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UN Sounds Alarm as Iran Steps up Executions to Silence Dissent
The increase in executions has unfolded since the United States and Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran in late February.
$100 Million Initiative Launched to Build America’s Critical Minerals Workforce
Enrollment in mining education programs has declined by roughly 45 percent since 2015.
Federal Judge Approves End of Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 4,000 Burmese Nationals
The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision limiting court review of temporary protected status terminations.
Beijing Sanctions 2 US Labs That Can Prove Where Cotton Grew
U.S. importers must prove their goods are free of Xinjiang forced labor, and the two sanctioned firms sell forensic testing that makes that proof possible.
US Partially Resumes Avocado Inspections in Mexico
Officials ease a security-related suspension after Mexico deploys additional forces to protect inspectors and producers.
Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Unless US Agrees to List of Demands, Iran Says
Iran revealed on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close.
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Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees, Including 4 US Attorneys
The Senate has now confirmed 136 of the president’s law and order nominees.
DOJ: Duke University Law School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The school used essay questions about race to identify minority candidates and tag those applications for special consideration, according to the DOJ.
Ampaire Starts Hybrid Electric Aircraft Flights in Utah Under FAA Pilot Program
The California company believes hybrid electric aircraft will outperform fully electric planes that use heavy electric batteries.
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Supreme Court Justice Alito Says He’s Sticking Around for Another Term
His comment comes after NPR retracted a June report that incorrectly stated that the 76-year-old justice was retiring.
Week in Photos: Volcano Eruption, Earthquakes, and Extreme Summer Heat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Judge Temporarily Pauses Trump Trust Financial Disclosures to BBC
Lawyers for the U.S. president argued the British broadcaster’s demands were “shockingly broad.”
FBI Intensifies Fight Against Foreign Espionage Under Trump: Director Patel
‘Our adversaries are always looking to steal our secrets, to co-opt our citizens, and have them steal our secrets,’ Patel said.
Trump-Backed Rep. Ogles Loses to Primary Challenger in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, lost in an upset to Tennessee’s former agricultural commissioner, Charlie Hatcher.
Sen. McConnell Discharged From Rehab Facility
The 84-year-old Republican lawmaker has been absent from the Senate since June.
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA
The agency requires more data to prove efficacy for over 65s, but has licensed the first mRNA-based flu shot in the United States for those aged 50–64.
US Immigration Agency Asks Public to Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities
Tips that can be reported include ‘expressing hatred for American values,’ election fraud, and supporting terrorist ideologies.
Feds to Decertify Kentucky Organ Transplant Group
The decision follows an investigation officials said uncovered multiple safety concerns that persisted after repeated warnings and corrective action plans.
Vance: Federal Government Has Identified $230 Billion in Fraud Since March
The vice president urged Congress to codify the Trump administration’s anti-fraud measures to prevent future administrations from reversing them.
Texas Governor Orders Pause on New Data Centers Pending Audits
The governor cited concerns with the centers’ power and water usage.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
