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Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico

PHOENIX (AP) — The Trump administration has ordered construction crews on a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping groundwater needed to make…

  • Trump administration orders stop to well drilling in New Mexico.
  • Ranchers complain about potential harm to livestock.
  • CBP to collaborate on groundwater strategy with New Mexico.

World

A Honduran judge grants former President Juan Orlando Hernández release as corruption trial proceeds

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A judge in Honduras ruled Monday that former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who recently returned to the Central American country after a Trump pardon for drug…

  • Honduran judge grants former President Juan Orlando Hernández release.
  • Trial for alleged fraud and money laundering proceeds.
  • Charges relate to $10.8M fraud network during 2010-2013.

Culture

MLB Executive Believes Orioles Got 'Duped' by Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have both been crushed for their trade agreement on trade deadline day.

  • Orioles criticize Red Sox trade as "ridiculous"
  • Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman in deal
  • Baltimore gives up multiple prospects, including Eyanson and Witherspoon

Tech

The Senate Should Reject KOSA's Privacy Risks

The Senate Commerce Committee is once again considering legislation that would dramatically expand age verification, and undermine privacy for everyone. Alongside the SCREEN Act , the CHATBOT Act , and the Youth AI Privacy Act, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would push companies to collect more information about their users while…

Finance & Markets

Big Oil Warns Global Fuel Stocks Are Running Dangerously Low

The world is running short on fuels—the warning was first issued by some analysts who were watching the physical market rather than futures charts.

  • Global fuel stocks dangerously low, prompting major oil company warnings
  • Shell, Exxon, Chevron say prices high despite crude oil price changes
  • War, export restrictions, high utilization rates cause supply crunch
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