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Minimal Layoffs Send US Unemployment Claims to 10-Week Low
‘The labor market is moderating, not collapsing,’ according to a JPMorgan analyst.
Gov. Hochul Urges Mask Use as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets NY
New York’s governor advised residents to ’mask up' and said face coverings will be distributed in New York City.
More Than 120 Children Located as FBI Announces Operation Summer Heat 2.0 Halfway Results
The agency carried out 850 drug seizures, recovering roughly 1,300 pounds of cocaine.
Beijing Turns to AI, Local Proxies to Pursue Critics Abroad: Report
The assessment cited Chinese-linked cyber operations, an alleged plot against a Xi critic in California, and violence during the 2023 APEC summit.
Ex-Fed Adviser Sentenced to 38 Months for Passing Sensitive Info to China
‘John Rogers spent years secretly funneling sensitive Federal Reserve information to Chinese spies,’ U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro said.
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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.
Kelsey Grammer Working on Project to Shore Up History Education That He Says Has Been Lacking
The Emmy Award-winning actor says brilliant founding fathers have not been recognized for the work they did in starting the United States of America.
1 Dead, 3 Missing After Boat Sinks in San Francisco Bay Near Alcatraz
Authorities concluded their search on Wednesday evening and reported that three people are still missing.
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Trump Administration Updates Philadelphia Slavery Exhibit
The Department of the Interior said the new panels ‘acknowledge the evils of slavery’ as well as ’momentous events that took place in the President’s House.’
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claims to Better-Run Program
‘Compensation for medical bills and related losses should be prompt and reasonable,’ Rep. Lloyd Doggett said.
Medicare to Reward Doctors for Health Outcomes Rather Than Services Alone
Proposed payment rules for 2027 will prioritize accountable care organizations, rewarding physicians for maintaining patient wellness.
US Launches 2nd Round of Iran Strikes on July 15, Military Says
The strikes are meant to erode Tehran’s military capabilities used to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mullin Warns Illegal Immigrants Trying to Evade Arrest, Reports Increase in ICE Vehicle Attacks
ICE agents ‘are facing a more than 1,300 percent increase in vehicle attacks,’ DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
Judge Halts US Visa Restrictions on Disinformation Gurus Accused of Censorship
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, ‘Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights.’
Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Shipping Network
U.S. officials said the network relied on shell companies and overseas businesses to hide its ties to Iran while moving sanctioned oil around the world.
Inside the Race to Fix America’s Gas Pipelines Amid AI Center Boom
The rise of power-hungry data centers is posing a new challenge to the nation’s aging natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force Tops $1 Billion in Recoveries, Forfeitures
Trade Fraud Task Force has recovered or charged more than $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures in under a year.
Advocacy Group Releases New Social Security COLA Projections for 2027 Payments
Under the seniors group’s forecast, average Social Security payments would increase by $73.62 per month, or from $1,937.53 to $2,011.15.
New York Imposes First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state needs safeguards to protect New Yorkers as hyperscale data centers continue to quickly expand.
Rubio Pledges to Dismantle International Criminal Court’s Threat to US Sovereignty
The Trump administration is considering visa revocation and travel bans for ICC personnel and increased sanctions against the ICC and its affiliates.
Outbreak of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite May Be Linked to Lettuce, Salad Greens: Officials
Thousands of cases have been recorded in the United States in recent weeks.
