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Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq’s oil and natural gas resources.
She Was Left for Dead. Now She Helps Victims of Sex Trafficking.
Confronting human trafficking is not comfortable, Schott said. ‘There are millions of people that are entrapped in sex slavery.’
Credit Availability Index for Cars Hits 10-Year High
Nearly 74 percent of auto loan applications were approved in June.
Legislation to Fix Orange County Tax Distribution Error on Governor’s Desk
If signed into law, it would mean the continued distribution of $20 million to municipalities.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Says AI Must Get 10 Times More Efficient Before Enterprises Adopt It
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said AI token efficiency needs to improve by five to eight times in the next 12 months, and 10 times the year after.
xAI Rebrands as SpaceXAI, Launches New Grok 4.5 Model
Musk stated in May that the AI company would be dissolved and rebranded.
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Federal Judge Rejects Transgender Health Nonprofit’s Bid to Halt FTC Lawsuit
Chief Judge Boasberg denied a temporary restraining order, allowing the Federal Trade Commission’s deceptive practices case to proceed.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
Apple Suing OpenAI, 2 Ex-Employees, for Allegedly Stealing Trade Secrets
Apple is suing its corporate business partner for damages for breach of contract, and is seeking injunctions.
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Trump Threatens to Strike Iran After Calls for His Killing at Khamenei’s Funeral
The U.S. Central Command said on July 9 that it struck 90 Iranian military targets to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.
How Big Healthcare Companies Keep Drug Prices High
A handful of large corporations now control medication availability, pricing, and payment for the vast majority of Americans.
Platner Formally Withdraws From Senate Race; Democrats to Hold Convention to Pick New Nominee
Graham Platner has denied sexual assault accusations against him.
Trump Agrees to More Iran Talks, Reiterates Ceasefire Is Over
The U.S. president said that the lull in fighting has ended ‘in no uncertain terms.’
Jersey City Prep School Ends Race-Based Admissions Under DOJ Settlement
The federal agreement requires Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School to drop seat reservations by race or national origin.
US Civil Rights Commissioners Demand Answers From MLB Over Religious Expression
The commissioners alleged pro baseball enforced uniform rules unevenly—penalizing Christian expression while allowing Black Lives Matter and LGBT messaging.
Trump’s Proposed Arch Needs Structural Revisions to Earn Final Approval: Commission
The proposed Memorial Circle monument would include a mezzanine at 166 feet, a 24-foot-high observation deck, and a 60-foot statue of Lady Liberty at the top.
Roommate Says Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Confessed to Killing
Text messages between the defendant and the roommate were presented during a preliminary hearing in the Kirk murder case.
USPS to Raise Stamp Price to 82 Cents on July 12
Domestic postcard prices will be raised by four cents to 65 cents.
Here Are the Remaining Primary Races to Watch
The list includes battleground states like Alaska, Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.
Trump to Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case
Trump called last month’s ruling a miscarriage of justice.
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Suspect in Violent Acts Across US
They include assassinations of political and religious figures, shootings, murders, kidnappings, extortions, assaults, and trafficking of drugs and weapons.
