Gun violence over July 4 week dropped in 2024, but still above 2019 levels
From July 1 to July 7, 340 people were killed and 756 were wounded for a total of 1,096 shooting victims across the U.S., according to the Gun Violence Archive.
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Target will soon stop accepting personal checks from customers
Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
The price of a "Forever" stamp is rising again – here's when
The USPS is set to hike the cost of postage for the second time this year. Here's when the new rates are taking effect.
What is Project 2025? What to know about the conservative plan
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
More Americans say college just isn't worth it, survey finds
"I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," one skeptic of higher education said.
RNC panel approves Trump-influenced 2024 GOP platform
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
New cyberattack targets iPhone Apple IDs. Here's how to protect yourself.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
The best and worst U.S. cities for new college grads
For recent grads, smaller cities can offer better career opportunities and more affordable housing. Here's why this city ranks No. 1.
3 Columbia University administrators ousted from posts over controversial texts
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
Here are the Democratic lawmakers calling for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
"Anchorman" actor pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Record 3 million passengers passed through TSA checkpoints on Sunday
One reason for the record volume might be that flight prices dipped slightly during the holiday weekend.
American citizen working for drone company injured in Israel
The State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Israel and the West Bank.
Dangerous heat waves across U.S. affecting millions
Dangerous heat across the U.S. has affected millions of people, with electric bills expected to increase 7.9% this summer as America fights to keep cool.
LeBron and Bronny James and other famous NBA family members
The pair may be the first of their kind, but several other family members have played in the NBA together, even on the same team. Here are some of the other famous duos of the league.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
