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July 14, 2025.

The Emmy nominations are here. ‘Severance,’ ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Adolescence’ could have a big day

July 14, 2025

The Emmy nominations are nearly here, and “Severance” seems to be the show to beat. The Apple TV+ split-personality series is very likely to get nominations for best drama with lead acting nominations for stars Adam Scott and Britt Lower. “Severance” could get serious competition from fellow dramas “The Pitt” and “The White Lotus.” On the comedy side, another Apple show, Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire “The Studio,” will vie for reconition with Emmy veterans “Hacks” and “The Bear.” And among limited series, Netflix’s acclaimed “Adolescence” seems likely to dominate both nominations and the awards when they’re handed out on CBS in September.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh, watches with his dad Todd who pitched and brother Todd Jr. catcher during the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

July 14, 2025

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round. The Mariners’ breakout slugger nicknamed Big Dumper advanced from the first round on a tiebreaker by less than an inch over the Athletics’ Brent Rooker, then won his semifinal 19-13 over Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz, whose 513-foot first-round drive over Truist Park’s right-center field seats was the longest of the night. Hitting second in the final round, the 22-year-old Caminero closed within three dingers, took three pitches and hit a liner to left field.

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Dispatchers work emergency calls at the Collier County Emergency Services Center, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Naples, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response

July 14, 2025

Collier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos. County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk has prioritized upgrading to a Next Generation 911 system to improve emergency response. So-called NG911 systems use modern technology like geotracking, reducing response times and enhancing safety. However, many U.S. regions still rely on outdated systems. Collier County has also partnered with other areas, like Charleston, South Carolina, to handle calls during emergencies. Experts stress the need for federal funding to help more communities upgrade to NG911, ensuring better disaster response and everyday safety nationwide.

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FILE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wait to detain a person, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion

July 14, 2025

Immigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs. The requests are a sign that the Trump administration is targeting landlords to assist in its drive for mass deportations. An Atlanta-area real estate attorney recently shared one of his clients’ subpoenas with The Associated Press. These subpoenas are not signed by judges and raise legal concerns about compliance and potential violations of the Fair Housing Act. Critics argue landlords might feel forced to comply, risking tenant privacy. Some legal experts advise ignoring such requests unless court-ordered. Federal officials, however, defend the subpoenas and warning of penalties for noncompliance.

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FILE - Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick, left, walks on stage to greet Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, at a rally in Harrisburg, Pa., July 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick team up to promote energy investments in Pennsylvania

July 14, 2025

President Donald Trump and Sen. David McCormick of Pennsylvania are planning on announcing roughly $70 billion of energy investments at a new summit that focuses on energy and innovation. The president has repeatedly pledged U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market, and Pennsylvania — a swing state critical to his wins in 2016 and 2024 — is at the forefront of that agenda. Coal, a key part of Trump’s energy agenda, is a big industry in the state. McCormick says Tuesday’s summit is meant to bring together top energy companies and artificial intelligence leaders, global investors and labor behind Trump’s energy policies and priorities. Participating companies include Blackstone, SoftBank, Amazon Web Services, BlackRock and ExxonMobil.

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FILE - Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson, file)

Florida man who killed 2 people outside a bar is scheduled to be executed

July 14, 2025

A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman outside a Florida bar as part of an attempted revenge killing is scheduled to be executed. Michael Bernard Bell is set to receive a lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison, barring a last-day reprieve. He was convicted in 1995 and sentenced to death for the 1993 murders of Jimmy West and Tamecka Smith. Bell would be the eighth person put to death in Florida this year. A total of 25 men have already been executed in the U.S. this year, tying last year’s total.

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The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format

July 14, 2025

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC and Big Ten have not agreed on a College Football Playoff format beyond this season. Sankey noted frequent discussions with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti but highlighted differing views on playoff allocations. The current 12-team playoff guarantees spots for the five highest-ranked conference champions. Sankey emphasized collaboration but stated changes could proceed without unanimous agreement. The CFP contract allows the SEC and Big Ten to propose and impose changes if aligned.

