THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 184 • Updated Friday, July 3, 2026 at 05:21 PM UTC

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

Iran is preparing for a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the ongoing war.

Sources: AP News


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

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden, with the event expected to be elaborate and drawing massive attention.

Sources: AP News


Messi Returns to World Cup Action as Argentina Faces Cape Verde

Lionel Messi returns to the field for Argentina's World Cup round of 32 match against Cape Verde, continuing his chase for the Golden Boot.

Sources: AP News


Pope Urges US to Recommit to Founding Ideals on 250th Anniversary

Pope Leo XIV called on the United States to recommit to its founding principles of protecting life and human dignity as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Sources: AP News


Trump Reads Children's Book on Usha Vance's Podcast, Riffs on Past Presidents

President Donald Trump appeared on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, reading a children's book and offering commentary on his predecessors and himself.

Sources: AP News


Wildfire Southwest of Denver Forces Evacuations, Destroys Over 160 Structures

A fast-moving wildfire in Colorado has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 160 structures, with anxiety mounting amid repeated blazes.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court Declines to Halt Fine for Ex-Fox News Reporter Refusing to Divulge Sources

The Supreme Court has declined to stop an $800-a-day fine against a former Fox News reporter who refuses to reveal his sources.

Sources: AP News


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

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people in five days, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's deportation efforts.

Sources: AP News


Vatican Excommunicates Schismatic Bishops and Priests Defying Pope

The Vatican has excommunicated traditionalist bishops and priests who defied Pope Leo XIV and proceeded with unauthorized Latin Mass consecrations.

Sources: AP News


Rescue Mission Launches to Save NASA Telescope Falling Back to Earth

A rescue mission has been launched to save a NASA telescope that is falling back to Earth, though a last-minute problem delayed the launch.

Sources: AP News