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Multiple actions being taken to combat oil theft in Texas
More than 40% of oil and natural gas operators in west Texas say their operations have been impacted by theft in the past year, a continued fallout of the border crisis.
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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for company not alerting police about suspect before killings
OpenAI reportedly had flagged the suspect's account for concerning activity such as violent behavior and banned it in June 2025.
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Texas wins another case in federal appeals court on border security law
As the border crisis escalated during the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott took a series of measures to implement border security efforts, including building and expanding concertina wire barriers, building a border wall and installing marine barriers.
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Microsoft cuts 4% of its global workforce, seeking new efficiencies
The latest wave of layoffs was made to enhance company efficiency, according to a Microsoft spokesperson, who said the company will minimize redundancies by streamlining processes, procedures and roles.
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Strong job growth puts Federal Reserve in a pickle as Trump's pressure escalates
Steady job growth and slightly elevated inflation rates indicate that the Fed will avoid rate cuts for now despite Trump’s demands.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson: Shootings show 'how far we still have to go'
Despite a mass shooting just north of downtown Chicago Wednesday night, Mayor Johnson says he wants people to enjoy the city this holiday weekend. The shooting left four people dead and 18 others wounded.
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As Chicago’s NASCAR contract nears end, drivers eye return to Joliet, Ill., raceway
Chicago Brandon Johnson would not say if he wanted NASCAR to return.
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Virginia reports 30% drop in homicides since 2021 and record fentanyl seizures
Virginia has seen a 30% drop in homicides since 2021 while state and federal partners have seized enough fentanyl to cause fatal overdoses across the commonwealth multiple times over, according Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office.
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AZ Gov. Hobbs sets new record for vetoed bills in a single session: 178
During the session, Hobbs vetoed numerous bills related to national security, particularly those related to border enforcement. Hobbs broke her previous record of 143 set in 2023.
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North Carolina’s Democrat governor vetoes bill declaring only two sexes, sets up Capitol showdown
Republican legislature leaders vow to try to overturn the vetoes.
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Tennessee Education Department reviewing teacher bonuses
The $2,000 bonus is part of the law that created Education Freedom Scholarships.
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Ohio investing millions in roadway safety, seatbelt campaign
Gov. Mike DeWine announced a plan to spend $137.5 million on 55 roadway safety projects around the state.
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Trump administration imposes new fine process for illegal aliens
The departments of Homeland Security and Justice announced a new joint federal rule went into effect with a public comment period extended through July 28.