Pope Leo urges US to renew commitment to freedom, dignity on 250th anniversary 
Going out for Fourth of July festivities? Bring the bug spray, says the CDC 
What happens when the water dries up? Much of the American West is close to finding out 
A changing climate makes disasters worse. Can Americans count on their government to help? 
National Independence Day Parade in D.C. canceled due to extreme heat 
Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort. It was written by Laura Silver, Scott Keeter, Stephanie Kramer, Jordan Lippert, Sofia Hernandez...
Methodology
Much of the data in this essay is drawn from the Religious Landscape Study (RLS). We also draw upon data...
Americans’ Trust in One Another
Americans trust each other less than they did a few decades ago. We explore why this is, and why some...
Judge blocks plan to deport certain migrants to Libya, other countries
The Trump administration planned to deport migrants without legal status to Libya this week using U.S. military flights. However, a...
Smart home devices may be costing Americans more than they think
Over 57% of U.S. households now have at least one smart home device, according to Consumer Affairs. As connected gadgets...
Trump to announce ‘major’ trade deal
President Donald Trump promises a major trade deal with representatives of a big and highly respected country, which will be...
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Columbia’s Butler Library before finals
Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Butler Library, where they staged a sit-in on Columbia University’s campus during study days –– the...
AI social media scam faking disabilities for money: Report
The next time you feel empathetic or want to donate to a cause, experts warn to triple-check that it’s legitimate....
77-year-old German tourist dies while hiking in Arches National Park
A 77-year-old man from Germany died while hiking at Arches National Park in Utah, according to National Park officials. According...
2 Walgreens employees shot in Florida; suspect dead from self-inflicted wound
Two employees were shot and injured during a shooting at a Walgreens in Port Orange, Florida, according to officials. The...
