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This turf looks green, but the risks might be toxic

A synthetic turf manufacturer took legal action against four researchers set to address health concerns about artificial grass during a scheduled January presentation that never took place. Polyloom filed a defamation suit, claiming promotional materials for the planned “The Trouble With Turf” seminar included false and damaging statements, as per the New York Times. Kyla Bennett, a former Environmental Protection Agency ecologist and one of the defendants named in the suit, noted the legal challenge came before any actual presentation occurred. The dispute highlights mounting frict
This turf looks green, but the risks might be toxic
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The flames are gone, but the danger isn’t over in Pacific Palisades

Nearly six months after wildfire devastated Pacific Palisades, officials have lifted the final evacuation order. As of 15 June, all residents and visitors can now access the previously restricted areas, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Officials said they lifted the final order because cleanup teams have made the area safer. Lyndsey Lantz from the fire department said workers had removed dangerous materials from thousands of properties, including broken power lines, damaged batteries, and toxic debris left by the flames, as per L.A. Times. Despite the clearance, health offi
The flames are gone, but the danger isn’t over in Pacific Palisades
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What happens when bots beat real students to financial aid and classes?

The U.S. Department of Education announced a new requirement that first‑time applicants for federal student aid present a government‑issued photo ID as part of efforts to combat a surge in AI‑driven financial aid fraud, department officials said. Scammers are deploying AI "ghost students" — automated bots that enroll in online classes under stolen identities — to collect federal grants and loans, then vanish. In fiscal 2024, California community colleges alone logged about 1.2 million fraudulent applications and 223,000 fake enrollments, costing at least $11.1 million in unre
What happens when bots beat real students to financial aid and classes?

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Trump asks why there would not be 'regime change' in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday questioned the possibility of regime change in Iran following U.S. military strikes against key Iran military sites over the weekend."It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!" Trump wrote on his social media platform. (Reporting by Pete Schroeder and Susan Heavey; Editing by Chris Reese)
Trump asks why there would not be 'regime change' in Iran
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America’s economy faces a new war shock: Surging oil prices

The American economy faces the unwelcome prospect of reignited inflation after the United States launched strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.High oil and gas prices are a near certainty, experts say. The big question now: How long will the fossil fuels price spike last?Oil prices are expected to rise by about $5 per barrel when markets open Sunday night, according to experts.“We are looking at $80 oil on the open,” said Andy Lipow of Lipow Oil Associates. US oil hasn’t closed above $80 a barrel since January and has largely hovered between $60 and $75 a barrel since August 2024.
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US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.Rubio's comments on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo" show came after Iran's Press TV reported that the Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global oil and gas flows."I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil," said Rubio, who also serves as
US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump addresses the nation after US strikes nuclear sites in Iran

Correction: This story has been updated to make clear Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was called before the strike, not after as initially reported.President Donald Trump and his team were in contact with top congressional Republicans before his strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but some key Democrats were not told of his plans until after the bombs had dropped, according to multiple people familiar with the plans.The top two Republicans in Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, were both notified of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities ah

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Trump’s bombings present major constitutional and legal questions. But it’s up to Congress to force the issue

President Donald Trump’s order to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities presents a new test of the Constitution and the extent of presidential powers to conduct war despite a lack of congressional approval.The administration is relying on the president’s authority under Article II of the Constitution, two senior administration officials told CNN, which says he has power to direct US military forces in engagements necessary to advance American national interests abroad. The White House counsel’s office and the Justice Department were both involved in the legal analysis for the strikes. The adm
Trump’s bombings present major constitutional and legal questions. But it’s up to Congress to force the issue
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Early assessments raise questions over whether US destroyed bulk of enriched Iranian nuclear material

President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” following this weekend’s air strikes, but the US appears to have held back its most powerful bombs against one of the three facilities included in the operation, raising questions about whether it finished the job.In Isfahan, where nearly 60% of Iran’s stockpile of already-enriched nuclear material is believed to be stored underground, according to a US official, a US submarine hit the site with Tomahawk cruise missiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine said
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At least 1 injured, suspect dead after shooting at church in Michigan

    WAYNE, Michigan (WWJ) -- Police in Wayne, Michigan, say at least one person is injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a church Sunday morning.The shooting happened at CrossPointe Community Church on the 36000 block of Glenwood Road, according to a Facebook post shared by the police department just before 11 a.m.Responding officers learned that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspected shooter, who police say is a 31-year-old man.One person was shot in the leg, officials said. It's unknown if anyone else was injured.Police are investigatin
At least 1 injured, suspect dead after shooting at church in Michigan
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Keegan Bradley pulls a stunner to deny Fleetwood and win the Travelers Championship

Keegan Bradley hasn't heard roars this loud for him since his Ryder Cup debut at Medinah in 2012, especially when he walked up the 18th green Sunday at the Travelers Championship and turned a one-shot deficit into a stunning one-shot victory over Tommy Fleetwood. On the one-year anniversary of Bradley accepting the job as Ryder Cup captain, he made the strongest case yet he should be brining his clubs to Bethpage Black. With equal parts of grit and passion, the 39-year-old Bradley rallied from a three-shot deficit with four holes to play with a 9-iron to 6 feet for

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Rastafarian man seeking to sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks

Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Rastafarian man seeking to sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks
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US embassy in Qatar recommends sheltering in place, Qatar says situation stable

The U.S. embassy in Qatar emailed U.S. citizens in the Gulf country on Monday recommending that they shelter in place until further notice, triggering a slew of

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Abrego Garcia ordered released pending trial on migrant smuggling charges

A U.S. judge on Sunday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the migrant returned to the U.S. in early June after being wrongfully deported to his native El Salvador, released

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Kroger is closing around 60 stores in the next year and a half

Kroger is closing around 60 stores in the next year and a half
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Wall Street is acting like America didn’t just strike Iran

Wall Street is acting like America didn’t just strike Iran

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Wall St indexes open muted as investors await Tehran's response to US strikes

Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Monday as investors awaited Iran's possible response to U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend, sparking fears of a broader

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How conflict around a critical waterway could halt most Mideast oil exports

How conflict around a critical waterway could halt most Mideast oil exports
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Oil futures surge following US strikes in Iran

Oil futures surge following US strikes in Iran

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What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so significant?

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so significant?

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Supreme Court prepares to release major opinions on birthright citizenship, LGBTQ books, porn sites and more

Supreme Court prepares to release major opinions on birthright citizenship, LGBTQ books, porn sites and more

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'Regime change' is only solution in Iran, Shah's son says

'Regime change' is only solution in Iran, Shah's son says
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US FTC accepts consent order on Omnicom-Interpublic merger

US FTC accepts consent order on Omnicom-Interpublic merger
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Tesla shares soar after first robotaxi rides hit the road in Austin, Texas

Tesla shares soar after first robotaxi rides hit the road in Austin, Texas
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With its stock in sharp decline, Trump's media company will buy $400 million of its own shares

With its stock in sharp decline, Trump's media company will buy $400 million of its own shares