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Trump Weighs Capital Gains Overhaul to Ease Housing Crunch
New capital gains tax reforms under consideration would index gains for inflation and expand home-sale exemptions, aiming to unlock housing supply and boost economic growth.
Politics
Study: Female Breadwinners Face Higher Breakup Risk Across Cultures
New data from the University of Pennsylvania shows that couples where women out-earn men are 36% more likely to split, a pattern consistent across cultures and amplified by parenthood.
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Trump attacks Greene and Massie over beef tariff dispute
Trump blasted Greene and Massie as 'losers' after they criticized his decision to temporarily lift tariffs on imported ground beef, deepening a GOP rift over trade policy.
Policy
Olivia and Liam Reign Supreme for Seventh Year, Data Shows
Olivia and Liam remain the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2025, marking seven consecutive years at the top. State-level data reveals unique regional favorites.
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California's Race-Based Maternal Program Faces Constitutional Challenge
A pregnant woman excluded from California's Black Infant Health Program due to race sues, arguing the program violates the 14th Amendment and has failed to reduce disparities.
International
Canada to Impose Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs on US Goods Starting Sept. 8
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match US tariffs dollar-for-dollar starting Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, and other goods, after talks collapsed.
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Kennedy's Midterm Tour Stresses Nutrition, Sidesteps Vaccine Order
During a 10-day tour, Kennedy promotes MAHA priorities like nutrition and addiction treatment, but avoids discussing the new vaccine executive order unless pressed.
Healthcare
Cannabis-linked 'scromiting' cases surge among youth, CDC data shows
A new CDC report shows a spike in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases, particularly among teens and young adults, contradicting earlier beliefs about the condition's demographics.
Politics
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, Kansas's First Elected Female Senator, Dies at 94
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without a spouse's prior service, died Friday at 94. The Kansas Republican served three terms and was known for her moderate, independent streak.
Judge Strikes Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Suspension
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's visa pause affecting 75 countries, ruling it unlawful and exceeding S
Iran declares victory over US as Washington prepares new sanctions
Iran's president says the world has accepted Tehran's victory over the US, as Washington gears up for new sanctions and
Idaho Coffee Shop Owner's Anti-Pro-Life Ban Reignites Service Refusal Debate
An Idaho coffee shop owner's refusal to serve pro-life teens has ignited a new clash over political discrimination, draw
Bipartisan Bill Seeks 100-Foot Safety Zones Around US Houses of Worship
Amid rising antisemitic incidents and attacks on houses of worship, a bipartisan bill would establish 100-foot safe acce
TPS Deportation Freeze Lifted as Final Court Block Cleared
A federal judge lifted the final court stay blocking deportations for TPS holders, clearing the way for removals to 13 c
Fake Polls Expose Industry Vulnerabilities as Trust Erodes
A fake polling firm's fabricated surveys in Wisconsin and LA highlight the need for media and public scrutiny of polling
SNAP rolls fall 13% as new work rules bite, but admin snags blamed
SNAP enrollment fell 13% in a year, far outpacing government forecasts, as new work rules and administrative snags push
Arison and Hickenlooper push to overhaul family-building policies
Grindr CEO George Arison and Sen. John Hickenlooper call for tax deductions, insurance reforms, and parentage laws to ma
FDA's Inspection Model Fails to Secure Global Food Supply
Recurrent outbreaks from imported produce expose the limits of FDA's inspection-based approach, prompting calls for a ne
Kentucky Audit Exposes Systemic Failures in Largest School District
An audit of Kentucky's largest school district finds severe financial mismanagement, administrative bloat, and low stude
Gallup: US alcohol consumption hits historic low, 54% report drinking
Gallup reports American drinking at a record low, with 54% consuming alcohol, down from 62% in 2023, amid changing feder
NOAA Fall Forecast: Most States See Warm, Dry Start as El Niño Strengthens
NOAA's fall forecast signals warmer-than-average temperatures for most of the U.S., with El Niño intensifying. The Pacif
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
Powerball Hits $1B: Annuity vs. Cash Lump Sum Explained
Powerball's jackpot has hit $1 billion. Winners must choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a cash lump sum. He
Why Washington's Pressure on Tehran Misses the Mark
The US-Iran diplomatic impasse continues, with Tehran treating delay as a bargaining chip. Experts argue Washington's pr
US Envoy Slams Ghent University Suspension of Arday Accuser
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White condemned Ghent University's suspension of researcher Nathan Cofnas, calling it reta
Iranian Officials Condemn New US Sanctions as 'Economic Terrorism'
Iran's leadership pushed back against new US sanctions, calling them 'economic terrorism' and vowing to overcome them, w
Trump renews push for summit with Kim, raising alliance concerns
President Trump is seeking another summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but experts caution that such meetings may yie
TRIPP Corridor Marks First Year as U.S. Strategic Counter to Iran, Russia
The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) celebrates its first anniversary as a strategic land corr
Panama's Canal Port Reversal Draws Beijing's Wrath, Signaling Wider Clash
Beijing's retaliation against Panama over the canal ports' concession ruling marks a flashpoint in the wider US-China in