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Americans hit road for July 4 despite high gasoline prices

Americans are revving up for the Fourth of July holiday, undeterred by gasoline prices that remain elevated and well above historical levels.The easing of tensions between the U.S. and Iran has provided some relief at the pump, reducing fears that disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could send fuel prices sharply higher.Despite recent declines, motorists are on track to pay the second-highest Independence Day pump prices on record this weekend. Price-tracking service GasBuddy last week projected the price of gasoline in the country to average about $3.75 per gallon on J

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Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the phrase “250 YEARS USA” etched in 18-karat gold. All told, 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies encrust the watch-sized gold ring presented this week to Bill White, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, to give to President Donald Trump. �

EU Commission proposes five major cross-border defence projects

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'Vanishingly rare' copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives

A "vanishingly rare" copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found in London, dug up in archives holding documents from the British capture of an American privateer ship in 1776, just as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.The text, famous for its rallying cry for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness", had been listed in 18th century records as simply "another document" but in May a volunteer at Britain's National Archives took a closer look."Unearthing and handling such a significant historical document has been thrilling, particularly in this important anniver

In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push

Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says

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No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says

There were “no indications” of any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the engine on a skydiving plane that crashed last month in Missouri, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report released on Thursday.On June 14, just after takeoff at Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, the Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed with 12 people on board, including the pilot. Nine of the victims were experienced skydivers, and the other two passengers were about to go on tandem jumps with instructors.The morning of the accident, the plane had gone up for two skydiving jumps with no

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On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage

Reverend Paul Galetto says there has been a swell of enthusiasm for Pope Leo XIV across the greater Philadelphia region since his election.“The people love having somebody who better relates to them and understands them,” the leader of St. Paul Parish in the heart of South Philly told CNN this week.So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday. A perfect fit, he argues, for this moment in the United States.“I’m glad that the committee had the

CNN analysis: Turnout in this year’s primary elections clearly favors Democrats so far

Major July 4th parade canceled due to extreme heat as temps soar over 100 degrees

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Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists say

Police in New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.A New York City Police Department spokesman said police responding to an emergency call made around 6:30 p.m. ET (2230 GMT) on Thursday found the man badly burned.He was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said, adding an investigation was ongoing. Police did not name the man and did not provide any potential motive for his act

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Islamic Republic after the devastating war that killed the 86-year-old cleric. The country's theocracy expects to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent of the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. That could provide a boost for Iran's government, particularly as it tries to leverage its hold on the Strait of Hormuz

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes

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Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled

President Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore on Friday, and though the president has openly mused about adding his likeness to the storied national monument, it’s unclear if he can move the mountains necessary to make it happen.He’s brought it up jokingly at campaign rallies, posted hints on social media and called it a “good idea.” He even raised the possibility with South Dakota’s governor during his first term, saying to then-Gov. Kristi Noem during an Oval Office meeting: “Do you know it’s my dream to have my face on Mount Rushmore?”“I started laughing,” Noem recall

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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified airplane, putting Link on course to reach and capture NASA’s Swift Observatory in about a month. Launched in 2004, Swift is sinking faster than ever because of recent solar storms. NASA is paying $30 million for Katalyst to capture the telescope and boost its orbit s

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How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology

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Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

A man holding a Tibetan flag has died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday in an apparent protest against Chinese rule over Tibet.Law enforcement responded to a 911 call at around 6:30 p.m. and observed a 52-year-old male with severe burns across his body, a New York City Police Department spokesperson told CNN.The man was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead, the spokesperson said.The government-in-exile of Tibet - and an activist in New York who knew him - named the man as Lobga Rangzen (also known as Lobsang Palden).A video liv

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What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees.This year, 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video assistant referees (VARs) have been selected. The 170-strong contingent is the largest in World Cup history, with the expanded format now featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches.The officials come from 50 FIFA member nations across all continental confederations, with eight representing the United States. Among them are also six women, following FIFA’s historic move to include female referees at

Police uncover international networks of men using online chat groups to drug and rape women

Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls