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Texas lawsuit over drugs and vaccines provided by insurers ends with a win for the government — and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. LA Times
Denver Museum unearths rare dino fossil under its own parking lot. New York Post
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The payments, part of the new domestic policy law, are for U.S. citizens born this year through 2028. The idea is that the money in the accounts will have many years to grow. New York Times
VOA VIEW: A great benefit to those born.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, met several times with President Trump, amid rising hopes of a cease-fire in Gaza, but there are still obstacles to a truce with Hamas. New York Times
The planet’s rotation fluctuates as it travels around the sun, and measurements suggest we’re losing more than a millisecond during the long days of summer. New York Times
Edwin Brant Frost IV, a well-known Republican, is accused of defrauding 300 investors of $140 million, and using some funds for political donations. He said he took “full responsibility.” New York Times
Texas GOP Senator Angela Paxton announced on Thursday that she has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton. OANN
Incoming reports have announced that Romania has signed a deal to acquire the Iron Dome missile defense system in order to protect NATO countries, specifically its eastern front, from short-range missiles. OANN
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A divided federal appeals court on Friday threw out an agreement that would have allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al Qaeda's 2001 attacks. Washington Times
The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed up on beaches for months has agreed to a $10.5 million settlement to pay local businesses for their economic losses, officials said Friday. Washington Times
Millions more Americans are using nicotine vapes and cannabis in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, worrying experts who warn that the drug is stronger and more dangerous than in the past. Washington Times
Federal immigration authorities said they have nabbed an MS-13 kingpin in Nebraska who is considered one of the top 100 fugitives from his native El Salvador. Washington Times
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Thursday that "the state of our democracy" keeps her awake at night. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: She deserves staying up at night.
The Education Department will resume collecting interest on federal student loans next month, canceling the last part of a Biden administration debt forgiveness scheme that courts have ruled illegal. Washington Times
Religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of these forces seem to be actively affecting urban wildlife in L.A. LA Times
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The Senate has cleared the way Thursday to confirm the first judicial appointment of President Trump's second term, marking a slower tempo for such confirmations relative to this point in his first administration and former President Joe Biden's tenure. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Senators are playing delay games.
Khalil's filing alleges he was was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him over his prominent role in campus protests. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Khalil is all the things accused of.
Sunday will mark one year since the assassination attempt. New York Post
In exchange for jailing more than 200 deportees, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become a favorite of the Trump administration. New York Times
The assessment came as experts are trying to determine how long it would take Iran to rebuild its nuclear program in the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes. New York Times
VOA VIEW: They should be attacked, again.
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The agency took the unusual step of creating websites debunking the conspiracy theory that chemicals are being sprayed in the sky to control the weather or do other things. New York Times
Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology. New York Times
A total of 10 crew members have been rescued so far after Yemeni militants sank a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The Houthis should be attacked very hard.
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A senior Iranian official shockingly suggested that President Donald Trump could be killed by a drone strike while at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida -- amid the ongoing turmoil between Israel and Iran. OANN
VOA VIEW: Iran should be attacked for their continued threats.
Jewish Democrat Congressional figures have begun sounding the alarm over NYC Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s political rhetoric, which they argue could potentially lead to a rise in antisemitism—despite being part of the same political party as the newcomer. OANN
The Education Department has launched a federal civil rights investigation into George Mason University for renaming rather than removing its diversity, equity and inclusion program and staff. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They should be sanctioned.
As the Supreme Court leans right, there is an ongoing conservative push to infuse more religion -- often Christianity -- into taxpayer-funded education. Advocates of religious diversity and church-state separation are countering it in capitols, courts and public squares. Washington Times
A federal judge in New Hampshire said Thursday he'll certify a class action lawsuit that includes all children who'll be affected by President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it from taking effect. Washington Times
Americans overwhelmingly view the cost of child care as a significant issue, and most support initiatives to offer free or low-cost day care and to require employers to provide paid family leave for parents of babies. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Free, Free, Free - Americans expect too much.
Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it's often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities. Washington Times
The Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting then beheading his father and posting it on YouTube said on the stand Wednesday that the killing was "Plan B" after trying to arrest his father for what he called false statements and treason. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The man is mad.
