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The contest in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District should be a shoo-in for Republicans. But a problematic candidate, inflation and Trump's unpopularity give Democrats not far-fetched hopes for a massive upset. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
As the agency pivots to putting astronauts on the moon, this $3-billion space-copter is the agency's last large-scale mission to explore the solar system. LA Times
Uber driver Anthony Baines was just working his shift when he found himself in the middle of a made-for-TV moment. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Madness!
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President Trump took a lap of honor around IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix 1.7-mile circuit near the US Capitol on Sunday to kick off the capstone event of DC summer festivities for America's 250th. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Good!
Police took the student to a mental health facility, where he was held overnight on a 5150 psychiatric hold. New York Post
The dismissed claims relate primarily to how Ben and Jerry's operates, while the two claims that survived in full relate to missed payments by Unilever. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Worthless.
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Foolish Dems and liberal media wishful thinking.
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media dreaming.
The Hawk fire has burned over 10,000 acres and is encroaching on the northern part of the city. Residents of 14,000 homes have been told to flee, and the governor issued a state of emergency. New York Times
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Gov. Mike Braun called on the local utility to “match the urgency” of Gary area residents who have had to endure an outage approaching its second week. New York Times
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok over a lawsuit alleging the company violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). OANN
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out its first deportation flight to Haiti since the administration of President Donald Trump ended temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. OANN
VOA VIEW: They should have noTIPS.
President Donald Trump weighed in on the escalating trade tension between the United States and Canada after negotiations fell apart. OANN
VOA VIEW: Canada is in trouble.
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Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. Washington Times
A black bear managed to get into a car in Colorado and died while unable to get out, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. Washington Times
Researchers are warning that risky abortions after the 24th week of pregnancy could surge in 10 Democrat-led states that have abolished all gestational limits. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Dumb risky actions.
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Deputies arrested a substitute teacher in Louisiana this week, accusing her of sending false reports of active shooters to five schools. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It took too long.
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands. CBS
One passenger received medical attention after a laptop battery caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight on Friday. CBS
Another weekend of severe weather is unfolding as millions face storms and extreme high temperatures across the U.S. CBS
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Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November. CBS
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment. CBS
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday. CBS
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Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material. CBS
VOA VIEW: The should be watched.
From McDonald's to Wendy's, longtime Coke customers have been expanding their beverage offerings to boost their profit margins. CNBC
President Donald Trump disclosed just over 1,000 financial transactions in the month of June in what appears to be broad reshuffling of his portfolio. CNBC
A new survey shows even a $500 unexpected expense may throw households off track when it comes to big life goals like saving for retirement. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Savings are tmortant.
The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months. CNBC
Tesla will voluntarily recall about 3 million of its vehicles in China to address doorhandle safety concerns and deficient driver monitoring systems. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Tesla is clearing its defaults.
Beef prices in the U.S have soared in 2026 due to a reduction in the nation's cattle herd. CNBC
A 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and gang participation after a 17-year-old was fatally shot at a Bakersfield, California stadium. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Sad stupidity
Two Connecticut police officers were wounded and a suspect killed after a car chase from Hartford ended in an exchange of gunfire in Newington. FOX News
VOA VIEW: These are violent t[mes.
Potassium phosphate was injected instead of an anesthetic into four patients' spines during joint replacement surgeries at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. FOX News
The longest-serving inmate in U.S. history died at 101 after escaping the death penalty eight times for the killing of a night watchman at a Connecticut yacht club. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He finally got his comings,
A Chinese humanoid robot on Saturday ran a 100-meter sprint in 9.32 seconds, surpassing the world record set by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt. UPI
VOA VIEW: Robot beat the human record.
The U.S. Postal Service has published a final rule implementing President Donald Trump's order seeking to change how mail-in voting is conducted. UPI
VOA VIEW: Time will tell the final outcome.
A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration's ban on issuing visas to citizens of 75 countries. UPI
VOA VIEW: The judge does no have the power.
Ecuador's Defense Ministry and the U.S. Southern Command are conducting joint military operations against drug cartels near the border with Colombia. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
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