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Former U.S. Attorney Joins San Diego Office of Perkins Coie
SAN DIEGO – Tara McGrath, the former U.S. Attorney in San Diego who was fired by President Donald Trump in February, has joined the Perkins Coie law firm, which is enmeshed in a court fight with the Trump administration. “I am proud to be part of...

The $153,000 journal entry: Financial oversight breaks down in Ninety Six’s reserve account
Bank statements and financial reports provided to the Index-Journal by a resident from the Town of Ninety Six reveals years of questionable transactions tied to its designated reserve account, raising concerns over oversight, transparency and the...

Nebraska U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith proposes bigger tax breaks for mining rare earth elements
LINCOLN – Nebraska Republican U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is proposing additional tax relief aimed at increasing American production of minerals used in electronics, including microchips. The legislation aims to increase the “depletion allowance” for...

U.S. 10 resurfacing begins July 29 in Reed City
REED CITY — A nearly 2-mile stretch of U.S. 10 near Reed City is scheduled for resurfacing beginning Tuesday as part of a $1 million infrastructure investment by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The project will cover U.S. 10 from the...

China “Targets” U.S. GBU-57’s Weak Spot; Can It Counter America’s Bunker Busters That Struck Iran’s Nuke Sites?
The success of the June 22 attack as part of Operation Midnight Hammer on the Iranian bunkers where material for nuclear weapons was allegedly stored has emboldened the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to further improve its capacity to buster...

Dallas Leads U.S. Hotel Construction at Q2 with Record High Pipeline; LE Debuts 2027 New Hotel Openings Forecast
According to the recent Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 199 projects and a new...

The 10 Best Beach Towns to Retire in the U.S.
Many people dream about retiring by the beach. However, a remote beach area isn’t always the right fit for retirees,… Many people dream about retiring by the beach. However, a remote beach area isn’t always the right fit for retirees, who also...

Construction Unemployment Low in June as Economists Remain Cautious
Overall construction unemployment reached 3.4% in June, up 0.1% year-over-year, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a state-by-state basis, 18 states had a lower unemployment rate than that recorded in June 2024,...

U.S. Patent Practice Online Training Course (October 7-10, 2025): Unveils The Latest Court Decisions And Best Practices
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Stay updated on the latest legislative changes, court decisions, and USPTO regulations. Perfect for European patent practitioners looking to navigate US patent complexities effectively. Dublin, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE...

Special Team Seeks Pretrial Detention of One of Ex-First Lady's Closest Aides
Photo : YONHAP News A special counsel team probing allegations concerning former first lady Kim Keon-hee sought a pretrial detention warrant for one of her closest aides, former Black Pearl Invest CEO Lee Jong-ho, on charges of violating the...

Trump's $200M White House ballroom leaves critics aghast: 'Can’t afford pediatric cancer?'
The new specs of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom reveal that the size will be twice that of the existing complex. The new 90,000 square foot extension will completely remake the look of the historic building and is being estimated to...

New U.S. Missile Could Break China's Taiwan Invasion Scenario
3 U.S. weapons pose a serious problem for the Chinese navy. The confrontation between the US and China is escalating in the Pacific region. Washington and allies continue to build up their military presence. The Telegraph reports that. The US is...

JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Gets Keys To A New Home
Today, I salute Veteran U.S. Army Specialist Daniel John Scipioni and Bank of America. Daniel enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2010 at 29. In 2011, he was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, and was seriously injured in combat. As a result, he was...

Blue State Blues: Gavin Newsom’s Gerrymander Is an Insult to Fire Victims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is obsessed with politics, to the point that he is gerrymandering the state’s congressional districts — a waste of time, money, and effort that would be better spent helping fire victims. Newsom wants to undo...

Texas Enacts Critical Real Estate Reforms—Senate Bills 15, 17, 840
Prior to his June 22, 2025, deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law hundreds of bills passed by the Texas Legislature.[1] Three of these, Senate Bills 15, 17, and 840, will have significant implications for both the development of...
The Flight of the Crow: A Nisei in WWII and Beyond
By Pamela Okano NAP Contributor This is not your usual story of a soldier from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army. Most of the 442nd members came back to the West Coast, married Japanese American women, had a family, and tried to forget...

U-Boat’s extreme dive watch costs 85% less than Rolex equivalent
Italian watchmaker U-Boat has entered the ultra-extreme diving watch segment with the Profondo 10,000 MT, a titanium timepiece boasting 10,000-meter water resistance that directly challenges Rolex’s Deepsea Challenge while costing less than 15% of...

Americans spend nearly 4 hours a day thinking about money: new study
(BPT) - Money is on the mind: Americans are spending nearly 4 hours a day thinking about money, according to new research from Empower, a financial services company. That's the equivalent of a part-time job, but nearly half (45%) say it motivates...

DOE Wooing U.S. Firms To Create Nuclear Fuel Production Lines
A look inside the fuel element storage pool in a German nuclear power plant. wdpa/picture alliance via Getty Images The U.S. government has launched an experiment for domestic companies to create and operate commercial nuclear fuel production...

FMLS: Continued Challenges Impact Housing Market Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates, Tariff Pressures
Georgia-based First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), one of the nation’s largest MLSs with over 57,000 members, has released its July 2025 Market Intel Report, providing valuable insights into the current housing and economic climate. The report...