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EPA Announces Massive Deregulatory Action to Make Vehicles More Affordable
The decision comes as auto companies have lost billions of dollars investing in manufacturing EVs, the agency said.
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok Settle Kentucky School District’s Social Media Addiction Claims
The Breathitt County School District still plans to take Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to trial next month.
China Eases Restrictions on US Beef, Poultry Following Beijing Summit
China also wants the United States to recognize the coastal Chinese province of Shandong as a ‘bird flu-free zone.’
Trump’s China Visit Triggered Massive Beijing Security Operation
Beijing deployed thousands of police and security officers during the U.S. president’s visit, sealing roads and tightening surveillance.
Port Jervis Restaurant Wins Best Burger in New York
The New York Beef Council called the burger: ‘Elevated. Indulgent. Unforgettable.’
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RFK Jr. Visits Ohio Farm That Shows Regenerative Methods Grow Healthy Food
A multi-generational farm operated by the Jones family, The Chef’s Garden, survived near extinction and crafted a niche serving chefs and restaurants.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
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Postal Service Releases Special Edition Bald Eagle Stamps for America’s 250th
For America’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring one of the nation’s icons: the bald eagle.
Louisiana Holds Limited Primaries After US House Primaries Moved to Fall
The marquee contest is the Republican Senate primary, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a difficult reelection fight.
Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters, Former County Elections Clerk
Peters, who alleged fraud in the 2020 election, was convicted of lying to state officials. Trump said he pardoned Peters, but that power lies with Gov. Polis.
US Factory Output Grows at Fastest Pace in a Year
Price pressures persist for U.S. firms due to soaring global energy costs.
Trump Announces Washington Site for National Garden of American Heroes
The planned monument park would feature 250 life-sized statues honoring figures from U.S. history as part of events tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump Says Taiwan Was Major Topic in Xi Talks, Does Not Predict War
The president said he has not yet decided whether to move ahead with a major U.S. arms package for Taiwan.
EPA Proposes Rolling Back Restrictions on Wastewater From Coal-Fired Power Plants
The EPA cited growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers and manufacturing as key reasons for the move.
High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to US
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores will make his first federal court appearance on May 15.
Louisiana Senate Passes New Congressional Map That Removes Majority-Black District
Redistricting efforts started after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of race when drawing boundaries for Louisiana’s electoral districts.
Pill Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected People: Study
Ensitrelvir is approved in Japan.
US Retail Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month on Higher Gas Prices
Consumer spending remained robust, even excluding the pain at the pump.
Cuba’s Energy Minister Says Nation Is Completely Out of Diesel, Fuel Oil
The U.S. State Department said it was restating Washington’s ‘generous offer to provide additional direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.’
