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South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Sen. Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term

South Carolina voters are narrowing down candidates in key races for governor and U.S. Senate

Texas’ largest school district sees test scores soar after state takeover despite racism claims

Houston ISD sees dramatic improvements in student grades and test scores across more than 270 campuses in the years since Texas state takeover began in 2023.

Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Utah prosecutors urge judge to reject defense delay in Charlie Kirk assassination case, arguing the suspect's lawyers failed to meet stay criteria.

San Francisco Voters Appear to Reject Tax Hike on Highly Paid C.E.O.s

SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA

The proposal was seen as a possible measure of how residents felt about the recent flood of money into the city as a result of the A.I. boom.

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REID J. EPSTEIN

Hannah Neeleman’s Ballerina Farm Store Draws Crowds in Utah

VIVIAN YEE

Tourists are flocking to Midway, Utah. The Ballerina Farm Store, from the influencer whose brand revolves around motherhood and farm life, is a reason.

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds

SHANE GOLDMACHER

American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections.

Maine Elections Test Democrats’ Support for Platner: What to Watch in Today’s Primaries

KELLEN BROWNING

Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

Formlabs Introduces a Cheaper Industrial 3-D Printer

FARAH STOCKMAN

Factories have been slow to adopt 3-D printing because the systems tend to be expensive and difficult to use. Formlabs just released a printer that costs a fraction of what competitors charge.

Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent

Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, is deemed incompetent to stand trial.

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court about the U.S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed illegally

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better

Surveillance video captures Penn State student's final moments before fatal shooting in armed robbery attempt

Surveillance video captures Penn State student Billy Schmidt's final moments before he was fatally shot during an armed robbery attempt in Philadelphia.

After Saying See You Later to Louisiana Police, Man Is Attacked by Alligator

ISABELLA KWAI

The driver, who was charged with driving while impaired, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Inside a World Cup Nerve Center Monitoring Fans, Drones and Heat

JESUS JIMÉNEZ

Officials in North Texas will watch for potential threats from a new $40 million emergency operations center, one of many new security precautions in place across North America.