The EPA placed 144 employees on administrative leave and launched an investigation after they signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration for politicizing the agency. The employees used their official titles in the letter, which the EPA deemed a violation of its zero-tolerance policy against undermining the administration's agenda....
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a new $111 billion two-year budget, reached through a rapid bipartisan compromise with Republican lawmakers. The budget includes tax cuts, changes to driver's licensing fees, and increased funding for education and childcare. Its swift passage was driven by the need to secure federal...
Nissan is recalling over 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada due to potential engine failure. The recall affects certain 2021-2024 Nissan Rogues, 2019-2020 Altimas, and 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50s and 2022 QX55s with VC-Turbo engines. Manufacturing defects in the bearings may cause engine damage. Dealers will inspect...
Actor Keith David expressed shock and emotion upon learning he'll receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026. A video shows his surprised reaction to the announcement, followed by a loving embrace with his wife. David, known for his roles in films like "Armageddon" and "The Princess...
Despite a seemingly robust June jobs report showing low unemployment and job growth exceeding expectations, underlying issues reveal a less optimistic picture. While the headline figures are positive, longer unemployment durations, manufacturing job losses, and a decline in the average workweek signal potential economic weakness. The rise...
Former Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested in Los Angeles for illegal entry into the U.S. and faces deportation to Mexico. Federal officials say he overstayed a tourist visa and has an outstanding warrant in Mexico for organized crime and weapons trafficking. The arrest comes days...
A UN expert, Francesca Albanese, urged dozens of multinational companies to cease business with Israel, alleging complicity in war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. Albanese's report, deemed "groundless" by Israel, details an "economy of genocide," citing companies like Lockheed Martin, Alphabet, and others for providing weapons and...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas that China cannot afford a Russian loss in Ukraine, fearing a subsequent US focus on China. This private admission contradicts China's public stance of neutrality. Wang rejected accusations of Chinese material support for Russia, claiming such support...
Fear stemming from increased immigration arrests in Southern California has led to several July Fourth celebrations being canceled or postponed. Protests against President Trump's immigration policies will continue in Los Angeles, where recent demonstrations have resulted in clashes with law enforcement. Over 1,600 arrests have been made in Los...
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed four bills passed by the Republican-controlled legislature. Three bills targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in government and education, while another, initially bipartisan, included provisions restricting gender-affirming care for prisoners and requiring attachment of old birth certificates to new ones for transgender...
