What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
What to Know About the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The decision ends one of the most aggressive parts of Trump’s immigration agenda. But hundreds of other restrictions have taken effect.
Saudi sovereign-wealth fund Struggles to Find Winning Investments
PIF’s performance adds to the country’s economic challenges, which were growing even before the war in Iran.
It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records.
How the Supreme Court justices ruled on birthright citizenship
A majority of Supreme Court justices on Tuesday ruled to uphold birthright citizenship, citing the 14th Amendment as clearly enshrining jus soli, Latin for “right of the soil.” Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett sided with their three liberal counterparts to strike down President Trump’s January executive order aiming to thwart…
Trump says Supreme Court loss on birthright citizenship ‘too bad,’ calls on Congress to act
President Trump suggested Tuesday that he would use Congress to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court ruled against his order to restrict the policy. “The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President,…
NPR retracts story reporting Justice Alito is retiring from Supreme Court - The Washington Post
NPR retracts story reporting Justice Alito is retiring from Supreme Court The Washington Post
Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre
Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.
Woman describes alleged sex attack by 'evil' predator accused of double murder
A woman said she believed she was going to die when she was attacked by an "evil" sex predator who allegedly went on to murder two others, a court has heard.
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic rebounds after strikes between Iran, US
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began to rebound Monday following weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Reports from the maritime tracking firm Kpler said 40 vessels passed through the critical waterway on Monday, while 24 ships transited the strait on Sunday in addition to 39 ships on Saturday. Energy markets have…
Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.
Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroom - The Washington Post
Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroom The Washington Post
The 2 percent that became the driver of global energy
Data centers and AI are driving a surge in global electricity demand, and countries that can quickly build the necessary infrastructure will be best positioned to capture the benefits of the AI-driven economy.
Senator Gallego’s Use of Campaign Funds for Family Trips Prompts Scrutiny
The Arizona senator used campaign money to fly his family to Nantucket and the Caribbean. The Justice Department has said it is investigating his campaign finance activity.
U.K. Pledges Nearly $20 Billion Extra for Armed Forces
The country is moving to buttress its defense industry in the face of what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a more dangerous and volatile world.
With New Seizures, Value of the Met’s Looted Artifacts Tops $95 Million
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it secured the return of dozens of ancient artifacts in June, after a process that the museum described as collaborative.
Wall St set for strongest quarter in years as risk appetite holds despite US-Iran war - Reuters
Wall St set for strongest quarter in years as risk appetite holds despite US-Iran war Reuters
Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation
Bolivia's pro-US government declares a state of emergency after 50 days of blockades led by former socialist president Evo Morales and his supporters.
Opinion | U.S. Capitalism Isn’t Broken
Washington should remember that China has consistently trailed the U.S. in genuine technological innovation.
Teenager who caused death of friend on e-scooter walks free from court
A teenager who caused the death of his 14-year-old friend while riding his e-scooter through a red light and into the path of oncoming traffic has walked free from court.
Hopes of finding more survivors of Venezuela earthquakes fade - Reuters
Hopes of finding more survivors of Venezuela earthquakes fade Reuters
How you borrow, pay off student loans may change on July 1: What to know
If you are a borrower, will soon be a borrower, or are paying back what you borrowed, you could be impacted.
Platner campaign ‘being blown completely out of the water’ by outside GOP spending: Memo
A Monday memo from Graham Platner’s campaign shows the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine is battling an onslaught of outside GOP spending. The memo, obtained by Politico, says Republicans spent $4.3 million on the race between Platner and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) from last Tuesday through Monday. Collins’s campaign spent $500,000, while PACs…
Times/Siena Poll Finds Talarico and Paxton Tied in Texas Senate Race
James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, is tied with Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
Companies should prepare now for 2027 oversight
A Democratic majority in Congress will likely prioritize oversight and investigations of the administration and its business partners, with a focus on AI governance, emerging technology, and national security supply chains, and will use a combination of bipartisan fact-finding and public pressure to drive policy.
Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.
UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal - Reuters
UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal Reuters
Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
Fact Checking Trump’s Claims About the Strait of Hormuz
The president claimed that an ‘all time RECORD’ amount of oil exited the strait on June 22.
Thomas: Birthright decision ‘devalues’ American citizenship
Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday to strike down President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, contending the decision “devalues” American citizenship. “I am not sure that today’s opinion will stand the test of time,” Thomas, the longest-serving conservative currently on the bench, wrote in a 91-page dissent to the…
Putin Faces Increased Pressure as Moscow Is Again Attacked by Drones
The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.
At least 14 children killed after roof collapse of tutoring centre
At least 14 children have been killed after the roof of an under-construction tutoring centre collapsed in Pakistan.
Ontario and Quebec Face Heat Warnings as High Temperatures Spread Across Canada
Parts of Ontario and Quebec will be well above normal temperatures this week as a heat wave spreads over North America.
Venezuela’s earthquakes are a somber warning for US preparedness
The unfortunate reality is that the United States of America does not have the ability to come to the aid of its citizens in the worst instance.
