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Texas board approves Bible stories for required public school reading
Texas’ education board approved a statewide reading list that includes Bible stories for public school students, extending a broader push to bring more religious content into classrooms. The vote affects reading materials used across a system serving more than 5 million students.
Trump warns Democrats are pushing cities toward decline with socialist policies
President Donald Trump used a June 26 speech in Washington to argue that socialist-backed Democratic policies could push cities into decline, pointing to New York City’s new rent freeze as an example. His remarks came days after left-backed candidates won New York primaries and one day after the city approved a freeze for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
LA City Council vote could make living costs even higher
The Los Angeles City Council voted June 23 to advance an ordinance that would ban new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing operations over 20 years. Supporters say it is a public health and climate measure, while critics argue it could add to already high living costs.
North Korea unveils its largest warship yet
North Korea has unveiled the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, the largest warship the country has publicly introduced to date. The launch underscores Pyongyang's push to expand its naval reach and pair conventional platforms with nuclear-capable weapons.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on Iran on June 26 after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Officials said the operation was framed as a response to a direct threat to commercial navigation.
Texas board approves Bible stories for required public school reading
Texas’ education board approved a statewide reading list that includes Bible stories for public school students, extending a broader push to bring more religious content into classrooms. The vote affects reading materials used across a system serving more than 5 million students.
Trump warns Democrats are pushing cities toward decline with socialist policies
President Donald Trump used a June 26 speech in Washington to argue that socialist-backed Democratic policies could push cities into decline, pointing to New York City’s new rent freeze as an example. His remarks came days after left-backed candidates won New York primaries and one day after the city approved a freeze for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
LA City Council vote could make living costs even higher
The Los Angeles City Council voted June 23 to advance an ordinance that would ban new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing operations over 20 years. Supporters say it is a public health and climate measure, while critics argue it could add to already high living costs.
North Korea unveils its largest warship yet
North Korea has unveiled the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, the largest warship the country has publicly introduced to date. The launch underscores Pyongyang's push to expand its naval reach and pair conventional platforms with nuclear-capable weapons.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on Iran on June 26 after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Officials said the operation was framed as a response to a direct threat to commercial navigation.
Texas board approves Bible stories for required public school reading
Texas’ education board approved a statewide reading list that includes Bible stories for public school students, extending a broader push to bring more religious content into classrooms. The vote affects reading materials used across a system serving more than 5 million students.
Trump warns Democrats are pushing cities toward decline with socialist policies
President Donald Trump used a June 26 speech in Washington to argue that socialist-backed Democratic policies could push cities into decline, pointing to New York City’s new rent freeze as an example. His remarks came days after left-backed candidates won New York primaries and one day after the city approved a freeze for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
LA City Council vote could make living costs even higher
The Los Angeles City Council voted June 23 to advance an ordinance that would ban new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing operations over 20 years. Supporters say it is a public health and climate measure, while critics argue it could add to already high living costs.
North Korea unveils its largest warship yet
North Korea has unveiled the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, the largest warship the country has publicly introduced to date. The launch underscores Pyongyang's push to expand its naval reach and pair conventional platforms with nuclear-capable weapons.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on Iran on June 26 after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Officials said the operation was framed as a response to a direct threat to commercial navigation.
Texas board approves Bible stories for required public school reading
Texas’ education board approved a statewide reading list that includes Bible stories for public school students, extending a broader push to bring more religious content into classrooms. The vote affects reading materials used across a system serving more than 5 million students.
Trump warns Democrats are pushing cities toward decline with socialist policies
President Donald Trump used a June 26 speech in Washington to argue that socialist-backed Democratic policies could push cities into decline, pointing to New York City’s new rent freeze as an example. His remarks came days after left-backed candidates won New York primaries and one day after the city approved a freeze for about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
LA City Council vote could make living costs even higher
The Los Angeles City Council voted June 23 to advance an ordinance that would ban new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing operations over 20 years. Supporters say it is a public health and climate measure, while critics argue it could add to already high living costs.
North Korea unveils its largest warship yet
North Korea has unveiled the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, the largest warship the country has publicly introduced to date. The launch underscores Pyongyang's push to expand its naval reach and pair conventional platforms with nuclear-capable weapons.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on Iran on June 26 after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Officials said the operation was framed as a response to a direct threat to commercial navigation.
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