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3 Firefighters Die in Colorado–Utah Fire
Three wildland firefighters were killed Saturday while fighting fires along the Colorado–Utah border.
Kentucky Declares State of Emergency as 4 Killed in Flash Flooding
Madison County, which was particularly hard hit, has reported several major roads are underwater.
Trump-Backed Letlow Wins Louisiana Senate Runoff
Letlow will face the Democratic candidate for senator, Jamie Davis, in the Nov. 3 general election.
Celebrating July 4th and the Country’s 250th Anniversary in Orange County
A sampling of the many celebrations happening across the county.
$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.
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US, Iran Launch New Strikes; Trump Warns Ceasefire May Collapse
The U.S. Central Command said the strikes were conducted in response to an Iranian drone attack that struck an oil tanker earlier on June 27.
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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The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag
In ‘This Week in History,’ after more than a year of use, the Grand Union Flag was replaced by America’s official flag—the Stars and Stripes.
Iran Attacks Bahrain After Retaliatory US Airstrikes
Although Iran did not claim the attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC said it had targeted American positions in the region.
FTC Sues Group Behind Child Transgender Surgery ‘Playbook’: What to Know
The government alleges an influential transgender health group misled teens and families on dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and breast removal.
US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship
Trump said a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, attributed to Iran, was a violation of a ceasefire.
RFK Jr. Canceled Flu Vaccine Campaign, Emails Show
‘This was a direct ask from Secretary Kennedy,’ one email stated.
7,200 Trafficked Children Have Been Rescued in Trump’s Second Term, FBI Says
Last year, the agency had arrested 1,700 child predators and more than 300 human traffickers.
Trump Signs Regenerative Agriculture Order to Boost Food Supply
The order instructs officials to research the effect of cumulative exposure of chemicals in the nation’s food supply.
Iran Struck Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, US Official Says
The U.N. International Maritime Organization said it would temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further clarity.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Tightening Mail-In Ballot System
A federal judge held that ’the Constitution does not grant the president any specific powers over elections.’
US SNAP Payment Error Rate Hits High of 10.62 Percent
States with error rates above 6 percent will have to fund a portion of SNAP benefits.
Supreme Court to Issue 4 Major Decisions on Presidential Authority
Big decisions are expected on birthright citizenship, deportation protections, and the president’s ability to fire high-level officials.
Court Rejects DOJ Challenge to Sanctuary Policies in New Jersey Cities
A federal judge ruled that the federal government lacked standing to bring the case.
