Lithium mine clears hurdle despite conservationists’ worries for rare wildflower

LAS VEGAS — A federal judge in Nevada has ruled against conservationists who wanted to stop a lithium-boron mine they said would harm an endangered wildflower. The ruling marks a major legal victory for the 11-square-mile (28.49 square-kilometer) Rhyolite Ridge Lithium/Boron Mine Project in Esmeralda County, located between Reno and Las Vegas. The land holds … Read more

Military suicides long-term rate for active duty troops still rising: Pentagon

WASHINGTON — Fewer American service members died by suicide in 2024, with the number of deaths falling by 11% to 471 from a year earlier, according to a Pentagon report released Tuesday. The rate of suicides per 100,000 service members also dropped that year compared to 2023, the report said. The decrease emerged under Defense … Read more

Lawsuit over calories in David protein bars is dropped

A group that sued the company behind David protein bars in January, alleging that the products’ labels misrepresented calorie and fat content, has dropped the case. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The lawsuit alleged that independent lab tests had revealed the bars — a viral … Read more

Why the U.S. might target Iran’s Kharg Island with a ground operation

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down. … Read more

Tiger Woods says he’s “stepping away” to seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he’s “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment” after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence following a car collision in Florida on Friday.  “I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a statement posted to Instagram. … Read more

Trump says he will attend Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship challenge

Trump says he’s going to Supreme Court President Donald Trump tells Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy he will attend Wednesday’s expected oral arguments on the birthright citizenship case. (Pool) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said Tuesday he plans to attend Wednesday’s case before the U.S. Supreme … Read more