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NATO Summit Plans Uncertain Amid U.S., European Tensions

NATO leaders are facing uncertainty about their upcoming summits as resistance from the Trump administration and dissatisfaction over low defense spending cast doubt on plans for a gathering in Albania next year. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, a draft statement for the Ankar...

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9 articles from 4 publishers

PoliticsDiplomacy

Trump Demands Loyalty at NATO Summit in Ankara

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded loyalty from NATO allies ahead of the alliance's summit in Ankara, Turkey. The summit, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aims to address defense spending and military capabilities amid rising tensions between the U.S. and European members. T...

Today 4:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

4 articles from 4 publishers

WorldDiplomacy

Iran Begins Six-Day Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran began a six-day state funeral on July 4, 2026 for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28. The ceremonies commenced with his flag-draped coffin being laid in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque, where dignitaries from over 100 countries p...

Today 4:12 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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HumanRights

China Releases Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri After U.S. Pressure

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri , founder of the prominent underground Zion Church in China, has been released from detention and reunited with his family in Los Angeles. According to multiple reports, Jin's release comes less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting...

Today 2:21 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Scandal

Farage Faces Investigation Over Undeclared Benefits

UK politician Nigel Farage is under investigation after reports that he failed to declare benefits received from George Cottrell, a crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud. According to The Guardian, Farage accepted staff, security, and accommodation from Cottrell but claimed these were personal gift...

Today 2:21 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Vance, Rubio Clash on Iran Policy Ahead of 2028

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are presenting differing approaches to U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran and Israel, according to reports from multiple publishers. The Daily Mail reported that Rubio has taken a back seat in negotiations with Tehran, letting Vance run poin...

Today 2:20 PM ET·4 min read

7 articles from 5 publishers

Protests

Patriot Front Marches Through D.C. Ahead of July 4

Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through parts of Washington, D.C., on Saturday ahead of Independence Day festivities. According to multiple reports, the group posted on social media that it had arrived in the capital with about 400 members, and photogr...

Today 2:20 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Israel Defies Court on Media Regulator

In a move that has raised concerns about a potential constitutional crisis, the Israeli cabinet voted unanimously to defy a Supreme Court ruling regarding the country's broadcast regulator. The decision, announced by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, comes as Pri...

Today 2:19 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Soccer

US Advances in World Cup Despite Balogun Red Card

The United States men's national soccer team advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night. The win came with significant drama: star striker Folarin Balogun , who scored the first goal and is the squad’s leading scorer in the tournament,...

Today 2:19 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

Conflict

Russia-Ukraine War Escalates with Attacks and Fuel Shortages

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least eight deaths and 40 injuries according to multiple reports. The industrial hub of Dnipro was particularly targeted, with five fatalities including a 13-year-old girl. Regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha reported that the attac...

Today 2:18 PM ET·2 min read

58 articles from 13 publishers

Natural

UK Braces for Week-Long Heatwave with 34C Peak

The UK is preparing for a week-long heatwave beginning this Saturday, with peak temperatures expected to reach 34C in the southeast of England. According to the Met Office, temperatures are forecasted to rise steadily over the coming days, starting at 28C on Saturday , reaching 29C on Sunday , and a...

Today 12:43 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Shooting

8 Shot Including Children in Coney Island July 4th Shooting

At least eight people, including four children aged between six and fourteen years old, were shot and injured late on July 4th in New York City's Coney Island neighborhood. According to multiple reports, police responded to a shooting around 10:37 p.m. near the Coney Island boardwalk on West 31st St...

Today 12:43 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Trump Marks America's 250th with Partisan Speech at Mount Rushmore

President Donald Trump marked the beginning of America's 250th Independence Day anniversary with a speech at Mount Rushmore, where he initially celebrated U.S. exceptionalism before shifting to a darkly political tone warning about communism as a major threat. The president described communism as 'a...

Today 12:42 PM ET·3 min read

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HitAndRun

Paul Pelosi Faces Hit-and-Run Charge in Napa Crash

Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing potential misdemeanor hit-and-run charges after allegedly striking an unoccupied parked vehicle in Yountville, California's Napa Valley. According to multiple reports from The Guardian , NPR , and other outlets, the incident oc...

Today 12:42 PM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

Mamdani Celebrates Immigration on U.S. 250th

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked America's 250th anniversary with a speech emphasizing immigration and dissent as patriotic acts. Delivered from behind President George Washington’s desk at New York City Hall, flanked by ten newly naturalized citizens holding miniature American flags, his a...

Today 9:12 AM ET·3 min read

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Celebrity

Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift officially married Travis Kelce on Friday in a highly secretive ceremony held at Madison Square Garden. The event, attended by over 1,000 guests including some of the world's biggest stars such as Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Nicks, and Paul McCartney, was marked by strict secrecy ...

Today 7:34 AM ET·2 min read

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Corporate

Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Kroger has reached a $1.65 billion agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle, according to multiple reports. The deal includes 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana. The acquisition was unanimously approved by Krog...

Today 1:10 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Diplomacy

Pope Leo Marks July Fourth in Lampedusa

Pope Leo XIV spent July Fourth on the Italian island of Lampedusa to honor tens of thousands of migrants who have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. While the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence with fireworks and festivities, the U.S.-born pope traveled to wh...

Yesterday 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Accounts Launch July 4

The Treasury Department officially launched 'Trump Accounts' on July 4, a government-backed investment program created under President Donald Trump's tax law as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations. The accounts allow individuals and corporations to donate shares of stock, with ...

Yesterday 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Celebrity

Swift and Kelce Marry in NYC

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on July 3rd at Madison Square Garden in New York City. According to multiple reports, the ceremony was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler and featured performances from artists such as Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw. The couple took extensive measures to keep deta...

Yesterday 3:15 PM ET·3 min read

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Tennis

Serena Williams Loses Wimbledon Return Match

Serena Williams made her long-awaited return to professional singles tennis at Wimbledon , but fell short in a three-set match against 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. The 44-year-old Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, lost with a score of 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Centre Court. Williams displa...

Yesterday 3:11 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Prince Harry to Visit UK Without Family Amid Security Concerns

Prince Harry will travel to the UK without his wife Meghan Markle and their two children due to ongoing security concerns. The visit was intended to include events related to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, which he founded for injured military personnel. The Duke of Sussex's request for taxpaye...

Yesterday 11:47 AM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Rep. Kean Returns After Depression Absence

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., returned to Congress on July 16, 2024, after a four-month absence due to depression treatment. The two-term lawmaker representing New Jersey’s 7th District missed over 140 roll call votes during his absence, which began in March 2024. In an emotional speech on the House fl...

Yesterday 8:31 AM ET·2 min read

15 articles from 13 publishers

TelevisionMIXED REPORTS

'Elle' Prequel Divides Critics Over Faithfulness to Legally Blonde

Prime Video's new series 'Elle' , a prequel to the popular film Legally Blonde , follows 16-year-old Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) as she navigates high school life in Seattle after her family relocates from Beverly Hills. Set in 1995, the show explores Elle's journey amidst the city's grunge culture a...

Yesterday 8:25 AM ET·2 min read

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NATO Summit Plans Uncertain Amid U.S., European Tensions

Trump Demands Loyalty at NATO Summit in Ankara