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House rejects amendment banning transgender individuals from serving in military

(The Hill) - The House on Tuesday rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would codify President Trump's executive order preventing transgender individuals from serving in the military. The lower chamber voted 212-217 to reject the amendment, s...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

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Tungsten: The obscure metal testing the West's critical minerals strategy

Pressure on Western defense stockpiles is drawing attention to a critical mineral most people rarely encounter by name: tungsten. With a melting point of approximately 6,177 F, tungsten withstands more heat than any other metal . It is exceptionally dense, hard and resistant to w...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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What you need to know about ATM withdrawal limits

Most banks and credit unions have daily limits on the dollar amount of the purchases that can be made with a debit or ATM card, as well as maximum limits on the dollar amount of cash that can be withdrawn each day. This is an ATM withdrawal limit. Limits also vary by bank, debit ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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Robo advisor vs. financial advisor: Which is the best fit for you?

When you’re planning a vacation, are you the type that looks for the most efficient route using a reliable GPS? Or are you working with a travel agent who tailors every detail to your specific needs? Deciding between a robo advisor and a financial advisor can be somewhat similar....

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

business

What America's independent businesses actually earn

Independent work is usually measured by headcount, rather than income. In an effort to better understand what these businesses actually earn, 1-800Accountant analyzed revenue and expense data from thousands of 1099 businesses, freelancers, and independent contractors across the c...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

business

Where Social Security cuts could have the greatest economic impact

Social Security is a major source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but its economic importance varies sharply by locality. In some communities, benefits represent a relatively small share of total income. In others, they account for a substantial portion of money f...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

business

Payment friction doesn't show up on a P&L, but it costs small businesses customers

Payment friction is one of the few business costs that never gets a line item. Maybe it’s a customer who didn’t return, or a deposit that arrived after payroll was due. That cost was always there, but it’s getting harder to absorb. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers and 210 ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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Why some sports cards become pieces of history

Almost every family has a keepsake whose meaning far exceeds its material value: a ticket stub, a handwritten recipe, a faded photograph or a trading card saved from childhood. Sports cards can carry that same emotional and historical weight. They begin as mass-produced pieces of...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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Romance travel trends 2026: The rise of 'just because' trips

Romantic trips often center around an event, like a honeymoon or anniversary. But now a recent survey finds a new category of romantic travel: the “just because” trip. A JayWay Travel survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that 61.4% of couples have taken or are planning a spontaneous...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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A guide to medication formularies: Understanding your prescription coverage

When you’re comparing health plans , knowing which medications are covered, how they’re covered, and how much they’ll cost can save you a lot of frustration and money. That’s why a health plan’s formulary is important. It’s an essential component of an insurance plan. You should ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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What is a manufacturer’s goodwill repair to a vehicle, and can it be trusted?

A manufacturer’s warranty covers vehicle repairs for a defined period after you buy. Once that period ends, most owners assume they’re on their own. However, sometimes manufacturers will offer to cover repairs after the warranty period, at no cost or at a discounted rate for the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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Everywhere on Earth, women outlive men. Except in one corner of Sardinia

In a cluster of Sardinian mountain villages, the longevity gap between the sexes all but vanishes. Men reach 100 at nearly the same rate as women, according to data from the UN World Population Prospects 2024 . And in one village, they even edge ahead, something researchers have ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

schools

Summer scams are heating up: Here are the red flags people miss

As you toil away at work or school through the cold winter months, it’s nice to have a vacation to look forward to. You deserve a relaxing getaway to a white, sandy beach or the crisp, refreshing air of the mountains. Here’s a hard pill to swallow, though: Scammers don’t take vac...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

business

Corporate gatherings emerge as key driver of employee retention

Businesses looking to improve employee retention can make the mistake of attacking this problem with remuneration. The reality is that high pay won’t solve high worker turnover unless it’s combined with other strategies designed to improve engagement and build a stronger overall ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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83% of peptide-aware Americans want the FDA to make peptides more accessible

Days before an FDA advisory committee meets to consider whether seven widely used peptides — BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, Emideltide (DSIP), Semax, and Epitalon — should become eligible for compounding, a new survey suggests that’s what Americans want. Among 2,491 U.S. adults fa...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

parks

Why political fury is boiling over on the streets on India’s capital

By Kunal Sehgal, Deepak Rao and Rhea Mogul, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — For days the streets and parks in the center of India’s capital have seethed with the biggest demonstrations it has seen in years as young protesters demand change to a national exam system they say cheats millions...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

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Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Beneath red tinsel and in the dim glow of club lighting, six young couples kiss, each seemingly wrapped up in their own little worlds. The intimate scene feels like a film still out of time, decade unclear, as they close their eyes and hold one anot...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

schools

Canutillo ISD to host registration event with pan dulce

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Parents who have not yet finalized their children's registration for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to this sweet event. Canutillo Independent School District will be hosting a Pan Dulce & Registration event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

safety

1 person seriously hurt after crash in far East El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person was seriously hurt after a crash on Tuesday, July 21 in far East El Paso, according to the El Paso Fire Department The crash happened around Loop 375 South after Pellicano. According to an El Paso Fire spokesperson, one person was transported t...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young actress

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has successfully defended claims she defamed a young actress who played the lead role in her directorial debut. An Australian judge on Wednesday dismissed the case brought by “The Deb” actress Charlot...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

government

Doña Ana County Manager’s contract terminated

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to end the employment contract with Scott Andrews who was serving as the County Manager. The termination is effectively immediately, according to a release by the county. His contrac...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

government

Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners terminates County Manager's contract

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews' contract, effective immediately on Tuesday, July 21. "Andrews was terminated without cause and will receive six-months of salary, in accordance with th...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

business

ICE detains owner of Venezuelan restaurant

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- For weeks, Jorge Luis Vilchez opened his restaurant to organizers collecting donations to send to his native Venezuela in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that rocked the country in June. Vilchez told KTSM 9 News days after the relief efforts began...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

schools

EPCC professor named 2026 Woody and Gayle Hunt-Aspen Fellow

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An English professor at El Pao Community College's Rio Grande Campus was selected as the 2026 Woody and Gayle Hunt-Aspen Institute Fellow. Minerva Laveaga Luna is the 2026 Woody and Gayle Hunt-Aspen Institute Fellow. As an English professor and advisor to...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

safety

In new video, Mamdani acknowledges he doesn’t have authority to arrest Netanyahu

By Katherine Koretski, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a new video Tuesday that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City. In a video posted on X, Mamdani said, “My ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

Local

Risks, side effects, effectiveness of GLP 1s for weight loss

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Hospitals of Providence Weight-Loss Program was recently accredited as the only designated weight-loss surgery and weight-loss medicine program in the region. Dr. Benjamin Clapp joins KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan to talk about the rising popularity ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

Local

Risks, side effects, effectiveness of GLP-1 for weight loss

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Their popularity is increasing in El Paso as well. About 11 percent of U.S. adults (roughly 28 million Americans) are currently taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mou...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026