THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 183 • Updated Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 01:52 PM UTC

US Job Growth Slows Sharply in June Amid Economic Uncertainty

U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, less than half the previous month's total, signaling cautious economic outlook due to inflation and global turmoil.

Sources: AP News


Vatican Excommunicates Schismatic Traditionalist Bishops

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from a traditionalist society who consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, warning their followers.

Sources: AP News


Trump Administration's $46 Billion 'Smart Wall' Advances on US-Mexico Border

The United States is rapidly building a 'smart wall' on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras.

Sources: AP News


US Advances to World Cup Round of 16 Despite Red Card

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal before being sent off, but the 10-man US squad beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the round of 16.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Host Wedding at Madison Square Garden

An AP source says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Sources: AP News


Venezuelan Security Guard Rescued Alive After 8 Days Under Rubble

A security guard was pulled alive from a building basement eight days after twin quakes struck Venezuela.

Sources: AP News


Iran Warns Oil Tankers to Use Approved Routes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned oil tankers to use approved routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response,' escalating tensions.

Sources: AP News


Major Russian Attack Kills 20 in Kyiv; Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Moscow's Oil Sector

A large-scale Russian attack overnight killed at least 20 in Kyiv, while Ukrainian strikes targeted Moscow's oil infrastructure.

Sources: AP News


Gaza Faces Uncertain Future as Palestinians and Israelis Mark 1,000 Days of War

As the war in Gaza reaches 1,000 days, both sides face an uncertain future with ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Sources: AP News


Climber Couple Arrested After Scaling Empire State Building Antenna for Marriage Proposal

Two people were arrested after hanging a banner about 'the power of love' on the Empire State Building antenna, later identified as a climber couple attempting a marriage proposal.

Sources: AP News