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In a major decision, the Supreme Court on Friday weakened the power of federal agencies to approve regulations. The 6-3 ruling overturned a precedent from 1984, shifting the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches. This decision is a significant victory for conservatives seeking to rein in the regulatory authority of the “administrative state.” The lawsuits were brought by two groups of herring fishermen challenging a Commerce Department regulation requiring them to pay the salaries of government observers who monitor their catch. However, the implications of this decision extend far beyond this specific case, affecting various aspects of…

The Iowa Supreme Court has made a decision to uphold the state’s abortion ban on Friday, which restricts most abortions in the state to as early as six weeks into pregnancy. This ruling will have a significant impact on abortions in Iowa, where women were previously able to seek the procedure up to 22 weeks into their pregnancy while legal challenges were ongoing against the six-week ban. Under the ban, physicians will be prohibited from providing most abortions after early cardiac activity can be detected in a fetus or embryo, typically at around six weeks into pregnancy. Exceptions are made…

In breaking news, New York City officials have announced the restoration of over $111 million in funding to libraries and cultural institutions, as reported by the City Council on Thursday. This significant agreement comes after months of resistance from residents and organizations against budget cuts in the city. The proposed cuts included reducing the budget of the New York Public libraries by $58.3 million in fiscal year 2025, and slashing funds for other cultural institutions like the Bronx Zoo and Carnegie Hall by $53 million. The City Council is set to vote on finalizing this deal on Sunday. Mayor Eric…

Apple’s groundbreaking iPhone made its retail debut on June 29, 2007, at all 164 Apple retail stores in the U.S. Customers eagerly lined up at Apple retail stores nationwide to purchase the revolutionary smartphone, which was limited to up to two iPhones per customer on a “first-come, first-served basis,” as announced in a press release by Apple. The iPhone, first revealed by Apple CEO Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, was one of the most highly anticipated gadgets of all time, despite being considered one of Apple’s worst-kept secrets. Leading up to the official unveiling at the Macworld Expo, various…

In a recent incident at Portland International Jetport, airport employees had to clear out of the way as a Southwest Airlines jet took off from a closed runway on the morning of June 25, as per air traffic control recordings. Controllers and pilots repeatedly warned the crew of Southwest 4805 about the closed runway, according to recordings from LiveATC.net. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are currently investigating the incident, with Southwest Airlines cooperating with both regulators. The runway at Portland International Jetport has been closed overnight for a taxiway construction project for the past few months,…

Federal prosecutors have concluded presenting their case after seven weeks of testimony in the corruption trial of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey. Throughout the trial, at least 30 witnesses testified, and the prosecutors focused on untangling multiple corruption schemes leading to allegations that the senator and his wife, Nadine Menendez, received gold bars, nearly half a million dollars in cash, a Mercedes-Benz, and thousands of dollars in mortgage payments. Menendez is facing bribery-related charges and counts of acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government and benefiting the Qatari government. He is being tried alongside New Jersey…

In a recent opinion piece published by The New York Times Editorial Board, President Joe Biden is urged to withdraw from the race for the White House following his performance at CNN’s presidential debate. The board criticized Biden for his struggles during the debate, stating that he failed to hold Donald Trump accountable for his lies and failed to articulate a clear vision for a second term. The editorial board called on Biden to step aside and allow other Democratic leaders to offer more compelling alternatives to Trump. They emphasized the importance of not risking the stability and security of…

Pierce O’Leary successfully defended his WBC International super-lightweight championship in an exciting unanimous decision victory over Darragh Foley in a Dubliner showdown at the SSE Arena in Belfast. The judges scored it 98-91, 98-91, and 99-90 in O’Leary’s favor, highlighting his cleaner work and skill in the ring. O’Leary expressed his satisfaction with the performance and indicated his readiness for a world-title shot, emphasizing his execution of the game plan and commitment to improvement. The fight commenced at a fast pace, with O’Leary showcasing his prowess with a sharp right uppercut that had Foley momentarily wobbled in the opening round.…

President Joe Biden’s campaign is standing firm amid growing tensions following the president’s lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Fractures between those urging Biden to continue on in the 2024 race and broader Democratic concerns for a last-minute change have escalated in the wake of the debate debacle. In a more animated speech in North Carolina, Biden acknowledged his struggles, stating, “I know I’m not a young man … but I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong.” Despite calls for Biden to drop out, campaign spokesperson Seth Schuster affirmed, “No.” Biden’s campaign saw…

Special agents from the National Park Service (NPS), in coordination with FBI Investigators, recently made a significant recovery by retrieving a presidential timepiece that had been missing for 37 years due to theft. The historic pocket watch, which had last been seen in a public display in 1987, was taken during its transition from the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Historic Site in Buffalo, New York. According to the NPS media release, the valuable silver pocket watch was originally gifted to the then-future President Theodore Roosevelt by his sister Corinne and brother-in-law Douglas Robinson in…