The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
Democrat Graham Platner ends his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine amid rape allegations. The U.S. launches strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation. Tips are provided for staying safe during summer.
Maine Democrats will hold a nominating convention to select a new U.S. Senate candidate after Graham Platner announced he is dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the accusation, but faced pressure to resign. The party must name a replacement by July 27.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal convictions, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. His family states he was driving to a homebuilding site and may have been scared, leading him to ignore commands and attempt to ram an officer. Hundreds marched in protest, demanding "ICE out of Houston!"
A new round of bombing in the Middle East, following a U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, has accelerated the global adoption of solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. Countries in Asia and Africa are reducing dependence on fossil fuels due to supply and price precarity, with China leading exports of renewable tech and EVs.
Palm Beach International Airport is now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport following a state law taking effect. The renaming, which adds to places named after Trump, is controversial due to its timing while he is in office and trademark filings by his company, raising questions about potential financial benefits.
Andy Burnham, widely expected to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, leverages his northern, working-class roots to connect with voters. His tenure as mayor of Greater Manchester has shaped his national policies, focusing on devolution and economic growth, a model he calls 'Manchesterism'.
