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.

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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.

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino

GENEVA (AP) – Two senior FIFA executives – coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström – distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) – Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.

Ethics panel recommends House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Ethics Committee recommended Monday that Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., be censured after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his congressional office.

Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

NEW YORK (AP) – New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require that they wear visible identification, a federal judge ruled Monday.