South Carolina sued for treating tattoo parlors like strip clubs and pot shops
Two South Carolina residents and a New York-based company filed a lawsuit alleging the state’s restrictions violate the First Amendment.
Federal appeals court ends desegregation oversight in Louisiana schools — What does it mean?
On Tuesday, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ended over 60 years of desegregation oversight by the federal government in Concordia Parish’s schools.
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Brandon Bell/Getty Images How geography and urban sprawl combine to make Texas’ ‘Flash Flood Alley’
It’s not just rain. Limestone, steep elevation changes and urban sprawl mix to create a deadly flood environment in Texas Hill Country.
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images Stuck at an airport? You could soon be able to bet on flight delays
Kalshi plans to let its customers place contracts on the timeliness of airlines, leading the internet to imagine the worst of scenarios.
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images The National Guard’s deployment in DC will continue until 2029, Pentagon says
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. will continue through Jan. 20, 2029, “or until terminated by the President.”
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Which social media platforms act as ‘superspreaders’ of hate speech?
A new investigation reveals how TikTok, YouTube and Instagram differ in enforcing policies against hate speech and extremist content.
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Mario Tama/Getty Images AI data centers are popping up everywhere. What exactly do they do?
AI data centers are popping up everywhere, straining resources and forcing people out of their homes. Why do we need them so badly?
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Trump’s Truth Social posts move markets. Is selling early access to them legal?
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Wildfire smoke can harm more than your lungs. Here’s how to stay safe
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Press freedom groups warn of chilling effect after CBP seizes journalist’s phones
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Trump revives 2020 election claims in speech; Wildfire smoke spreads across US
Plus, Iran damages Kuwait's power and water infrastructure. And Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is sidelined over Kalshi betting.
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MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images From Obama to Trump to Biden: When networks said ‘no’ to presidential speeches
Networks chose not to air President Trump’s speech, leading to backlash. But it wasn’t the first time they’ve skipped a presidential address.
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Melina Mara/ The Washington Post via Getty Images Black mothers more likely to be flagged to police over alleged pregnancy drug use: Report
The Marshall Project highlighted cases of two moms who used cannabis before delivery A Black mom faced charges while the white mom didn’t.
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Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Trump takes aim at US election system, which experts call ‘fundamentally secure’
Trump will deliver a prime-time address, promising “big news” as he prepares to release declassified intelligence on the 2020 election.
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Sarah Rice/Saul Loeb/Getty Images Did Obama, UAW endorse Haley Stevens? No, but voters think so
Former President Barack Obama hasn’t made an endorsement decision in the U.S. Senate race in Michigan. Ads have voters thinking otherwise
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Ryan Murphy/Getty Images Who investigates federal agents? ICE killings expose legal divide
Local prosecutors say they’re blocked from key evidence in ICE killings. With overlapping jurisdiction, who oversees deadly‑force cases?
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Scientists are now eyeing a possible ‘Mega El Niño’
Meteorologists are warning that a powerful El Niño climate pattern intensifying in the Pacific Ocean could evolve into a rare “Super El Niño,” increasing the likelihood of extreme and unpredictable weather across the globe. El Niño, defined by unusually warm ocean waters in the equatorial Pacific, disrupts atmospheric patterns and shifts weather worldwide. Scientists say…
America at 250
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RJ Sangosti/Mario Tama/Getty Images & Ally Heath/Straight Arrow What happens when the water dries up? Much of the American West is close to finding out
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A changing climate makes disasters worse. Can Americans count on their government to help?
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Social Security was supposed to be a safety net. To young Americans, it’s a broken promise
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Public schools were America’s great equalizer. What happened?
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America mastered medicine. Why can’t it fix healthcare?
Politics
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Carl Court/Getty Images Britain’s next prime minister promises a Labour reset
Andy Burnham was confirmed as Labour leader, clearing the way for him to become Britain’s next prime minister next week.
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Trump revives 2020 election claims in speech; Wildfire smoke spreads across US
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Epstein survivor says meeting with Blanche felt like he just wanted to ‘check the box’
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Trump takes aim at US election system, which experts call ‘fundamentally secure’
Law & Order
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Svetlana Repnitskaya/Getty Images South Carolina sued for treating tattoo parlors like strip clubs and pot shops
Two South Carolina residents and a New York-based company filed a lawsuit alleging the state’s restrictions violate the First Amendment.
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Iran strikes Kuwait plant critical to drinking water supply
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He had Trump’s speeches before anyone else. Investigators say he bet on them
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Dispute over Justice Department leaders continues with latest Trump ousting
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These ranchers heal the land. The power company drew a line through it
Transmission line routes across private property are driving a wedge between two quintessentially Texan industries: oil and cattle.
