Booz Allen says several tested Chinese models generated more vulnerable code under U.S. government prompts and refused tasks involving Beijing-censored topics.
‘The Patriot’: Fathering Over Soldiering
This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ celebrates love as the heart of loyalty, whether to the family or the nation.
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13th Consecutive Month of Zero Releases at Southern Border: CBP
Border Patrol encountered 405,171 illegal immigrants at the border in fiscal year 2025 to date, compared with nearly 1.69 million in the same period 2024.
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.
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Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic
An education in Latin and Greek led the Founders to read ancient works that promoted liberty and virtue—the groundwork for the great American republic.
Nearly 5,800 Pounds of Frozen Meatloaf Recalled in 3 States
Consuming the items can result in allergic reactions including vomiting, stomach cramps, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing.
Trump Threatens to Impose Hormuz Transit Toll If Final Iran Peace Deal Not Reached
Iranian authorities earlier announced they had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
Day in Photos: New Air Force One, Ebola at Orphanage in Congo, and Beating Retreat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
RFK Jr. Denies CDC Is Spending $1.2 Billion on COVID-19 Vaccines
The health secretary has been under pressure to cancel the contracts.
CIA Official Confirms Sudden Shift in COVID-19 Origin Assessment
The change was precipitated by an encounter with a person or new information, according to a newly released document.
13 Illegal Immigrants Arrested, 8 Indicted for Using Stolen Social Security Numbers
The eight individuals are accused of using the stolen social security numbers to complete their employment eligibility verification forms.
Gabbard Releases Documents on Fauci’s Alleged Role in Wuhan Lab Research Linked to COVID
‘It’s time the American people learn the real story,’ National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said.
CBP Seizes 5 Tons of Marijuana Bound for England
The seizure has an estimated street value of $24 million, which could generate profits double that in Europe.
US Allows Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Lapse
Washington has twice previously extended its waiver on Russian seaborne oil to help nations cope with the energy shortage resulting from the war in Iran.
Supreme Court Narrows Law That Bars Drug Users From Owning Guns
The court sided with a Texas man who was banned from owning a firearm because of his marijuana use.
Vance Calls on Long Island to Replace Suozzi in Midterms
‘Send us somebody we can work with,’ Vance told Nassau County.
Trump Admin Removes National Park Exhibits That ‘Disparage Americans’
The court filing highlighted changes at sites from the Virgin Islands to Acadia.
