The Senate narrowly passed President Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie. Three Republican senators, Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul, voted against the bill. The legislation now heads back to the House for a vote. The bill includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, reductions in green energy credits, Medicaid and food stamp cuts, (Story URL)
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students. The plea comes just before Kohberger’s trial was set to begin, with sentencing scheduled for four consecutive life sentences on the murder charges and 10 years on the burglary charge. (Story URL)
The 2025 tornado season in the United States has been exceptionally active, with 1,296 preliminary filtered tornado reports as of June 29. This number is 338 more than the historical average of 958, making 2025 the most active tornado season in over a decade. Texas leads the states with 145 tornado reports, followed by Illinois with 130, Missouri with 117, and Mississippi with 101. (Story URL)
Lululemon has taken legal action against Costco, accusing the retailer of selling items that closely resemble its clothing line. The lawsuit alleges that some customers may mistake these knockoff products for authentic Lululemon items. Lululemon highlighted specific Costco products, including hoodies, jackets, and pants, that it believes violate trademark laws. (Story URL)
AAA forecasts a record-breaking 61.6 million people will travel by car during the Independence Day holiday weekend, marking a 2.2% increase from 2024. AAA’s overall prediction anticipates 72.2 million travelers journeying at least 50 miles from home between June 28 and July 6. Additionally, 5.84 million individuals are expected to fly, surpassing last year’s air travel record. (Story URL)
