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Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran escalated around Iranian ports and the critical Strait of Hormuz during the July 15 cycle. The Trump administration has reimposed\u2026
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran in the vicinity of Iranian ports and the critical Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp rise in global oil\u2026
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for minors on app stores to proceed, even as legal challenges against the measure continue. The decision\u2026
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for app-store access to take effect, even as legal challenges against the measure proceed through the courts.\u2026
Travelers across the United States are navigating a complex landscape of severe weather and heightened holiday traffic, factors that could lead to disruptions for those planning regional trips,\u2026
The Eastern United States experienced extreme heat over the recent holiday weekend, leading to widespread disruptions in events, travel complications, and heightened public safety concerns across the region.\u2026
The recent July Fourth holiday period brought renewed attention to public safety guidance concerning fireworks, high temperatures, and potential impacts on air quality. As communities across the nation\u2026
As the July Fourth holiday period concludes, authorities are reiterating safety guidance concerning fireworks, extreme heat, and air quality, issues that remain pertinent in Clinton. The confluence of\u2026
The July Fourth holiday period, which concluded earlier this week, has once again underscored the importance of public safety guidance concerning fireworks use, extreme heat, and potential impacts\u2026
An extreme heat wave that swept across parts of the eastern United States over the July Fourth holiday weekend led to disruptions in public events and heightened concerns\u2026
An intense heat wave that blanketed much of the eastern United States over the recent July Fourth holiday weekend led to widespread disruptions and heightened concerns about infrastructure\u2026
An intense heat wave blanketed parts of the eastern United States over the recent Fourth of July holiday weekend, leading to disruptions in planned festivities and raising broader\u2026