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Scientists Identify The World's Biggest Known Scorpion, The Size of a Dog

Not to be messed with.

Home sales surged in May to the highest level since December

Home sales rebounded in May as mortgage rates dropped back a bit in April, but prices are still rising.

Bank to deploy more powerful agents this year

JPMorgan Chase's move suggests long-running AI agents are close to clearing the security and governance hurdles that have slowed adoption inside big companies.

What the Pentagon’s Snub of Mormons Was Really All About

In Church, Merch, and State, Sarah Posner writes about the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. This column is part of TPM Cafe…

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 3.2% Increase in May

First-time buyers rose to 35% of all buyers — the highest share since June 2020 — driven by modest inventory improvements. Market outlook cooled for both buyers and sellers, with 25% of homes still selling above list price. Inspection contingency waivers dropped to 17%, down from 25% a year ago. Contracts closed in 30 days on average. Buyers continued to favor areas outside city centers at 82%.

Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

More cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed. Officials say the parasite could devastate the nation's cattle industry.

Mercer Island High School student dies after being struck by lacrosse ball at recruiting showcase

A Mercer Island High School sophomore and aspiring lacrosse player died from injuries he suffered at a lacrosse recruiting showcase last week.

Diddy Sued by Male Who Claims Sexual Assault As a Minor

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been hit with a new lawsuit ... this time from a man who claims Diddy sexually assaulted him when he was a minor under the guise of helping his acting career.

‘Pure stupidity’: Belgian PM slams Franco-German fighter jet failure

The Future Combat Air System, which also involves Spain, was meant to replace Germany’s Eurofighter and France’s Rafale jets by around 2040.

John Harbaugh tiptoes around the grass vs. turf debate

Good football coaches are also good politicians.

After stunning rise, Spencer Pratt falls short in race for LA mayor

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

India-born CEO to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud

H-1B News: Neeraj Sharma, an India-born CEO convicted of H-1B visa fraud, is among 17 naturalised Americans who are set to lose their citizenship as the Trump administration launches the largest denaturalisation drive in recent US history.