Texas crypto mines consumed more power than 1 million homes: Exclusive
A SAN investigation found large crypto mines in Texas used more electricity than residents in the cities of San Antonio and El Paso combined.
A data center is moving into a small town. Residents say it will ruin their history
Big Tech is betting on an AI-powered future, but in most places where data centers are proposed, they face backlash from existing neighbors.
Government Oversight
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Kevin Carter/Getty Images The National Guard’s deployment in DC will continue until 2029, Pentagon says
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. will continue through Jan. 20, 2029, “or until terminated by the President.”
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Trump’s Truth Social posts move markets. Is selling early access to them legal?
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California turns up pressure on insurance as wildfire fight drags on
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Hegseth announces testosterone screenings for military members over 30
Immigration
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Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images White House proposes tighter rules on green cards and student visas
DHS proposes rescinding a Biden-era benefits rule and ending unlimited stays for foreign students in two major immigration changes.
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One person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine
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Passengers refute ICE claims in fatal Houston shooting that lacked officer body cams
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DHS says Mexican man killed in Houston wasn’t the intended target as Mexico calls for an investigation
Cost of Living
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Getty Images Inflation is slowing and paychecks are rising – so why does life feel so unaffordable?
New government data shows Americans’ wages are going up, but so is inflation, effectively wiping out any gains on your paycheck.
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US inflation falls sharply as energy prices retreat, but relief may prove temporary
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Why the buckling NYC Pfizer building matters to new affordable housing law
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How climate change could cause your water bill to double
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US-Iran conflict
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Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘OVER.’ Did it ever really start?
Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire dead after days of strikes but said talks with Tehran will continue. Here’s how it fell apart.
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U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS Iran targets US allies in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar as strikes between countries continue
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U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS Trump says ceasefire has collapsed after Iran retaliates with strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait
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REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro US, Iran agree to peace deal, ending more than 100 days of fighting
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Education
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Michael Rubenstein/Northwestern University Experimental drone design uses a simple trick to nearly disappear
A new experimental drone does not hide with camouflage or high-tech cloaking. It tries to vanish by spinning so fast it becomes a blur.
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Education Dept. launches crackdown on school sexual misconduct, but critics question impact
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New Trump admin rules tie federal student loans to how much money graduates earn
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How much tech do schools need? Parents seek new limits
Social Issues
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Brandon Bell/Getty Images How geography and urban sprawl combine to make Texas’ ‘Flash Flood Alley’
It’s not just rain. Limestone, steep elevation changes and urban sprawl mix to create a deadly flood environment in Texas Hill Country.
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Scott Olson/Getty Images) Wildfire smoke can harm more than your lungs. Here’s how to stay safe
Wildfires have spewed smoke across parts of Canada and the U.S. Here’s what to know about the health impacts and how to mitigate the risk.
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Explosive diarrhea, glucose monitor hype and why your insurance premiums might rise. Again
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‘Game changer’: New cancer treatment turns major surgery into an outpatient procedure
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Why do some people have vision problems years after COVID?
Energy
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AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File New York becomes first state to hit pause on new AI data centers over power concerns
New York becomes the first state to pause permits for large AI data centers, citing concerns over energy demand, water use and utility costs.
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How New Jersey is trying to rein in data centers and lower electric bills
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Data shows how renewable energy fared in the year since One Big Beautiful Bill
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Electric grid strains while 150 million endure high heat ahead of July Fourth
Privacy
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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Another police officer has been charged for abusing Flock surveillance technology
Who’s watching the watchers? More police are abusing surveillance cameras, plus how to avoid being recorded by smart glasses
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LAPD cancels Flock contract after cameras falsely flagged vehicles as stolen
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Mark Makela/Getty Images How record land prices threaten the next generation of American farmers
As record-high land prices make ownership difficult, the next generation of American farmers is struggling to keep the family business.
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Arsenic remains a persistent challenge for the rice industry
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Why an eradicated parasite is back in the American Southwest
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California banned ‘sell by’ dates on food. Could your state be next?
Media
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David McNew/Getty Images Press freedom groups warn of chilling effect after CBP seizes journalist’s phones
The feds used immigration enforcement powers to target a journalist — after a conspiracy theorist demanded his arrest.
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From Obama to Trump to Biden: When networks said ‘no’ to presidential speeches
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Trump demands ABC, NBC lose licenses after skipping election speech
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A newspaper publisher called immigrants ‘parasites’ on July 4th. A priest criticized him for publishing racist AI ‘slop’