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Volume 2 • Issue No. 185 • Updated Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC

America Celebrates 250th Birthday 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 on Saturday.

Sources: AP News


Trump Hails US Exceptionalism in Darkly Political Speech for America 250

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirms the ceremony took place Friday evening at Madison Square Garden.

Sources: AP News


Messi and Argentina Beat Cape Verde in Extra-Time World Cup Thriller

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match.

Sources: AP News


Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in War

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


Serena Williams Withdraws from Wimbledon Doubles Match Due to Injury

Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury.

Sources: AP News


Ukrainian Drones Hit St Petersburg Oil Terminal in Long-Range Attack

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

Sources: AP News


Trump Pardons Former Abramoff Partner and Nine Others Convicted of Emissions Violations

Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls.

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Wildfire Southwest of Denver Forces Thousands to Evacuate, Destroys 160+ Structures

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

Sources: AP News


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

Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary.

Sources: AP News