Month: July 2026

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 U.S. trading partners, with the duties taking effect on July 24. The move comes only days after he imposed 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods during a dispute that also included his complaints about wildfire smoke from Canada, although the … Read more

Nearly 19.1 million eggs sold across six states are being recalled because they may contain Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free eggs produced at two farms in Texas, according to the recall announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration. The … Read more

Radioactive material has been found on residential properties in Western New York, prompting federal officials to offer temporary relocation assistance to four families as testing expands across Niagara and Erie counties. The investigation is concentrated in and around the Town of Niagara, near Niagara Falls. State and federal survey data identified about 120 properties where … Read more

Lake Mead and Lake Powell have fallen to their lowest combined level since 1957, leaving the two reservoirs with less than one-quarter of their full storage capacity. The record is not limited to an empty marina or another visible white line on the canyon walls. Both reservoirs support a Colorado River system that provides water … Read more

People waiting for a Social Security disability decision can now see more of what is happening with their case without repeatedly calling the agency or waiting for another letter to arrive. The Social Security Administration has added new services to its my Social Security online accounts. People can now follow a disability case through the … Read more

The U.S. passport is back among the 10 strongest passports in the world, but the ranking hides a longer decline that would have been unthinkable a decade ago. Americans can now reach 179 destinations without securing a traditional visa before departure, according to the July 2026 Henley Passport Index. That places the United States at … Read more

The State Department has issued an unusually broad security warning for Americans around the world, telling citizens abroad to stay alert and prepare for sudden changes to their travel plans. The notice does not place every country under a “do not travel” order. It is a worldwide caution linked to rising international tensions, the possibility … Read more