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says - Reuters
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says Reuters
The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video - The Washington Post
The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video The Washington Post
Speaker Johnson: Birthright citizenship ruling subjects US to ‘serious challenges’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) responded to the Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling that found the Trump administration’s efforts to place new restrictions on birthright citizenship are unconstitutional. Johnson was asked by reporters during a press conference for his reaction shortly after the news of the decision broke. “I will say, I’m very disappointed in that…
The World Cup Experience Lives Up to the Hype
A man in a 2014 Germany soccer jersey holds up a scarf that says DEUTSCHLAND on it, standing in the stands above a soccer field with the Paraguayan and German flags on it.
Live updates: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, upholds transgender school athlete bans
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Trump could not fundamentally change how people can become American citizens, upholding the guarantees of the 14th Amendment and handing Trump a defeat as he seeks to reshape immigration rules. The highly anticipated ruling came on the court’s final opinion day of its term. The court also…
Rove says Iran may create ‘problems’ before midterms to hurt Trump
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Monday said Iran could create “problems” to hurt President Trump ahead of November’s midterm elections. “The Iranians are not dumb,” Rove told Fox News’s Paul Gigot. “They know that the fall campaign starts in earnest on Labor Day. I would not be surprised to see them attempt to have an…
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
House set to vote as GOP leaders hope NDAA, SAVE America Act gambit unlocks floor
House Republican leaders on Tuesday afternoon will find out whether their plan to tie the annual defense authorization bill to a voter ID bill pushed by President Trump will be enough to satisfy hard-line GOP members who ground the House to a halt last week. The chamber is scheduled to vote at 1:30 p.m. on…
EXCLUSIVE: US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say Reuters
NPR Announces, and Retracts, Alito Retirement Story
There needs to be more of an explanation what happened.
Lisa Cook’s lawyer fires back at Bill Pulte: ‘They won’t succeed’
The attorney for Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook on Monday said President Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte “won’t succeed” in pursuing her prosecution on allegations of mortgage fraud. After the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against Trump’s efforts to oust Cook, both the president and Pulte, who is also acting Director…
The SAVE Act won’t save Republicans
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the 2020 election was stolen, despite evidence to the contrary, and has now warned that Republicans will never win another election unless the SAVE Act is passed, which would require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote, and end mail-in voting.
Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.
Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoin - Reuters
Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoin Reuters
READ: Supreme Court’s opinion on birthright citizenship, including Thomas dissent
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions, ruling that his banner immigration policy is unconstitutional. The majority ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, was joined by three liberal justices and conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the court’s conservatives, wrote a dissent against the ruling…
Iran’s Diverging Priorities Are Jeopardizing U.S. Peace Talks
Moderates are eager to free up billions of dollars held in Qatar, but hard-liners in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are focused on controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
Medication used to treat heart failure recalled nationwide
Nearly 1 million bottles of the medication are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to an FDA recall alert.
Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says - Reuters
Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says Reuters
Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers - Reuters
Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers Reuters
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children - Reuters
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children Reuters
Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit - Reuters
Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit Reuters
Women hold the key to the 2026 elections — especially ‘skippers’ and ‘flippers’
Donald Trump has a serious problem when it comes to women’s votes.
US declaration to exit USMCA to start a decade-long countdown for the pact - Reuters
US declaration to exit USMCA to start a decade-long countdown for the pact Reuters
Can You Really Be a Working-Class Party if There Are Very Few Workers in Your Party?
There an irony at the heart of the D.S.A.’s ascendance.
Bannon: ‘Nobody believes’ Patel crime statistics
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Trump, said “nobody believes” crime statistics from the FBI and its director, Kash Patel. “Kash, I love you brother, but I don’t want to hear any more statistics about how crime’s coming down, crime’s coming down, all that,” Bannon said Monday on his “War Room” show. Bannon later…
The Final Recap of Authorship Predictions
I correctly predicted that Coach Kavanaugh would have the transgender sports cases and the Chief would write birthright citizenship. I… The post The Final Recap of Authorship Predictions appeared first on Reason.com.
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean reveals depression diagnosis after returning from lengthy absence
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) said on Tuesday that his lengthy and previously unexplained absence from the House was due to being treated for depression, publicly elaborating on the for the first time on the medical condition that had kept him away from Washington. Kean made the disclosure in a floor speech when he returned to the…
Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal - Reuters
Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal Reuters
BBC staff face real-terms wage cut as 'bleak' pay proposal revealed
BBC staff could see a real-terms pay cut in the year ahead, a proposal shows, just weeks after the announcement that hundreds of roles are to be axed.
Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war's impact on Ukraine - Reuters
Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war's impact on Ukraine Reuters
Fetterman says he’ll open Trump Accounts for kids
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday said he would open accounts for all three of his children as part of President Trump’s investment initiative. His three children will not qualify for the $1,000 seed funds from the Treasury Department but remain eligible for Trump Accounts that receive contributions from parents, employers and certain qualifying philanthropic…
China is forcing Catholics to assimilate, and the Vatican is silent
The Chinese regime keeps repeating the line that Catholics must abandon underground congregations.
