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NASA chief floats orbital data centers to sidestep backlash
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Texas GOP House nominee apologizes for racist, lewd tweets
Texas House GOP nominee Jorge Borrego apologized Wednesday for past racist and lewd tweets, after initially dismissing them. He faces Democrat Kristian Carranza in November.
Defense
9/11 Mastermind Trial Set for 2028 After Judge Rejects Earlier Date
A military judge has scheduled Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 9/11 trial for June 2028, pushing back prosecutors' requested 2027 start.
Defense
Hegseth Upgrades Medals for Three Marines at Abbey Gate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth upgraded the medals of three Marines who were at Abbey Gate during the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, saying they deserved recognition for valor.
Defense
Hegseth weighs top spokesperson for Army secretary post
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is weighing his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is expected to leave the Pentagon soon.
Politics
Documents Reveal Initial Federal Model Predicted Thousands at Risk in East Palestine Disaster
Federal documents show early projections estimated thousands could be exposed to deadly chemicals after the East Palestine derailment, but the public was never told.
Technology
Meta's $18B Settlement Reshapes Teen Social Media Safety
Meta will pay over $18 billion to states and implement new safety measures for minors, including daily time limits and notification blocks, pending court approval.
International
Maine Lobster Industry Warns of 'Collateral Damage' in US-Canada Tariff Spat
The Maine Lobstermen's Association says a 25% Canadian tariff on American lobster threatens the industry, with half of Maine's catch going to Canada for processing.
Politics
Appeals Court Rules Parties and Super PACs Must Pay Full Ad Rates
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that political parties and super PACs are not entitled to discounted TV ad rates, a victory for Democrats.
Politics
AI pact draws 18 candidates amid data center backlash
Eighteen candidates, mostly Democrats, have signed an AI Pact to push for stronger regulations, including mandatory safety reviews and an AI dividend, as public opposition to data centers grows.
Wisconsin Governor Race Deadlocked: Crowley and Tiffany Even in New Poll
New Marquette poll finds Crowley and Tiffany tied at 44% among registered voters, but Crowley leads among likely voters,
Maine GOP nominee wants ICE, Marshals at polling places
Bobby Charles, Maine's Republican gubernatorial nominee, wants ICE and U.S. Marshals at polling places, citing unsubstan
Maryland Judge Blocks Redistricting Ballot Measure
A Maryland judge blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting ballot measure, ruling its language was misleading, a setback
Ex-Georgia Postal Carrier Sentenced for $1M Mail Theft
Melissa McAfee, 44, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing more than $1 million in checks and gift ca
Hawley Demands Answers on Flock Safety's Vast License Plate Surveillance Network
Sen. Josh Hawley is investigating Flock Safety's national surveillance network, citing privacy abuses and false arrests,
Royal Guards Honor Dolly Parton with '9 to 5' at Buckingham Palace
The Band of the Coldstream Guards performed '9 to 5' during the Changing of the Guard ceremony, honoring Dolly Parton af
General Mills completes removal of artificial dyes from US cereals
General Mills announced it has removed artificial colors from its US cereal portfolio, with full transition expected by
FAA's Gamer Recruitment Won't Fix Air Traffic Control Crisis
The FAA's push to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers has brought in 2,000 applicants, but structural fixes
Meta Agrees to $17B Settlement in Youth Addiction Lawsuit
Meta and a coalition of states settled a lawsuit alleging its platforms are addictive to minors, with up to $17B in paym
Half of US Parks Near Toxic Sites, New Analysis Finds
A new analysis finds that more than half of U.S. public parks are within two miles of industrial facilities handling tox
Dolly Parton's Book Program to Continue After Her Death
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will continue its mission of mailing free books to young children, a Dollywood spokes
Congress Should Curb All Reproductive Tourism, Not Just Birthright
The U.S. reproductive industry draws foreign clients with services banned abroad, including embryo selection and donor g
Fed's Key Inflation Measure Stays at 3.7% in July, Signaling Sticky Prices
The Fed's preferred inflation measure remained at 3.7% in July, matching June's pace, with core at 3.3%, as policymakers
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
With 30-year yields at their highest since 2007, the Treasury doubles its bond buyback cap to $4B, a move critics call a
State Farm Auto Policyholders to Receive Record $5B in Dividends
State Farm is sending a record $5 billion in dividends to eligible auto policyholders, with payments starting at $10 and
Gen Z's Crypto Faith Contrasts with Boomer Banking Loyalty
A new survey shows Gen Z and millennials are far more confident in crypto than older generations, with Gen Z also starti
Powerball's $1B jackpot shrinks to under $600M in 31 states after taxes
Powerball's $1 billion jackpot, the eighth largest ever, would shrink to under $600 million after taxes in 31 states. Wi
Iran War Reshapes Global Oil Routes as US Exports Surge
The Iran war has slashed Middle East oil flows through Hormuz, driving global buyers to US crude as exports surge, signa
United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion in Its History
United Airlines unveiled its largest international expansion, adding 10 new nonstop routes next year, including Okinawa,
Washington's Cuba strategy must counter China's signals intelligence foothold
China's signals intelligence sites in Cuba remain a threat to U.S. security, yet Washington's focus on energy sanctions
Nepal flash floods kill 22, hundreds missing including US tourists
Flash floods in Nepal killed at least 22 and left hundreds missing, including US tourists. India and China have offered
Russia's Latin American Recruitment Scam Exposed: Promises Broken, Lives Lost
Russia's recruitment of Latin American soldiers for its Ukraine war relies on false promises of high pay and benefits, b
Oil Retreat Eases Bond Jitters as US Sanctions Iran
Oil prices dropped over 3% on Tuesday, helping ease inflation concerns and steadying markets, while the US announced fre