California trades fireworks for drones as wildfire fears reshape Fourth of July 
Fireworks shows go off with a bang, powered by precise code and choreography 
Iran preps for supreme leader’s funeral; Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism 
Social Security was supposed to be a safety net. To young Americans, it’s a broken promise 
Why Local Personal Trainers Need Advanced Credentials 
Millions could lose health care coverage by 2034
Up to 2.4 million Medicaid recipients could lose their health insurance coverage if Republicans move forward with cost saving measures...
House GOP split over renewing SALT deduction in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
A congressional dispute over restoring a once-popular tax deduction may be enough to derail the “big, beautiful bill” that is...
Army medic receives award for fending off shooter, saving life
A U.S. Army combat medic received an award of courage for providing medical care to a shooting victim while exchanging...
Babysitter sentenced for baby’s death in Hawaii military housing
This article has been corrected to reflect the accurate current status of Dixie Denise Villa’s marriage. A former babysitter has...
TRANSCRIPT: Pope Leo XIV’s first speech, in English
Robert Prevost from Chicago was elected pope on Thursday, becoming the first pontiff from North America. He chose the name...
Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end
LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the...
Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
TAMPA, Fla. – Special operators are upgrading nearly every aspect of their helicopter fleet as they await the Army’s newest...
VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas
As the nation celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, Veterans Affairs officials have...
Trump taps wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means as surgeon general
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general, replacing his earlier pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, whose...
Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort. It was written by Laura Silver, Scott Keeter, Stephanie Kramer, Jordan Lippert, Sofia Hernandez...
