A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas is an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized. The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general.
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Xi Jinping met Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang and pledged broader cooperation in a visit aimed at strengthening China-North Korea ties. The summit comes as North Korea deepens military cooperation with Russia and continues expanding its nuclear program.
A trailer carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Ooltewah, Tennessee, sending pyrotechnics across the highway and forcing officials to shut down traffic. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was not immediately known.
A new Science study by a Federal Reserve Bank of New York economist finds remote work is linked to more isolation, poorer mental well-being and greater use of mental health services. The effects were especially pronounced among remote workers who live alone.
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes early Monday in the most serious crossfire since an April ceasefire, while Yemen’s Houthis fired toward Israel and renewed threats against Red Sea shipping. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly urged Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate immediately.
A stabbing Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station injured multiple people, with NBC News reporting six injuries and the BBC reporting five. A suspect was taken into custody, and a senior law enforcement official told NBC there were no preliminary signs of terrorism.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia and the western Pacific. Officials urged coastal residents in several Philippine provinces to evacuate to higher ground or move inland.
Nithya Raman has narrowly overtaken Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, positioning her for a possible runoff against Mayor Karen Bass. California’s slow ballot count also continues to shape the governor’s race, where Xavier Becerra has advanced and Steve Hilton leads for the second spot.