Thinking of buying an EV? Your tax credit window is closing
Buying or leasing an electric vehicle (EV) will no longer come with a federal tax credit. On Thursday, Congress approved legislation, which Trump has called the “big, beautiful bill.” The…
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GM’s Cruise Cars Are Back on the Road in Three US States—But Not for Ride-Hailing
Cruise robotaxis are back on the road… well, kind of. Though General Motors pulled the plug on its self-driving taxi business last year, the automaker has been quietly repurposing a few of…
Trump says administration likely to reach a deal with Harvard
President Trump says his administration will probably settle with Harvard University over its defiant stance toward the White House over its concerns about campus antisemitism and…
Meet the Trump's gift wrapper: From a widowed mom's side job to the Trump administration
Michelle Hensley's rise from a widow with two children worried about her next paycheck to playing a role in diplomatic relations by designing the gift wrapping used by President Trump is a…
What’s open and closed on 4th of July 2025?
Today, Friday, July 4, 2025, is Independence Day. The day, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the founding of the United States of America. Independence Day is one of the 12…
What to know about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s arrest by U.S. immigration officials
U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul - for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card…
Trump said he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic
President Donald Trump says he didn't know the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders. Source link
Democrats see Trump's big bill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy
It is big and it is beautiful, President Donald Trump says. Source link
Louis Vuitton Korea says systems breach led to customer data leak
A systems breach at Louis Vuitton Korea in June led to the leak of some of customer data including contact information, but did not involve customers’ financial information, the…
Tally lets you design great free surveys in 60 seconds
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Tally is the best free tool for creating…
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap has opened largely because India has chronically…
This Is Why Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Needed Human Babysitters
“This is a demo or test using safety drivers—it’s not an deployment,” says Bryant Walker Smith, a law professor at the University of South Carolina who studies autonomous vehicles. “Tesla…
Macy’s fireworks livestream 2025: How to watch the NYC 4th of July event online, on TV, or on your phone
Long before Katy Perry sang the praises of fireworks, the Founding Fathers expressed their enthusiasm for the explosions in the sky now synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations. Retail…
Americans Must Declare Independence from the Federal Retirement State
The purpose of government has been distorted by runaway entitlement spending, and neither voters nor leaders want to restore the Founders’ vision. Source link
The Joy of Banana Ball
The Bananas and their handful of spin-off clubs have made the American pastime even more American. Source link
On Independence Day, Let’s Reclaim Independence from the ‘Fourth Branch’
The administrative state is a threat to our hard-won freedoms. Source link
A Real Live Niece of Uncle Sam
Karen Wright, July 4 baby and lover of all things Mount Vernon, is a Yankee Doodle patriot. Source link
Independence Day on the Eve of the Semiquincentennial
Happy Birthday, America. Source link
<i>Hearts of Darkness</i> Searches for Movie Integrity
In the shadow of Coppola’s collective political fantasy. Source link
Soldiers Are Taking a Stand Against Trump’s Abuses
Kim, an aircraft mechanic, joined the military in 2019, at age 18. She and her mother had struggled to survive, even living in their car at times. She didn’t think she could afford…
Housing market deals emerge as builder inventory hits 2009 levels
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClubnewsletter. Speaking to analysts last month, Lennar co-CEO Jon Jaffe affirmed what…
We Are Wittingly Fooling Ourselves About Trump’s Attack on Iran
Earlier this year, in an unexpected divergence from the long-prevailing foreign policy rhetoric of presidents from both parties, Donald Trump gave a speech in Riyadh criticizing…
Why dollar-cost averaging is the smart investing strategy for all us regular folk
Typical investment advice either sounds incomprehensible (“The blockchain does the hokeypokey and fiat currency goes the way of the dodo!”) or too simple (“Just get in on the ground floor…
Pop, soda, or coke? A look at the history behind the soft drink’s many names
With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts—at least until that wayward cousin asks for a “pop” in soda country, or even worse, a “coke” when…