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Home prices across the U.S. surge to all-time high

Sam Altman

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

Next to Nature (Kudzu) - 07/08/26

Tyler Robinson

Roommate of suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination given immunity in exchange for recorded statements

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

President Donald J. Trump

In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

Trump hails "unity" shown at NATO summit, despite recent tensions with European allies

Stocks

Stocks slump, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over

Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for license to build Patriot interceptors

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Mitch McConnell's health

2026 Emmy nominations are announced. See the full list.

gas station

White House announces the first "Freedom Fuel" station, selling gas at $3.47 a gallon

Charlie Kirk

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington

Sand Could Be Key to Safer, Stronger Structures

Family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead off Mississippi island, retains noted lawyer Ben Crump

Hannah Dugan

Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced for obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant

US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago

Mid Morning (what You Need To Know Wednesday) 07/08/26

Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) - 07/08/26

Wicked’s Chenoweth, Grammy winner Hathaway slated for MSU Riley Center 2026 Fall Performing Arts Series