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Trump marks 250 years since the American Revolution holding more power than ever

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Trump marks 250 years since the American Revolution holding more power than ever

Live: Trump slams communism as he talks America’s 250th birthday from Mount Rushmore

<p>TMJ, often treated with Botox, now affects up to 6.7 million Brits in the UK</p>

‘I had 12 vials of Botox injected into my face at age 24 – but it had nothing to do with looks’

<p>Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is serving a roughly four-year federal sentence in New Jersey after being convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution</p>

Trump considering pardon for P. Diddy and other high-profile figures to mark America’s 250th: report

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Wisconsin residents sue Microsoft over its new data center’s noise

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Over 100 vintage train fans fall ill seeing locomotive roll through their Pennsylvania town

Celebrity guests pour out of Madison Square Garden after huge ceremony

Karlie Kloss, Ed Sheeran and JLaw arrive at Taylor Swift MSG wedding

LiveTaylor's Big Day

Celebrity guests pour out of Madison Square Garden after huge ceremony

Karlie Kloss, Ed Sheeran and JLaw arrive at Taylor Swift MSG wedding

Adam Sandler officiated the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Taylor's Big Day

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The White House has issued a snarky jab after Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce

Taylor's Big Day

White House mocks Taylor Swift wedding celebrations at New York’s Madison Square Garden

<p>Swift might have teased her look as early on as April</p>

Taylor's Big Day

The bride wore... Taylor Swift’s wedding dress designer revealed

Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei and claims funeral will draw 20 million

How Iran will try to use Khamenei’s funeral to hide cracks in regime

<p>Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News, has fired several top <em>60 Minutes</em> correspondents and producers</p>

60 Minutes staff are ‘increasingly anxious’ that Bari Weiss’ ousters of top talent will impact the show’s quality

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Suspect claims ‘evil voices’ told him to stab two people to death at a Florida apartment complex

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Animal rights advocates move closer to banning hunting in one state

<p>Police body camera footage showed the officers discussing their fear of the dog during the incident</p>

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Woman whose dog was killed by LAPD cops while she celebrated the Knicks championship sues the city

<p>Holiday crowds at Jones Beach, New York, witnessed an emergency medical response after a swimmer was injured </p>

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Suspected shark attack at NY beach after sightings shutter nearby stretch of sand: ‘I got bit’

<p>By Friday, the fire had grown to nearly 105 square miles (272 square kilometers) with zero containment</p>

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Thousands forced to evacuate as Colorado wildfire spreads with zero containment

<p>First Lady Melania Trump gave a surprise speech in April on the Epstein scandal, blindsiding political observers </p>

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Reason behind Melania’s random Epstein speech is finally revealed

Soccer's Big Stage

<p>The United States are unable to appeal Folarin Balogun's red card against Belgium</p>

USA’s Folarin Balogun breaks silence on controversial World Cup red card that rules him out of Belgium clash

<p>The United States are unable to appeal Folarin Balogun's red card against Belgium</p>

World Cup

USA’s Folarin Balogun breaks silence on controversial World Cup red card that rules him out of Belgium clash

<p>The Mexico City Stadium, also known as the Azteca, will host Sunday’s last 16 tie between the co-hosts Mexico and England</p>

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Mexico boss furious at Fifa over proposed World Cup kick-off change vs England

<p>Mat Ryan (right) came on for the penalty shootout but didn’t save one spot-kick</p>

World Cup

The Mat Ryan gamble that failed spectacularly as Egypt beat Australia on penalties

<p>Sidny Cabral climbs into the stands after scoring a screamer against Cape Verde</p>

World Cup

Cape Verde’s Sidny Cabral celebrates in crowd after scoring screamer against Argentina

<p>Jurgen Klopp has responded to speculation surrounding the vacant Germany role</p>

World Cup

Jurgen Klopp responds to Germany manager speculation after Julian Nagelsmann exit

Inside Politics

<p>The president sat down with Vance for her <em>Storytime</em> podcast — centered on promoting child literacy — in a conversation taped inside the Oval Office and released Friday</p>