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Afghan refugees who returned after fleeing Iran to escape deportation and conflict line up at a UNHCR facility near the Islam Qala crossing in western Herat province, Afghanistan, on Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Omid Haqjoo)

With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in

July 14, 2025

An appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status. The Department of Homeland Security had announced in May that TPS for Afghans would end, leaving many at risk of deportation. On Monday, the nonprofit CASA appealed the decision and secured a one-week stay. The court has asked both sides to submit briefs this week. Advocates argue that many Afghans supported U.S. efforts during the war and deserve safety. TPS allows individuals to work and avoid deportation but doesn’t provide a path to citizenship, making its renewal precarious.

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FILE - The Automated Ball-Strike System plays on the scoreboard after a pitch call was challenged during the first inning of a spring training baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Padres, Feb. 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026

July 14, 2025

Major League Baseball is testing automated ball-strike systems in the All-Star Game for the first time. The system, used in some minor leagues since 2019, allows teams two challenges per game, retaining them if successful. All-Star starters Tarik Skubal of Detroit and Paul Skenes of Pittsburgh say pitchers often think everything is a strike. Clayton Kershaw believes the system works if it’s adjusted for player height, which it does. During spring training tests, teams won 52.2% of challenges.

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Pulitzer-winning novel ‘James’ is up for another major honor

July 14, 2025

Percival Everett’s Pulitzer-winning novel, “James,” is a nominee for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. The book is a retelling of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and has already won the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize. The Dayton prize, established in 1995, honors works promoting peace and includes a $10,000 award. The Dayton prize foundation announced Monday that David Greenberg’s biography “John Lewis” about the late civil rights activist and congressman is a nonfiction finalist. Other fiction nominees include works by Priscilla Morris and Kristin Hannah. The nonfiction list features titles by Sunil Amrith and Wendy Pearlman. Winners will be revealed in September.

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FILE - Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George plays during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Feb. 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Paul George has arthroscopic knee surgery after recent workout injury

July 14, 2025

The Philadelphia 76ers say wing player Paul George has had arthroscopic surgery Monday on his left knee to treat an injury that occurred during a recent workout. The club says George’s rehabilitation program is now set to begin and he will be re-evaluated prior to the start of training camp. George turned 35 on May 2 and is entering the second year of a $212 million, four-year contract he signed in free agency last summer. Last season he was limited by injuries to 41 games and averaged 16.2 points, well below the nine-time NBA All-Star’s career average 20.6 points in 908 games.

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FILE - This undated photo combination provided by the Los Angeles Police Department shows Mei Haskell, left, and her parents, YanXiang Wang and Gaoshan Li. (Los Angeles Police Department via AP, File)

Los Angeles man dies in jail while awaiting trial for killing and dismemberment of wife, her parents

July 14, 2025

Authorities say a Los Angeles man accused of killing and dismembering his wife, her mother and her stepfather has died in jail while awaiting trial. The LA County district attorney says in a statement Monday that 37-year-old Samuel Bond Haskell was found dead Saturday in his cell in a downtown Los Angeles jail and died by suicide. Haskell is the son of Sam Haskell, a prominent television producer. He had pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder. Prosecutors say he killed the three family members in a house they all shared with his three children. They say Haskell dismembered the bodies and disposed of them in trash bags.

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FILE - A Tesla level three Electric vehicle charger is visible, Feb. 2, 2024, in Kennesaw, Ga., near Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Tesla’s Autopilot system is in the spotlight at a Miami trial over a student killed while stargazing

July 14, 2025

A federal court in Miami began considering Monday whether Elon Musk’s car company should share blame for the death of a stargazing university student after a runaway Tesla sent her flying 75 feet through the air and severely injured her boyfriend. The jury trial is a rare one for Tesla and runs big risks. Tesla can ill afford a hit to its reputation as it seeks to put hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas on U.S. roads by the end of next year. Tesla blames the driver who reached for a dropped cell phone  before the crash. Plaintiff lawyers say the company’s Autopilot technology failed and also is to blame.

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FILE - Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (12) throws against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Ex-NFL QB Bridgewater says he is suspended from high school coaching for giving benefits to players

July 14, 2025

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he has been suspended from coaching his former high school team in Miami because he provided players with financial benefits that he says he’d reported to the school. The 32-year-old Bridgewater publicized action taken against him by Miami Northwestern High School in a social media post in which he also reaffirmed his desire to continuing coaching the team for which he once played. School officials did not return messages left on Monday. Last fall marked Bridgewater’s first season coaching his former school, which he led to a Class 3A state championship before signing with Detroit in late December to serve as a backup for the playoff-bound Lions.

