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Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on countries with ‘anti-American policies’

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Three dead and ten hurt after gunmen start firing randomly in Philadelphia neighborhood

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<p>The New York Times has faced backlash over a story on how Zohran Mamdani self-identified on a college application form, with the source of the report being a supporter of white supremacist views.</p>

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Convicted felon shoots garbage man and rams truck so hard passenger falls out after argument

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Woman ‘loses arm’ in lion attack at Australian zoo

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Fears Trump cuts may have led to scaled-back Texas flood predictions

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Timelapse shows Texas flash floods turn dry river into deadly rapids

<p>Grok cited climate change statistics while summarizing a post from Karoline Leavitt on X </p>

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Grok uses climate stats to explain Trump’s post about Texas floods

<p>Onlookers survey damage along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area on July 4 in Kerrville, Texas.</p>

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Elon Musk’s latest Trump spat could end the Maga saga for good

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<p>The Trump administration has canceled the visas of hundreds of students and scholars</p>

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Trump taken to court over deportations of pro-Palestinian student protesters

<p>Gov. Andy Beshear's term expires in December 2027, weeks before the first primary contests will begin</p>

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Andy Beshear confirms he’s eyeing 2028 as he polls high with Republicans in deep red Kentucky

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Mark Ruffalo calls out Joe Rogan’s criticism of Trump’s ICE raids: ‘It’s a little late now’

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GOP-led states are considering ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ knock-offs

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DeSantis contributor was awarded Alligator Alcatraz contract

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Elon Musk claims he has ‘formed’ his own political party after fallout with Trump: ‘Give you back your freedom

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President Trump gives bungled response when asked about when tariffs will return after 90-day pause

<p>Larry Summers trashed the GOP megabill and projections that it would lead to economic growth on Sunday</p>

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Ex-Treasury secretary pans Congress for passing Trump’s ‘shameful’ megabill he says will hurt economy

<p>Demonstrators protest against ICE outside the Los Angeles Police Department on Independence Day</p>

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Even over the Fourth of July weekend, ICE officials didn’t stop their raids in LA: ‘Troubling reminder of federal overreach’

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<p>Bob Geldof has rubbished Live Aid White Saviour accusations</p>

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Bob Geldof rejects Live Aid ‘white savior’ accusations

<p>Shark sightings forced some New York beaches to close on the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. </p>

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Scientists find 3,500-year-old city in Peru rivalling Ancient Egypt

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Succession's Brian Cox hits out at ‘woke nonsense’ after losing temper in rehearsals

<p>The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt in northeastern Canada is home to the oldest rocks on Earth</p>

Scientists unlock secrets of oldest rocks on Earth

<p>Kelly Clarkson performs during the 2024 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 04, 2024 in New York City</p>

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Kelly Clarkson says she’s ‘devastated’ after postponing Las Vegas residency only hours before showtime

<p>Legoland has opened its largest resort in Shanghai, China</p>

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World’s largest Legoland resort built with 85 million bricks

<p>Sean "Diddy" Combs and his attorney Marc Agnifilo discuss with other defense lawyers on how to respond to a new note sent by jurors, during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., July 1, 2025 in this courtroom sketch</p>

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs got a standing ovation from inmates after acquittal on some charges, lawyer claims

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Former Russian transport minister found dead hours after being sacked by Putin

<p>Two men have been charged in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed a four-year-old</p>

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A four-year-old died after a drive-by shooting at a Detroit playground. Now two teens have been charged

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Kim Kardashian shares tribute to childhood friend who died from cancer

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Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might look

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza

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Richard Gere pays tribute to Dalai Lama at leader’s 90th birthday

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Rapper 4xtra reportedly loses his fingers in fireworks accident

<p>A new study could reshape how we think about ageing </p>

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New study challenges what we know about the biology of aging

<p>Running through sprinklers, biking until sunset, and begging for just one more popsicle — parents are bringing back the simple joys of a ‘90s summer</p>

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Nostalgic parents are trying to recreate a ‘90s summer for their kids

<p>Tom Sturridge as Dream and Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium in ‘The Sandman’</p>

Neil Gaiman has left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

<p>Art, a seven-year-old gray tabby, was rescued by Pasadena Humane after the destructive Eaton Fire. Now, he has found his forever home</p>

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‘Needy’ cat returned to shelter after surviving Los Angeles wildfire finds a new home

<p>The alleged abuse took place at and around Cohoes High School</p>

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Teacher’s aide accused of having sex with teen student in car outside a high school

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Guy Fieri reality show winner sues over alleged breach of contract

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Lewis Capaldi says therapy helped him return to the stage

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TV viewers hail ‘most underrated show’ of 2025

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Lost fans ecstatic as main star reunites with JJ Abrams for new series

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Sherlock star shares disappointing update on new series

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James Gunn names the things he never wants to see in a superhero film

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‘Remarkable’ true story of Oasis dog on concert graphics revealed

<p>Joseph Fiennes (Gareth Southgate) and Dear England cast at the National Theatre</p>

BBC announce star studded cast for Gareth Southgate drama Dear England

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Nathan’s hot dog eating contest: Chestnut destroys competition

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Schiaparelli goes ‘back to the future’ with meteoric collection in Paris

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New ‘Mind’ diet could lower your dementia risk

<p>Rejection sensitive dysphoria is gaining traction in both research and clinical work</p>

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What is RSD? The condition often linked with ADHD

<p>Workers will gain greater rights regarding pregnancy loss thanks to the changes</p>

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Pregnancy loss before 24 weeks to be included in bereavement leave

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EA is shutting down more major games later this year

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