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Proposal Would Let Trump Administration Block Grants Over Agenda Conflicts
The reported plan would allow federal grants to be withheld if they do not align with President Trump’s priorities or are deemed to support “anti-American” values
Ireland and Germany enter the U.S. birthright citizenship debate
Trump has criticized automatic citizenship at birth, while a Times summary says countries that reject the practice can face their own complications
Manny Malhotra named Vancouver Canucks head coach
The former Canucks player takes over as Vancouver’s 23rd head coach after leading Abbotsford to a Calder Cup title in 2024-25
Women farmers face heavier mental-health strain, Guelph study finds
University of Guelph researchers say visible and invisible workloads, family expectations and feeling undervalued are adding pressure for women in agriculture
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA coach, dies at 79
Adelman won 1,042 regular-season games over 23 seasons and led Portland to two NBA Finals before shaping Sacramento’s playoff-era Kings
Job openings jump to 7.6 million, highest since May 2024
April’s JOLTS report showed stronger demand for workers but slower actual hiring, reinforcing a labor market with limited churn
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods
The U.S. Trade Representative said a Section 301 investigation found Brazilian practices burden U.S. commerce, with a hearing set for July 6
Shannon Elizabeth Looks Back at Her Y2K ‘Hot Girl’ Image
A New York Times Arts profile frames the actor’s early fame through films including “American Pie” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Tim Howard says USMNT should win its World Cup group, can reach quarterfinals
The former U.S. goalkeeper said the home tournament carries a clear benchmark, while the final in New Jersey feels like a full-circle moment
Eastern Congo races to expand Ebola care as cases mount
In Bunia, new treatment centers and labs are cutting diagnosis delays, but WHO and aid groups warn conflict, mistrust and the rare Bundibugyo virus are slowing the response