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Volume 2 • Issue No. 185 • Updated Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 01:17 PM UTC

Trump Hails US Exceptionalism in Darkly Political Speech for America's 250th Birthday

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Marry in Elaborate Madison Square Garden Ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirms the ceremony took place Friday evening at Madison Square Garden.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral Begins in Iran After His Death in War

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the US, will be buried. Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader begins in Iran.

Sources: AP News


Lionel Messi and Argentina Beat Cape Verde in World Cup Thriller

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.

Sources: AP News


Trump Pardons Former Abramoff Partner and Nine Others Convicted of Emissions Violations

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Wildfire Southwest of Denver Forces Thousands to Evacuate, Destroys Over 160 Structures

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Supreme Court Declines to Halt $800-a-Day Fine for Ex-Fox News Reporter Refusing to Divulge Sources

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Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Save Medicare Patients $1.1 Billion on Drugs

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Rescue Mission Launches to Save NASA Telescope Falling Back to Earth

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Harvard Professor with Polarizing Alien Theories Picked to Lead Trump Administration UFO Council

Sources: AP News