Malaysia says a ban on plastic waste imports from the United States will begin on Tuesday, July 1. That could create problems for California, which sends much of its plastic waste overseas. The ban starts next week because the U.S. has failed to ratify the Basel Convention, Malaysia said. It’s one of only a few […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, seeking $787 million in damages. The lawsuit centers on comments made by host Jesse Watters, who publicly labeled Newsom a “liar” during a broadcast in June while discussing a phone call between the governor and President Donald Trump. The call reportedly focused on sending the […]
A Tennessee congressman wants the Department of Justice to investigate whether Zohran Mamdani, the likely Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, misrepresented himself on his application for U.S. citizenship. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi on June 26, saying Mamdani, a naturalized citizen from Uganda, should be subject to […]
Doctors are taught to listen, only then are they able to address a problem or health concern a patient may have. Dr. Kathleen Romito has been listening, all too often recently, to the problems associated with noise coming from nearby pickleball courts. What effect can exposure to pickleball noise have? For some, there’s just no […]
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into a Muslim-centered development around one of the largest mosques in Texas. The department chose not to file any lawsuits or charges, the Dallas Morning News reported on Wednesday, June 25. EPIC City The investigation centered around plans to build what is being called EPIC City […]
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched its first television ad against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The move follows President Donald Trump’s vow to recruit a primary challenger to defeat Massie in his upcoming election. What has Massie done to anger Trump? Massie most recently angered Trump over his criticism of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. […]
The Senate parliamentarian removed key Medicaid provisions from the Republican tax and budget package, forcing the GOP to either remove or rewrite them. The parliamentarian said that the provider tax, Medicaid spread pricing and eligibility restrictions based on immigration status all need to be subject to a 60-vote threshold. “This is a setback. I mean, […]
The Supreme Court ruled that parents in a Maryland school district are allowed to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ education, citing religious freedom concerns. The 6-3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor announced Friday, June 27, fell along ideological lines, with the court’s conservatives forming the majority, to which the liberals dissented. How did the […]
Many Americans had to crank up their air conditioning units this week, as a heat dome settled over much of the eastern United States. The cost of staying cool is higher now than a year ago, thanks to an increase in the price of electricity. Electricity costs were up 4.5% in May compared to a […]
Ukraine’s Air Force shared footage this week showing a MiG-29 pilot intercepting a Russian Shahed drone during a night operation. The footage confirms the country’s expanding efforts to defend against increasingly advanced threats. The pilot, callsign “Denfix,” used an air-to-air missile to destroy the drone mid-flight. He serves with the Sevastopol Tactical Aviation Brigade under […]
