Economy

2026-07-04 12:07:34.115097

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The passage of the Clarity Act will likely lift the fortunes of all cryptocurrencies. But there's one that should receive the biggest lift: Ethereum. As a result, it could end up being the one crypto you need to own this summer. The lines continue to blur between the worlds of traditional finance and blockchain.

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Entertainment

2026-07-04 12:00:46.062236

In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The star-studded ceremony drew dozens of fans outside the arena. Billboards outside of the arena lit up in purple with the message ‘JUST&T MARRIED’ The couple's wedding was announced to the world like something from one of her music videos.

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Health

2026-07-04 12:01:09.995477

Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia

US President Donald Trump to speak at Salute to America 250 Celebrations & Fireworks. Event will include flyovers by hundreds of aircraft and a fireworks display organisers hope will be the biggest of all time. It is aiming to secure the the Guinness World Record for the largest official fireworks show ever.

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2026-07-04 12:02:34.105956

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave. Almost half of those who died were aged 85 and over. Temperatures reached almost 40C in parts of the country. In the Netherlands, 480 people died in the heat, most of them aged 80 and older. The heatwave is expected to last until the end of the month.

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Politics

2026-07-04 12:01:53.781733

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island of Lampedusa. Pope Leo XIV has called on European leaders to rise to the "momentous challenge" of handling migration. The Pope has made support for migrants a central theme of his visit to the island. New migrants, rescue officials, members of aid groups and the Italian Coast Guard were among those to gather.

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2026-07-04 12:03:31.791898

German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

Workers will have to obtain a sick note from a doctor on the first day they take off. Anyone earning more than €180,000 (£154,257) a year will be exempt from employment protection. The measures will replace the current system in which workers receive notes through a phone call with a doctor.

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2026-07-04 12:04:15.534758

At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’

Greeting visitors at the monument before the celebration began, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said, "Unfortunately, we actually looked at Ronald Reagan, as well, and the problem is the geologists we've talked to tell us there's simply no good rock on the mountain" New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, delivered his own address.

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2026-07-04 12:04:51.727803

‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots

The idea of noncitizen voting has been circulating in L.A. for years. Soto-Martínez said his motion was based on a simple idea: Those who live in the city, raise their families there and pay taxes “deserve to have a voice”

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2026-07-04 12:06:38.708784

What to Know About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as His Funeral Services Begin in Iran

Massive crowds showed up Saturday for the official start of the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The funeral is meant to project the strength and resilience of the Islamic Republic. It remains unclear whether Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatullah Mojtaba Khamenei, will appea.

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2026-07-04 12:07:47.794635

Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq

Militant groups have targeted funeral ceremonies for prominent Iranian figures in the past. Even larger crowds are expected on Monday, when Khamenei’s casket will be taken on a procession through the streets of Tehran.Holding funeral events across the border in Iraq will allow the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to showcase their regional prominence.

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2026-07-04 12:08:06.431473

A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?

Hong’s best pitch to Republicans might be her opposition to the data centers that are powering the artificial intelligence boom. Residents fear the centers are gobbling up land, water, electricity and tax breaks while offering little in return. Hong says she has more in common with the working-class Trump supporters at Musky Fest than with the Democratic establishment.

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Sports

2026-07-04 12:06:18.938945

Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.

Cape Verde went undefeated in 90 minutes throughout their World Cup debut. Cape Verde didn't even reach the last 16, they did not even win a match, but they are the story of this World Cup. They captured the hearts and minds of every football fan the world over.

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Technology

2026-07-04 12:03:13.052379

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is due to fall back to Earth. NASA is paying $30 million to capture the telescope and boost its orbit. If all goes well, the observatory could be back scanning the cosmos by September. The telescope was launched in 2004 but is sinking faster than ever due to solar storms.

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2026-07-04 12:05:09.325670

‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes

El Obeid, a city of half a million people, is a key battleground in the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. There are growing fears of a repeat of the massacre in the city of El Fasher last year, when RSF fighters went on the attack.

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World

2026-07-04 12:02:11.922441

Ukrainian woman suspected of Monaco parcel bombing was ‘disguised as a man’

An Interpol Red Notice has been issued for Berezovska, who speaks German. She is wanted for attempted murder, placing an explosive device on a public road with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy. The attack targeted Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner and his son.

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2026-07-04 12:02:54.713806

Turkey as a Tango Destination? A Reporter Was Living That Story.

The Tony Award winner took to Instagram to share her shock regarding the news. “I am furious, but I am sailing, as the ship will make other ports of call,” she wrote. The cruise was described as “an epic all-gay voyage from Athens to Venice’s most iconic destinations”

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2026-07-04 12:03:51.502575

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

We reported two channels to Telegram for selling child sexual abuse videos. Days later, it began showing adverts of children with adults in sexually suggestive situations. One of them was subsequently taken down and replaced with a message saying: "This group can't be displayed because it violated Telegram's Terms of Service" The other continued to post new videos for sale.

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2026-07-04 12:05:29.756317

Canadian boy dies of rabies after waking to find bat on his face

The proverb carries practical lessons about sharing, community, and how meaningful experiences are enriched through human connection. By sharing experiences, people gain new insights, strengthen relationships, and develop a deeper appreciation for what they have. The proverb encourages generosity, togetherness, and open communication. Life's richest moments are often those that are shared rather than experienced in isolation.

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2026-07-04 12:05:47.185080

It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran

Iran begins massive, 7-day funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Organizers say 15 to 20 million people could gather in Tehran alone. Even larger crowds are expected on Monday, when Khamenei’s casket will be taken on a procession through the streets of Tehran.

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2026-07-04 12:06:56.675869

U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has warned of an Iranian response if the U.S. and Israel breach the interim peace deal. “The United States and the Zionist regime did not achieve any of their goals in the Ramadan War, and today everyone has come to the conclusion that the military action against Iran has failed,” he reportedly said.

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2026-07-04 12:07:15.153190

Will Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father’s Funeral?

Iran has begun the first stage of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Foreign dignitaries, heads of states, religious leaders and members of Iran's religious minorities paying their respects. Khamenei was killed on Feb. 28, the first day of the war, in a U.S.-Israeli s.

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