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Social Security Reports a 75 Percent Reduction in National 800 Number Answer Wait Time
Disability hearing wait times have been brought down to 90 days from the previous 266.
Key Takeaways from Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship
The court upheld birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors, disallowing Trump’s executive order limiting it.
US Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s Powerful AI Models Mythos, Fable
Anthropic said it will start restoring access to both models on July 1.
NASA to Send World Cup Ball to the Moon If USA Wins
The space agency has already sent a ball to the International Space Station.
Plum Island Residents Warned Against Flying American Flags Ahead of July 4
The town claimed the flags could interfere with and harm the beach and dune habitat of birds protected by state and federal species acts.
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RFK Jr. Announces He’s Ending Emergency Liability Protection for COVID-19 Vaccine Makers
‘We’re reinforcing public confidence that emergency authorities are temporary and targeted,’ the health secretary said.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
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Oil Prices Drop 31 Percent in Second Quarter, Worst Quarterly Loss Since Pandemic
One market analyst said prices are ‘vulnerable to another $20 decline.’ The war in Iran has been the primary driver of volatility.
A Look at the Major Supreme Court Decisions This Term
The court handed down consequential rulings on Trump’s executive powers, the Second Amendment, election cases, and boys in girls’ sports.
NIH Unveils World’s Largest Integrated Health Database
The database has information from more than 747,000 people.
US Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Legality of AR-15 Bans
The high court said it would take cases brought in Illinois and Connecticut that challenge the respective states’ bans.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
The president’s executive order sought to exclude children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth.
Building Codes for Energy Conservation Can Increase US Home Costs by $14,000: DOE
The projected 6.5–10 percent energy savings from implementing the new codes could take ‘decades to materialize,’ the department said.
Trump’s Washington Makeover: A Look at Every Statue, Memorial, and Fountain
Drawing on his decades in construction, the president is leading numerous projects to beautify the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday.
Former NBA Players Charged With Fixing Points, Rebounds in Gambling Probe
The indictment is the latest in a Department of Justice investigation of fraudulent sports betting.
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Firing of FTC Commissioner
The Supreme Court overruled a major precedent limiting the president’s ability to fire heads of independent agencies.
Huge Sterile Fly Facility Opens in Mexico to Counter New World Screwworm
The USDA confirmed the 16th case of NWS in animals in the United States. According to the department, Mexico has roughly 1,800 active cases.
117 Dead Dogs Found in ‘Horrific Scene’ at ‘No-Kill’ Shelter in California, Sheriff Says
‘Investigators preliminarily determined the cause of death for many of those animals to be gunshot wounds,’ the sheriff’s office said.
Republicans Spar Amid Latest SAVE Push
While the House has advanced the election integrity bill, the Senate is another story. House Republicans are divided on it as the president renews his advocacy.
Hyundai Recalls 96,310 Vehicles in US
In May, NHTSA announced Hyundai was recalling 421,078 vehicles that could have faulty forward collision avoidance systems.
Israel-Lebanon Peace Framework Lays Out Roadmap to End Conflict, Disarm Hezbollah
The U.S. State Department published the text of the agreement, which has the backing of the United States and aims to achieve ‘lasting peace’ in the region.
