THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 184 • Updated Friday, July 3, 2026 at 01:56 PM UTC

Iran Prepares for Dayslong Funeral of Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in war. Banners across Tehran urge public support for the Islamic Republic.

Sources: AP News


US Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Independence Amid Extreme Heat

Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence ramp up across the US as extreme heat grips the nation.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Set for Today at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is set for Friday at Madison Square Garden, expected to be an elaborate event. The couple also donated $26 million to charities ahead of the wedding.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Portugal Knocks Out Croatia in Wild Finish

A wild finish sees Portugal knock Croatia out of the World Cup. International fans savor North American cuisine at host cities.

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Trump Accounts Launch July 4, Giving Newborns $1,000

Trump Accounts launch on July 4, providing $1,000 for newborns. Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America's anniversary.

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ICE Arrests 10,000 in 5 Days in Sharp Surge of Trump's Deportation Push

ICE arrests 10,000 people in five days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation efforts.

Sources: AP News


Venezuelan Earthquake Survivors Search for Missing Pets at 'Hospital McDonald's'

Venezuelans rush to identify bodies as earthquake deaths multiply. Survivors search for missing pets at makeshift shelters.

Sources: AP News


NATO Commander Says Europe Has Backfilled Most Gaps from US Cutbacks on Military Equipment

Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment, according to a NATO commander.

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Defying Pope Leo XIV, Traditionalists Go Ahead with Latin Mass Consecrations

Traditionalists risk schism by proceeding with Latin Mass consecrations, defying Pope Leo XIV. The Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and warns their followers.

Sources: AP News


Rescue Mission Launches to Save NASA Telescope Falling Back to Earth

A rescue mission launches to save a NASA telescope that is falling back to Earth, though a last-minute launch problem delays the effort.

Sources: AP News