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New Rules for Schools and the Capitol in Minnesota

July 1, 2026

In Minnesota, several new rules start on July 1. They cover schools, the state Capitol, and social media. First, schools must set up a way for people to report threats anonymously. This can be an app, a website or a phone line. The state will give $4 million to help schools build these systems. If

business

Penn Cuts Indiana Tax Burden by Skipping Out‑of‑State Gaming Dues

July 1, 2026

Penn Entertainment, a big name in casino business, has managed to get the Indiana Supreme Court to let it ignore certain taxes it pays in other states when figuring out its own state tax bill. The court decision means the company no longer has to add back taxes that it already paid elsewhere, a r

politics

UFO Study Gets a New Lead: What Happens When a Harvard Professor Heads the Team?

July 1, 2026

A new scientific group set up by the White House will investigate reports of strange objects seen by military crews. The leader is Avi Loeb, a former Harvard astronomy head who is known for bold ideas about alien life. He was chosen to run the panel that will examine whether these sightings pose a d

politics

Supreme Court Decides on Birthright, Transgender Sports and Money in Politics

July 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court finished its term with three big rulings that touch on citizenship, sports and campaign money. First, the Court ruled that anyone born in America automatically gets U. S. citizenship. This decision overturns a former executive order by President Trump that tried to stop th

technology

Apple Faces Huge UK Patent Payment Battle

July 1, 2026

Apple is heading to the UK Supreme Court this week, hoping to overturn a $502 million judgment awarded to Optis Wireless. The case started in 2019 when Optis accused Apple of using its 4G LTE patents in iPhones, iPads and certain Apple Watch models. The dispute is now about how much Apple should pay

crime

Scammers Use US Tech to Hook Victims Around the World

July 1, 2026

The story opens with a man named Koorimannil, who was trafficked to Myanmar and forced to run online romance scams. He had only four days to make each target believe he was a real person. In his case, he pretended to be a 28‑year‑old Singaporean woman called Ella. During one typical shift, he handle

politics

Justice Thomas Stands Firm on Sex and Sports Rules

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court recently ruled that state laws limiting girls’ sports to biological females remain valid. Justice Clarence Thomas, a senior member of the Court, added his own perspective in a short, two‑page concurrence. He described transgender claims as “lies” that mislead the public and stresse

politics

Supreme Court Says Women’s Sports Stay Separate

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that states can keep rules that stop biological men from competing in women’s sports. A 6‑to‑3 decision means these bans are legal, but it does not require that every women’s category be exclusive to people who were born female. The ruling follows challenges in West Virgi

politics

Casino Lobbyists Help Draft Maryland Letter to Federal Regulators

July 1, 2026

Maryland’s gaming agency sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) last year that pushed for a ban on sports‑prediction markets. The agency’s own records show the letter was almost identical to a draft supplied by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the lobby group for com

politics

Government Rules on Food Stamps Spark Debate

July 1, 2026

A recent court decision has put the rules around food stamp purchases under scrutiny. The judge said that the Department of Agriculture does not have the authority to change what items can be bought with these benefits. This move highlights how lawmakers need to step in. About 42 million people use