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Heatwave In US Delays 250th Independence Day Celebrations
A blistering heat wave gripping several states across the East Coast of the US prompted the closure of the Great American State Fair here Friday and forced cancellations of the Independence Day celebrations across the region.
Deaths Surged 29% In France During Week Of Record Heat, Health Agency Says
The new and still incomplete figures from Public Health France doubled its first preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 additional deaths that it gave last Sunday. That earlier estimate covered just three of the hottest days of extreme, deadly heat.
On Usha Vance's "Book-Reading" Podcast, Trump Discusses Past Presidents
As Trump turned through the children's book, he made observations about past presidents, cracked some jokes, and threw in a plug for the extensive ballroom he's building on the White House grounds.
Trump And Netanyahu Hold Phone Call, Agree To Meet "Soon"
The conversation comes after the United States and Israel fought alongside each other in their military campaign against Iran.
Trump Tightened H-1B Visa Rules, Then Renewals Hit Record High
The government had proposed a $100,000 fee on many new H-1B applications filed for workers outside the US, but a federal judge blocked the move in June.
Russia Jails 12 'Neo-Nazi' Group Members For Planning To Kill Media Mogul
Among the other crimes of which the 12 were accused were attacks on migrants and LGBTQ people, as well as committing robberies and inciting ethnic hatred.
CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasisThe US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source of a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, watery diarrhea, with more than 400 cases of the sickness reported across 18 states.The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through raw produce and water contaminated with human feces – and it causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, whose symptoms include cramps, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, low-grade fever and vomiting. The most commonly reported symptom is “watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements”, according to the CDC. Continue reading...
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral News Updates: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral Begins In Iran
Ali Khamenei's Last Rites News Live: Preparations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's public funeral are taking place in Tehran, following which his remains will be taken to the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
Europe's Deadly Heatwave: Why The World Is Warming At Different Speeds
Global temperatures accelerated through June, with the daily average surface air temperature reaching 16.80 degrees Celsius on June 30, 2026, according to Copernicus' ERA5 dataset.
Global Network Used Chat Groups To Drug, Rape Women In 9 Countries, Busted
The investigation, involving authorities from seven countries, has revealed how online chat groups were being used to exchange advice on drugging victims, avoiding detection and circulating videos and images of the abuse.
EU Sanctions 6 People Involved In Death Of Putin Critic Alexei Navalny
The EU said the people were involved with the development of chemical weapons, particularly epibatidine, that were found in samples taken from the activist's body after his death.
Activists Allowed To Sue Sweden Over Failure To Tackle Climate Change
Activist groups around the world are increasingly looking to the courts to force governments and corporations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and better protect the environment.
Jul 4, 2026