THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 185 • Updated Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 08:53 PM UTC

America Celebrates 250th Anniversary Amid Heat and Political Division

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States.

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Morocco Makes History by Reaching World Cup Quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16, making the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.

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Iran Begins Funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei

The funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has started, months after his death in an airstrike on the first day of the war.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden.

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Trump Pardons Former Abramoff Partner and Nine Others

President Donald Trump has pardoned a former Abramoff partner and nine people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls.

Sources: AP News


Joey Chestnut Wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest.

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Wildfire Near Denver Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures.

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Egypt Discovers Lost Byzantine-Era City in Western Desert

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert.

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Ukrainian Drones Hit St Petersburg Oil Terminal

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia.

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Child Drowning Deaths Rise in the US

Child drowning deaths rose from about 750 in 2019 to more than 860 in 2024, the most recent year for which complete data is available.

Sources: AP News