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FILE - Whitney Hermandorfer of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office speaks before a panel of judges, April 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Senate confirms Trump’s first judicial nominee of his second term

July 14, 2025

The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s first judicial pick of his second term, voting along party lines to approve Whitney Hermandorfer as a judge for the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Hermandorfer worked for Tennessee’s attorney general. The Democratic-led Senate under former President Joe Biden confirmed 235 federal judges, and the Republican-led Senate in Trump’s first term confirmed 234 federal judges. The two presidents each worked to reshape the judiciary, with Trump taking advantage of a high number of judicial vacancies at the end of President Barack Obama’s term and Democrats working to beat Trump’s number.

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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a libertarian-leaning deficit hawk, walks to the House chamber as Republicans work to push President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts across the finish line even as conservative and moderate GOP holdouts like Massie slow that effort, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising

July 14, 2025

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has stockpiled more than $1.7 million for his re-election bid as the Kentucky Republican gears up to face President Donald Trump’s vaunted political operation. Massie was one of two House Republicans to vote against Trump’s massive tax bill. He also said Trump lacked authority to bomb nuclear sites in Iran without congressional approval. Trump aides launched a super PAC devoted to defeating Massie in his 2026 primary, the first concerted effort by Trump’s team to unseat a sitting member of Congress. Massie’s campaign said Monday he raised just over $584,000 between April and June and has raised more than $1 million since the last election.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski reacts after striking out Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Dave Roberts defends Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection as an ‘easy answer’

July 14, 2025

National League All-Star manager Dave Roberts said including Milwaukee rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on his team was “an easy answer” despite complaints from some players over his inclusion after just five big league appearances. Misiorowski has pitched in only five games, a record low for an All-Star, creating a debate between those who say the game is for the most deserving players and those who say the game is for the fans. The 23-year-old created an instant stir when he threw a 100.5 mph fastball for his first pitch in the big leagues.

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FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson answers questions during a news conference following NFL football practice, May 21, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Jets and receiver Garrett Wilson agree on a 4-year, $130M contract extension, AP source says

July 14, 2025

The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the deal Monday, though it has not been officially announced. Wilson, drafted 10th overall in 2022, was the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year that season and has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three years. Jets management, including general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn, have focused on building a younger roster.

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FILE - Denver Broncos consultant John Elway looks on against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NFL legend John Elway won’t be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

July 14, 2025

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his business partner was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office says Monday that there was nothing criminal in the accident that killed Jeffrey Sperbeck at a California golf resort community in April. Investigators ruled it a tragic accident. Elway’s partner and former agent died after tumbling out of the cart the former Denver Broncos quarterback was driving at The Madison Club in La Quinta, east of Los Angeles. Sperbeck was 62.

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FILE - This combination of two booking photos provided by the California Department of Corrections shows Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez. (California Department of Corrections via AP, File)

Judge orders LA prosecutors to explain why Menendez brothers’ conviction shouldn’t be re-examined

July 14, 2025

A judge has ordered Los Angeles prosecutors to explain why the Menendez brothers’ murder convictions should not be re-examined in light of new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. The July 7 order by Judge William Ryan was in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by Erik and Lyle Menendez in May 2023 seeking a review of their 1996 convictions for killing their parents. While prosecutors argued that the evidence was untimely and inadmissible, the judge agreed the evidence could have changed the outcome of their murder convictions. Prosecutors now have 30 days to explain why the brothers should not be granted relief.

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A District of Columbia Board of Elections sign advertising a special election in the city's 8th Ward is pictured near the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in southeast Washington, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert Yoon)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Washington, DC, city council special election

July 14, 2025

Voters in southeast Washington, D.C., will fill a vacant city council seat Tuesday in a special election to replace former Councilmember Trayon White, who was expelled from office in February following his 2024 arrest in a federal corruption probe. Among the candidates to replace White on the council is White himself. The election will again give residents of the district’s 8th Ward representation on the council. The city faces a $1 billion budget shortfall stemming from the Trump administration’s massive cuts to the federal workforce, a separate billion-dollar budget fight with congressional Republicans and a possible clash between the Democratic mayor and the council over a proposed stadium deal with the Washington Commanders.

