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US Destroyed Key Iran Surveillance Tower in Strait of Hormuz, Military Says
The strike will degrade Iran’s ability to coordinate attacks on ships in the strait, officials said.
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How Medical Upcoding Made People Look Sick, Increased Medicare Payments
By adding diagnoses to a patient’s risk analysis that no doctor had ever indicated, an insurance company can gain additional federal payments.
Smoke From Wildfires Darkens Skies in Upper Midwest, Northeastern US
At-risk people were advised to remain indoors because of poor air quality.
Eli Lilly to Acquire AtaiBeckley in $3.8 Billion Deal to Expand Mental Health Pipeline
The transaction is not subject to any financing condition and is expected to close in the third quarter.
TSA Chief Nominee Says Limiting Shutdown Disruptions Will Be a Priority
David Cummins warned that another shutdown could worsen staffing shortages and said the agency is preparing contingency plans to maintain operations.
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Rubio Announces Visa Curbs Targeting ‘Far-Left Terrorist’ Groups
The new restrictions take aim at foreign nationals linked to radical organizations accused of supporting political violence in the United States.
Lengths of Student Visas Capped Under New DHS Rule
The current system gives many students no fixed departure date. The new rule says that after four years, a student must apply for an extension.
Lucid Denies Report It Weighed Bankruptcy or Going Private After Shares Crash Over 50 Percent
Shares of the automaker plunged on Tuesday following a report that its adviser was reviewing take-private and bankruptcy options. Lucid denies the claims.
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IRS Increases Mileage Tax Deduction Rates Amid Fuel Price Hike
The IRS rates can be used by businesses to deduct vehicle operating costs while filing taxes.
DHS Finds 278,000 Noncitizens on Voter Rolls, White House Says
The White House said the actual number could be higher because some states did not share their voter files.
Pentagon Chief Backs Blue Angels Pilots Following Low-Altitude Pass Over Florida Beach Crowd
‘The flyovers will continue until morale improves,’ Hegseth posted on social media.
NTD Special Coverage: Trump Addresses the Nation
President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Thursday night with new developments on American election security expected to be a key focus.
US Attorney in Washington State Appointed by Judge Fired, Blanche Says
The acting attorney general said that the president has the power to fire U.S. attorneys selected by courts.
Watchdog Uncovers More Than $750 Million in Improper Unemployment Insurance Payments in New York
New York is among the ‘worst states’ when it comes to unemployment insurance fraud, according to the watchdog.
Average Price Paid for New Car Increased Modestly in June: Report
Prospective buyers are ‘adjusting their budget and vehicle choice’ when looking for new vehicles, said a market expert. Others are taking out 84-month loans.
Day in Photos: Air Quality Alert in Toronto, Defense and Innovation Summit, and Spain–Gibraltar Border Opens
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Endorses MyPillow’s Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor
The MyPillow CEO is part of a GOP field competing in an Aug. 11 primary in a bid to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.
DNI Nominee Tells Senate He'll Focus on Enhancing Trust in Intel Community
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday after Trump canceled his initial hearing in June.
Public Health Groups Sue FDA Over E-cigarette, Nicotine Pouch Guidance
The lawsuit alleges that FDA is allowing tobacco products to enter the market without the required full review of the items.
Legionnaires’ Cases Rise in Manhattan’s Upper East Side as Dozens of Cooling Towers Test Positive
Health officials ordered urgent cleaning of rooftop systems in Yorkville and Carnegie Hill, as cases rose to 63 as of Tuesday.