Trump talks about his weight, JFK's looks and largerly forgets to read as he joins Usha Vance for her podcast

<p>President Donald Trump made 327 stock purchases a day before his announcement that he was pausing his “Liberation Day” tariffs, which sent the markets soaring, his financial disclosure report reveals</p>

Trump made 327 stock buys right before he sent the market soaring with tariffs pause, disclosure reveals

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Mamdani slams Trump’s anti-immigration agenda during July 4 address from George Washington’s desk

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Trump’s state fair suffers latest meltdown as extreme heat suddenly shuts it down

Una versión de Rosie O'Donnell generada por inteligencia artificial afirma que lleva "sufriendo más de una década".

Rosie O’Donnell fires back after being featured in Trump’s bizarre doctor AI video

<p>Wearing the medal around his neck, Pope Leo addressed the center from Rome on the eve of America’s anniversary</p>

American-born pope calls on US to recommit to founding ideals ahead of July 4

<p>A conservative federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration must provide bond hearings for immigrants arrested inside the US within 90 days of their detention, dealing a major blow to the government’s attempt to swiftly arrest and deport thousands of people</p>

Trump loses again after appeals court orders ICE to hold bond hearings for deportees

<p>President Donald Trump celebrated the installation of a statue of Caesar Rodney, a Founding Father and slave owner, ahead of America’s 250th birthday</p>

Trump celebrates installation of slave owner statue near White House and urges people to visit it

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<p>The president has claimed the fair is ‘packed with happy people’ but footage from the National Mall tells a different story </p>

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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins mocks Trump’s State Fair over low turnout

<p>The proposed surge-pricing aims to deter overcrowding and help cover the substantial costs of maintaining the city</p>

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Venice mayor seeking approval to introduce dynamic pricing for visitors

<p>Ed, James and Henry in 'Minions & Monsters'</p>

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Minions creator debunks disturbing fan theory about beloved characters

<p>Aryna Sabalenka is through to the fourth round at Wimbledon</p>

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Aryna Sabalenka to face Naomi Osaka in mouthwatering Wimbledon showdown

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<p>Russia-Ukraine war latest: Putin and Zelensky vow to escalate fighting after deadliest strike on Kyiv this year</p>

Moscow claims capture of key Ukrainian city as Putin vows more strikes

<p>Lamar McGlothurn was killed by a falling tree branch in a California park</p>

Family of 8-year-old boy killed by falling tree in California park given $14M

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Three dead after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake during severe storm

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It’s a small burn after all: Fire breaks out on iconic Disney World ride

<p>‘I’ve still not recovered from River Phoenix’s death. There’s a hole in my life that will never be filled’</p>

Jerry O’Connell: ‘I can’t look at a poster for Stand by Me without feeling abject sadness’

<p>A 19-year-old found an NBA jacket at a Goodwill that could be worth up to $250,000</p>

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A teen bought a Lakers jacket for $3 at a Goodwill. Then he learned it was worth a whole lot more

<p>Juan Pablo Raba's Joaquin (left) fatally shoots Jai Courtney's Rob-Will Jackson (right) in the season one finale of 'Dutton Ranch'</p>

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Dutton Ranch star casts doubt on shocking season one finale death: ‘I wouldn’t be so sure’

<p>Juan Pablo Raba's Joaquin (left) fatally shoots Jai Courtney's Rob-Will Jackson (right) in the season one finale of 'Dutton Ranch'</p>

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Dutton Ranch star casts doubt on shocking season one finale death: ‘I wouldn’t be so sure’

<p>Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ went into effect on July 1, just days before her rumored wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden</p>

Rhode Island gives Taylor Swift a wedding present: A new big tax bill

Taylor Swift bought her Watch Hill, Rhode Island, property in 2013

<p>The decision to hold Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding over the Fourth of July weekend has reportedly left some NYPD officers exhausted and frustrated after long hours standing in sweltering heat.</p>

Cops frustrated by Taylor Swift wedding heat and overtime: Report

Friday's reported schedule includes a cocktail hour, a 5:30 p.m. ceremony and a reception lasting into the early morning

<p>A cyber attack was autonomously carried out by an AI agent for the first time</p>

An AI just carried out a cyber attack without any human oversight for the first time

Jodie Foster thinks ‘big and beautiful’ Oscar-winning film was made using AI: ‘Wasn’t it?’

