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Judge Halts USPS Mail Ballot Rule Again as Midterms Near
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Wisconsin Politicians Mock Trump's Lake Renaming Order
President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' draws sarcastic responses from Wisconsin officials, including Governor Tony Evers.
Healthcare
FDA clears updated COVID shots for high-risk groups amid access concerns
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for high-risk groups on Thursday, but a court ruling on CDC panel appointments may leave insurers without a coverage mandate.
Politics
NTSB Faults Temporary Ellipse Site in Near Miss of Marine One and Jet
A preliminary NTSB report says a relocated Ellipse site caused radio failures that led to a close call between Marine One and a passenger jet near Reagan Airport in August.
Technology
Trump Grants GOP Leeway on Data Centers Amid Midterm Backlash
Trump tells GOP candidates they can oppose data centers as voter skepticism grows, while he maintains support for the industry to stay ahead of China.
Healthcare
Trump Health Officials Challenge Pennsylvania Measles Death Reports
Trump administration officials are questioning Pennsylvania's measles death reports, with HHS Secretary Kennedy suggesting fabrication and the CDC demanding data.
Defense
Pentagon ties of pro-Trump influencer exposed in leak offer
A pro-Trump influencer with nearly 1 million followers failed to disclose her Pentagon role, prompting ethics concerns after a State Department official offered her documents.
Politics
Federal judge blocks HUD's overhaul of fair housing grants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's plan to overhaul HUD's fair housing grants, ruling the agency failed to justify cuts that would narrow the recipient pool.
International
Nepal Flood Disaster: Dozens of Americans Missing, Death Toll Surpasses 380
A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal and Tibet has killed at least 389 people and left over 1,400 missing, including dozens of Americans. The U.S. is providing assistance and monitoring the situation.
Politics
California man with 10-foot guillotine near Capitol told police it was 'the real deal'
A man was arrested near the U.S. Capitol for carrying a 10-foot guillotine, which he told police was 'the real deal.' A judge ordered his release, citing no threats.
Pennsylvania Governor Race Turns Into Data Center Blame Game
In Pennsylvania's governor race, both Shapiro and Garrity are accusing each other of being too friendly with data center
DOJ Defends New Trump Inscriptions at Kennedy Center in Court Clash
The DOJ told a federal judge that new inscriptions honoring Trump at the Kennedy Center don't constitute a renaming, pus
Ingraham predicts 'brutal' midterms as GOP faces headwinds
Laura Ingraham says the midterms will be 'brutal' for Republicans, who face Trump's low approval and economic worries. S
El-Sayed Rules Out Campaigning with Piker Amid Antisemitism Furor
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, distanced himself from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, saying he w
Wyoming governor asks DOJ to probe 'aggressive' poll monitors
Gov. Mark Gordon asked the Justice Department to investigate federal election monitors who he says behaved aggressively
Trump's Approval Slump Deepens GOP Fears for Midterms
Trump's approval ratings have sunk to record lows this summer, with polls showing 33% approval. This is deepening GOP co
NASA chief floats orbital data centers to sidestep backlash
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggests moving data centers to Earth orbit to ease local opposition and harness solar
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
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
Trump dodges on Russia-Iran ties, hints at hidden sanctions on China banks
Trump deflected queries on Russia-Iran ties, hinted at covert sanctions on Chinese banks, and touted his economic blocka
Collins Sees Canadian Seafood Tariff Pause as Opening for Fresh Trade Talks
Sen. Susan Collins called on the U.S. to re-engage with Canada after Ottawa dropped seafood from its tariff list, urging
US and China Must Forge AI Governance Pact Amid Rivalry
With advanced AI models increasingly accessible, the US and China must create a bilateral governance framework that bala
China's Wang Yi Urges US to 'Overcome Obstacles' Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the U.S. to work together to 'overcome obstacles' in bilateral ties ahead of Pres
Trump's North Korea gambit: New talks, old risks
Trump is preparing to re-engage with Kim Jong Un, aiming for verifiable nuclear limits and an end to Pyongyang's backing
Trump's Personal Diplomacy Fuels Hope for Other Detainees in China
The release of Pastor Ezra Jin after Trump's personal intervention has given hope to families of other Americans detaine