United States Cattle Herd Grows for the First Time Since 2018

Washington, D.C., Saturday, 25 July 2026.
USDA reports a surprise expansion in the national cattle herd, marking the first growth since 2018, even as the annual calf crop fell to a record low.

US Stocks End Mixed as Tech Decline Clashes With Industrial Gains

New Tariffs Fall Short of Solving the National Debt

Court Clears Way for $23 Billion in Student Loan Relief

Central U.S. Manufacturing Optimism Hits Four-Year High Despite Summer Slowdown

Costco Agrees to $14 Million Settlement Over Misleading Marketing Emails

Seattle, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Costco agreed to a $14 million settlement over misleading marketing emails in Washington. Affected residents have until August 24, 2026, to file claims for their share.

Trader Who Profited From Tesla's Stock Slump Now Targets Palantir

Ford Recalls Over 565,000 Bronco SUVs Over Engine Fire Concerns

Energy Company Rebrands to Power the Artificial Intelligence Boom

Former U.S. Defense Chief Secures Backing to Combat Cheap Drone Threats

White House Admits Withholding Billions in Grants Based on How States Voted

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Federal officials admitted in court that the administration withheld billions in grants solely because recipient states did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Can the Government Prosecute You for Wiping Your Phone at the Border?

Why the Plan for Permanent Daylight Saving Time Faces a Tough Fight in the Senate

Texas Policymakers Use Conservation Rules to Block Clean Energy

Former Senator Joe Manchin Launches New Group to Back Independent Candidates

Romanian Jet Shoots Down Drone in First NATO Interception of Its Kind

Bucharest, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Under NATO command, a Romanian F-16 shot down a suspected Russian drone today, marking the alliance’s first direct air-to-air interception of an intruder during the nearby conflict.

How Battery Storage Protected Australia From Global Energy Price Spikes

Rising Energy Costs Push Japan's Inflation Rate to 1.6 Percent

United Arab Emirates Accelerates $1.4 Trillion Investment in the United States

US and Russia Reopen Direct Diplomatic Talks in Bid to End Ukraine War

Charli XCX Rejects Pop Norms with New Guitar-Driven Album

Los Angeles, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Released on July 23, 2026, Charli XCX’s new album pivots to minimalist guitar punk, featuring a surprising spoken-word collaboration with acclaimed film director David Cronenberg.

Eleven People Survive After Floatplane Crashes in Washington State

Elon Musk Offers Mel Gibson $100 Million to Direct an Ancient Greek Epic

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $600 Million as Lottery Expands to the United Kingdom

Rare Tornadoes Strike New Jersey and Disrupt Regional Travel