Dave Portnoy considers running for political office
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Monday said he’s considering running for office, potentially against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). Portnoy initially told Fox News’s Jesse Watters that he thought he “would never get involved in politics” and that more can be done in the private sector, but added that “what is going…
Burnham's approach is unusual but it should work, former deputy Labour leader says
Andy Burnham's approach is unusual but it should work, former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has said.
Witkoff, Kushner in Qatar but won’t meet with Iran directly Tuesday
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday, a senior White House official confirmed to The Hill amid the ongoing discussions with Iran. The meeting will include Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and will continue regional dialogue on…
Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic - Reuters
Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic Reuters
Watch live: House Democrats speak amid turmoil over Iran war, party divisions
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as angst over the Trump administration’s moves in Iran and perceived party divisions come into the spotlight. Indirect peace talks between the U.S. and Tehran are expected to continue in Qatar on Tuesday, after the two sides signed the 14-point memorandum of understanding earlier this month…
WATCH: Fights break out at Russian gas stations as Putin admits fuel shortages
Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing fuel shortages, as fights erupt at gas stations across multiple regions.
Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants
Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls it a crackdown on "radical climate policies."
Dementia will cost US $818B this year: Study
The study's lead researcher said the dementia population is set to grow substantially.
FDA expands cheese recall over possible listeria contamination
Consumers are advised not to eat, sell or serve the recalled products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Johnson: Trump won’t veto housing bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday said President Trump will not veto the bipartisan housing bill after canceling plans to sign the legislation last week. Johnson met with the president at the White House for two hours on Monday, urging him to sign the measure that aims to ensure more access to affordable housing nationwide. …
Erika Kirk, parents of late Charlie Kirk to attend preliminary hearing
Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a campus event at Utah Valley University.
Trump's Turkey arms sale proposal sparks congressional questions before NATO summit
The Trump administration bypasses Congress to send Turkey a $700 million arms sale including fighter jet engines, despite S-400 concerns from lawmakers.
We’re finally turning the tide on suicide rates. Don’t pull back now.
Right now, the very workforce, programs and infrastructure responsible for this progress are being gutted.
California Rep. Bera on rise of democratic socialism: ‘It’s about stopping Donald Trump’
Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) on Monday said the rise of democratic socialism within the Democratic Party is “about stopping Donald Trump.” Bera told CNN’s John Berman that the Democratic Party is “a big party with lots of different ideas,” but the common goal is about unity and “putting a check on Donald Trump. “So, while…
Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.
Deutsche Bank sells India retail business to Kotak Mahindra - Reuters
Deutsche Bank sells India retail business to Kotak Mahindra Reuters
Gorsuch calls out Trump FCC chief for targeting Kimmel
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch referenced Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr’s efforts to target ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as part of an opinion issued on President Trump’s powers over independent agencies the court handed down this week. In a 6-3 decision on Monday, the court ruled Trump can fire Federal Trade Commission…
Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows - Reuters
Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows Reuters
Ars Live, today: The latest on the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe
Join us on the livestream at 1 pm ET and ask questions about the aftermath of New Glenn.
UAE exports record oil volumes after OPEC exit, ship-tracking data shows - Reuters
UAE exports record oil volumes after OPEC exit, ship-tracking data shows Reuters
O’Reilly on rise of socialism: ‘We’re living in a world of entitlement’
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that the rise of socialism in the U.S. stems from a growing culture of entitlement, blaming social media for shaping younger generations’ perceptions of the country. “We’re living in a world of entitlement, and we’ll give you stuff,” he said in an interview with NewsNation’s “On Balance with Leland…
Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production - Reuters
Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production Reuters
AI is not a quick fix — here’s what companies need to know
An eight-month field study inside a 200-person U.S. tech company lands on three takeaways that the authors present as surprising. First, work expands as AI lowers friction. Second, work bleeds across time boundaries as tasks become easier to start. Third, multitasking becomes more common as people run parallel threads. Those patterns matter, because they change pace, attention and expectations…
Kash Patel Invites FBI Agents To Train With Professional Pickup Artists
QUANTICO, VA—Alarmed by what he described as the inability of supposedly elite law enforcement officers to approach and seduce attractive women, FBI director Kash Patel confirmed Thursday that he had invited all agents at the bureau to train with professional pickup artists. “The sad fact is that few, if any, federal agents use the three-second rule […] The post Kash Patel Invites FBI Agents To Train With Professional Pickup Artists appeared first on The Onion.
Report: That’s Enough Soccer For Now
WASHINGTON—Saying the nation had enjoyed a perfectly adequate amount of dribbling, passing, and loud chanting, a new report published Tuesday confirmed that was enough soccer for now. “Welp, that was fun, but we’ve got our fill,” the report read in part, adding that after a couple weeks of watching men from places like Italy, Bulgaria, […] The post Report: That’s Enough Soccer For Now appeared first on The Onion.
Escaped Giraffe Unable To Be Located
A 3-year-old giraffe is missing after escaping a ranch in Texas two weeks ago, with search helicopters turning up nothing. What do you think? The post Escaped Giraffe Unable To Be Located appeared first on The Onion.
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