The House passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax, health care, immigration and defense spending law Thursday by a vote of 218-214, securing the first part of the Pentagon’s bank-shot defense budget this year. Among other provisions in the massive spending package, the bill contains $150 billion for the Defense Department, slated for priorities like shipbuilding, the Golden Dome homeland defense project and refilling America’s stores of precision weapons. That total includes $113 billion in mandatory funding for the military, which the Pentagon has said pushes its budget close to $1 trillion for the first time. In its long-delayed budget release…
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WASHINGTON — The sprawling tax and policy bill that passed Congress repeals a multibillion-dollar green bank for financing climate-friendly projects, and the Trump administration should be allowed to freeze its funding and cancel related contracts with nonprofits, federal officials said in a court filing. Climate United Fund and other nonprofits in March sued the Environmental Protection Agency, its administrator Lee Zeldin and Citibank, which held the program’s money. The lawsuit argued the defendants had illegally denied the groups access to billions awarded last year through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, commonly referred to as a “green bank.” The program was…
It was the 18th edition of the parade. A person waves a flag during The Rose, White and Blue 4th of July celebration and parade on The Alameda in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) SAN JOSE — Some came some gaudily dressed on Friday, others barely so. Some carried signs, others held flags. And a decent-sized contingent showing their style on their classic cars. Most along The Alameda glittered in an assortment of red, white and blue, but they weren’t alone: Others sported the green, white and red of Mexico’s flag, some…
Fourth of July celebrations defied a cloudy day and the threat of rain on Friday in South Florida. Miami hosted the Bayfront Park’s 4th of July Celebration and nearby at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove. The Village of Key Biscayne hosted the annual parade along Crandon Boulevard. Aventura held the 4th On The Green Fireworks Extravaganza at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry and Coral Gables had fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel. Miami Beach hosted two celebrations at the Altos del Mar Park and Lummus Park. In Broward County, Fort Lauderdale hosted the 4th of July Spectacular from south of Las…
Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide. Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide. Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide. The press secretary to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York resigned on Friday, days after the governor’s office confirmed to The New York Times that it was investigating an allegation that he inappropriately touched another male aide. The press secretary,…
When Team Lothlorien was looking for a young individual to add to its riding roster, William Martin’s resume had to be a game-changer. Read More The 19-year-old is competing at Spruce Meadows with a two-fold aim: get experience as a rider and give his young horses that experience. The 19-year-old is competing at Spruce Meadows with a two-fold aim: get experience as a rider and give his young horses that experience. William Martin rides Amalia to victory in the Maritime Travel Cup during the National tournament at Spruce Meadows on June 14, 2025. Photo by Dave Chidley /Spruce Meadows Media…
Follow our live coverage here. Follow our live coverage here. Thank you for joining us this week. The blog will be back bright and early Monday morning. Here’s a recap of today’s headlines: SCG head curator Adam Lewis is confident the much maligned surface of the iconic venue will hold up for the remainder of the AFL season, including for when the Dockers take to the field this weekend, and has hit out at the “ill-informed” bashing of his ground staff. The state of the ground was a massive topic after several players slipped on the surface at the Paddington…
Warning: this story contains disturbing details and deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. The Suicide Crisis Helpline is 988. Read More Warning: this story contains disturbing details and deals with suicide. If you need help, the AHS Mental Health Help Line can be reached at 1-877-303-2642. The Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be contacted at 1-833-456-4566. The Suicide Crisis Helpline is 988. David Michael Moss has lost a bid to overturn his conviction for the brutal The Alberta…
Police announced two arrests related to the extortion racket, but RCMP confirmed Friday that the suspects have already been released without charge. Police announced two arrests related to the extortion racket, but RCMP confirmed Friday that the suspects have already been released without charge. A Surrey, B.C., business owner targeted in ongoing extortion attempts in the region says police and the province still aren’t doing enough to break up the dangerous shakedowns. It comes a day after police announced two arrests related to the extortion racket, but RCMP confirmed Friday that the suspects have already been released without charge. 4:07…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There has been little change in U.S. energy consumption over the past decade. Increased efforts to make energy use more efficient have kept levels low. But over the next five years, demand for electricity to power data centers is expected to more than double. Some estimates show the facilities are expected to require as much energy in 2030 as the entire country of Japan does today. “Every investor is lining up to invest in the next AI breakthrough. But when it comes to energy, there is a challenge in terms of permitting,…
DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early Friday, while a hospital said another 20 people died in shootings while seeking aid. Meanwhile, the U.N. human rights office says it has recorded 613 Palestinians killed within the span of a month in Gaza while trying to obtain aid. Most were killed while trying to reach food distribution points run by an Israeli-backed American organization, while others were massed waiting for aid trucks connected to the United Nations or other humanitarian organizations, it said. Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said the rights office was not able to attribute…
Also: More choices | Nation’s soul | Giving in to fear | Fuel imports. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for July 6, 2025. Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Investing in science is investing in innovation My science journey began here in San Mateo County, inspired by the beauty of our regional parks, our local educators and STEM opportunities. Today, with support from the National Science Foundation, I study how oyster genetics influence environmental resilience. This research aids conservation and supports a $186 million aquaculture industry. But this work…
Like many people, you probably flip on a light switch without thinking about where the electricity in the wires is coming from. Look inside the Glen Canyon Dam to understand how it uses water to make hydroelectric power and how climate change and drought threaten its future. Like many people, you probably flip on a light switch without thinking about where the electricity in the wires is coming from. For many people in the American West, at least some of their power comes from the Glen Canyon Dam, which sits on the Utah-Arizona border and forms Lake Powell. (Trent Nelson…
Aerial combat has evolved from dogfights between high-speed, maneuverable fighters to duels among missile-armed aircraft at long range. In 2015, John Stillion presciently analyzed this transformation. His research demonstrated that victory no longer results from the fastest, most maneuverable fighter destroying an enemy in a dogfight. Instead, air combat today favors larger, less detectable aircraft using networked information to defeat adversaries with long-range missiles. This shift has ushered in a new regime of aerial combat where future air superiority aircraft may resemble bombers more than fighters. The Chinese J-36, J-50 and the multinational GCAP aircraft appear to embody Stillion’s principles.…
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the tax and spending cut bill Republicans muscled through Congress this week, turning it into law by his own self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. Democrats united against the legislation, but were powerless to stop it as long as Republicans stayed united. The Senate passed the bill Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. The House passed an earlier iteration of the bill in May…
Calgary has largely evaded the brunt of the province’s measles outbreak, but experts say an uptick in cases is likely as the city hosts the annual Stampede festivities. Read More Indoor and outdoor exposure to measles at the Calgary Stampede could cause an uptick in cases say AHS doctors Indoor and outdoor exposure to measles at the Calgary Stampede could cause an uptick in cases say AHS doctors Stampede may bring an uptick in measles cases, say health experts, as large numbers of people gather in indoor and outdoor spaces. Natalya Maisheva/Getty Images file photo Article content Calgary has largely…
A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades. A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades. A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades. The deadly trend among New York City…
Retiring veteran Michael Walters reckons Fremantle can win the AFL flag as early as this year and he’s made his teammates promise to let him be part of the premiership celebrations. Retiring veteran Michael Walters reckons Fremantle can win the AFL flag as early as this year and he’s made his teammates promise to let him be part of the premiership celebrations. By Justin Chadwick July 4, 2025 — 8.02am Retiring veteran Michael Walters reckons Fremantle can win the AFL flag as early as this year and he’s made his teammates promise to let him be part of the premiership…
Edmonton’s two largest school boards say they’re looking forward to the province’s new task force which will tackle aggression and complexity in schools as demand for crucial services increases. Read More ”We need to see base funding for education in the province move up so that we can support students in the ways that they need to be” Edmonton’s two largest school boards say they’re looking forward to the province’s new task force which will tackle aggression and complexity in schools as demand for crucial services increases. The chairwomen for the board of trustees at Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton…
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