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New ruling frees up more cash for political parties

July 2, 2026

The Supreme Court just made a big change that helps one side more than the other. They removed rules from 1974 that capped how much money political parties can spend on activities that help their own candidates. The rules were meant to stop corruption after the Watergate scandal, but now they’re gon

sports

Supreme Court Rules States May Ban Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court decided that states can legally forbid biological males who identify as transgender from taking part in female school and college sports. All nine justices agreed that such laws do not break Title IX, the federal rule that stops sex‑based discrimination in education. However, six j

politics

The Court’s Big Decision on Women’s Sports

July 1, 2026

In early 2026, a Supreme Court ruling settled a long‑running debate about whether transgender athletes can compete on girls’ and women’s teams. The decision upheld state laws that bar biological men from such competitions, marking a win for those who argue the laws protect women’s sports. The story

politics

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Dismissing Copyright Chief

July 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has decided not to allow President Trump to fire the nation's top copyright officer, keeping Shira Perlmutter in her role for now. This move comes amid a series of disputes where the president has tried to remove federal officials he disagrees with. The court’s brief ruling s

science

Grass Ash Turns Toxic Soil Safe

July 1, 2026

In a surprising twist, researchers turned clippings from the hyperaccumulator plant Dicranopteris pedata into a powerful soil cleaner. The process, called carbonisation, transforms the plant waste into a material rich in amorphous carbon and tiny particles of lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium. This ne

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

politics

Big Money Gets a New Path to the White House

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has just opened a new door for wealthy donors to influence elections. A group of Republican‑appointed judges said that limits on how much a political party can spend together with its candidate are unconstitutional. The ruling means a donor could give a huge sum to a party and then

politics

Political Parties Get a Cash Boost After Court Ruling

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court’s 6‑to‑3 decision last week lifted restrictions on how much money political parties can spend when they work with candidates. The ruling was seen by many as a win for free‑speech advocates who argue that limits on party spending choke political expression. In practice, it means par

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

entertainment

July 2026 on Paramount Plus: New Star Trek, Big Brother and More

July 1, 2026

Paramount Plus started as a hub for its own brands, offering shows from CBS and classic MTV hits. Over time it grew to include UFC events and the Yellowstone spin‑offs by Taylor Sheridan. This July, viewers can watch a fresh season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The sci‑fi series returns with ne