Why hotter-than-expected wholesale prices make the Fed’s September rate cut decision harder

A hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report just made the Federal Reserve’s decision regarding a September rate cut even harder, raising questions of whether higher prices for businesses will be passed on to consumers, pushing up inflation.

Texas redistricting prompts Newsom threat to redraw California maps | Fox News

Newsom mimics Trump's social media style while warning of redistricting arms race, threatening California action unless Texas redistricting efforts are abandoned.

Congressional Democrats ask Trump administration to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions - CBS News

A group of Democrats in Congress is seeking to stop Department of Government Efficiency employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government.

An obscure disease keeps spreading through air conditioning

Air conditioning is a lifesaver, but poor maintenance can cause bacteria to spread, leading to a recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.

Trump accuses Senate Democrats of delaying his nominees for money | Fox News

President Trump called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats "crazed lunatics" after accusing them of demanding $2 billion in exchange for confirming more than 150 of his nominees.

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Two CBP officers plead guilty to allowing drugs to cross at San Diego border | News | ivpressonline.com

SAN DIEGO — Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after admitting they allowed vehicles loaded with narcotics to pass through their

Tsunami updates live: Central and South American authorities order evacuations; volcano in Russia starts erupting after earthquake off Russian coast | Earthquak..

Japan downgrades tsunami warnings and Hawaii says it is safe to return to previously evacuated areas after 8.8-magnitude earthquake off coast of Russia

The Hidden Constitution

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UnitedHealth under federal investigation, company says in filing - ABC News

The company in an SEC filing said it was complying with requests from the Justice Department.

Trump secures $221M Columbia University settlement over alleged antisemitism claims | Fox News

White House announces largest antisemitism-related settlement in U.S. history as Columbia University commits $221 million to resolve discrimination claims.

Microsoft letting Chinese engineers work on Pentagon cloud programs sparks probe | Fox News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Defense Department is "looking into" Microsoft's Pentagon cloud program reportedly using Chinese engineers.

Luigi Mangione prosecutors violating his health privacy rights, defense says - ABC News

Defense attorneys for alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione say prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney's office violated his health privacy rights.

Trump says Attorney General Bondi should release 'credible' information on Epstein

The president also said "only really bad people" want to stoke theories about the well-connected sex offender.

Russia rejects Trump's demand for a Ukraine war ceasefire in 50 days as unacceptable - CBS News

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

Hegseth directive on ‘unleashing U.S. military drone dominance’ includes deadlines for major overhauls | DefenseScoop

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a new directive July 10 aimed at shaking up the Pentagon's UAS enterprise and unleashing U.S. military drone dominance.

NATO Scrambles Fighter Jets After Intense Russian Attacks - Newsweek

NATO member Poland scrambled fighter jets overnight as Russia launched record numbers of drones and missiles at neighboring Ukraine.

Billions of flies to be dumped out of planes in an effort to fight flesh-eating maggot known as "man-eater" - CBS News

The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.