Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Education Department Employees
The 6–3 ruling reverses a lower court order blocking the terminations.
Trump Threatens Russia With Secondary Tariffs if No Ukraine Deal in 50 Days
The president announced the tariff threat against Russia as he hosted NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on July 14.
Senate Confirms Whitney Hermandorfer as First Federal Judge of Trump’s 2nd Term
The 46–42 vote in the upper chamber to confirm Hermandorfer to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit fell along strict party lines.
Trump to Announce $70 Billion Energy and Innovation Investment in Pittsburgh
The president is meeting with business leaders to discuss how best to meet the energy and computing needs of the future.
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Behind US Exit From WHO, a Battle Over Direction of Global Public Health
One direction advocates pandemic response and vaccines, the other focuses on health promotion such as nutrition, sanitation, and economic development.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Gun Bans for Drug Users
The court majority says history supports disarming drug users while a dissenting judge said the ruling sets a low bar and flouts common sense.
Pentagon Awards Contracts to 4 Artificial Intelligence Developers
The contracts with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI come with a ceiling of $200 million each, to accelerate the military’s adoption of AI systems.
[LIVE July 17, 12 PM ET] 2025 Rally and Parade to End the Persecution of Falun Dafa
July 20 marks the 26th anniversary of the deadly persecution of the spiritual practice Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, in China.
Day in Photos: Heavy Rains in Pakistan, Bastille Day Military Parade, and Counting Swans on the Thames
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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On ‘Butler Miracle Anniversary,’ Groups Mark Trump’s Survival and Hero’s Tragic Death
A rainbow spread across a darkened sky, which witnesses interpreted as a sign of hope a year after a gunman opened fire at a rally for President Donald Trump.
China to Inject $31.5 Billion of Liquidity Into Banking System
The reverse repo operation will be the fourth so far in July.
Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response
Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.
Nicotine Poisoning on the Rise in Young Children, Study Finds
The accidental poisonings involve ingestion of nicotine pouches, which contain a powder made from nicotine that dissolves in the mouth.
Planned C-Sections Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Finds
A new study suggests how a baby is delivered may subtly influence immune development and long-term health.
Trump Hosts White House Faith Office Luncheon
‘We have to bring religion back into the country, and we’re starting to do that ... at a very high level,’ the president said.
It’s ‘Crypto Week’ in the House—What to Expect
‘Crypto Week’ will make the United States a ‘leader in financial technology and crypto and digital assets innovation,’ Rep. French Hill says.
A Masterful, Absorbing Biography of the Great American Author
Ron Chernow’s ‘Mark Twain’ shines the light on the American literary giant’s brilliance, wit, and charm, as well as his frailties, faults, and insecurities.

Gut Bacteria Could Help Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Body
Cambridge researchers discover gut bacteria that can absorb up to 75 percent of PFAS.

Gardening With Epsom Salt
Used the right way, Epsom salt can boost blooms, strengthen roots, and increase vegetable yields.
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Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Fatal Crash: Preliminary Report
In the plane’s cockpit voice recording, one pilot was heard asking the other why the fuel switches were turned off.

10 Non-Tax Policies in Trump’s Megabill That Will Affect Americans
The mammoth legislation reforms entitlements and boosts funding for border security and air traffic control.
Tariff Windfall Drives Surprise $27 Billion US Budget Surplus in June
A record-high tariff haul in June fueled a rare budget surplus—and set the stage for even bigger collections ahead.
24 States Sue Trump Administration Over Freezing Funds for After-School and Summer Programs
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island.

Review Finds BBC Breached Guidelines Over Gaza Documentary Narrated by Son of Hamas Official
The review’s lead, Peter Johnston, said that he did not find that HOYO Films ‘intentionally misled’ the BBC on the position of the narrator’s father.

Ice Cream Companies Vow to Remove Synthetic Colors
Turkey Hill Dairy and dozens of other companies say they'll stop using artificial dyes in ice cream products by the end of 2027.

Cubs’ Young All-Star Outfielder Didn’t Take Long to Join MLB Elite
At the All-Star Game break, Chicago led the National League Central thanks largely to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout season.

‘Jaws’ Star Dreyfuss Misses Shark-Themed Fan Convention After Bronchitis Diagnosis
Dreyfuss, 77, was barred by doctors from flying to the Florida event, which came on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Jaws.’
