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National News

Cosmic Mysteries are Among us

When scientists at the European Center for Nuclear Research, or CERN, spun and crashed particles together near the speed of light, they discovered the Higgs Boson particle.

Biden Takes Action to Protect Abortion Rights but is it Enough?

Since the conservative majority in the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, President Biden stated that the court’s decision was not driven by the Constitution or the history of protecting women at the time when they were dying from unsafe abortions.

Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Passed in the House May Mean Relief Is On The Way

On June 16th, in a 221-204 vote, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7606, otherwise known as the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, which aims to address supply chain risks, lower the cost of food and gas prices, strengthen the food supply chain and ensure robust competition in the meat and poultry sector, and lowers fertilizer prices for farmers.

Crucial Senate Agreement on Gun Reform Focuses on Curtailing Violence

A bipartisan group of senators announced in a joint statement Sunday that they had reached a provisional agreement on passing legislation in response to a string of high-profile mass shootings and amid growing calls for legislators to address what some have called “America’s gun epidemic.” 

Stanley Cup Recap: Colorado Avalanche Prevail

The 2022 National Hockey League playoffs came to a close with the thrilling Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the red-hot Western Conference champs, the Colorado Avalanche. The series lasted from June 15 to June 26, ending in a 4-2 series win for the Colorado Avalanche.

Paw Territories May be More Hurtful Than You Realize

According to a new study from researchers in North Carolina, the majority of dog owners in the United States do not follow the Food and Drug Administration’s pet food and handling guidelines, and less than 5% are even aware that they exist.

US Women’s Soccer Team Wins Equal Pay in Landmark Deal

After six years of litigation and negotiation, the US Soccer Federation reached an agreement with the teams’ unions to pay both their women and men’s teams equally, the first national governing body in the sport to do so.