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Terrified passengers film Waymo autonomous vehicle driving into live fireworks in San Francisco

Video captures terrified passengers inside a Waymo driverless car as it drives directly into lit fireworks on a San Francisco street on the Fourth of July.

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

A lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's immigration agencies have shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government.

Slain New Jersey therapist's sister says family is living a 'nightmare' one month later

Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old psychotherapist and mother, was found stabbed in her Chester, New Jersey home one month ago with no suspect named.

Terrified passengers film Waymo autonomous vehicle driving into live fireworks in San Francisco

Video captures terrified passengers inside a Waymo driverless car as it drives directly into lit fireworks on a San Francisco street on the Fourth of July.

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

A lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's immigration agencies have shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government.

Around the world

Who is Turkey's Erdoğan? How NATO's most unpredictable leader keeps reinventing himself

Experts say Erdoğan's defining trait isn't Islamism or nationalism but political survival, as Trump calls Turkey's leader "a friend" ahead of NATO summit.

11-year-old dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he was sleeping

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died of rabies after a bat landed on his face as he slept, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

World leaders, dignitaries pay tribute to America on historic 250th birthday

King Charles and Pope Leo XIV were among world leaders sending messages to Trump on America's 250th Independence Day. From Jerusalem to the UAE and Japan congratulations were sent.

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

The British military says three tankers have been struck Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.

Ukraine's security service says woman wanted in connection with a Monaco bombing is found dead

Ukraine's Security Service has found the body of Anastasiia Berezovska, who had been wanted by Monaco authorities for a bombing targeting business tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.

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.

Australian mother healing with 'beautiful messages' after losing arm to shark attack

Leah Stewart reads global supporter messages during sleepless nights as her recovery from the Coogee Beach shark attack and amputation continues.

Technology

Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip

With the cost of new RAM soaring, Meta has found a thrifty way to reuse older memory in newer servers.

Broadcom agrees new deal to make custom chips for Apple to 2031

Despite making even more chips in-house, Apple still plans to buy some networking components from Broadcom through 2031.

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.

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.

Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities

Starship Technologies is redeploying 1,200 delivery robots from U.S. college campuses to grocery delivery, but crowded city sidewalks pose new challenges.

Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires age verification and parental consent for users seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir.

Sports News

USA Dealt With A Familiar Feeling In Its Latest World Cup Eliminating Loss

The USA's loss to Belgium was all too familiar to its other World Cup exits in recent tournaments, according to Stu Holden.

WWE legend clotheslines Biden immigration policy with pro wrestling analogy

Glenn Jacobs, the Knox County mayor known as Kane in the ring, used a pro wrestling analogy to take aim at the Biden administration's immigration policy.

CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return

CM Punk made a shocking return to "Monday Night Raw" in Chicago and captured the Undisputed WWE Championship from Sami Zayn in a dramatic main event.

Is Kevin Durant hinting at Detroit? Tigers hat post ignites Pistons trade rumors

The Detroit Pistons are among several NBA teams that have contacted the Houston Rockets to inquire about Kevin Durant’s availability this offseason, per reports.

USA Dealt With A Familiar Feeling In Its Latest World Cup Eliminating Loss

The USA's loss to Belgium was all too familiar to its other World Cup exits in recent tournaments, according to Stu Holden.

WWE legend clotheslines Biden immigration policy with pro wrestling analogy

Glenn Jacobs, the Knox County mayor known as Kane in the ring, used a pro wrestling analogy to take aim at the Biden administration's immigration policy.

CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return

CM Punk made a shocking return to "Monday Night Raw" in Chicago and captured the Undisputed WWE Championship from Sami Zayn in a dramatic main event.

Politics News

WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader

An activist who volunteered for Elizabeth Warren and helped organize youth support for Ed Markey appeared in an Iranian state media praising Ayatollah Khamenei as the "greatest" leader of her life.

Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report finds

Colleges are pivoting to offer students more job training and credentials as many skipped enrollment to go into the workforce, report finds.

US support for Israel slips as Democrats grow more critical, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for Israel, after decades of bipartisan backing.

Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments

James Talarico praised Texas drag queens as "some of the best" while criticizing a drag show law, drawing sharp attacks from his Republican rival.

Judge weighs future of Minnesota prediction market ban

A federal judge on Thursday heard arguments in a case dealing with Minnesota’s law making it a crime to host or advertise a prediction market. Several entities are suing to prevent it from taking effect next month.

Two tankers hit in attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

The British military says two tankers have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. That's according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center.

Trump could hand prized stealth jets to NATO ally once seen as alliance headache

Trump said he plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and signaled openness to selling F-35 fighter jets despite concerns over Ankara's Russian S-400 system.