U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon
President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress.
Supreme Court lets Trump end temporary protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants - The Washington Post
Supreme Court lets Trump end temporary protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants The Washington Post
Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Could Become Reality Today. Here’s What to Know.
A freeze for rent-stabilized homes is expected when a city panel votes on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan on Thursday, but the move is likely to face legal challenges.
The mysterious case of Eli Lilly’s obesity drug
Who got exclusive access to Eli Lilly's highly anticipated obesity candidate? And why are drugmakers spending so much on acquisitions? Find out on this week's "Readout LOUD."
RFK Jr. urged Iowa candidate to make deal to help GOP win House seat, per audio recording - The Washington Post
RFK Jr. urged Iowa candidate to make deal to help GOP win House seat, per audio recording The Washington Post
Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom
The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.
Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes
The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.
Opinion | Britain’s Prime Minister Problem
It’s accidental that the U.K. is more acutely unstable than the U.S., France and Germany.
Opinion | JD Vance’s Appeals to Arab Authority
‘Trust the people who . . . have the most to lose’ from a nuclear Iran, he says—but not the Israelis.
Inside the C.D.C.’s Mad Scramble to Meet Kennedy’s Demands
A cache of internal emails offers a look at the pressure the nation’s public health officials faced from the new health secretary in the early months of the Trump administration.
What Are the Paths Forward for the Housing Bill After Trump Refused to Sign It?
President Trump abruptly scrapped plans to sign a major housing bill. It could still become law, with or without a presidential signature. But Mr. Trump could also try to kill it.
JPMorgan reshapes Jamie Dimon succession race with executive shuffle - Reuters
JPMorgan reshapes Jamie Dimon succession race with executive shuffle Reuters
Thousands Feared Dead in Powerful Earthquakes in Venezuela
Rescue teams clawed through collapsed buildings for survivors after two earthquakes left at least 188 people dead.
UN pauses Hormuz evacuation plan after ship reports suspected attack - Reuters
UN pauses Hormuz evacuation plan after ship reports suspected attack Reuters
Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Testing Trump’s Deal to Reopen Strait
The attack took place hours after an Iranian warning to ships not to use routes that the regime hadn’t sanctioned.
US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban - Reuters
US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban Reuters
Tech Valuations and Hedging for Disaster (6/24/2026)
Tech Valuations and Hedging for Disaster (6/24/2026) Come join us next time as a Trend Watcher and subscribe! You’ll catch it same-day! Transcript Tech Valuations and Hedging for Disaster Market Open: A Three-Stock Dow Rally Masking a Nasdaq Pullback Anyhow, so what’s going on? Well, the Dow’s having a rip-roaring day. There are basically […] Source
Inflation hits 4.1 percent in May: 5 takeaways
Federal inflation data released Thursday showed prices rising at the fastest annual rate in three years, posing serious challenges for President Trump and policymakers. The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation showed prices rising 4.1 percent over the past year and 0.7 percent in May alone. While much of the increase came from higher energy…
Trump Keeps Undercutting Republicans’ Message, Squandering His Own Trifecta
Divisions between the president and his party on Capitol Hill have muddled Republicans’ midterm pitch to voters, and have crippled the G.O.P. at what should be the peak of its power.
Critics Warn ‘GTA VI’ Could Inspire Impressionable Teens To Live In Florida
WASHINGTON—In an effort to alert parents to the potentially dangerous consequences of playing the highly anticipated game, critics warned Thursday that Grand Theft Auto VI could inspire impressionable teens to live in Florida. “This game glamorizes life in Florida to such an outrageous extent that it’s easy to see how young minds could be fooled into thinking […] The post Critics Warn ‘GTA VI’ Could Inspire Impressionable Teens To Live In Florida appeared first on The Onion.
France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table - Reuters
May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table Reuters
Lawsuit Argues Hawaii's Harsh New Hemp Regulations Will Stifle Competition
Hemp plants against yellow background
Sharp knife or razor used to cut Reflecting Pool liner: National Park Service
A section of the liner that runs at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor earlier this month, according to an official at the National Park Service (NPS). According to a sworn declaration filed Wednesday, the U.S. Park Police responded to a report from the NPS…
U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.
