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Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles over transmission park system defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. after determining that a transmission issue could damage the vehicles' park systems, raising the risk of a crash or injury, the company disclosed in a report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

June 30, 2026

Jury convicts Minnesota tax preparer for fabricating $1M in fraudulent client losses

A federal jury convicted a Minnesota tax preparer on 20 counts of aiding or assisting in the preparation of false tax returns after prosecutors said he fabricated more than $1 million in fraudulent losses on client tax filings to generate refunds the clients were not entitled to receive.

June 29, 2026

Arizona woman pleads guilty to $7.7M pandemic tax credit fraud scheme

An Arizona woman pleaded guilty to attempting to steal more than $7.7 million in government funds by filing fraudulent tax returns, the Justice Department announced.

June 29, 2026

Justice Department seizes 400 sites streaming World Cup illegally

The Justice Department announced the seizure of nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming FIFA World Cup matches in violation of U.S. copyright law, disrupting international networks that profit from the tournament's global popularity and unauthorized broadcasts.

June 29, 2026

Found an animal struggling in the heat? Experts say the kindest move is to walk away

The instinct to help an overheated animal can backfire, wildlife experts warn. Here's what to do -- and what to leave to the professionals.

June 29, 2026

5 questions about Trump’s proposal to have Syria fight Hezbollah

President Trump's suggestion that Syria take over the fight against Hezbollah has been rejected by Damascus, alarmed Lebanon, and raised new questions about U.S. strategy in a region already on edge.

June 29, 2026

U.S. hits Iranian military sites after drones target commercial ships

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran deteriorated sharply over the weekend as American forces conducted fresh strikes on Iranian military sites and Tehran launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, both home to major U.S. military installations.

June 28, 2026

5 questions about the drop in Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment

About 3 million Americans lost their Affordable Care Act health insurance coverage after federal subsidies expired Jan. 1, triggering premium increases many couldn't afford.

June 27, 2026

Vanilla Ice defends Freedom 250 gig after weather wipes out National Mall show

VANILLA ICE defends the Freedom 250 concert: "It's called the United States, and this event is made to be united, to unite us. It's really about an entertainer coming to entertain all the people of America for the birthday of America."

June 27, 2026

‘The View’ co-host Joy Behar says Americans ‘should all be’ embarrassed by U.S.

JOY BEHAR says that 'we should all be' embarrassed to be an American right now.

June 27, 2026

Edward Norton says Trump is ‘worse than Nixon by far’

Actor EDWARD NORTON: "I think Trump is worse, worse than Nixon and McNamara by far. You can actually credit Nixon and McNamara with some dimension of competency."

June 27, 2026

Democratic socialist surge pulls Newsom left — and fast

California's governor rejected a state billionaire tax, citing fears the wealthy would flee. His answer: tax them nationally so they can't. The pivot follows a socialist surge that is reshaping the Democratic Party.

June 26, 2026

Trump blasts left-wing NYC Dems as ‘godless communists’ at Faith & Freedom Coalition conference

TRUMP blasts left-wing NYC Dems: "These are not social democrats. These are hardcore, godless communists ... They don't believe in God. This is the most serious threat to our country since its existence."

June 26, 2026

Florida tattoo shop draws backlash after owner bans military, calls troops ‘war criminals’

A Florida tattoo shop owner is facing intense criticism after posting on Facebook that he would refuse service to active-duty military members and veterans, calling the armed forces "a bunch of war criminals."

June 26, 2026

John C. Reilly questions why conservatives don’t care about ‘human rights’

Actor JOHN C. REILLY: "If you stand up for human rights, why is that a right or a left thing? Why aren't people on the right wing concerned about human rights? They're human, too."

June 26, 2026

66 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: June 26-28

Whether you're looking to get an early start in celebrating America's 250th birthday, catch live music under the stars, browse local markets or escape into a museum's air-conditioned galleries, the Washington area has no shortage of ways to spend the final weekend of June.

June 26, 2026

‘Law & Order’ moves to 10 p.m. as NBC restructures Thursday lineup for fall 2026

NBC has confirmed that "Law & Order," one of the longest-running dramas in TV history, will shift to a 10 p.m. Thursday time slot for its 26th season this fall, a two-hour move from its traditional 8 p.m. position that some television writers have suggested could make it harder for the series to maintain its audience.

June 26, 2026

Universal skips influencer screenings for Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Universal Pictures will forgo so-called "word-of-mouth" screenings for social media influencers ahead of the July 17 release of director Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," opting instead to screen the film exclusively for professional critics following its world premiere.

June 26, 2026

San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey cancels radio interview as Pride Night fallout continues

SF Giants CEO on Pride Night fallout: "I know we've heard from many fans, and I know there are deep feelings about the events of Pride Night this year. We know it, we've heard, we're listening. Our park should be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We take pride in being industry leaders in that effort with the LGBTQ community."

June 26, 2026

Mayim Bialik recalls parking lot confrontation over Israel views, says she feared for her children

Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik said she was approached in a Los Angeles parking lot by a man wearing a "Zionism is racism" shirt while she was with her children, describing the encounter as one of several frightening episodes she has faced since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel.

June 26, 2026