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Record 1 in 16 People Worldwide Now Use Drugs, UN Report Says
Out of the 14 million who used drugs via injections, almost 7 million had hepatitis C, 1.7 million were living with HIV, while 1.5 million had both.
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‘Go West, Young Man’: Yellowstone’s Call Echoes Across the Generations
The national park system holds a special place in the American psyche—representing the rugged individualism of our forefathers.
Trump Nominates Former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE Director
Trump and the Homeland Security secretary called for the Senate to quickly confirm Schroyer.
$100,000 Salary Considered Low-Income in 7 California Counties Amid Affordability Concerns
Seven counties—Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Orange, and Santa Barbara—had their low-income cutoffs set at six figures.
Audit Finds Former San Francisco Tax Official Improperly Steered $10 Million Contract to Friend’s Company
The chief assistant treasurer allegedly ‘bypassed ethics rules and city procurement policies’ to benefit a tech company where a friend worked.
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CDC Raises Ebola Response to Highest Level as Outbreak Grows
U.S. officials will send experimental therapy and launch vaccine development efforts.
Lawsuit Alleges University of Minnesota Policies Punish Students Over Pronouns
Students could be disciplined or expelled under the university’s harassment policies, a conservative group’s suit alleged.
Novak Djokovic Joins Private Equity Firm General Atlantic as Global Strategic Adviser
The 24-time Grand Slam champion will help General Atlantic expand into the health and wellness sector.
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Meet Adam Vickers, Arizona’s ‘Cactus Doctor’
Heat, disease, and development are taking a toll on Arizona’s saguaros. One specialist is helping them survive.
Hundreds of Internet Sites Illegally Streaming World Cup Seized by US Authorities
Servers and domains linked to illegal streaming of World Cup games were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria.
At ‘Nuclear Woodstock,’ Developers Celebrate Rapid Advancements in Reactor Design
With third novel reactor set to achieve criticality and meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 challenge, the future is now for the U.S. nuclear industry.
John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Illegally Retaining Classified Information
While Bolton may be able to avoid time behind bars, that decision will be up to U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Freezes Rent for 1 Million Apartments
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s appointees voted for zero increase on stabilized units, after a landlord representative quit the rent board in protest.
Senate Democrats Launch Program to Train Staff as Election Observers for 2026 Midterms
The program, modeled on a long-running House effort, will deploy Senate staffers to document voter interference, threats, and ’misinformation.’
US Congress Welcomes Taiwan’s Parliament President, Pledges Support Against Chinese Threats
Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, urged the U.S. Congress to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
ICE Arrests More Than 10,000 Gang Members Under Trump
Recently passed legislation has turbocharged ICE to ‘arrest even more gang members and criminals,’ the DHS secretary said.
Oil Falls Back to Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Shipping Rebounds
Improving oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude below levels seen before the conflict erupted.
US to Finance 10 Nuclear Reactors With $17.5 Billion in Loans
The funds will reduce construction costs, cover large equipment purchases, and accelerate the rollout of new nuclear reactors, officials said.
Senator Criticizes CCP for Engaging in ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ Over Detention of American Scholar
Beijing will use anyone as ‘a bargaining chip to keep its supply chains open’ and Americans working or traveling in China should take note, a researcher warns.
