How America’s Patent System Fueled Innovation and Industrial Growth
The U.S. patent system, established in 1790, provided a foundation for breakthroughs across agriculture, transportation, electricity,…
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Retailers and Services Adjust Hours for July 3 and July 4 Independence Day
Major retailers, delivery services, banks, and the stock market adjust hours for July 3 and 4, 2026, with many stores open on July 3…
U.S.-Iran Talks Pause as Iran Holds Funeral for Slain Ayatollah
U.S.-Iran negotiations have paused for the funeral of Iran’s killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with both sides reporting progress despite unresolved issues
Olympian David Hearn Indicted for Damage to Washington Reflecting Pool
David Hearn faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., with prosecutors pursuing up to 10 years in prison
Venezuelan Security Guard Rescued Eight Days After Earthquake Collapse
International teams rescued Hernan Gil alive from rubble in Catia La Mar eight days after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, offering a rare survival amid…
Federal Cuts to Health Programs Heighten Risks of Infectious Diseases
Ongoing reductions in U.S. health agency funding and surveillance programs are linked to rising threats from diseases such as vibrio infections, malaria, and screwworm…
Hopper to Pay $35 Million Over Hidden Fees and Deceptive Pricing Claims
Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations for charging undisclosed fees and misleading consumers about total costs and service benefits on its…
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Begins Decade-Long Cosmic Survey
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has started a landmark 10-year survey to capture the universe’s most detailed time-lapse record, unveiling new…
MIT President Calls for Renewed Federal Support to Sustain Innovation
MIT President Sally Kornbluth urged renewed federal funding for curiosity-driven research, emphasizing AI education and the role of foundational STEM study in America’s future…
NASA Captures Sunrise Over Caucasus from International Space Station
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a vivid orbital sunrise from the ISS, capturing Earth’s atmosphere above the Caucasus Mountains during its 16 daily orbits