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Chip Boom and Political Tides: A Look at America’s Tech Push

July 11, 2026

The United States is seeing a surge in technology investment, with major companies announcing billions for domestic chip production. Apple plans to spend over $30 billion on U. S. facilities that will create 15 billion microchips, a portion of its $600 billion long‑term commitment to the country. Me

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Trump’s Climate Fumble: Why the EPA Boss Refuses to Call Deniers

July 11, 2026

A new dispute has popped up inside the Trump administration. The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says people who doubt climate science shouldn’t be labeled “science deniers. ” The claim comes as the administration pushes a controversial deal with Iran that many officials think will fail.

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Climate Forecasts: A Call for Open Debate

July 11, 2026

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, recently spoke at a state fair where he highlighted that climate forecasts are not fixed predictions but rather ranges of possible outcomes. He warned against branding anyone who questions these projections as “science deniers. ” Zeldin

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Science Under New Rules

July 11, 2026

The U. S. has long funded science through the National Institutes of Health, spending about $50 billion each year. These funds have helped make America a leader in research, health and global influence. Recently, the administration has proposed new rules that would let political leaders decide wh

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A Fresh Look at the Book and Essay of a Church Leader

July 11, 2026

President Dallin H. Oaks began writing the opening for his new book, “Learning the Great Fundamentals, ” on September 21 while he was still the first counselor in the First Presidency. Six days later, President Russell M. Nelson passed away and Oaks became the 18th president of The Church of Jesus C

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FBI Director Under Fire for Luxury Trips and Taxpayer Costs

July 11, 2026

A group of lawmakers from both parties has called for more details about the spending habits of the FBI chief. They say his use of government jets, cars and other perks looks like personal vacations rather than official work. The requests were sent in a letter last month, after several reports raise

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Press Pushback: DOJ Targets NYT Reporters After Trump’s Air Force One Visit

July 11, 2026

The federal agency that protects the nation’s justice system has taken legal action against journalists from a major newspaper. The move follows an earlier story that revealed the former president used an older version of Air Force One that did not have modern security measures, such as anti‑missile

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Health Insurance Losses in Connecticut: A Snapshot

July 11, 2026

Connecticut saw a sharp rise in people losing Affordable Care Act coverage during the first half of 2026, with more than 22, 000 enrollees dropping out after missing premium payments. This jump represents a 75 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to Access Health CT da

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Housing Prices Rise as Migration Increases

July 11, 2026

The Dallas Fed has released new research that shows a clear link between the number of illegal migrants entering the United States and rising housing costs. From 2021 to 2024, the average city saw higher rents and home prices as more people moved in. The study points out that when the populati

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When the Court Ruling Stalls, Girls Fight for Fair Play

July 11, 2026

In 23 states, laws that stop men from joining women’s sports are missing or weak. Washington is one of those places, and a high‑school soccer player there feels the effect every time she faces a male opponent. She says it is unfair that her speed and strength are compared to someone who has an advan