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Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
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Toyota to invest $3.6B in Texas plant, bring Tacoma production to San Antonio and create 2,000 jobs
Toyota is making one of its largest manufacturing investments in Texas, announcing Monday it will spend $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio assembly plant and move production of its popular Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico.The investment is expected to create approximat...
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Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states.That participation has sparked anger among some in the nation's capital who argue...
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Multiple law enforcement agents present at shooting scene in east Houston, HFD says
Neighbors in the area told Eyewitness News that law enforcement, local and federal, has been out there since Tuesday morning. Authorities have not provided any details on the situation....
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Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names an...
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Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025....
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IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other tec...
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Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Enzo Fernández scored in stoppage time to give Argentina a comeback 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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'Star Wars: The Experience' making its world debut in Philadelphia in 2027
'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration....
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Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads.
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ICE agent shoots, kills Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during attempted arrest in east Houston
A 52-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in east Houston by an ICE agent during what the agency called a “targeted enforcement operation.” They were trying to arrest Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. RELATED: Mexico to req...
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Former Texans star J.J. Watt and others revealed as guest Sharks on 18th season of 'Shark Tank'
ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
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Chanel turns the Grand Palais into a dark fairy tale for Matthieu Blazy’s 2nd couture show
Inside the Grand Palais in Paris Tuesday, Chanel's starry salon was swallowed by a garden gone wrong: giant beanstalks climbing to the ceiling and huge flowers blooming a little too brightly to be safe. Tilda Swinton, Michelle Yeoh and Catherine Deneuve were among the crowd, the ...
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Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.Argentina's three goals came in the final 11 minutes of regulation and i...
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George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death ...
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Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published.Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas A...
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Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority.Republicans currently have a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and Maine is viewed as a necessary ...
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Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
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Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious
Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk's rocket market appear to be earthbound.Many of the investment firms that underwrote SpaceX's initial public offering issued their first research notes about the company Tuesday, and almost all rec...
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Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men's national team remains stagnant.Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 a...
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'Shark Tank' Season 18: MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, J.J. Watt and more guest Sharks announced
ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions, his family announced Tuesday.The Boston Universi...
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The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report
Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn't related to the SUV's engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced....
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Housing Alliance HTX closes public housing waitlist after receiving about 56,000 applications
The application period for Housing Alliance HTX’s public housing waitlists has officially closed after thousands of Houstonians applied for affordable housing.More than 6,000 applications submitted after Houston public housing waitlists reopenThe waitlist application period for e...
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Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
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Houston criminal defense lawyer Michael Stuart Driver charged with murder for June shooting
Houston criminal defense attorney Michael Stuart Driver has been charged with murder for a June shooting of a man prosecutors identified as Jesse Reyes, 45.According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting on June 27 and were flagged down by Driver, who...
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USPS Forever stamp prices to increase Sunday, if approved
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of Forever stamps and other mailing services Sunday, pending federal approval.
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Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme
The former mayor of Mississippi's capital city and the former City Council president have pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme one week before they were set to face trial.Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty ...
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Several NYC buildings evacuated after buckling support beams found in Manhattan high-rise
Officers say the workers spotted structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor and self-evacuated.
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Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
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AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood making feature film debut in 'Misaligned'
The studio behind AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood has announced its creation will be "starring" in a new film.
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Falling bricks and buckling columns at a Manhattan high rise force evacuations
Reports of falling bricks and buckling columns have forced evacuations in the area around a Midtown Manhattan high-rise office building that was being converted to luxury apartments, fire officials said Tuesday.Among the evacuated buildings was a school with about 400 children, N...
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Heads up, drivers! TxDOT announces closure of I-45 at Crosstimbers for bridge repairs
TxDOT announced Tuesday the closure of I-45/North Freeway at Crosstimbers in both directions for the bridge repairs.Repairs will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, July 10 and end at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11. The closures will alternate between directions.Here are the following details of t...
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Houston attorney charged with murder in 'best friend's' shooting, records show
The suspect, identified as Michael Driver, allegedly told police he was involved in a fight, and during that fight, he took out a gun and fired it, wounding the 45-year-old victim...
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Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state's top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in Austin....
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Skeletal remains found in vacant field in north Houston
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found Monday afternoon in a vacant field in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made around 4:35 p.m. at 1003 Greens Road.HPD homicide detectives and investigators with the Harris Cou...
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Los Angeles fireworks spotted from space on 4th of July, video shows
The fireworks set off across Los Angeles were so bright, astronauts spotted them from space.
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Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year....
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Gov. Greg Abbott launches teacher-led commission to shape future of Texas public education
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of a new teacher-led initiative aimed at improving public education across the state.The Texas Classroom Commission will bring together current and retired public school educators to develop recommendations focused on classroom instru...
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Democrats scramble as Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation
With Democrats across the U.S. abandoning their support of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, party leaders found themselves Tuesday scrambling to determine next steps in their effort to win a high-stakes race against Republi...
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Trump Accounts launched on July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump’s administration launched Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.Under the program, parents can open special investment accounts for any ch...
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Sen. McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' staff says
Staff for Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is "continuing his recovery" in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about his condition....
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Houston attorney charged with murder in Vassar Street shooting
A Houston lawyer was arrested and charged with murder for the shooting death of his apparent roommate in University Place.
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Ford to recall over 100,000 Mustangs for 2 separate issues
Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States.
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup.The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.The defendin...
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IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
Russia moved closer Tuesday toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year pr...
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Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals as Jannik Sinner advances in the heat
There’s no panic in Coco Gauff.Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak backhand into th...
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Trump Accounts offer free funds for some children, but advisors say they may not fit every family
The tax-deferred accounts are invested in low-cost index funds and are available to people under 18.
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From animation to live-action, choreographer casts hundreds of Pacific Islanders for Disney's 'Moana'
Choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau has been with "Moana" since the first frame.
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Uber driver killed after car allegedly runs red light on TC Jester, Harris County deputies say
One person is dead after two vehicles crashed in north Harris County due to one of the vehicles allegedly running a red light, officials say.
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Man killed in northwest Harris County crash was headed to work, HCSO says
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a red Toyota was headed northbound on TC Jester when the driver allegedly ran a red light and hit a white RAV4....
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SWAT responds after man threatens workers, barricades himself inside SW Houston building, HPD says
Authorities said the man had a dispute with the property manager and threatened maintenance workers with a firearm.
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'Being Heumann,' about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival
“Being Heumann,” director Siân Heder's film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann, will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.Festival organizers announced Tuesday that “Being Heumann,” starring Ruth Madeley as Heumann, will make its world premiere ...
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Funeral for Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato in The Woodlands
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato.
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Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that the Trump administration's immigration agencies have been sharing confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating national immigration regulations and endangering countless Iranians, court filings a...
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The Latest: Prosecutors will share further evidence in Charlie Kirk murder hearing
The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk enters its second day on Tuesday. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. After the hearing concludes, state District Ju...
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Funeral procession to be held Tuesday for MCSO deputy killed while on scene of DWI crash
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy, Erika Serrato, was struck and killed last month while investigating a suspected DWI crash along I-45, authorities said....
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Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup....
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Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing continues as prosecutors build their case
The week-long preliminary hearing for the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk continues today as prosecutors present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson....
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