The State Department is set to fire a significant number of employees “soon” as it moves forward with a reorganization plan, according to the department’s top official for management on Thursday, July 10. The move is part of the Trump administration’s plans to restructure the diplomatic corps and cut nearly 2,000 jobs. “Soon, the Department […]
The Aurora Police Department announced the arrest of 16 alleged gang members. The arrests come after the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN), a law enforcement group focused on reducing violence, wrapped up a major investigation on Tuesday, July 8. Police said the suspects belong to two criminal street gangs that operate in the metro Denver […]
President Donald Trump promised to make a “major statement” on Monday, July 14, about Russia’s conduct in its war against Ukraine. It’s the latest indication of a deteriorating relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump told NBC News he expects the Senate to pass tough new sanctions against Russia and that he plans […]
A patient in northern Arizona has died of bubonic plague, according to multiple reports. A Northern Arizona Healthcare spokesperson said the patient, whose identity has not been released, arrived at the Flagstaff Medical Center Emergency Department and passed away the same day. Known for causing the Black Death plague that swept through Europe and Asia […]
The new “pay for play” era in college athletics has the NCAA and college administrators across the country struggling to find rules and regulations that work for everyone. Congress is now stepping into the fray with legislation that could help set some of the framework. What is the purpose of the bill introduced? The effort […]
A key tax break that has helped millions obtain health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act since 2021 was not included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4 by President Donald Trump. Now, medical professionals and health experts say premiums for people with ACA marketplace plans could rise […]
After weeks of rumors, the creators behind The Velvet Sundown have finally revealed the truth. The buzzy ’60s-inspired rock group with over a million monthly Spotify listeners isn’t a real band at all. From the haunting vocals to the vintage press photos, everything — and everyone — was generated by artificial intelligence. A mysterious rise […]
The Environmental Protection Agency is working to dispel conspiracy theories about contrails and geoengineering by releasing new online resources on Thursday, July 10. The EPA said the move is to show its commitment to “total transparency” about “legitimate questions” Americans have about the phenomenon. “Americans have legitimate questions about contrails and geoengineering, and they deserve […]
Things just keep getting more expensive, and child care is no exception. Now, most American adults say the cost of child care has become a “major problem.” An AP-NORC poll released on Tuesday, July 8 shows 76% of adults in the U.S. feel that way — but they’re divided on how to fix it. A […]
Florida’s location and rapid growth have made it a prime target for human trafficking, according to a new state-commissioned report. The study points to the state’s busy airports, ports and highways, along with a booming economy, as key factors that have kept Florida at high risk over the past two decades. Florida’s trafficking crisis by […]
