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9 people share the best life advice they ever got from their mom

We asked Life Kit readers to share the best advice they ever received. In honor of Mother's Day, here are some reminders from everyday moms and grandmothers.

A view of the U.S. Capitol on June 4, 2026.

Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

The U.S. Supreme Court considers a redistricting case from South Carolina.

South Carolina redistricting case could add Democratic House seats

At issue is the way the Republican-dominated state legislature equalized the population of its congressional districts.

Trans teens' families ask Supreme Court to protect gender affirming care in Tennessee

Families of transgender youth in Tennessee are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to block a state law that bans gender affirming care.

An exhaust pipe is pictured atop a truck traveling along Interstate 35 on July 30, 2025 in Austin, Texas. The EPA is proposing changes to rule limiting hazardous pollution from heavy trucks.

EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules

The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.

Home sales fall in July amid high mortgage rates

The housing market is stuck in a slump. Sales of existing homes fell by 1.7% last month, even as the average selling price rose. High prices along with rising mortgage rates are putting a squeeze on affordability.

The Museum of Black Women Innovators will be on the corner of High Street and Court Streetin Portsmouth. The AI rendering of the museum will go to the Old Town Architectural Review Board for approval the week of July 6.

Virginia lawmakers invest $1M in a Portsmouth museum that celebrates Black women’s contributions

The Museum of Black Women Innovators will open in the fall.

Clockwise from left: The Social Reckoning, The Scout, Club Kid, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Possible Love and Wildwood.

24 new movies worth checking out this fall

A Social Network follow-up, the real-life origin story of the movie Rocky, and more movies our critics are looking forward to this fall.

Florida Democrats hope abortion helps bring them back in what was once a swing state

Florida has leaned Republican in recent election cycles, but Democrats see some opportunities in the former swing state, especially with abortion rights on the ballot in November.

Emily Henry discusses her new novel, 'Great Big Beautiful Life'

NPR's Miles Parks speaks with writer Emily Henry about her new novel, "Great Big Beautiful Life."

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