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South African Land Expropriation Law Faces Legal Challenge
The South African government said it allows expropriation of land if it is in the public interest, but it does not allow property to be taken arbitrarily.
US Job Openings Slide Below 7.4 Million in June
Layoffs held steady while more workers left their jobs voluntarily.
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Blanche Nomination Advances to Senate Floor Vote
The acting attorney general formally rescinded parts of a settlement his department made with Trump, satisfying senators’ concerns.
TikTok Moves to Settle 3 Teen Mental Health Lawsuits Before October Trials
Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat will still head to jury trial as thousands of similar claims proceed in California courts.
Brown University President to Step Down
After nearly 15 years leading the Ivy League school, Paxson cited the need for new leadership to oversee the next planning phase.
Popular Tech Conference Silicon West Leaving San Francisco for Phoenix
San Francisco’s longtime tech conference will make Phoenix its long-term home starting next spring.
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House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure of NC Republican Over Conduct With 2 Female Aides
The committee concluded Rep. Chuck Edwards displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward two young female staffers.
Supreme Court Denies Palestinian Bid to Halt $655.5 Million Terrorism Verdict
Justice Sonia Sotomayor cleared the way for American terrorism victims to collect damages from attacks in Israel.
Condo Buyers Face Tightened Mortgage Reviews Under New Rules
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are requiring closer scrutiny of building finances, reserves, and maintenance.
Sens. Cornyn, Tillis Announce Support for Blanche as Attorney General
The joint statement from the two GOP senators removes a key hurdle in advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Back-to-Back August Primaries Test Battleground Democrats’ Priorities
Voters in Michigan on Aug. 4 and Wisconsin on Aug. 11 will decide the party’s direction in two states Democrats say they must win in November.
US Raises Travel Advisory for Spanish Area Amid Illegal Immigrant Influx
The advisory level was raised to ‘Level 3,’ or ’reconsider travel,' for US citizens planning to travel to Ceuta.
Operation Blackout Takes Down 4 of the ‘Largest Scam Compounds on Earth’: FBI
Americans are estimated to have lost at least $10 billion to scams operating from Southeast Asia in 2024.
Trump Imposes 4-Year Tariff-Rate Quota on Quartz Surface Imports
The tariffs aim to help U.S. producers adjust after the International Trade Commission found they suffered serious injury.
US Embassy Issues Security Alert After Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Cross Into Spain
The mass influx of Moroccan migrants may lead to ‘unpredictable and dangerous situations,’ it said.
Trump ‘Not Sure’ About Providing Ukraine With Ability to Make Patriot Missiles
‘We have to be a little bit careful of who we license to,’ the U.S. president said.
State Department Moves to Tighten Rules Governing J-1 Exchange Visas
The new State Department proposal would expand grounds for ending exchange programs and tighten oversight of sponsors.
Feds Issue Warning About Hackers Targeting Water Systems
Major water systems were alerted of an increased risk to exposed technology after Minnesota’s water systems were attacked.
