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Two tunnel boring machines, like the one seen here, have begun digging twin tunnels to begin work on the Ontario Line, an ambitious expansion of the subway system in the City of Toronto.

Digging begins on Ontario Line rapid transit route in Toronto

Tunnel digging has begun on an ambitious $4 billion dollar expansion of rapid transit in the Greater Toronto Area.

Juneteenth concert in Galveston, Texas, showcases songs of sorrow and joy

The Symphony Orchestra and the Heritage Chorale showcased songs of sorrow to mark Juneteenth, as a way to preserve and recognize the history and culture of African Americans.

Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia

The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.

Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for New York governor, talks to reporters in this May 4, 2026, file photo.

Bruce Blakeman’s legal win could unlock $3.5M for his campaign

Republicans argued the Democratic appointees on a state board acted in a partisan manner.

Consumer spending has been a key engine of the U.S. economy, but polls show Americans are getting more concerned about their finances.

The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend

The data, which was delayed from October by the government shutdown, comes as the economy takes center stage for voters and the Trump administration.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defends new $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending a new $1.8 billion Department of Justice fund for people who claim they were targets of politicized prosecutions.

After a court fight, Louisiana's new congressional map boosts Black political power

Louisiana's new congressional map is a win for Black voters and likely brings an end to the state's long-running legal battle over redistricting. It could also see Democrats gain a seat in Congress.

Trump secures major immigration wins at Supreme Court

President Trump's immigration victories at the Supreme Court Thursday have immediate implications for hundreds of thousands of immigrants.

Grace Bisch hold a picture of stepson Eddie Bisch who died as a result of an overdose on outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court overturned a previous version of the Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy plan, leading to a new deal now under review.

Purdue Pharma, Sacklers reach new $7.4 billion opioid settlement

A new $7.4 billion opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family has been approved by all U.S. states and territories

How Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, influences the Supreme Court

New Yorker writer Jane Mayer discusses the conservative beliefs and influence of Ginni Thomas, an activist who's been associated with some groups involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

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