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Volume 2 • Issue No. 184 • Updated Friday, July 3, 2026 at 02:40 AM UTC

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Marry at Madison Square Garden

The wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is set to begin at New York's Madison Square Garden at 5 p.m. Friday, with the event possibly lasting until 4 a.m. The couple also donated $26 million to charities ahead of the wedding.

Sources: AP News


US Advances in World Cup as 'Country Roads' Becomes Unofficial Anthem

The U.S. men's national soccer team advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup, with John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' becoming their unofficial anthem sung by players and fans after victories.

Sources: AP News


Russia Launches Heavy Strikes on Kyiv, Killing at Least 21

Russia hit Ukraine's capital with heavy strikes, killing at least 21 people, as the conflict continues to escalate.

Sources: AP News


Iran Warns Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

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

Sources: AP News


Extreme Heat Wave Sweeps Eastern US, Straining Data Centers and Power Grids

A heat dome is engulfing the eastern U.S., driving up energy demands for data centers and worsening air quality, with record temperatures expected during World Cup games and July 4 celebrations.

Sources: AP News


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

The Trump administration proposed a rule aimed at saving Medicare patients $1.1 billion on prescription drugs, part of broader healthcare policy efforts.

Sources: AP News


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

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people in five days, marking a sharp surge in enforcement under the Trump administration's deportation policies.

Sources: AP News


Venezuelan Security Guard Rescued Alive 8 Days After Twin Earthquakes

A security guard was pulled alive from a building basement in Venezuela eight days after twin earthquakes, as rescue teams continued efforts amid U.S. criticisms of the government's response.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court Declines to Halt Fine for Ex-Fox News Reporter Over Source Refusal

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to stop an $800-a-day fine against a former Fox News reporter who refused to divulge sources, upholding press freedom tensions.

Sources: AP News


Global Heatwave and Wildfires: Southern France Scorched, Kashmir Lakes at Risk

Wildfires in southern France and a marine heatwave off California are causing environmental damage, while warming climate and pollution threaten Kashmir's lakes.

Sources: AP News