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HR company fired a worker because of her severe onion allergy, lawsuit claims

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No major safety failures found in deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash, report says

Ashley Tisdale turning ‘toxic mom group’ drama into Netflix comedy

Longtime rival outshines Costco when it comes to $5 rotisserie chicken

<p>Amazon's Head of Consumer Europe for Amazon Leo, Martijn van Delden, speaks at Amazon's LCY3 Fulfillment Centre in Dartford, UK, on 4 June, 2026</p>

Amazon now has enough satellites to launch competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink

Seth Rogen says Oscar-winning star quit Knocked Up over graphic childbirth scene

Product Reviews

<p>You can find deals across tech, home appliances and more in the sales</p>

These Walmart summer deals are just as good as Prime Day

<p>Oura has recently released the ring 5 </p>

The Oura ring has $126 off now for Amazon Prime Day

<p>The H&M Wardrobe.NYC collab focuses on staple pieces</p>

H&M unveils new designer collaboration — here’s what to know

<p>You will get access to the full Prime membership</p>

Amazon is offering free Prime memberships — here’s what to know

Culture

Hugh Grant and Anna Elisabet Eberstein arrived together at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden

The staggering celebrity guestlist for Taylor Swift’s wedding

<p>RAYE and Alicia Keys onstage at Montreux Jazz Festival</p>

RAYE helps launch Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests

As Taylor Swift got married, Blake Lively was nowhere to be seen

Millie Bobby Brown: ‘I don’t underestimate myself any more’

<p>Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York City's Madison Square Garden arena on Friday, July 3</p>

Celebrity wedding planner rumored to be behind Taylor Swift’s big day

<p>Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York City's Madison Square Garden arena on Friday, July 3</p>

Celebrity wedding planner rumored to be behind Taylor Swift’s big day

<p>Lisa Owens’ second novel ‘Natural Disaster’ charts one mum’s final rollercoaster day of maternity leave</p>

The devastatingly relatable novel every new mum needs to read

<p>Lisa Owens’ second novel ‘Natural Disaster’ charts one mum’s final rollercoaster day of maternity leave</p>

The devastatingly relatable novel every new mum needs to read

Lifestyle

<p>Whether your next family vacation is two weeks at a resort, a long weekend or an adventure overseas, a travel medicine bag is a necessity</p>

Planning a vacation? A pharmacist shares her travel medicine bag

<p>Fourth of July weekend: The banks and stores open and closed today</p>

What stores are open and closed on fourth of July weekend?

Five common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

How weight-loss drugs became the new Brexit

<p>Emotional rollercoaster: Carrie and Big in ‘Sex and the City’ are widely considered to be a depiction of a toxic relationship</p>

How toxic relationships are affecting your physical health

<p>We tell ourselves it’s the cheap option – the trolley says otherwise</p>

Your BBQ is costing more than ever, try these grill recipes instead

<p>Kerridge is taking the VAT fight to Westminster, with PM-in-waiting Burnham under pressure to deliver for restaurant owners</p>

TV chef Tom Kerridge has a message for Andy Burnham: VAT’s the problem

Prince William bonds with Jason Kelce over raising daughters

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Travel

<p>International airlines are adjusting their carry-on baggage rules</p>

A pilot explains why airlines have become so strict on luggage weight limits

<p>Negative reviews of hotels by guests have not been reflected in AI summaries, Which? finds</p>

AI summaries of Tripadvisor hotel reviews understate complaints, investigation finds

<p>Carpets sold at Yerevan’s Vernissage market</p>

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Soviet markets, sunshine and beer steins: This beautiful former USSR city is opening up to tourists

<p>Tallinn keeps things cool with average daily highs of 21C in August </p>

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<p>Southwest Airlines policy allows customers to bring a guitar as a carry-on item at no extra cost</p>

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