July 12, 2025

EPA eyes cuts to costly power plant regulations. Critics say they save lives

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at Biden-era regulations for power plants. While environment and public health advocates have sharply criticized the push to end limits on carbon dioxide emissions and roll back standards for mercury and air toxins, the EPA says the regulations are too costly for the industry and are at odds […]

July 12, 2025

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico 

The United States will impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union and Mexico starting on Aug.1, President Donald Trump revealed Saturday, July 12, via social media. Both the EU and Mexico responded by expressing willingness to negotiate, but they won’t rule out taking countermeasures. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, “We […]

July 12, 2025

Grand Canyon sees evacuations, closures because of Arizona wildfires

Wildfires in Arizona have recently caused closures and evacuations by the Grand Canyon. As of the evening of Friday, July 11, the White Sage Fire had burned 10,973 Acres and the Dragon Bravo Fire scorched 1,500. The White Sage fire started about 1.5 miles from White Sage and approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia, according […]

July 12, 2025

Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges, other crimes

One of the sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, a well-known and powerful Mexican drug cartel leader, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking crimes Friday, July 11, in a United States court, the Associated Press reported. Ovidio Guzmán López admitted that he helped manage the production and smuggling of large amounts of illegal drugs — specifically […]

July 12, 2025

Los Angeles judge halts ‘unconstitutional’ immigration stops

In a new ruling on Friday, July 11, a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered the Trump administration to stop certain stops and arrests as part of immigration enforcement. The plaintiffs in the case want to put an end to what they call “unconstitutional” enforcement used in LA. Victory for the plaintiffs The American Civil […]

July 12, 2025

Court tosses plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

On Friday, July 11, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. tossed out a plea deal that would have spared the lives of the alleged masterminds behind al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States. Under the plea deal, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants would have received life sentences without the possibility […]

July 12, 2025

Missouri governor repeals paid sick leave law approved by voters

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the repeal of a law that guaranteed paid sick leave for workers and inflationary adjustments to minimum wage. Kehoe signed the repeal on Thursday, July 10, and it will officially take effect Aug. 28. Victory for businesses The governor says this move will protect small businesses, calling the law “onerous.” […]

July 12, 2025

Sinner v. Alcaraz: Wimbledon men’s final a rematch of dramatic French Open

The fortnite at Wimbledon is about to conclude with some intriguing matchups. A pair of heatwaves have overshadowed much of the competition to this point but will take a backseat this weekend. Who has the edge in the men’s final? The top two men’s players in the world will resume their rivalry. World number one […]

July 11, 2025

Trump, first lady to tour flood damage in Kerrville, Texas

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit Kerrville, Texas, on Friday, July 11, following catastrophic flash flooding that began on July 4. The floods have killed at least 120 people and left more than 170 missing, including campers and staff from Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp on the Guadalupe River.  Trump […]

July 11, 2025

Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions

Canada and the United States brace for a new wave of trade tensions after President Donald Trump threatened a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports. The move, set to take effect Aug. 1, could revive longstanding disputes between the two allies and threatens to disrupt one of the world’s largest trading relationships. Previously, Canadian imports […]