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California Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Antitrust Suit
A California judge has temporarily blocked Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while considering an antitrust lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general.
Defense
Trump to Honor Fallen Soldiers at Dover After Iranian Strikes
President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of two US soldiers killed in Iranian strikes on a Jordan base, the White House confirmed on Monday.
Healthcare
AHA: Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily Safe, May Cut Heart Risk
The American Heart Association reports that up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, while energy drinks are associated with cardiovascular harm.
Healthcare
FDA Retracts Lettuce Recall Test Result, But Cyclospora Probe Continues
The FDA retracted a positive cyclospora test for Taylor Farms shredded lettuce, now deemed a false positive, but the outbreak investigation across five states remains active.
Healthcare
FDA Reverses Lettuce Recall Test Result, Cyclospora Probe Ongoing
The FDA declared a false positive after linking shredded lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak, but regulators remain focused on the produce as illnesses mount.
Defense
Retired General: US Must Integrate Info Ops Into Military Planning to Win Wars
Retired Lt. Gen. David Harris warns that the US must embed strategic communication into military planning, using lessons from Gaza and Iran to turn tactical wins into lasting strategic advantage.
Defense
Iran's Mosaic Defense: Why Decapitation Strikes Can't Win the War
Iran's mosaic defense, a decentralized network designed to survive decapitation, is frustrating U.S. military superiority. Expert Harlan Ullman warns that without understanding this strategy, the U.S. cannot prevail.
Healthcare
Third Fatality Confirmed as NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reaches 74 Cases
A third person has died in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, bringing the total to 74 cases. Officials report a decline in new infections, indicating the bacterial source may have been eliminated.
Politics
Trump's Hijab Backlash Misses How World Cup Showed Immigrants Assimilate and Keep Culture
A commentary argues President Trump's criticism of Somali children wearing hijabs at a kindergarten graduation overlooks how the World Cup demonstrated that immigrants in the US both assimilate and preserve their culture.
Homan's Claims on Houston ICE Shooting Challenged by CBS Host
Tom Homan's defense of an ICE officer involved in a fatal Houston shooting was met with skepticism from CBS's Margaret B
Sasse Defends Filibuster as Bulwark Against Power Consolidation
Former Sen. Ben Sasse defends the Senate filibuster as essential for limiting power and preventing existential elections
GOP Campaign Arm Expands Target List to 36 Democrat-Held Seats
The NRCC added seven Democrat-held districts to its target list, citing redistricting changes and a 'radical socialist a
Supreme Court to Hear Alaska Pilot's Fight Over Plane Seizure for a Six-Pack of Beer
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an Alaskan pilot's challenge to the state's attempt to seize his 1969 Cessna after a pa
Blanche's Record on ICE Killings Raises Accountability Concerns for AG Bid
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's handling of ICE killings and his refusal to involve local officials in investigat
Defending the Senate Parliamentarian: Why Trump's Calls to Oust Her Miss the Mark
Former Senate Budget Committee staff director G. William Hoagland pushes back on President Trump’s demand to remove Sena
Cruz-Wyden Jawbone Act Targets Government Coercion, But Enforcement Looms Large
The bipartisan Jawbone Act aims to stop government officials from coercing private entities into compliance, but vague l
Supreme Court Upholds Plea Bargain Appeals Waiver, Sidesteps Systemic Flaws
The Supreme Court's Hunter v. United States decision upholds appeals waivers in plea bargains, limiting challenges to on
House Passes Bill to End Penny, Standardize Cash Change Rules
House passes Common Cents Act to end penny production and standardize cash change rules, addressing retailer confusion s
Romance Scam Victims Face Tax Penalty as Congress Weighs AI Fraud Rules
A tax code quirk penalizes romance scam victims while forgiving investment fraud victims. Congress is urged to reform th
Congress, Mexico, Canada Hold Leverage to Preserve USMCA Against Trump's Push
Congress and Canada and Mexico can block President Trump's efforts to weaken the USMCA by simply doing nothing, keeping
Lake Mead Set to Plunge 33 Feet by 2028 as Drought and Climate Change Bite
Federal projections reveal Lake Mead will drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, with worst-case scenarios pushing levels bel
Wedding Industry Bubble Nears Burst as Couples Reject Soaring Costs
The traditional wedding has become a luxury purchase pricing out average couples, with Gen Z rejecting the aisle. Indust
USPS Forever Stamps Hit 82 Cents Sunday as Eighth Hike Since 2021 Takes Effect
Forever stamps climb to 82 cents on Sunday, the eighth increase since 2021. Postcards and international mail also rise,
U.S. Minted 440,000 New Millionaires in 2025, UBS Report Shows
Over 440,000 Americans joined the millionaire club in 2025, driven by stock gains, but median wealth dropped 20% since 2
Fed Chair Warsh Plays Down Inflation Threat, Sidesteps Rate Cut Clues
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh downplayed inflation fears Wednesday, citing falling energy prices, and refused to sig
July Brings Third 'Bonus' Paycheck for Some Workers This Year
July marks the third triple-payday month of 2025 for some workers. Those paid weekly or bi-weekly should check their las
Deadline Nears: How Bank of America Customers Can Claim Part of $2.25M ATM Fee Settlement
Bank of America customers who checked balances at 7-Eleven ATMs between 2018 and 2021 may claim part of a $2.25 million
Rare Atlantic La Niña Could Emerge Alongside Super El Niño This Year
A rare Atlantic La Niña may develop this summer alongside a super El Niño in the Pacific, potentially reducing hurricane
White House Official Backs Argentina's Falklands Banner at World Cup
Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup task force head, defended Argentina's Falklands banner after semifinal win over E
Iran Warns of Full-Scale War if US Strikes Continue, Threatens 'No Safe Borders'
Iran threatened a full-scale war if US strikes continue, with a senior adviser warning no border is safe. The US hit bri
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke, Citing 'Willful Negligence'
President Trump announced he will impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of 'willful negligence' in m
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Lingers Over U.S. as Weekend Storms Offer Relief
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to choke the Midwest and Northeast, with millions told to stay indoors. Weekend storms
Trump Admin Slashes Journalist Visas, Targets Chinese Press with 90-Day Limit
The Trump administration announced a new rule reducing foreign journalist visas to 240 days, with Chinese reporters faci