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FILE - Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, April 27, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha, File)

Senate Democrats say Trump’s policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with China

July 14, 2025

Senate Democrats say President Donald Trump’s policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China. In a report released Monday, they criticize foreign aid cuts, tariffs on allies and restrictions on foreign students. They argue such moves undermine U.S. influence and allow China to expand its global power. The White House says the U.S. is strong again under Trump and that his foreign policy is effective “because of his willingness to look anyone in the eye to get better deals for the American people.”

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Music Review: Cult hero Alex G’s ‘Headlights’ is an introspective meditation on fame

July 14, 2025

Influential indie rock Alex G’s major label debut album is called “Headlights.” Releasing Friday, the album is an introspective meditation on fame, The Associated Press’ Krysta Fauria writes in her review. Known for his lo-fi tracks and collaborations with Frank Ocean and Halsey, Alex G’s “Headlights” is a step toward more robust production and instrumentation. Think dreamy synths and reverb-soaked riffs. If there is a central message to “Headlights,” it appears on the song “Bounce Boy.” There, he sings with pitched-up vocals, one of his signature effects, about saying goodbye to a former life. For better or for worse, there is no turning back.

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FILE - Author Martin Cruz Smith appears at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., on Aug. 13, 1999. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82

July 14, 2025

Mystery novelist Martin Cruz Smith, known for such Arkady Renko thrillers as “Gorky Park,” has died at age 82. His publisher, Simon & Schuster, confirmed that he died Friday in San Rafael, California, surrounded by loved ones. Smith, who had Parkinson’s disease, gave the same condition to his famous protagonist, Renko. His final Renko novel, “Hotel Ukraine,” will be published this week. Smith’s career spanned decades, with honors including a Gold Dagger award for “Gorky Park,” which became a bestseller and a film. His works often explored Soviet and Russian history, and were praised for blending sharp characters with compelling plots.

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Grant Funds Meals for Kids in Edgemont YMCA Summer Program

July 14, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Edgemont YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Rapid City, has received a $3,000 grant from FCSAmerica’s Working Here Fund to support food services for children attending its 2025 summer day camp. The funding allowed the organization to serve over 450 free breakfasts and snacks throughout the five-week program, which […]

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani scores against the San Francisco Giants during the 11th inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves

July 14, 2025

Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the NL lineup, with Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second and Ketel Marte third. Paul Skenes of the Pirates will start for the NL, while Detroit’s Tarik Skubal will pitch for the AL. Gleyber Torres will lead off for the AL, followed by Riley Greene and Aaron Judge. Skenes and Skubal rank first and second in fastball velocity this season. Skenes has a 2.01 ERA, while Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young winner, holds a 2.23 ERA.

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FILE - The Federal Reserve Board Building is seen as it undergoes renovations, June 10, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file)

Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaul

July 14, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is asking an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s building renovations that White House officials have attacked as “ostentatious.” The Fed has been renovating two of its office buildings in Washington for several years at a current cost estimate of about $2.5 billion, $700 million more than originally expected. Trump administration officials have seized on the expense and some alleged amenities in the remodeled buildings to extend their criticism of Powell, whom the president has attacked for not reducing the Fed’s short-term rate.

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Ry-n Uyeda warms up during a softball practice, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Waianae, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin)

Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll says

July 14, 2025

A recent AP-NORC Teen Poll poll shows most U.S. teenagers prioritize graduating from college, with 70% of girls and 54% of boys considering it important. Teens see college as key for good jobs, life skills and personal growth. Aside from college, the poll finds teenagers have a lot of the same life goals as adults, such as owning a home or raising a family. But few teenagers believe those goals have gotten easier to achieve for their generation compared with their parents.

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STEAM Ahead: Rapid City Students Explore, Innovate, and Achieve

July 14, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — More than 1,200 local students are reaping the benefits of engaging, hands-on learning beyond the traditional classroom thanks to the 21st Century Discovery and Club Hub Programs, which will be celebrated Tuesday, July 15, at General Beadle Elementary during the annual Great STEAM Expedition. The event showcases the transformative impact of […]

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FILE - Dr. Henry Heimlich describes the maneuver he developed to help clear obstructions from the windpipes of choking victims, during an interview in his home in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)

More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?

