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Deadline Approaches to File Claim in $2.5 Billion Amazon Settlement: 4 Things to Know
Certain Amazon customers will get a max payment of $51 under the settlement between the company and the Federal Trade Commission last year.
Brazil Denies Visas to 2 US State Department Officials Ahead of Election
Brazil’s presidential election will be held in October.
4 Firefighters Die, 90 Large Fires Uncontained in Most Active Fire Year in a Decade
More than 42,000 fires have burned more than 4 million acres as of July 26.
Taiwan Officials Warn Beijing Is Turning Taiwan’s Political Divisions Into Distrust
Beijing uses infiltration, subsidized trips, and digital influence campaigns to weaken Taiwan people’s trust in the U.S. and shape voting behavior: officials.
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Illegal Immigrants Who Refuse to Leave the US Fined Over $84 Billion
Last June, the DHS and the DOJ announced a new federal rule streamlining the process of issuing fines for illegal immigrants.
DOJ Sues Colorado for Offering In-State Tuition Aid to Illegal Immigrants
The DOJ stated that the lawsuit against Colorado was the 14th case it has filed challenging in-state tuition policies for illegal immigrants.
LeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers on 2-Year, $8 Million Deal
The decision comes a few weeks after James told Los Angeles he wouldn’t return.
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Zelenskyy Says Russia Shared Satellite Imagery of US Bases With Iran
Ukrainian president alleged that Russian satellites were monitoring two bases in Bahrain, one in Jordan, and one in Kuwait.
Trump Says Netanyahu Will Visit US Next Week
The Israeli leader is expected to meet with the U.S. president at the White House on July 28.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Key Part of Texas Social Media Law Aimed at Protecting Minors
Judges ruled 2–1 that federal law supersedes state law’s monitoring and filtering requirement, but the age-verification provision is constitutional.
US Embassies Across the Mideast Issue Travel Warnings for Americans
At least eight U.S. embassies issued alerts on Friday.
US Sanctions UK-Based Senior Muslim Brotherhood Leader Over Alleged Hamas Support
The sanctions freeze any property and interests in property of the designated individuals and entities that are in the United States.
Cursive Writing Is Making a Comeback
‘We found that cursive writing also helps with early diagnosis of learning disabilities, including dyslexia and autism,’ Florida lawmaker said.
Federal Court Denies Bid to Block Tennessee’s Redrawn Congressional Map
A panel of judges said the plaintiffs ‘lack any direct evidence of racial motivation’ in their legal challenge.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Over Forced Labor
The administration accused the trading partners of failing to enforce bans on forced labor. It comes as a global 10 percent tariff is set to expire.
Girl’s Lemonade Stand Makes Big Splash, Grows to 100-Site, Six-Figure Annual Fundraiser
Payton Obert’s award-winning charity illustrates the power of kindness and ‘kids helping kids.’ The 9th annual event is set for July 25.
Trump Says Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal Contingent on Normalizing Ties With Israel
The long-held Saudi position on joining the Abraham Accords is that it will not do so unless Israel commits to the existence of a Palestinian state.
Oil Tops $100 as Houthis Claim Strikes on Saudi Tankers in Red Sea
Threats to shipping through two major Middle Eastern waterways deepened concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.
Trump Denounces Communism, Touts Trump Accounts for Children in Georgia Speech
The president held a rally-style event near Atlanta on Wednesday, while thousands of protesters lined the streets nearby.
