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Most of Americans’ Calories Come From Ultra-Processed Foods: CDC
Young people consumed higher portions of the foods, the public health agency found.
JD Vance to Meet UK Foreign Secretary as He Arrives for Holiday in England
The meeting lacks a formal agenda, but the vice president has previously raised concerns over UK free speech laws.
Trump Takes Aim at Grant Spending in New Executive Order
‘Every tax dollar the Government spends should improve American lives or advance American interests. This often does not happen,’ the executive order says.
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Texas Governor Aims to Remove Absent Democrats With Emergency Petition to State High Court
The petition could lead to Democratic lawmakers who left the state being stripped of their powers. The caucus chair has until Friday to respond.
Education Department Investigates Alleged Anti-Semitic Harassment in Baltimore City Public Schools
Jewish students faced escalated harassments since the Israel–Hamas war in Gaza broke out, according to a federal complaint.
Fox News Asks Judge to Dismiss Newsom’s Defamation Case
California Gov. Newsom responded to the motion, saying Fox News should face consequences.
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American Airlines Announces 5 New Long-Haul Routes to Europe for Next Summer
The European expansion comes as U.S. carriers trail stronger-performing EU rivals.
Trump Announces Peace Signing Ceremony Between Armenia and Azerbaijan in US-Brokered Deal
The U.S. president will also sign bilateral agreements with Armenia and Azerbaijan ’to pursue Economic opportunities together.’
US Households Owed an Average of $152,653 at the End of Q2 2025: Report
Two out of every five American households in a survey said that debt was a source of conflict in their homes.
FDA Issues Alerts Over 2 Heart Devices Linked to Injuries, Deaths
The FDA said that it is aware of issues with two heart devices linked to hundreds of injuries and two dozen deaths.
Meta Bans Nearly 7 Million WhatsApp Accounts
The accounts were linked to fraudulent activities, ranging from crypto investments to pyramid schemes.
US to End Tariff Exemption for All Low-Cost Imports in Major Trade Shift
American manufacturing associations cheered the news but international shippers are concerned about its potential impact on global logistics.
Social Security Insolvency Projected 6 Months Sooner, Chief Actuary Says
The analysis cites the new law making the 2017 lower tax rates permanent and temporarily expanding deductions for older Americans.
CDC Warns Travelers About Cases of Mosquito-Borne Virus in China
U.S. officials have directed people to exercise enhanced precaution when traveling to a province in China because of the outbreak of the chikungunya virus.
US Peak Electricity Demand Breaks Records in July: EIA
The National Weather Service had issued heat warnings during the month.
Abbott Asks State Supreme Court to Remove Texas House Democratic Leader Over Quorum Break
‘Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans, and there must be consequences,’ Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Violent and Property Crime Fell Sharply in 2024: FBI
New federal data show a 4.5 percent drop in violent crime, with murder falling by nearly 15 percent nationwide.
Crypto ATMs Are Targets of Scams and Other Criminal Activity, Treasury Warns
Complaints involving convertible virtual currency kiosks jumped 99 percent in 2024 from the previous year, the FBI reported.
Texas AG: Prosecuting Democrats Who Left State Will Be a ‘Challenge’
‘We’d have to go sue in every legislator’s home district,' Paxton said.
