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Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena seeking the names of 2020 election workers

Fulton County asked a federal judge to throw out a Justice Department subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of people who worked the 2020 election. The dispute centers on thousands of workers in Georgia’s largest county and the scope of a federal election investigation.

Thousands of Surgeries Were Cancelled Across Cuba After Its Power Grid Collapsed

Cuba canceled tens of thousands of surgeries after an islandwide power grid collapse on July 6, as hospitals, transit systems and homes faced a widening energy crisis. Officials said the outage hit nearly the entire country while crews worked to restore electricity.

Millions of Americans Have Just 3 Days Left to Claim a COVID-Era Tax Refund Before the Window Closes for Good

A little-known July 10 deadline could determine whether millions of taxpayers keep or lose the right to seek refunds for COVID-era IRS penalties and interest. The IRS has added a new online filing option days before the window closes.

Trump Says Walmart and Sam’s Club Are Cutting Prices Because He Asked

President Donald Trump said July 6 that Walmart would cut prices “by a lot” at his administration’s request, while Walmart separately announced nationwide summer rollbacks and Sam’s Club discounts without mentioning any White House role. The price cuts include thousands of Walmart items and more than 250 products at Sam’s Club.

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Electricity Crunch Driven by AI Data Centers Is Colliding Head-On With Trump’s Own Energy Policies

U.S. power demand from AI data centers is rising faster than many grids can add new supply, and that pressure is running into Trump administration policies on generation, permitting and renewables. The strain is especially visible in PJM, where higher costs and emergency actions have underscored how quickly data center growth is reshaping electricity planning.

Netanyahu Fires Back at Mamdani, Calls Israel “the Only Democracy in the Middle East”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a July 7 CNN interview to criticize New York mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Israel, calling Israel “the only democracy in the Middle East.” The exchange added new tension to a political fight already resonating in New York City.

Trump Confirmed the Government Deposited $1,000 Into More Than 500,000 New “Trump Accounts” for Children

President Donald Trump said the federal government has deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 new Trump Accounts for eligible children. The rollout marks the first large-scale funding wave in a new federal savings program tied to children born during Trump’s second term.

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Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena seeking the names of 2020 election workers

Fulton County asked a federal judge to throw out a Justice Department subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of people who worked the 2020 election. The dispute centers on thousands of workers in Georgia’s largest county and the scope of a federal election investigation.

Thousands of Surgeries Were Cancelled Across Cuba After Its Power Grid Collapsed

Cuba canceled tens of thousands of surgeries after an islandwide power grid collapse on July 6, as hospitals, transit systems and homes faced a widening energy crisis. Officials said the outage hit nearly the entire country while crews worked to restore electricity.

Millions of Americans Have Just 3 Days Left to Claim a COVID-Era Tax Refund Before the Window Closes for Good

A little-known July 10 deadline could determine whether millions of taxpayers keep or lose the right to seek refunds for COVID-era IRS penalties and interest. The IRS has added a new online filing option days before the window closes.

Trump Says Walmart and Sam’s Club Are Cutting Prices Because He Asked

President Donald Trump said July 6 that Walmart would cut prices “by a lot” at his administration’s request, while Walmart separately announced nationwide summer rollbacks and Sam’s Club discounts without mentioning any White House role. The price cuts include thousands of Walmart items and more than 250 products at Sam’s Club.

Electricity Crunch Driven by AI Data Centers Is Colliding Head-On With Trump’s Own Energy Policies

U.S. power demand from AI data centers is rising faster than many grids can add new supply, and that pressure is running into Trump administration policies on generation, permitting and renewables. The strain is especially visible in PJM, where higher costs and emergency actions have underscored how quickly data center growth is reshaping electricity planning.

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President Donald Trump said the federal government has deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 new Trump Accounts for eligible children. The rollout marks the first large-scale funding wave in a new federal savings program tied to children born during Trump’s second term.

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Thousands of Surgeries Were Cancelled Across Cuba After Its Power Grid Collapsed

Cuba canceled tens of thousands of surgeries after an islandwide power grid collapse on July 6, as hospitals, transit systems and homes faced a widening energy crisis. Officials said the outage hit nearly the entire country while crews worked to restore electricity.

Millions of Americans Have Just 3 Days Left to Claim a COVID-Era Tax Refund Before the Window Closes for Good

A little-known July 10 deadline could determine whether millions of taxpayers keep or lose the right to seek refunds for COVID-era IRS penalties and interest. The IRS has added a new online filing option days before the window closes.