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US Gas Prices on the Rise, Diesel Sees Higher Increase
Diesel prices have risen around 15 cents over the past week, according to new data.
Judge Who Presided Over Karmelo Anthony’s Conviction Removed as Defendant Seeks New Trial
Anthony is seeking a retrial after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf.
IRS Proposes Rules to Stop Illegal Immigrants From Getting Refundable Tax Credits
The regulations would clarify eligibility requirements for child, adoption, earned income, and American opportunity tax credits.
US Army Selects Hanwha Defense to Build Mobile Artillery Prototypes
The selection marks a milestone for South Korea’s Hanwha, as it seeks to leverage its global artillery business to win orders from the U.S. military.
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More Than 15,000 Cases of Parasite That Causes Diarrhea in US: CDC
The parasite is present in food and water contaminated with feces.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
Meta Rejects Claims it Tried to Addict Children to Facebook, Instagram as Landmark Trial Starts
Twenty-nine states are suing Meta, seeking civil penalties the company says could run as high as $1.4 trillion, the approximate value of the company.
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West Virginia Declares Emergency for All 55 Counties After New Storms Dump Heavy Rain
The declaration runs 30 days as a similar July order still active in 12 counties.
Democrats Split on Party’s Future as Democratic Socialists Make Key Primary Wins
Here’s what to know about the divide splitting Democrats across the United States.
Democrat Peltola, Republican Sullivan Advance to November Race for Alaska’s Senate Seat
The pair advanced from the open primary contest well ahead of other candidates in a race marked by ballot controversy.
US Charges 17 Iranians in Alleged IRGC-Backed Cyber Theft Campaign
The defendants allegedly stole more than 31 terabytes of data and intellectual property from agencies and institutions worldwide.
Rubio Announces Sanctions Against International Criminal Court President
Sanctions were also imposed against an ICC senior trial lawyer, said the U.S. secretary of state.
US Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase as ‘Unnecessary Escalation’
Syria said the strikes were a violation of its sovereignty, while Washington warned that further military action could undermine regional stability.
Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In Alaska, two candidates of the same name are running for the U.S. Senate seat, while in Florida there are multiple competitive races.
Luigi Mangione’s State Murder Trial Postponed Following Federal Guilty Plea
Defense attorneys said some of the state’s charges would be unconstitutional following the federal pleas.
Pentagon Awards Major Tomahawk Missile Contract
A CSIS report had previously indicated the U.S. military had depleted a significant portion of its critical munition stockpiles.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat CCP’s Religious Persecution in China
The bipartisan legislation calls for U.S. sanctions against Chinese human rights violators.
Lutnick Says Trump Administration Told Apple It Opposes Buying Chinese Memory Chips
Apple COO Sabih Khan declined to confirm reports that the company was testing Chinese memory chips.
Tropical Storm Lala Leaves Hawaii’s Big Island, Impacting State Capital
One death has been reported so far, and search and rescue teams have been dispatched in response to reports of flash flooding throughout the night.
7 People Have Died Following Days of Flooding in Indiana, Authorities Report
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office reported about 160,000 power outages across the state on Aug. 15, down from a peak of 300,000.
