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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease

Thursday, June 25 by SRN News

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, one of the most commonly used herbicides, with lawmakers citing a possible link between the weed killer and Parkinson's disease. The ban has been widely celebrated by advocates who hope Vermont's... Read More.

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

Thursday, June 25 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - America has been rushing into an artificial intelligence future without much of a plan to stop what could be catastrophic job losses. Critics warn of doomsday scenarios out of a sci-fi thriller, while backers say AI will generate so much new wealth... Read More.

AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership

Thursday, June 25 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is backing progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, breaking with party leadership and intensifying a battle over the party's direction in one of the most important Senate races of 2026. Van Hollen's endorsement, shared first... Read More.

An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Thursday, June 25 by SRN News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A Liberian oil tanker made its way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and using a new route close to Oman's shore that has been promoted by... Read More.

Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports

Thursday, June 25 by SRN News

June 25 (Reuters) - Cal-Maine Foods and other egg suppliers are close to resolving an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and a bipartisan group of states into alleged illegal price coordination, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Here... Read More.

New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets

Wednesday, June 24 by SRN News

New Mexico's governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-trafficking cases. Gov. Michelle... Read More.

New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts

Wednesday, June 24 by SRN News

A former New York City Council candidate has been charged with forgery over allegations he used artificial intelligence to post fake endorsements and news articles on social media. Jonathan Rinaldi was arrested outside his home Wednesday and could face up to two years in prison... Read More.

Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham

Wednesday, June 24 by SRN News

An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media. Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arrested Tuesday,... Read More.

Trump launches 250th birthday celebration on Washington’s National Mall, in photos

Wednesday, June 24 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump launched celebrations for America's 250th anniversary with a rally on Washington's National Mall, opening the 16-day Great American State Fair. The event marks the start of 16 days of festivities honoring the nation's 1776 founding, with themed days... Read More.

Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

Wednesday, June 24 by SRN News

Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy - super-puffs the size of Jupiter. The featherweight pair - orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away - are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy. That makes them... Read More.

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