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Their bodies were brought by helicopter to a Colorado airport, where their soot-covered comrades drove them to the coroner’s office. Fires are raging in the arid Southwest after a warm winter.
Trump’s vision for White House park: 47 trees to mark his presidency The Washington Post
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in a Sunday interview sought to explain his controversial vote to confirm Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as he said Kennedy is dug in on his views toward vaccinations despite public opinion. Cassidy, the first physician to serve as the chair of the Senate Health, Education,…
Many areas still rely on rainfall data unchanged since the 1970s.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.) both made appearances on the Sunday show circuit, with Mamdani defending democratic socailists and Cassidy criticizing the Trump administration over vaccines. Mamdani-backed candidates swept three competitive New York primaries on Tuesday, setting off a debate on where the Democratic party should stand.…
Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France Reuters
Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise Reuters
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday said Democrats should take on corporate power while arguing that party should have a big tent that can make room for democratic socialists elected from New York City. “I want us to be a big tent party. I mean, I’ve been saying this for years. I think that it’s…
Serbians to keep up protest after President Vucic says he will step down Reuters
Search and rescue crews race against time in La Guaira as 33 survivors are pulled from collapsed buildings while nearly 50,000 remain missing.
Outgoing Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Sunday he is “working” on gaining consensus for his proposed reforms to Social Security, which he warns is growing closer to insolvency. “Right now, we’re working on Social Security. Social Security is … going to [be] insolvent, and when that happens, there’ll be a cut of 22 percent to…
Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit. An agreement between the U.S. and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors with ties to the president and the commerce secretary access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten. By Paul Sonne and Eric Lipton, NY Times When Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick […] Source
Democratic socialists are setting their sights on Colorado, Wisconsin and beyond after a romp of victories in New York added fuel to the progressive movement. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) burst into the spotlight with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s election last year and expanded its influence with a pair of wins this past week…
The Trump administration is proposing a rule to close a loophole that allows middle- and upper-class Americans to receive food stamps, which would save taxpayers over $10 billion annually and remove a small number of ineligible students from the National School Lunch Program.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday knocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after an outbreak of influenza infected several service members at an Air Force base in Texas. Cassidy, a licensed gastroenterologist and the first physician to chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, told CBS News’s Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation”…
U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Europe and Brazil closer—opening new global doors for everything from aircraft parts to Brazil's cachaça, the base of the caipirinha.
The comments by Iran’s foreign minister followed several days of back and forth fighting with the U.S.
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock (Ga.) expressed concern Sunday about Vice President Vance criticizing Pope Leo XIV. Warnock, a Baptist pastor, said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he is “glad” that Vance wrote about his religious journey in his new book “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith.” The George Democrat told host Jake…
Thirty-three people rescued, thousands still missing after Venezuela quakes Reuters
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday echoed his critiques of the Biden administration’s border policies while appreciating the ability to break with the former president without fear of reprisal. Kelly said the Biden administration created a “crisis at the southern border” with welcoming policies that allowed for undocumented immigrants to enter the country legally rather…
The Drug Enforcement Administration is considering a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which would recognize all cannabis products as having a currently accepted medical use, but the evidence does not support this conclusion and policymakers should put science ahead of politics.
Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown Reuters
Republican Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) on Sunday reiterated his unease with the Qatari government’s role in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. “They’re not our friend,” Scott told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday,” referring to Qatar. The Florida Republican went on to criticize the Qatari government for its relationship with Iran. The two…
The United States and Iran have engaged in rounds of attacks and counterattacks in recent days, eroding hopes for a quick return to normalcy in the Middle East.
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Sunday reacted to chants of “you’re next” from members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) directed at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). CNN’s Jake Tapper played a clip of the DSA members chanting while at a bar during the New York primary election on Tuesday, when several DSA…
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Sunday said he would not want to change the Constitution’s rules against non-native born Americans running for president, even as his political base continues to grow nationally. The 34–year-old democratic socialist was born in Uganda. ABC’s Jonathan Karl in a Sunday interview noted that Mamdani will soon meet…
The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
A helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast, has killed 14 people.
Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia Reuters
‘I don’t want to die here,’ says a woman waiting to return home.
If Aeolus succeeds, then look for more missions like it from a variety of companies.
Consumers don’t benefit if today’s discount comes at the cost of tomorrow’s cure.
