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Trump Live Updates: U.S. Appeals Court Ends Contempt Inquiry Over Deportation Flights  The New York Times US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights  Al Jazeera US appeals court blocks Trump contempt proceedings ordered by Boasberg  Fox News Texas governor escalates threats amid redistricting fight as state Democrats face second bomb threat – live updates  The Guardian Federal appeals court halts …

Mexico’s President Says U.S. Forces Are Unwelcome in Her Country  The New York Times Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels  The New York Times Mexico’s president vows “there will be no invasion” after reports that Trump is targeting cartels with military force  CBS News Trump Orders Pentagon to Prepare to Target Latin American Drug Cartels  The Wall Street Journal Trump sends US …

In the heart of Illinois, while researching wildlife disease, I made a discovery that stunned me: More than half of the raccoons I sampled were infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Most Americans have never heard of it. But this neglected tropical disease is no longer confined to the tropics. It’s here, in the United States, …

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends an event to mark National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House on Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option …

‘Stagflation is coming to the U.S.,’ says this economist. Here’s what it means for the dollar, bonds and stocks.  MarketWatch Stagflation is a Lot Closer Than You Think  Bloomberg After a historic economic week, stagflation fears are back  Axios ‘Stagflation-lite’: The worst-case scenario for the US economy looks like it’s getting more likely  Business Insider Stagflation Returns, Shining a Spotlight on the Federal Reserve’s …

People take pictures with the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign under hazy orange skies as the sun sets on July 29, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images After years of booming tourism in Las Vegas, the hot streak looks to be cooling off — and it may be …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits. One Air Force sergeant said he was “betrayed and devastated” by the move. The move means that transgender service members will now be faced with …

United flights across U.S. hit by FAA ground stops after “technology issue”  Axios United Airlines resumes operations after widespread tech system error stops flights  Fox Business Passengers still feeling impact of United Airlines technical glitch, ground stop  CBS News United Airlines resumes operations after tech disruption, but ‘residual delays’ expected  ABC News What happened with United Airlines? A look at the situation that grounded …

As if a $100 billion promise to invest in U.S. manufacturing wasn’t enough, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave President Donald Trump another token of commitment: a customized glass plaque mounted on a 24-karat gold stand. “It’s a unique unit of one,” Cook said. After Cook pointed out during his Oval Office visit that the gift box was made in California, …

If you’re in a few lucky states tonight, look up at the sky for a colorful show. The aurora borealis, a natural phenomenon that fills like the sky with undulating colorful lights, should be visible on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 in 18 states, weather and dark skies permitting. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), geomagnetic storm …