Diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales
U.S. consumers are steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores.
Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to prison
A man who gave his troubled son the rifle he used to kill four people at a Georgia high school was sentenced to prison.
Trump threatens to pull attorney general nomination as standoff with Congress escalates
President Donald Trump indicated that he could temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. attorney general and then later re-nominate him.
Economy slowed in second quarter, while inflation improved
The U.S. economy slowed to a 1.5 percent pace from April through June, as increases in consumer and business spending were partially offset by a drop in government outlays.
Trump unveils $22B plan to remake Washington Dulles airport
President Donald Trump unveiled a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles airport by replacing concourses and adding a large parking garage.
Teenage school shooter in Georgia is sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, who at 14 became the youngest mass school shooter in a quarter-century when he killed four people at a Georgia high school in September 2024, was sentenced.
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $83M verdict
President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million jury verdict against him for defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll.
US judge blocks Houston’s minority contracting program
A federal judge blocked Houston from enforcing race-conscious policies governing a program that sets aside certain public contracts for minority-owned businesses.
Courts issue conflicting rulings on Trump executive order restricting vote-by-mail
A federal appeals court ruled that the federal government can continue implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting vote-by-mail.
Chobani must face lawsuit over zero-sugar yogurt claim, court rules
A federal appeals court has revived a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Chobani of deceiving consumers by falsely advertising some of its Greek-style yogurt as sugar free.
EBay, former executives to pay $56M to settle couple’s harassment case
EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees.
J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation
Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause ovarian cancer.

















