GovernmentSafety
Quanzhou Factory Fire Kills 28; State Council Launches Probe
A factory fire in Quanzhou, Fujian kills 28. The State Council launches a probe as Premier Li Qiang chairs a key policy meeting.
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PoliticsGovernment
McConnell Case Renews Calls for Health Transparency on Hill
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after a June cardiac emergency with scant details disclosed, renewing calls for health transparency in Congress.
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TechnologyGovernment
MyGov.be Digital Signature on Smartphones Arrives in Autumn
Belgian citizens will soon sign official documents via the MyGov.be app. The digital signature, approved by parliament, launches this autumn.
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PoliticsGovernment
GOP Revolt Paralyzes House, Stalling Trump Agenda
Thirteen House Republicans defy Trump and sink a procedural vote, freezing the chamber and stalling the NDAA and SAVE America Act ahead of July Fourth.
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GovernmentTechnology
China Charts AI Path as State Council Approves Key Plans
Premier Li Qiang chairs State Council meeting advancing AI development, approving Carbon Peak and National Health plans for the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
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GovernmentFinance
IRS Beat Expectations in Tax Season Despite Staff Cuts
The IRS beat expectations in the 2026 tax season despite a 27% workforce cut, but phone service failures left millions of taxpayers without help.
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EnvironmentGovernment
Forest Service Research Closures May Cost More Than Saved
The Forest Service plans to close 57 research hubs to save money, but leases show some cost just $1 a year while the replacement costs $1M.
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PoliticsGovernment
GSA Joins Vance Fraud Crackdown, Widening Hunt for Waste
The GSA joins Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force, bringing $126 billion in federal contract oversight to the White House crackdown.
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