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The U.S. Senate passed a major housing bill on Monday, moving Congress closer to a federal response to high home prices, high rents and a shortage of available housing. The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed 85-5 and now heads back to the House for final action. The vote gives lawmakers … Read more
Birthright citizenship remains in effect in the United States while the Supreme Court considers a case that could decide whether President Donald Trump can restrict automatic citizenship for some children born on U.S. soil. The case, Trump v. Barbara, centers on an executive order Trump signed on January 20, 2025. The order seeks to deny … Read more
The final regular round of Social Security payments for June 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, and it goes to beneficiaries whose birthdays fall from the 21st through the 31st of any month. The payment is part of the standard monthly schedule used by the Social Security Administration for many retirement, survivor and disability … Read more
Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have passed 1,000, with 254 deaths reported in the outbreak, health authorities said Sunday. The latest figures show 1,003 confirmed cases, 254 deaths, 100 recoveries and at least 365 patients in hospitals or isolation, according to an Associated Press report carried by ABC News. The outbreak is concentrated in … Read more
A new study warns that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may need very little additional ocean warming to enter a lasting collapse that would eventually raise global sea levels by more than 4 meters, or about 13 feet. The finding comes from a modeling paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The authors analyzed the … Read more
California voters may soon decide whether the state should place a one-time billionaire tax on its wealthiest residents to fund health care, food assistance and education programs. The proposal, known as the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, has cleared the signature hurdle for the November 2026 ballot, according to reporting from The Associated Press. Supporters still … Read more
Sydney to London is already a long trip, but Qantas plans to make it a single nonstop flight lasting up to 22 hours. The airline plans to start daily nonstop service between Sydney and London in October 2027, with tickets scheduled to go on sale in February 2027. The route will be the first commercial … Read more
Great news for all people planning to travel to California this year. This year, we can all enjoy the California State Parks pass for free. The state is offering a free 2026 edition of the California State Parks Historian Passport for a limited time. This pass normally costs $50 and covers admission for up to … Read more
Collagen treatments are changing anti-aging by shifting patient goals from “fill the line” to “improve skin structure over time.” In 2026, patients ask for natural movement, better texture, jawline support, neck and hand rejuvenation, plus plans that age well on camera and in real life. Demand fits a larger aesthetic market: ISAPS reported close to … Read more
Two of the most volatile fault lines in California are packing more stress than they have held at any point since the Middle Ages. A striking new study shows this immense pressure is bottlenecking at the Cajon Pass, a critical geological chink in the armor northeast of Los Angeles. The data does not pinpoint an … Read more