The Latest Breaking News from America

The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

Reason · Jun 8

Gordon Wood, RIP

The great historian of the American Founding passed away yesterday, killed by a car while walking.

Reason · Jun 8

Billionaire Jeff Bezos Says America Needs to ‘Fix It at the Root’ Like Amazon Does Instead of Picking Villains — Bottom 50% Should Pay ‘Zero’ Taxes

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said America should stop “picking villains” and solve root causes like Amazon does, arguing the bottom 50% pays only 3% of taxes and should pay zero.

Barchart · Jun 8

Indian-origin CEO from Chhattisgarh donates $5.5 million to St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital, helping create the area's first free primary care clinic

An Indian-American entrepreneur, Brij Agrawal, and his wife Sunita have donated $5.5 million to St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital, the largest single philanthropic gift to date. This significant contribution will enhance healthcare access by expanding hospital services and establishing a new primary care clinic in Sugar Land, benefiting residents with…

The Times of India · Jun 8

In this AI-driven world, Todd Boehly has spotted the best test for leadership. Someone who is willing to say "I don't know"

When considering investments and whom to work with, Boehly says two things matter— the ability to say “no” and “I don’t know”.

Fortune · Jun 8

Only 1 in 4 Americans now say the U.S. is the world’s best country

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The Independent UK · Jun 8

Neil Gorsuch on the Declaration of Independence, Originalism, and Separation of Powers

"There was nothing inevitable about it. Absolutely nothing," the Supreme Court justice tells Reason's Nick Gillespie.

Reason · Jun 8

As America turns 250, a growing number say the best days are over

A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country or its system of government as exceptional

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is getting a very American update on the 4th of July

A brand new update has been revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to be delivered on the 4th of July holiday, and it's all about the beauty of the United States.

Windows Central · Jun 7

Indian student shot dead after pizza delivery to vacant apartment in Philly

TOI correspondent from Washington: A 28-year-old Indian student from Telangana pursuing an MBA was shot dead in North Philadelphia after being lured to what investigators believe was a fake pizza delivery order. The killing has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in the U.S amid concerns about the safety of…

The Times of India · Jun 7