Former President Biden late Saturday slammed President Trump over his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and other Washington renovation projects in a rare public appearance. “It’s not just his vanity projects,” Biden said in remarks at a Saturday night gala hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party. “He’s tearing down the East Wing of the White House,…
Friends of Metropolitan Diary, including the writer Candace Bushnell and the actor Ken Leung of “Industry,” share their stories to mark the column’s 50th anniversary.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Sunday laughed when told about a Democratic manifesto rejecting socialism backed by lawmakers in the House and instead defended his legislative agenda laid out by New York candidates aligned with his political view. Mamdani initially said that sounded like communism with told about the centrist manifesto delivered by…
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Gulf markets mixed as US-Iran trade attacks Reuters
Nearly 300 different types of beef products qualify.
Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says Reuters
President Trump late Saturday threatened Iran’s existence as the renewed strikes between the Islamic regime and the U.S. threaten a shaky ceasefire. “United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It is very possible that they…
Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims Reuters
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes southern Portugal Reuters
The study found that the drug stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses appetite and increases satisfaction to promote weight loss.
Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast Reuters
South Korea's 'utterly baffled' president lets rip after early World Cup exit Reuters
After decades, deferred maintenance totals an estimated $50 billion. But getting repair funds from Congress is a laborious process.
A 1790 letter from Bishop John Carroll to George Washington sought reassurance that Catholics would be equal citizens in the new American republic.
Never before has a sitting president had such extensive financial interests in an industry whose regulatory environment he controls.
Iran on Sunday launched retaliatory strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain as it threatens to enforce a “complete halt” to all negotiations that would end the conflict with the U.S. Kuwait’s military said it detected and intercepted Iranian drones and two ballistic missiles. Strikes in Bahrain destroyed the top floor of an 8-story building near the…
Key Volkswagen shareholder pitches producing China car models in Germany Reuters
Prince Harry is said to be reconsidering bringing his family to the UK after his request for police protection was reportedly turned down.
How one silly syllable ignited a bitter dispute over the nature of reality on Polymarket.
Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested Reuters
6/28/2010: McDonald v. City of Chicago is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 28, 2010 appeared first on Reason.com.
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire medical debt in the surrounding community.
Microwave or air fryer? Grill or slow cooker? An investigation into how to cook hot dogs for the the most flavor and the most joy.
Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe Reuters
The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from the water in Stalybridge, according to Greater Manchester Police.
As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings due Reuters
A collage of images related to the American Revolution depicting the use of long rifles
When speaking up actually means risking something, for once, it is more necessary than ever.
The people who want to visit can’t function without the people who have to live there.
Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America's 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here's a guide to help the animals in your life.
Dozens of technicians will fire off about 851,000 fireworks on July 4, aiming to break a world record in what organizers hope will be the "most memorable display this generation will have ever seen."
The divide over Israel is only deepening in the Democratic Party after New York City’s first democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, helped propel three primary candidates to victory last week, unseating two incumbent Democrats in the process. The New York City primaries were unusually focused on Israel, with Mamdani-backed candidates making the issue a central…
Postmaster General David Steiner stoked fears among Democrats and voting rights groups this week after confirming the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government. The Trump administration’s crackdown on mail-in voting is becoming a point of contention ahead of November’s general…
The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful neighbors, Russia and China.
BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks Reuters
Dahiya, a sprawling area and Hezbollah stronghold, is stirring back to life amid a tense truce with Israel. “This war has brought so much loss,” one resident said.
The Democratic primary on Tuesday is likely to decide the next governor, and Senator Michael Bennet, once seen as a shoo-in, is in a dogfight with Attorney General Phil Weiser.
Behind the scenes, the Trump White House went to extensive lengths to advance its theory of executive power, potentially giving the president remarkable leeway to install loyalists at nearly every echelon of government.
Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status.
The idea that there's a connection between federal student loans and what colleges charge dates back almost four decades. But it's unclear that link can lead to lower costs.
Rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.
Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight Reuters
Zohran Mamdani did it last year. So did Claire Valdez in her recent run for Congress. Some candidates are campaigning after dark to court young voters.
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill.
Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria, Algeria play out six-goal thriller Reuters
Austria, Algeria defy controversial format to deliver World Cup thriller Reuters
Late drama ends Iran's hopes of reaching World Cup knockouts for first time Reuters
Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports Reuters
Argentina's depth a warning to rivals heading into World Cup knockouts Reuters
Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina maintain winning start Reuters
Ticket prices skyrocket for Portugal game against Croatia in Toronto Reuters
Messi becomes first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches Reuters
The country that once led the world in exports has been stuck in neutral since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Purges aimed at rooting out corruption and disloyalty have pushed many officials to focus on finding ways to please Beijing.
If she reaches the Senate, Ms. Letlow would replace Senator Bill Cassidy and become the first G.O.P. woman to represent Louisiana in the chamber.