Uncertainty on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

NEW YORK (AP) – Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B

WASHINGTON (AP) – The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.

Appeals court says Trump was wrong to terminate climate funds

WASHINGTON (AP) – A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era effort.

Global warming is making summer miserable, but El Nino will add to the heat

Global warming is making summer miserable, but soon El Nino will add to the heat, scientists say

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

Progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has defeated moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary, which became a proxy battle for the party’s direction. Tuesday’s elections also included a Democratic primary victory by Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in his rematch against Rep. Cori Bush.

Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in LA

The deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles was caused by Southern California Edison equipment, fire officials say.

Trump revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit ahead of upcoming elections as well as Brazil’s stalling on approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador in Brasilia.

Big oil companies continue to post banner profits

NEW YORK (AP) – Big oil companies continue to book massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.

US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from fighting in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.