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

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.

Teacher accused of sex with students was allegedly blackmailed for better grades: warrants

Students allegedly blackmailed Georgia teacher Maris Nichols for better grades after discovering her OnlyFans account, leading to a 27-count indictment.

Video shows moments before Army veteran was fatally shot in Walmart parking lot dispute

Cellphone video captured a fatal Walmart parking space confrontation in North Lauderdale after a woman claimed self-defense in the shooting death.

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

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.

Teacher accused of sex with students was allegedly blackmailed for better grades: warrants

Students allegedly blackmailed Georgia teacher Maris Nichols for better grades after discovering her OnlyFans account, leading to a 27-count indictment.

Video shows moments before Army veteran was fatally shot in Walmart parking lot dispute

Cellphone video captured a fatal Walmart parking space confrontation in North Lauderdale after a woman claimed self-defense in the shooting death.

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

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.

Around the world

Waltz calls out Iranian diplomat at UN following drone strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait

Mike Waltz held up photos of drone and missile strike damage in Bahrain during a tense U.N. Security Council exchange with Iranian diplomat Iravani.

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

Interpol issues red notice for Ukrainian woman wanted for Monaco apartment bombing targeting oligarch

Interpol issued a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of planting an explosive device targeting sanctioned oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco.

Thousands of police deployed across South Africa as deadly anti-immigration protests spread to multiple cities

Thousands of police deployed across South Africa as deadly anti-immigration protests spread across multiple cities, with looting and clashes reported.

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

Families sue Maduro in US, accuse ex-president of directing police unit tied to extrajudicial killings

Families of five Venezuelan men filed a lawsuit accusing Nicolás Maduro of overseeing FAES, a police unit allegedly responsible for extrajudicial killings.

Experts ‘deeply’ concerned over Iran’s work at underground nuclear site

Pickaxe Mountain, a secret nuclear site in the Zagros Mountains, shows continued construction, according to satellite imagery. IAEA inspectors have not been allowed to visit.

Technology

Visual Studio Code improves tools for agents

Visual Studio Code 1.127, an update to Microsoft’s popular kinda-sorta open-source code editor, brings improvements to the Agents window for managing agent sessions and makes the browser tools for agents generally available. Browser tools for agents was previously a preview feature.

How to watch Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule

All the ways to watch Tour de France 2026 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard face off in the 113th edition of the race.

The United States of Innovation: 13 Stories of American Ingenuity

America runs on innovation. (Sorry, Dunkin’.) As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Fast Company has compiled a compelling collection of stories throughout our history—a mere 31 years—to inspire you and your greatness.

A missing kitten rode under a car hood. AI brought her home

A missing cat in Dayton, Ohio, was found under a car hood and reunited with her family in 24 hours thanks to Petco Love Lost AI photo matching.

Google Maps may soon be able to replace Uber Eats and DoorDash by letting you order food from restaurants right in the app

Code found hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to an AI-powered food ordering system.

Microsoft plans to lay off several thousand employees

Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of layoffs next week, with several thousand jobs at stake, according to Business Insider. Among others, the company’s sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions will be affected.

How to watch Australia vs Egypt: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Mo Salah wins fitness race, team news

Mo Salah overcomes a hamstring issue to start for Egypt against Australia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

Sports News

FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension

Folarin Balogun says his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was unintentional as FIFA confirms a one-match suspension ahead of the Belgium clash.

Spain tipped to shut out Austria as Portugal faces tricky Croatia draw in World Cup knockout round

Spain faces Austria, Portugal meets Croatia, and Switzerland takes on Algeria in today's World Cup knockout round with betting picks and analysis.

Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16

Jhon Arias scored in the opening minutes for Colombia, and Los Cafeteros held on the rest of the way for a 1-0 win over Ghana and a spot in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

United States-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match delivers massive TV ratings

The U.S. match against Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 24.43 million viewers on Fox, making it the biggest English-language soccer broadcast ever.

Former Team USA star wants to see red card rule change after Folarin Balogun controversy

John Harkes said Folarin Balogun's red card was not deserved and called for FIFA World Cup rule changes on automatic suspensions in tournament play.

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

Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury.

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw.

Politics News

Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy

Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore for Fourth of July fireworks before heading to the Salute to America event on the National Mall Saturday.

Massachusetts woman steps in after 'shameful' Dem governor boycotts Great American State Fair

Massachusetts women pays her own way to the Great American State Fair after Gov. Maura Healey and other Democratic governors boycott Freedom 250 event.

Cruz pushes bill to hold tax-exempt sponsors accountable as DOJ probes Singham network

Ted Cruz pushes the SPONSOR Act to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits funding political violence as the DOJ launches a grand jury probe.

James Carville breaks with famous ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ slogan because of Trump

James Carville says his famous 1992 catchphrase "It's the economy, stupid" now haunts him because of what he calls Trump's corruption today.

Al Green responds to July 4 question with renewed call to impeach Trump

Democratic lawmakers affirm pride in American democracy and freedoms while voicing concerns about the administration ahead of the 250th Independence Day.

Vulnerable House Dem's bipartisanship push clashes with fantasy to ‘beat the s--- out of’ Hegseth

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., who is up for re-election in a crucial swing-district, said she wanted to “beat the s--- out of" Pete Hegseth after touting bipartisanship during an address to Nevadans.

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project

A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S.