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July 4th concertgoers evacuated from Ben Franklin Parkway due to storms - 6abc Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Fourth of July celebration resumed just after midnight Sunday after severe storms delayed festivities for several hours.
WPVI-TV — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:18:45 GMT
Trump arrives at National Mall ahead of speech as 4 July celebrations continue - BBC
Attendees had to wait to be readmitted to the area after bad weather set back the celebratory rally in Washington.
BBC News — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:21:39 GMT
Taylor Swift Rhode Island Home: Lights On at Estate as Fireworks Go Off - TMZ
Taylor Swift's Rhode Island house had its lights on as fireworks lit up the sky on the 4th of July.
TMZ — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:45:04 GMT
July 4th live updates as weather woes impact celebrations and National Mall evacuated - CBS News
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
CBS News — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:44:00 GMTKylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi - AP News
Kylian Mbappé of France has scored his 19th career World Cup goal. He found the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moved within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina. Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19t…
Associated Press — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:04:00 GMT
Taylor Swift Wedding Details: Adam Sandler, Blank Space Handkerchiefs - The Hollywood Reporter
Jason Kelce's daughters reportedly served as flower girls, with Swift's aunt, Robin Gentry, sharing to the media as she left the event, "They cried, and they laughed, and they danced, and they hugged, and they kissed."
Hollywood Reporter — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:49:36 GMT
Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks showtime moved: Here’s when - PIX11
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The largest birthday celebration of the year, Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks, will start earlier than expected due to approaching inclement weather, the New York City Office of Emergency Management said. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has bee…
WPIX 11 New York — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:40:33 GMT
France ousts Paraguay after World Cup Round of 16 kicks off with Morocco's rout of Canada - Yahoo Sports
Follow along here for the latest World Cup results, schedule updates, highlights and news as the knockout stage continues.
Yahoo Entertainment — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match - Al Jazeera
The price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera English — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:40:24 GMT
Esplanade reopens after storm prompts evacuation before Fireworks Spectacular - WCVB
Massachusetts State Police ordered the evacuation of the Charles River Esplanade, where thousands of people were gathered for the annual Boston Pops July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, because of a storm.
WCVB Boston — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:19:40 GMT
PECO workers strike starts amid Fourth of July heat wave - WHYY
The strike centers mainly on wages and benefits. PECO says it has “comprehensive plans” to maintain service during the strike.
WHYY — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:19:50 GMT
Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia - DW.com
The long-range strikes are the latest salvo in Ukraine’s expanding campaign to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine.
DW (English) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:50:16 GMT
Michael Dell celebrates America’s 250th birthday with gift to seed the American Dream for millions of kids - Fox Business
Michael Dell pledged $250 for the first 25 million qualifying children who sign up for Trump Accounts as the federal investment program officially launched on Independence Day.
Fox Business — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:31:00 GMTPope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims - AP News
Pope Leo XIV is spending the Fourth of July in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate. While the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with rallies, parties and fireworks, history’s first U.S.-born pope traveled to t…
Associated Press — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:08:00 GMT
New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI - TechCrunch
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace?
TechCrunch — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:55:25 GMT
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, faces charge for Napa County hit-and-run - KCRA
Paul Pelosi, the husband for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing a hit-and-run charge, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office.
KCRA Sacramento — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:06:00 GMTIran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war - AP News
The funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has started, months after his death in an airstrike on the first day of the war. The body of Khamenei, who was 86, is on display in Tehran, Iran’s capital, on Saturday at the start funeral commemora…
Associated Press — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:02:00 GMT
NASA launched an emergency mission to stop the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth - The Verge
The joint mission by NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies to save the Swift Observatory came together in just nine months.
The Verge — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:06:27 GMT
Watch Faces for Samsung’s Upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 Leak Ahead of Unpacked: A First Look - Android Headlines
A leak reveals five upcoming watch faces designed for Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 ahead of the official Galaxy Unpacked event.
Android Headlines — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:24:04 GMT
Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Scares Up $16 Million on Friday - Variety
'Minions & Monsters' is taking over the box office for Independence Day weekend.
Variety — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:22:00 GMT
Mali’s army says rebels launch new attacks on towns and cities - Al Jazeera
Tuareg-led armed group says it attacked northern town where Malian troops and Russian fighters are based.
Al Jazeera English — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:39:03 GMT
Beat the Apple Price Hikes: These MacBook Pro Deals Won't Last Long - MacRumors
Apple recently introduced major price hikes across a number of products, including Macs, iPads, and more. This week, Apple's newly increased...
MacRumors — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:35:12 GMT
China's military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks - NPR
The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
NPR — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:07:57 GMT
Oil’s Supply Wave, Tumbling Prices Rekindle Fears of Global Glut - Bloomberg.com
Oil prices are falling everywhere as a peace deal between the US and Iran unleashes a wave of supply, overwhelming demand from buyers and prompting talk of a glut of crude.
Bloomberg — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:31:06 GMT
More tick bites are happening closer to home - WTAE
Experts are sharing warnings about the risk of ticks in Pennsylvania during the summer months. Researchers say the climate of two seasons impacts the tick population the most.
WTAE Pittsburgh — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:20:00 GMT
What to know about cyclosporiasis as Michigan health officials investigate 300+ cases in outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Over 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported within a week in Southeast Michigan, and Michigan health officials are investigating.
WDIV ClickOnDetroit — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:01 GMT
NASA says it will isolate volunteers from the outside world for a year - The Register
There might also be a downside
Theregister.com — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:21:00 GMT
Family owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history: "It is the biggest show that we've ever done" - CBS News
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.
CBS News — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:49:00 GMT
iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features - MacRumors
The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, according to supply chain...
MacRumors — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo - BBC
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
BBC News — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:11:14 GMT