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it. CBS
VOA VIEW: A smart-ass liberal judge.
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders. CBS
VOA VIEW: The truth is ...
Ford says the fuel pump in affected vehicles can fail, causing cars to stall while in use. CBS
U.S. defense weapons are headed to Ukraine after a recent attack by Russia that included more than 700 drones. On Wednesday, President Trump said he's considering sending another Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine. It comes a week after the Pentagon ordered a pause on shipments without knowledge of the White House. CBS
Flooding slammed the U.S., from Pennsylvania to the South, with relentless rainfall blanketing some areas and submerging cars. CBS
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in April the Trump administration was considering equity investments in critical mineral producers to compete with China. CNBC
The standalone cereal business WK Kellogg began trading in 2023. CNBC
Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. CNBC
Amazon is hosting its longest-running Prime Day sales event this year, while other retailers have responded with competing sales. CNBC
Helen Comperatore, whose husband Corey was killed during an attempt on President Donald Trump's life, reflects on the tragedy and lapses in Secret Service protection. FOX News
VOA VIEW: She is intitled to the information.
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31 construction workers reached safety following the partial collapse of an industrial tunnel in South Los Angeles late Wednesday evening, officials said. FOX News
Several members of a violent migrant gang who authorities say unleashed "terror" to control a notorious crime strip in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s district were arrested. FOX News
San Bernardino Diocese, the sixth largest in the US, grants Catholics dispensation from mass obligation amid concerns over immigration enforcement actions. FOX News
NASA deploys specialized aircraft to assist search and rescue after catastrophic Texas floods that killed 119 people and left nearly 200 missing in South Central Texas. FOX News
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Malaysia Thursday at a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The two discussed the Russia-Ukraine war. UPI
A 67-year-old man from Texas has died while hiking the Grand Canyon, according to park rangers who are warning of extreme heat. UPI
President Donald Trump on Monday named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to also serve as interim NASA administrator. UPI
The Justice Department on Wednesday announced it had sent more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics performing gender-affirming care for minors on Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: They should be investigated and prosecuted if they commit a wrong.
President Donald Trump met the presidents of five African nations -- Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon -- in what the White House describes as a push to deepen trade, including precious medals. UPI
Legendary cyclist Greg Lemond on Wednesday became the first cyclist and 10th athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. UPI
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The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Mexican government's lawsuit against major U.S. gun manufacturers, delivering a win for the firearms industry in a test of a federal law that shields them from civil suits. The SC made the correct decision.
The high court unanimously rejected Mexico's arguments that its effort to hold firearms makers accountable for the violence wreaked by drug cartels armed with their products should proceed because it satisfied an exception to the liability shield provided through the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, or PLCAA.
In the case known as Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Mexico had argued that gun manufacturers are knowingly aiding and abetting the unlawful sale of their firearms to straw purchasers, who are trafficking them across the southern border to give to drug cartels.
But the justices said that because Mexico's complaint does not plausibly allege that the gunmakers criminally aided and abetted retail dealers' unlawful sale of weapons to Mexican traffickers, it is barred by PLCAA. Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion for the court, writing that Congress enacted the law to prevent lawsuits like Mexico's.
"The predicate exception allows for accomplice liability only when a plaintiff makes a plausible allegation that a gun manufacturer 'participate[d] in' a firearms violation 'as in something that [it] wishe[d] to bring about' and sought to make succeed," she wrote. "Because Mexico's complaint fails to do so, the defendant manufacturers retain their PLCAA-granted immunity."
David Pucino, legal director and deputy chief counsel at GIFFORDS Law Center, said that while the Supreme Court's decision ends Mexico's lawsuit against gun manufacturers, it doesn't affect the ability of gun violence prevention groups from holding law-breakers accountable. "The justices did not give the gun industry the broad immunity it sought. Instead, they reaffirmed that the victims of gun industry misconduct can hold lawbreakers accountable in court," he said in a statement. "All survivors, in the United States, in Mexico, and anywhere else, deserve their day in court, and we will continue to support them in their fight for justice."
Between 200,000 to 500,000 American-made firearms are trafficked into Mexico each year, a pipeline that's become known as the "iron river." Nearly half of all guns recovered at Mexican crime scenes are manufactured in the U.S., according to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
