09/17/2026

Texas Court Hears Arguments in Surrogacy Dispute Over Newborn's Care

A Texas court considered a case this week involving a California couple and their surrogate. The dispute centers on a newborn diagnosed with a serious heart condition.

Sep 13 · Texas

Army Initiates Plan for Microreactor Construction at Five Bases

Sep 13 · Texas

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Border Policy

Sep 13 · Texas

Canada Implements Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Sep 13 · Texas

Pride Month Observances See Increased Scrutiny from Multiple Groups

Sep 13 · Texas

ICE Reports Highest Monthly Arrest Total in July

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made nearly 50,000 arrests in July, marking the highest monthly total since the start of the Trump administration. Texas and Florida together accounted for approximately 20,000 of these arrests.

Sep 13 · Texas

Phoenix Fire Department Utilizes Ice in Heat-Related Emergencies

Phoenix fire personnel now use bags of ice in treating heat-related emergencies. The new protocol aims to quickly cool individuals experiencing heatstroke. This approach targets a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.

Sep 13 · Texas

Analysts Project Limited Impact on Beef Prices from Proposed Policy

A recent proposal aimed at the beef industry may not significantly reduce hamburger prices, according to experts. Analysts state that several factors contribute to current beef costs. The plan comes weeks before midterm elections, where food prices are a prominent voter concern.

Sep 13 · Texas

Domestic Energy Bills Projected to Continue Rise, Government Faces Pressure

Sep 13 · Texas

Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan

Sep 13 · Texas

US, Canada Weigh Tariff Reductions Amid Trade Tensions

Sep 13 · Texas

Canadian Trade Minister Emphasizes Bilateral Trade Deal Benefits

Sep 13 · Texas

Supreme Court Receives New Petitions Regarding Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

The U.S. Supreme Court has received two new petitions asking it to review state laws mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. A Louisiana teacher argues the law violates the separation of church and state, while Texas families earlier challenged a similar measure.

Sep 13 · Texas

Consumers Face Compounding Financial Pressures Amid Rising Costs

Sep 13 · Texas

Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.

Sep 13 · Texas

Maui Residents Face Lingering Health Issues Three Years Post-Wildfires

Sep 13 · Texas

States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing

Sep 13 · Texas

The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting

You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to protect your time. Start with one ordinary sentence that gives you room to make an honest decision instead of handing out automatic yeses.

Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition

Emily Dickinson’s Tiny Dash Makes Hope Feel Real

Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition

The Future Loses Its First Syllable

Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition

The Tariff Theater Meets the Grocery Aisle

Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition

Stop Calling It “Helping” If You Live There

Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition

The Tiny Pause That Gives You Your Day Back

You do not need a perfect boundary script—you need three seconds before an automatic yes. Try this small pause today and notice how much more honest your answers become.

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

Three Dials, One Life: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Intelligence of Not Choosing Too Soon

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Bill, the Border, and the Price of Dinner

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Immersive Van Gogh Machine Needs to Sit Down

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

Judge Ends Nationwide Block on Postal Service Actions Related to Mail-in Voting

A federal judge in Boston recently removed a nationwide injunction that had prevented the U.S. Postal Service from acting on a previous presidential directive regarding mail-in voting. This decision impacts how the Postal Service approaches mail-in ballots for upcoming elections. Further legal challenges regarding this matter may still emerge.

Sep 10 · Texas

Trump's Economic Pressure Tests Canadian Prime Minister's Stance

Sep 13 · Texas

Our Rescue Awarded $158 Million Contract for Immigrant Children Legal Representation

Sep 11 · Texas

Ocoopa Recalls 1.5 Million Hand Warmers Citing Fire and Burn Reports

Sep 11 · Texas

DHS Actions During Minnesota Immigration Operation Detailed in Court Filings

Sep 13 · Texas

White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals

The White House released a memorandum suggesting private businesses could conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign actors. The proposal lacks specific details on implementation. This initiative aims to address cybercrime originating outside U.S. borders.

Sep 13

Michigan Investigates Lettuce as Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Sep 13

Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years

Sep 13