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Boy Throb poses with floam figures. Their 4th member, Darshan Magdum (right), is superimposed in the image.

The boy band that's pushing the boundaries of immigration law

To get their fourth member a U.S. work visa, the band Boy Throb rallied their fans via TikTok. After a year of campaigning — and an assist from Kesha — Darshan Magdum is finally coming to the U.S.

President Trump has once again warned Fed Governor Lisa Cook that he wants to remove her from the central bank's governing board, over untested allegations of mortgage fraud. An earlier effort to fire Cook was blocked by the Supreme Court.

Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Construction has continued on the White House ballroom all summer, as seen on Wednesday.

Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review

A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.

Emma Addams

Before his death, Lindsey Graham was one of the most vocal advocates in Congress for new sanctions on Russia. The South Carolina Republican helped champion legislation that was passed by the Senate on Friday.

Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham

The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella speaks during a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, July 30, 2026.

Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups

A new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation.

Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill on July 29, 2026.

Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support

A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.

The U.S. labor market softened in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs. Construction companies and factories continued to add workers, but retailers and restaurants shed jobs.

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.

The third album by Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, comes on the heels of his viral hit "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out." "I love that song for what it is," he says, but he knew by the time it was out he needed to move beyond it.

Can Role Model move past his viral moment by leaning into authenticity?

The singer, who had a viral hit last year with "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," filled his follow-up album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass, with dive bar jukebox melodies and live instrumentation.

A medical illustration depicts the Shigella bacteria, a leading cause of diarrheal disease.

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.

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