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Texas Startup Betting on Drones as the Answer to School Shootings
Several districts in Florida and Georgia will have the technology in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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The Legal Drug That Is Destroying Lives, and the Community That’s Providing Hope
Unpaid volunteers who have been addicted to kratom, an opioid-like substance, are providing data that could help federal regulators set policies.
Republican Underdog to Challenge Haaland in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Three-term mayor Gregg Hull wins the three-way GOP primary and will take on the former Interior Secretary in November.
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Detected 25 Miles From US Border in Mexico, USDA Says
The latest detection in an infected goat follows a pattern of northward creep documented over the past year.
1 in 4 Midcareer White-Collar Workers See Stalled Professional Growth, Study Finds
Stalled professionals lag significantly behind their non-stalled peers in earnings, according to the study.
Joe Mitchell, Lindsay James to Vie for Rep. Hinson’s Seat in Iowa
Cook Political Report has shifted the race from ‘Solid R’ to ‘Likely R.’
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Rep. Ashley Hinson to Face Off Against Josh Turek in Iowa Senate Race
Candidates are seeking a U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, who decided not to seek reelection.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
June 4 Museum in California Vandalized Days Before Tiananmen Massacre Anniversary
The attack came ahead of the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, as overseas memorials preserve a history censored in China.
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Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use GOP-Friendly Congressional Map in Midterms
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision stayed a lower court ruling that had blocked Alabama from using the map.
Former Navy Pilot to Challenge Rep. Kean in New Jersey Battleground District
Rep. Kean has been absent from Congress for months with an unspecific health condition.
Day in Photos: Protest on Alleged Police Mishandling, Genocide Remembrance Ceremony in Paris, and Cuba Hotel Pullback
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Two Meteors Seen Over Great Lakes, New England: NASA
A confirmed fireball exploded over Cape Cod on May 30, and another was reported above the Great Lakes and Midwest on June 1.
Trump Issues New Vaccine Order: What to Know
The order came after a federal judge blocked updated vaccine guidance.
Kidnapped at 15, a Sex Trafficking Survivor Turns Trauma into Advocacy
Marlene Carson is doing what she loves to fight what she hates.
Pentagon Designates Press Room as Classified Space
A spokesperson for the Pentagon said that press access to key officials would be ‘by appointment only’ moving forward.
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Stop Fighting, Iran Talks Still Ongoing
The president says that ‘talks are continuing, at a rapid pace,’ with Iran despite a report from an Iranian semi-official news outlet saying talks had halted.
Supreme Court Won’t Allow Florida to Sue California Over Business Tax Policy
Florida argued that California created an unconstitutional scheme that penalizes companies that move out of the Golden State.
US Launches ‘Great American Cotton Plan’ to Boost Cotton Over Synthetic Fibers
American cotton growers planted 9.3 million acres of cotton for the 2025–2026 financial year—a 17 percent dip from last year.
Virginia Crash That Killed 5 Involved Non-English Speaking Driver Who Got License in New York: Duffy
The Department of Transportation is now looking into New York’s licensing records, training documents, and the history of the driver.
Angel Families Share Pain, Urge Crackdown on Cartels and Fentanyl
Lawmakers hear emotional testimony as families link past border policy to rising deaths from cartels and fentanyl.
US Fires on Gambian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Part of Iran Blockade
The attack marked the fifth instance of U.S. forces utilizing disabling fire on a commercial vessel since the start of the Iran blockade.
Hegseth Says US Ready to Restart Strikes on Iran if No Deal Reached
Military action remains an option as Tehran and Washington continue talks over ending the war, the Pentagon chief said.
