Fireworks light the night sky across the country on Independence Day
4 July 2025 at 18:54
Independence Day fireworks shows have kicked off across the East Coast
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These are the most boring cities in the US
4 July 2025 at 18:47
Jacksonville, Florida was rated the most boring city in the U.S., according to one analysis
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- Iran regime cracks down on its own people with a ‘North Korea-style model’ of ‘terrifying’ repression
Iran regime cracks down on its own people with a ‘North Korea-style model’ of ‘terrifying’ repression
4 July 2025 at 18:21
In the wake of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, the regime appears to be turning inward — escalating repression with chilling speed.
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- Gamblers will have to pay taxes on their losses thanks to provision in Trump’s spending bill
Gamblers will have to pay taxes on their losses thanks to provision in Trump’s spending bill
4 July 2025 at 17:52
The provision overturns the previous ability of gamblers to deduct all their losses from income taxes
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- Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach
Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach
4 July 2025 at 17:02
The teen was transported to a local hospital as a ‘trauma alert,’ which could mean she has life-threatening injuries
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Trump’s China tariffs may threaten the future of America’s fireworks festivals
4 July 2025 at 16:56
Industry insiders warn the full effects of Trump’s tariffs may be felt by 2026, in time for the 250th anniversary of America’s founding
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- Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the cease-fire proposal in Gaza
Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the cease-fire proposal in Gaza
4 July 2025 at 14:57
Hamas said it had given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire, though it said negotiations were needed on how to implement it.
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- Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law on Independence Day after narrow passage: ‘Our country is going to be a rocket ship’
Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law on Independence Day after narrow passage: ‘Our country is going to be a rocket ship’
4 July 2025 at 15:06
The bill passed Thursday with a narrow margin in the House of Representatives
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- Woman accused of hitting and killing a 3-year-old with her car as she was leaving a firework show did not have a license, cops say
Woman accused of hitting and killing a 3-year-old with her car as she was leaving a firework show did not have a license, cops say
4 July 2025 at 14:16
The 55-year-old woman is now being held on a $600,000 bond
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Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years
4 July 2025 at 14:16
The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium.
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- Newsom to head to South Carolina next week to speak to Southern voters as his flirtation with 2028 grows
Newsom to head to South Carolina next week to speak to Southern voters as his flirtation with 2028 grows
4 July 2025 at 18:40
The visit to the Trump stronghold comes as the Democratic governor has emerged as the most prominent liberal face of opposition to the president
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- 13 reported dead and more missing, including girls from a summer camp, after catastrophic Texas flooding
13 reported dead and more missing, including girls from a summer camp, after catastrophic Texas flooding
4 July 2025 at 17:11
As many as 10 inches of rain fell overnight in and around Kerr County, sweeping away an entire RV park
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Food truck companies face backlash for catering ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
4 July 2025 at 13:21
A TikToker filmed Kona Ice, Churro Mania, Elote Lovers and Ms.Cheezious food trucks entering the detention facility in the Florida Everglades
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Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan
4 July 2025 at 13:21
The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.
Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey
4 July 2025 at 12:19
Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
4 July 2025 at 09:57
"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
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- Scammers sent fake Trump inauguration emails to steal over $250,000 in crypto from donor
Scammers sent fake Trump inauguration emails to steal over $250,000 in crypto from donor
4 July 2025 at 12:03
Scammer helped siphon over $250,000 in crypto by impersonating Trump inaugural committee figures
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- Colleges will soon have to fork over millions of dollars as Trump’s bill extends a tax on their endowments
Colleges will soon have to fork over millions of dollars as Trump’s bill extends a tax on their endowments
4 July 2025 at 18:33
Universities use their endowments to fund critical operations and to provide services, such as tuition assistance to low-income students
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- Army Ranger in ICU after being hit by boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas
Army Ranger in ICU after being hit by boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas
4 July 2025 at 11:16
Brent Slough was vacationing with his family on June 30 when the incident occurred in the Exuma district of the islands. The driver of the boat did not stop
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At least 13 killed, 20 children missing in Texas floods
4 July 2025 at 14:45
Camp Mystic, where 700 children were attending a summer camp, has been hit by a "catastrophic level" of flooding.