Watch live: House Democrats host forum on election threats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and fellow Democrats will hold a forum on election threats Thursday afternoon as the party looks ahead to the 2026 midterms. The lawmakers are likely to discuss concerns over voting access and GOP-backed reform proposals, including President Trump’s SAVE America Act — which would require proof of citizenship for…
French Reporter Illustrates Extreme Heat By Flambéing Cherries Jubilee On Sidewalk
The post French Reporter Illustrates Extreme Heat By Flambéing Cherries Jubilee On Sidewalk appeared first on The Onion.
Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
A closely watched measure of inflation ticked up as the conflict in the Middle East inflated energy prices.
White House celebrates Supreme Court immigration rulings as ‘tremendous win’
The White House commended two major decisions from the Supreme Court on Thursday morning, which bolster the Trump administration’s ability to crack down on immigration. In these rulings, the high court decided that the Trump administration could cut off temporary legal protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians and cleared the path for the administration…
The World Cup Is Putting American Abundance on Display
Four policy lessons we can take from our visitors’ viral moments.
Two trains collide in Poland, fire brigade says - Reuters
Two trains collide in Poland, fire brigade says Reuters
Vance hosted GOP senators for dinner following Iran blowup
Vice President Vance hosted Republican senators for dinner Wednesday evening following President Trump’s contentious meeting with GOP senators on Capitol Hill earlier in the day. The vice president’s office confirmed to The Hill that the gathering took place hours after Trump vocally clashed with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) over the senator’s vote in favor of…
Live updates: Supreme Court hands Trump immigration wins; Johnson plots budget path
President Trump notched key wins Thursday morning for his immigration agenda with new rulings from the Supreme Court. In one case, the high court ruled the Trump administration can end temporary legal protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians, finding federal judges cannot review many of the challenges. In another, the majority ruled that the…
Van Hollen joins Sanders in endorsing El-Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday endorsed progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. El-Sayed, the former director of the Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services in Wayne County, Mich., is battling Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) for the Democratic nomination in the race to…
STAT+: Cassidy proposes bill to rein in 340B drug discount program
Placing new limits on the 340B drug discount program would be a fresh challenge for hospitals as they confront funding cuts.
Hospital probe into why 40 people accessed file of boy attacked by crocodile
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is looking into why around 40 people accessed the medical files of a three-year-old boy taken to hospital after a crocodile attack at a Cambridgeshire zoo.
Don’t pull apart what’s finally working to curb overdose deaths
Without congressional protection and recommitment, the system producing those gains will break.
Mullin confronts DeLauro at hearing: ‘You should be put in your place’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday scolded Rep. Rosa DeLauro after the Connecticut Democrat raised concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration policy. During her line of questioning at a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing, DeLauro told Mullin that “3,900 children were separated from their families.” Mullin interrupted, stating, “450,000 kids were lost…
US judge blocks Trump administration's new student loan restrictions - Reuters
US judge blocks Trump administration's new student loan restrictions Reuters
Democratic socialists eye 2028 White House race
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are eyeing a 2028 presidential bid in the wake of recent electoral successes across the country. DSA Co-chair Ashik Siddique told The Hill in a Thursday interview that the organization has more than 100,000 members and 200 chapters across the country. “We want people to be talking proactively about…
US military rushing aid to Venezuela after powerful twin earthquakes strike
The U.S. military is working with the State Department and is rushing aid to Venezuela after powerful twin earthquakes hit the country overnight, killing more than 160 residents. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said Thursday, at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, its forces are “moving quickly to bring the unmatched airlift, logistics and lifesaving…
What the dates printed on your food actually mean
A new bill in California is set to make it more clear. But if you don't live in California, here's what you need to know.
See Record-Breaking Extreme Heat Wave Across Europe in Photos
Temperature records have been broken in several European countries this week.
SCOTUS Overturns Hawaii's Default Rule Against Guns on Private Property Open to the Public
a man with a handgun tucked into his pants
Lockheed Martin strikes $35B deal to restock depleted THAAD interceptor stockpile
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year contract worth up to $35 billion to churn out hundreds of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors a year, in an effort to replenish dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles. Announced Wednesday, the award means Lockheed will receive an initial $842.9 million, according to the Missile Defense Agency…
Cambodia’s crackdown on online scams shows that nobody is above the law
Cambodia has made significant progress in combating online scams, with the government enacting a new law, increasing law enforcement, and deporting nearly 19,000 foreign nationals linked to scam operations, while also working with international partners to dismantle the networks.
