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Two years after a devastating shark attack inspired Alabama to become the first state to establish a real-time shark alert system, the groundbreaking concept has now expanded to the national level. President Trump signed Lulu’s Law into federal legislation last…
People who are pregnant may be refused entry to the US under measures now being explored by the Trump administration. On June 30, 2026, the US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship, preserving the long-standing rule…
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine flying off one of its cargo planes before it crashed in November 2025, even after Boeing recommended such inspections years earlier, according to newly…
The United States reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 2002 after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, but the win was overshadowed by a straight red card for Folarin Balogun.…
Larry Snelling, who led the Chicago Police Department through one of the most crime-reducing periods in the city’s modern history, announced Wednesday that he will retire after less than three years as superintendent, effective July 15. Snelling took control of…
Two men in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly caned after an Islamic court convicted them of violating religious law by kissing and hugging, acts the court determined could lead to prohibited sexual relations. The men, ages 20 and 21, were…
Health officials are on high alert following a sharp rise in cases of a potentially deadly tick-borne virus. Powassan virus, first identified in 1958, has hit record levels in the United States, with reported infections climbing above previous annual highs.…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s much-discussed wedding is now expected to take place at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3, with reports saying the event will be wrapped in unusually heavy security designed to keep paparazzi and onlookers far…
The satirical news site The Onion is making good on its controversial acquisition of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars platform by launching a parody version Thursday that will direct immediate revenue to families devastated by the Sandy Hook Elementary School…
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least 13 people and injured scores, marking a significant escalation in the relentless bombardment of Kyiv that has intensified in recent weeks. The attack came just…
New Jersey has become the first state to enact legislation charging large employers with significant numbers of workers on Medicaid, establishing a controversial new funding mechanism that state officials say will help address a mounting crisis in public health spending.…
Nearly a decade after a devastating hurricane destroyed Puerto Rico’s electrical system, a federal audit released Wednesday reveals that the island remains stranded in its recovery effort, with approximately $14 billion in obligated federal funds for power grid reconstruction sitting…
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans in New York City are now being widely reported as a real, highly secured weekend event centered on Madison Square Garden, with preparations unfolding in Midtown Manhattan. A law…
Tensions are rising inside the White House and among Washington event planners over a dramatic Independence Day schedule built around President Trump’s “Freedom 250” celebration on the National Mall, with officials now warning that the fireworks may not begin until…
Federal prosecutors in Chicago are conducting an expansive review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations stretching back nearly two decades, following the collapse of a high-profile case against immigration protesters due to serious prosecutorial misconduct revelations. U.S. Attorney Andrew…
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he manipulated his performance during games with the Milwaukee Bucks to enrich sports bettors and help pay off millions of dollars in gambling debts. The 29-year-old appeared…