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A Vermont man has been awarded $175,000 after being arrested by a state trooper who accused him of "flipping him off" in 2018. AP Images

Vermont man arrested for flipping trooper the bird awarded $175,000 in settlement

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the SEC violated the Seventh Amendment rights of George Jarkesy by denying his right to a jury trial. Straight Arrow News

SCOTUS sides with conservative radio host Jarkesy in case fighting SEC ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that the Sackler family can't receive immunity from opioid lawsuits under the bankruptcy deal with Purdue Pharma. Getty Images

SCOTUS rules Sackler family can’t be protected under Purdue bankruptcy case

NASA selected SpaceX to help build the craft that will take the ISS out of orbit. This comes as NASA faces a lawsuit concerning space junk. Getty Images

NASA selects SpaceX to help retire the ISS amid space junk suit

The TSA screened a record number of passengers on June 23, and it expects the surge to continue through the July 4 holiday period. Getty Images

TSA screens record number of people, surge expected to continue

Paris Hilton appeared on Capitol Hill to advocate for foster children Wednesday, June 26. Getty Images

Paris Hilton, advocates press for more oversight of abuse in foster care system

Do you find yourself often feeling depressed or anxious? A new study shows going to bed after a certain time could impact mental health. Getty Images

Depressed? Anxious? Your bedtime could be the reason why

Texas man executed on his victim's would-be 41st birthday for a 2001 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault. AP Images

Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and murder of 18-year-old

CNN is getting ready to host the first presidential debate of the 2024 election tonight with new rules in place. Getty Images

CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a proposed Catholic charter school unconstitutional under state and federal law. AP Images

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules Catholic charter school unconstitutional

Late Tuesday night, a house on the edge of the Blue Earth River near Minnesota's Rapidan Dam collapsed because of severe erosion caused by a partial failure of the dam earlier in the week. This incident occurred amid one of the area's most severe floods on record. Despite the damage, officials confirm the dam is intact and there are no plans for a mass evacuation. Reuters

Severe flooding, erosion around Minnesota dam causes house collapse

A newly released report shows U.S. pedestrian fatalities have increased over the past five years, and it's recommending roads be made safer. Getty Images

Report: US pedestrian deaths on rise since 2019 as calls for safer roads grow

The Supreme Court has ruled against a lawsuit alleging the Biden administration unfairly coerced social media companies to remove content. Getty Images

Supreme Court rules in favor of White House on social media post removal

Active duty sailors in the Navy prepare to march during the San Diego gay pride parade in 2011. Getty Images

Biden pardons veterans convicted under military gay sex ban

The Supreme Court is set to rule on high-profile cases on subjects like presidential power, abortion care and social media.  Getty Images

Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media

Teaching lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and even today in Ukraine, see how innovation continues to have a place in the battlespace. Rheinmetall

Militaries refocusing on battlefield innovation: Weapons and Warfare

Students in an Illinois school district have been receiving tickets for misbehavior, with fines reaching hundreds of dollars per citation. Getty Images

Students ticketed for misbehaving in Illinois schools, complaint alleges bias

NTSB investigators say that the decision to blow up cars full of toxic chemicals by Norfolk Southern after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was unnecessary and caused by a misinterpretation of risk. AP Images

NTSB: Norfolk Southern decision to burn chemicals in East Palestine unnecessary

Colorado is moving toward on an eventual ban of so-called 'forever chemicals' in some everyday products including dental floss. Getty Images

How a Colorado ‘forever chemicals’ ban could impact what you can buy

U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis, emphasizing the threat it poses to the well-being of the nation. Getty Images

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

Teen boys are being target by financial sextortion schemes at an alarming rate. Getty Images

Teen boys threatened with financial sextortion scams at high rate

Tesla announced a round of recalls on its new Cybertrucks, the fourth recall since its release in November 2023. Getty Images

Tesla’s problems continue with latest recall of thousands of Cybertrucks

Every four years, the Summer Olympics takes a city by storm. But the path to the opening ceremony can be littered with bribery and scandal. Getty Images

Paris 2024: Behind the Olympic spectacle lies a history of corruption

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to walk free after he pleads guilty to violating the U.S. Espionage Act. WikiLeaks via X

Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government