Latest Victims of France’s Heat Wave: Children Locked in Family Cars
As temperatures pass record levels in France, the heat wave-related death toll continues to rise.
Hard-liners grind House agenda to a halt over SAVE America Act demands
A group of conservative hard-liners have effectively ground most House floor action to a halt until Congress acts on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, delivering a new challenge for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he tries to move the chamber’s legislative agenda forward. The SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship…
Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests
Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
Trump holding housing reform hostage over SAVE America Act
Housing affordability is one of the issues Americans consistently say they care about. It's also one of the few issues where lawmakers from both parties actually found common ground and produced legislation that could move the ball forward. Enter President Trump.
Why These Affordable Homes Face a 31% Rent Increase
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised relief for rent-stabilized tenants. But thousands of apartments under a separate city program are subject to increases, creating an awkward contrast.
France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia - Reuters
France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia Reuters
Hunter Biden on democratic socialists’ wins: ‘Country is tired of being managed’
Hunter Biden said the Democratic Party should rethink its political strategy after a slate of progressive and socialist candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) won their primary races in New York this week. The son of former President Biden said the string of victories showed voters are more receptive to candidates…
Federal Judge Strikes Key Parts of Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting
The ruling rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to change federal election procedures through an executive order.
Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc - Reuters
Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say Reuters
DeWine vetoes 2 bills in Ohio, including one requiring photo ID to mail in ballots
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed two bills, including one that would add would add a new requirement for absentee voters.
Something Feels Off About Hemani and Wolford (Updated)
The Court decides two major Second Amendment cases, but the latter does not even mention the former.
Deadly Heat Wave in Europe Continues to Smash Temperature Records
The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.
Alito appears testy during Sotomayor’s asylum dissent reading from the bench
Justice Samuel Alito responded tersely to Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday morning after the liberal justice read her blistering dissent to his majority opinion in a case on asylum seekers. The court’s 6-3 ruling along ideological lines opens the door for the Trump administration to turn around those seeking asylum in America before they reach…
How Washington can easily help millions of people around the world
The U.S. Treasury Department must support a new major SDR allocation to help save lives and create jobs in the U.S. and around the world, as hundreds of millions of people face hunger and the threat of malnutrition.
Congo tightens travel rules after Ebola case reaches France - Reuters
Congo tightens travel rules after Ebola case reaches France Reuters
Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe - Reuters
Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe Reuters
Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store - Reuters
Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store Reuters
War‑induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution
War‑induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution By Kimberly Van Meter, Penn State and Nandita Basu, University of Waterloo American farmers are expected to plant several million fewer acres of corn in 2026 than they did in 2025, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles a key fertilizer trading […] Source
Sotomayor offers blistering dissent on Supreme Court asylum decision: ‘More people will die’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a blistering dissent from the bench Thursday after the Supreme Court opened the door for the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that allows border officials to block asylum seekers who do not physically cross the southern border from entering the country. Sotomayor, the most senior liberal justice on the high court,…
STAT+: Proposed CDC science office could tighten political control at agency
Under President Trump, political leaders are exerting more control across federal health agencies.
Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.
Trump Administration Sweeps All of the (Other) Immigration Cases at SCOTUS
With the Birthright Citizenship case still undecided, the Trump Administration has prevailed in every other immigration case before the Court this term, and some are quite consequential.
The Science Behind Venezuela’s Doublet Earthquake
The earthquakes that struck Venezuela were an uncommon but dangerous two-punch blow known as a doublet.
What a plant-based food expert eats for protein, calcium and more - The Washington Post
What a plant-based food expert eats for protein, calcium and more The Washington Post
Bill to raise minimum wage to $25 an hour will be introduced in Senate - The Washington Post
Bill to raise minimum wage to $25 an hour will be introduced in Senate The Washington Post
Climate accountability deserves its day in court
For years, lawyers working for the fossil fuel industry have done everything in their power to keep state courts from weighing the factual evidence in climate accountability cases. During just the past decade, our communities have lost roughly $1.5 trillion in damages from extreme weather and other climate disasters. But the winds are shifting.
BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise - Reuters
BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise Reuters
Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests - Reuters
Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests Reuters
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity addresses viewers’ concerns over appearance
Fox News host Sean Hannity addressed online chatter about his health in a social media post on Wednesday after viewers raised concerns about his appearance on the air in recent days. “Thanks to everyone who has checked in. I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful…
Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats
Dozens of tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, via a route along the coast of Oman promoted by a United Nations maritime agency. Confirmed strait crossings rose to 70 on Thursday, an increase of 105 percent relative to a day prior, according to data and analytics firm Kpler. Commercial vessels accounted for…
Check your quarters: Rare ‘July 4th’ coins entering circulation
Only 250,000 of these special quarters are being released into circulation.
Utah's AI Prescription Experiment Faces Resistance From the Medical Establishment
AI doctor chatbot image
Chinese A.I. Models Gain Ground on Anthropic and OpenAI
Silicon Valley engineers recently flocked to new technology from a Chinese company, Z.ai, that is almost as good as its American competitors but much cheaper.
Rogan: UFC fighter who insulted Michelle Obama probably shouldn’t have been invited to White House event
Podcaster Joe Rogan said organizers of the UFC Freedom 250 primetime fight night held at the White House earlier this month should not have booked one of the fighters who made an offensive comment about Michelle Obama. Rogan, who served as emcee for the event and endorsed President Trump during the 2024 presidential election, was…
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Subramanyam: ‘More people arrested’ over Reflecting Pool than Epstein files
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said early Thursday that more people have been arrested over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool than from files connected to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “There’s been more people arrested over this than the Epstein files,” Subramanyam, who sits on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee,…
And here we are again…at the end of the world. With Peter Zeihan
And here we are again…at the end of the world. With Peter Zeihan Peter Zeihan joined Burr & Forman to deliver a presentation on the geopolitical, economic, and technological forces reshaping the global landscape. More here > Transcript INTRODUCTION [Host]: I, and the general commercial litigation group, want to thank everybody for attending — friends, […] Source
Revisiting My Authorship Predictions And Making More Predictions
Today the Court decided four more cases, including three opinions by Justice Alito. How did my predictions from Tuesday fare?… The post Revisiting My Authorship Predictions And Making More Predictions appeared first on Reason.com.
Trump, Live Nation CEO spoke before antitrust case settlement: Filing
President Trump and Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino spoke in February before the ticketing giant settled its antitrust case with the Department of Justice (DOJ), according to new court documents. In a filing Monday, the company said Rapino “discussed a variety of topics related to Live Nation’s business” with Trump, noting that “the status of…
Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne - Reuters
Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne Reuters
Lukashenko says he warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into war - Reuters
Lukashenko says he warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into war Reuters
Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter
A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.
STAT+: Next-gen CRISPR tools improve editing accuracy in embryos, but also stoke ethical concerns
The use of genome editing in early embryos has pulled back the curtain on the role of one of the key genes that orchestrates the first stages of human development,…
Government fraud-prevention efforts are on the rise
The House of Representatives has passed seven major fraud fighting bills and 15 less controversial measures in June, spurred by a recent report accusing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison of being aware of taxpayer fraud in federally funded social programs and doing nothing to stop it.
Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand - Reuters
Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand Reuters
2 in 3 facing financial hardship from gas prices: Gallup
Two in three Americans are facing financial hardship due to increased gas prices, according to a new poll gauging the Iran war’s impact on the U.S. economy. In the Gallup poll, 67 percent of respondents said “recent price increases in gasoline” have resulted in “financial hardship” for themselves or their household. Thirty-three percent said recent gas…
Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian TPS holders, Supreme Court says
Writing for the court majority, Justice Samuel Alito that under the TPS law, the president has unreviewable authority to end the program, without intervention from the courts.
The EU Is Cutting Tariffs on the U.S. Now Comes the Next Fight.
The Trump administration has signaled it will pressure Europe to change rules that officials say hurt American companies.
EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech “gatekeeper” rules - Reuters
EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech “gatekeeper” rules Reuters
The Viking chant that became Norway's World Cup rallying cry
Norway's long-awaited World Cup return is being powered by a viral Viking "rowing" chant that's sweeping the world, from Boston train stations to Times Square — and the heart of Norway's parliament.
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