LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas Friday over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents […]

Judge rejects another Trump executive order targeting the legal community
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday struck down another of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled that the order against the […]

Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites
WASHINGTON — Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt […]

California energy regulator recommends pause on plan to penalize excess oil profits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California should pause Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to penalize oil companies if their profits climb too high, a top energy regulator said Friday while unveiling proposals aimed […]

Appeals court puts peace institute back in Trump administration hands with stay of lower court
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court panel on Friday stayed a lower court ruling that blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with dismantling the U.S. Institute of Peace, an […]

New Hampshire lawsuit seeks to stop politicization of youth center abuse victims’ fund
CONCORD, N.H. — Lawyers representing hundreds of men and woman who claim they were abused at New Hampshire’s youth detention center filed a class action lawsuit Friday seeking to prevent […]

Many South Asians and Muslims in NYC and beyond electrified by Mamdani’s mayoral primary triumph
The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who’s been friends with the candidate for 15 years. […]

Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans ‘the enemies of peace’
A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her “Cowboy Carter” tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a wave of criticism […]

Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Like clockwork, Carla Johnson sends out letters every spring asking for donations to help pay for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show that draws tens of […]

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 18-21-29-42-50, Mega Ball: 2, Megaplier: The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game […]