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Apple Wallet digital driver’s licenses are set to launch in Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina, bringing the total number of supported US states to nearly 20. Virginia and Oklahoma recently added support, while the three new states are expected to follow soon based on backend evidence and state announcements.
Taylor Farms is recalling about 20 jalapeño–containing products—such as dips, salsas, burritos, guacamole and fresh jalapeños—distributed to Walmart, Target and Whole Foods across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak linked to peppers from Coast Citrus Distributors. The company said no illnesses have been reported and is stopping sourcing from a Mexican grower in Sinaloa, with refunds available and instructions to discard recalled items. This recall follows a separate cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Twenty-five US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that 10–12.5% tariffs on goods from about 60 trading partners—imposed under Section 301—are arbitrary and unlawful. The White House defends the measures as a lawful move to address forced-labor concerns, with the duties covering about 99.4% of US imports.
Backend assets suggest Oklahoma will become the 15th state to allow adding a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, joining the 14 states and Puerto Rico already supported. The digital ID can improve privacy at checkpoints and for age verification, but it is not a full replacement for physical documents and may not be accepted everywhere.
Apple published its 2026 sales tax holiday schedule covering 10 states, detailing which devices qualify and the price caps, with windows ranging from July 17–19 in Alabama to August 9 in several states; eligibility varies from $60 chargers to $1,500 per-item limits.
The northern lights may be visible in 18 U.S. states tonight due to a coronal mass ejection from the sun, with the best viewing times between 4 p.m. and 4 a.m. EST, especially in areas with dark, clear skies. Viewers are advised to find a north-facing vantage point, avoid light pollution, and let their eyes adapt to the dark for optimal viewing.
Several US states will begin banning the purchase of soda, candy, and other unhealthy foods with SNAP benefits starting in 2024, aiming to promote healthier eating, but opponents argue these restrictions could cause confusion and hardship for low-income families. The bans will roll out in different states throughout 2026.
The northern lights may be visible tonight in up to 10 U.S. states due to a minor geomagnetic storm caused by incoming solar wind from a coronal hole, with the best viewing times between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST. Viewers are advised to find dark, north-facing locations and use apps for aurora forecasts to maximize their chances of seeing the auroras.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, requiring clocks to be set back one hour, with most US states observing the change except Hawaii and Arizona. Many Americans prefer permanent daylight saving time, but efforts to make it permanent have stalled in Congress due to concerns about winter darkness and safety. The Sunshine Protection Act has bipartisan support but has not yet been enacted.
Most US states favor making daylight saving time permanent, but without federal approval, they cannot implement it; many have passed resolutions, yet actual legislation and implementation remain pending due to stalled congressional action.
The Northern Lights may be visible across 14 U.S. states tonight, with the best viewing conditions between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. under clear, dark skies, especially in northern states and Alaska, due to increased solar activity during the solar maximum. However, the chance of seeing them in the contiguous U.S. is generally low, with better prospects in Alaska.
Auroras may be visible across 14 U.S. states tonight due to a geomagnetic storm caused by a high-speed solar wind stream, with the best viewing conditions between 11 p.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, depending on weather and light pollution.
Hawaii has the highest homelessness rate in the U.S., followed by Washington D.C. and New York, with a strong correlation between high housing costs and homelessness. The data highlights regional disparities, with West Coast states experiencing higher rates due to rising rents, while Southern and Midwestern states report lower rates, likely due to more affordable housing and land availability.
In Q2 2025, mortgage rates across the U.S. varied, with New Jersey having the highest at 6.85%, while several Western and Southern states experienced significant declines. The market expects rates to stabilize around 6.4-6.5% for the rest of the year amid economic adjustments.
Auroras may be visible in up to 15 US states tonight due to a moderate geomagnetic storm caused by solar coronal mass ejections, with the best viewing times between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. EDT, weather permitting.