July 14, 2025

Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It’s the most vulnerable age group, accounting for about three-quarters of U.S. choking deaths. A number of companies are marketing antichoking devices to the elderly. They vary in design, but generally the devices look like a face mask attached to a tube or bellows, with a handle at the end. Medical professionals have been debating whether to endorse the products, saying more research is needed. Experts — and even antichoking device manufacturers — say that back blows and abdominal thrusts should always be tried first.

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Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox Appointed to NSSF Board of Governors

July 14, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Brandon Maddox, founder and CEO of Silencer Central, has been appointed to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Board of Governors, a move that further elevates South Dakota’s profile in the national firearms industry. Maddox, who leads the nation’s top suppressor sales company, will join a group of business leaders from […]

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) delivers during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Curveballs are disappearing in MLB as velocity obsession reshapes pitching landscape

July 14, 2025

Curveballs are disappearing from Major League Baseball as pitchers prioritize velocity, emphasizing sliders and sweepers. Curveball usage dropped from 10.7% in 2019 to 8.4% this season, with 22,962 fewer thrown in 2024 than five years earlier. Pitchers and coaches say the focus has shifted to harder, faster pitches that generate more swings and misses. Batters are hitting .225 against curveballs this season, lower than fastballs. The game continues evolving toward power and speed.

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Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, right, takes as seat for interviews flanked by teammate wide receiver Caleb Douglas during the Big 12 NCAA college football media days in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas Tech hoping big money and top transfers lead to unprecedented payback in football

July 14, 2025

Texas Tech is investing a lot of money into its athletes, and has brought in a lot of football players from the transfer portal. The hope now is that the payback will be unprecedented success on the field. It has been widely reported that there will be about $55 million going to Red Raider athletes this year. A significant chunk is going into the football program that has never won a Big 12 title. There are 22 incoming transfers, most of them expected to have an immediate impact. Coach Joey McGuire says his team understands the importance of this season.

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FILE - Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., talks after a policy luncheon on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

A Senate vote this week will test the popularity of DOGE spending cuts

July 14, 2025

Senate Republicans are putting the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts to the test this week. The GOP lawmakers are looking to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in spending on public media and foreign aid. Senate Democrats are looking to kill the measure. The House has already approved the rescissions package on a mostly party line 214-212 vote. The Senate has little time to spare to beat the 45-day deadline for the Republican president’s signature. If Congress fails to act by Friday, then the spending stands.

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FILE - President Donald Trump talks to workers as he tours U.S. Steel Corporation's Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump

July 14, 2025

Democratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers. Republican President Donald Trump is building a wall of import taxes – tariffs – around the U.S. economy to protect domestic industry from foreign competition. But American manufacturing has been stuck in a rut anyway. Biden’s subsidies haven’t had time to deliver many factory jobs, and some of them have already been overturned by the Republican Congress. Trump’s tariffs help some manufacturers but hurt others. And the erratic way he’s rolled them out has paralyzed factory managers who don’t know what to plan for.

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Chelsea pleayers celebrate with the championship trophy after the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer surprised to share Club World Cup podium spotlight with Donald Trump

July 14, 2025

Cole Palmer was surprised to find U.S. President Donald Trump on the stand as Chelsea received the Club World Cup trophy after a 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. Palmer received the Golden Ball as top player of the tournament after scoring the first two goals of the final. Trump appeared to leave the award stand with a medal of his own, handed to him by FIFA President Gianni Infantino right after the one presented to Reece James. Palmer had his name up in the bright lights this weekend, posing for a photo in front of a huge video board of his image near Madison Square Garden.

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This photo provided by National Park Service shows the charred remains of a building at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, in northern Arizona, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (National Park Service via AP)

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

July 14, 2025

A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been destroyed by a wildfire. Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents and staff that the Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging within the park’s North Rim, was consumed by the flames. He says the visitor center, the gas station and a waste water treatment plant also were lost, along with some employee housing and an administrative building. Millions of people visit Grand Canyon National Park annually, with most going to the more popular South Rim. The North Rim is open seasonally. It was largely evacuated last Thursday because of the wildfire, with more evacuations of firefighters and hikers in the inner canyon over the weekend.

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