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- 1EU lawmakers urge Commission to block US sanctions on ICC▼Block US sanctions on ICC, EU lawmakers tell Commission
European Parliament lawmakers are pressing the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions, calling for an EU blocking statute that would stop the measures from taking effect in Europe. Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink said automatically applying the American sanctions 'stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends,' reflecting frustration with Washington's targeting of the court and its officials.
- 2US-Iran war at seven months, gas and airfare costs squeeze Americans▼As U.S.-Iran war hits 7-month mark, rising gas and airfare costs squeeze Americans’ wallets
The conflict between the United States and Iran has reached its seven-month mark, and its economic toll is increasingly visible at home. Fuel and airfare prices are climbing as the war disrupts energy markets and travel, tightening household budgets. Americans are feeling the squeeze at the pump and when booking flights, keeping the war's costs in focus.
- 3US investigates diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong●US investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
US authorities have opened an investigation after components for the F-35 fighter jet were diverted to Hong Kong, raising concerns that sensitive American military technology could reach China. Lawmakers are pressing for answers on how the parts ended up there and what it reveals about gaps in export controls on defence supply chains, with the episode likely to fuel broader debate over tightening scrutiny of shipments with potential military applications.
- 4Why the MAHA movement wants health data opened up●Why MAHA wants to make health data much more accessible
The Make America Healthy Again movement is pressing to make Americans' health data much more accessible, according to STAT reporting. Supporters argue easier access to personal medical records would let patients take greater control of their care and aligns with the movement's broader push against consolidated healthcare institutions. Critics and privacy advocates are likely to raise concerns about data security and how broadly such access should extend. Details of the proposal remain limited.
- 5US cardinal urges voters to confront 'evil' at midterms▼"We need to not avert our eyes but to 'recognize the evil that is being carried out in our name.' And we need to seek to
Cardinal Robert McElroy, a senior American Catholic figure, has called on voters not to look away from what he describes as 'the evil that is being carried out in our name.' He urged citizens to press their political representatives to change course or vote them out, noting that the upcoming midterm elections offer a chance within five weeks to replace many of them.
- 6TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage as CNN Remains Excluded●TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
American television networks are preparing to resume coverage of President Trump after the White House TV pool went dark this past week amid a standoff between the administration and CNN, which has been excluded by the president. Network leaders believe an indefinite suspension of pool coverage is untenable, and are moving to restart broadcasts even as CNN remains shut out of the arrangement.
- 7Trump accused of banning reporters weeks before the vote●In My Words: Trump banning reporters because you vote in five weeks
Commentary is circulating accusing Donald Trump of banning reporters just weeks before Americans go to the polls. A columnist from Elon University argues the move targets the press at the moment voters most need information, framing it as an attack on accountability ahead of the election. Critics see it as an attempt to shape coverage in the final stretch of the campaign.
- 8Whitney Union Sets Strike Date Before Lichtenstein Retrospective▼Whitney Union Times Strike Date Ahead of Major Lichtenstein Retrospective
Workers at the Whitney Museum of American Art have announced a strike date as the museum prepares to open a major Roy Lichtenstein retrospective. Unionized staff have been pressing the institution over contract terms, and timing the walkout to the high-profile exhibition increases pressure. The dispute adds labor tensions to a marquee cultural moment for the museum.
- 9Colorado Springs Utilities Turns to Beavers for Wildfire Defense▼Colorado Springs Utilities Takes a Cue from Beavers to Protect Against Future Wildfires
Colorado Springs Utilities is adopting beaver-inspired restoration techniques to reduce wildfire risk in its watershed. The approach mimics beaver dams to slow water flow, restore wetlands, and keep landscapes moist, helping protect the city's water supply and surrounding land from catastrophic fires. It is part of a growing trend of nature-based solutions used by utilities and land managers across the American West.
- 10'No relief no matter where you look': U.S. housing crisis deepens●‘No relief no matter where you look’: U.S. housing crisis deepens
Coverage of the U.S. housing market points to a worsening crisis affecting buyers and renters across the country, with high prices, elevated mortgage rates and tight supply leaving few affordable options in any region. Commentators describe a situation where relief is hard to find whether people are looking to buy, rent or relocate.
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An editorial from the American Press argues that the state's education attainment levels have exceeded a goal that had been set for it. The piece frames the result as a positive milestone for education policy in the state, though the specific metric, target year, and officials involved are not detailed in the available reporting.