Supreme Court's 2025-26 Term: A Look at Decisions and Alignments

The Supreme Court's 2025-26 term featured a notable rise in ideologically divided decisions compared to the previous term. However, the final week showed several significant cases where liberal justices joined majority opinions that did not follow typical ideological lines.

Jul 20

U.S. and Iran trade military strikes as ceasefire frays

Jul 20

Justice Department memo reexamines rules on institutional care for disabled Americans

Jul 20

U.S. and Iran to Hold Technical Talks in Switzerland Amid Regional Tensions

Jul 20

Supreme Court to Review Semiautomatic Rifle Bans

Jul 20

3 Million Drop Health Coverage as Federal Subsidies End

Approximately 3 million people canceled their health insurance through the federal marketplace after subsidies expired on Jan. 1. The Department of Health and Human Services attributes the drop to fraud enforcement, while health policy analysts point to the end of financial assistance.

Jul 20

Heat Wave Affects Independence Day Events, Travel Across U.S.

A significant heat wave is impacting large portions of the United States as Independence Day approaches. The high temperatures have led to event cancellations and altered travel plans nationwide.

Jul 20

Severe weather disrupts U.S. travel and events as storms, floods and heat sweep across regions

Jul 20

Heat Warnings Issued for Midwest and East Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Jul 20

Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Transgender Athletes in Girls' and Women's Sports

Jul 20

Millions Face Intense Heat Across U.S. Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Jul 20

Oil Prices Return to Pre-Conflict Levels as Middle East Tensions Ease

Crude oil prices have fallen back to their pre-conflict levels after a spike in February disrupted energy production and transportation across the Middle East. Analysts attribute the decline to resumed operations in the region.

Jul 20

Falling Home Prices Signal Different Economic Conditions Across U.S. Markets

Jul 20

Job Postings Featuring 'AI' in Titles Increase Significantly

Jul 20

South Korean Tech Companies Plan $518 Billion Chip Investment

Jul 20

Tech Stocks Slide as Investors Question AI Investment Returns

Jul 20

Federal Student Loan Rule Changes Could Affect Graduate Program Funding

New federal student loan rules could alter funding for some graduate programs. A federal judge recently blocked parts of these new loan limits, which include provisions affecting certain professional degrees. These changes hold implications for both current and future graduate students.

Jul 20

Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks Linked to Fresh Produce: Symptoms and Public Health Advisories

Public health officials investigate multiple cyclosporiasis outbreaks, suspecting fresh produce as the source. The parasitic infection, caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, leads to gastrointestinal symptoms. Authorities advise thorough washing of produce.

Jul 20

U.S. Childbirth Costs: Call for Personal Experiences and Financial Questions

Jul 20

Eugene Emergency Physicians Retain Hospital Contract Under New State Law

Jul 20

Proposal Links Euthanasia with Organ Donation, Raises Ethical Questions

Jul 20

The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings

She won't tell him what's wrong, he's exhausted from guessing, and their marriage is suffocating in unspoken resentment. Here's what's actually happening.

Jul 20

The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It

Jul 20

The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions

Jul 20

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)

Jul 20

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything

Jul 20

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything

We've been sold the wrong affirmation. Here's why admitting what you don't know might be the most honest—and most empowering—thing you can say today.

Jul 20

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)

Jul 20

The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions

Jul 20

The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It

Jul 20

The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings

Jul 20

Most Kidney Transplant Candidates Never Make It to Waiting List, Study Finds

A national study presented at the American Transplant Congress found that most people referred for kidney transplants fail to progress through the evaluation process and reach the transplant waiting list.

Jul 20

ICE Abandons Plan for Large-Scale Warehouse Detention Sites

Jul 20

Heat Wave and Storms Forecast for July Fourth Celebrations

Jul 20

Ukraine Reports Missile Interceptor Shortage After Kyiv Attack

Jul 20

NATO Leaders Convene in Turkey Amid Shifting Alliance Dynamics

NATO leaders, including President Donald Trump, assembled in Turkey for a two-day summit. The gathering occurs as observers note a shift in the United States' engagement with European security.

Jul 20

U.S. Revokes License for Iranian Oil Sales Following Strait of Hormuz Incidents

Jul 20

Emanuel to Address Israeli Policy in Tel Aviv Speech

Jul 20

Supreme Court to Review Semiautomatic Rifle Bans

Jul 20

President Trump Travels to Ankara for NATO Summit on Defense Spending

Jul 20