July 4, 2026

A “prolonged, dangerous heatwave” was sweeping across parts of the central and eastern United States on Thursday, with forecasters warning that extreme record-breaking temperatures are expected to continue into the holiday weekend for millions of Americans. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on Thursday that temperatures between 95F (35C) and 105F (40.5C), combined with high humidity, will push heat index values across parts of the region to between 100F and 115F. “This will lead to widespread areas of Major to Extreme HeatRisk from the Midwest to the East Coast” the NWS said. “Numerous daily temperature records are expected today, Friday, … Read more

July 4, 2026

Trump’s team prepares a record-breaking salute for the 250th anniversary of the USA amid warnings about dangerous air pollution

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For the celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence, Washington plans to launch over 850 thousand fireworks – this will become the largest pyrotechnic show in the country’s history. At the same time, scientists and specialists from the US National Park Service (NPS) warn that the massive fireworks display could cause a sharp deterioration in air quality and increase risks to human health and the environment. This is reported by Politico, as conveyed by UNN. Record fireworks for the 250th anniversary of the USA On the evening of July 4, the National Park Service plans to launch over 850 … Read more

July 4, 2026

CNN issues breaking news alert on US-Iran deal – and it’s bad news for Trump

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CNN anchor Omar Jimenez broke into regular programming with breaking news concerning the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. In a stunning turnaround, the US and Iran have struck a deal to bring the war to a close, with mediator Pakistan confirming the agreement will be officially signed this Friday in Switzerland. Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will once again be open, and the US naval blockade of Iran will be lifted. The deal includes a halt to “military operations” in Lebanon, which has voiced its backing for the agreement. Israel, however, has made clear that its troops will … Read more

July 3, 2026

This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S. Maps show the forecast expected to break records.

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This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a heat dome through the holiday weekend.  Dangerously high temperatures continued to ramp up Thursday from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said. Between daily high temperatures and warm overnight lows — which won’t be low enough to offer much relief — more than 300 records are expected to be set by Saturday. Heat wave forecast maps Zoom in on any location on the map below, or search for your city or … Read more

July 3, 2026

Forecasters warn of record-breaking US summer heat amid intense El Niño | US news

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Meteorologists are anticipating a tumultuous summer that could rank as one of the US’s hottest ever. New data released on Tuesday showed the first six months of the year were the hottest ever measured for parts of eight western states. That data arrives as a potentially record-breaking heatwave is under way in the east. The National Weather Service expects temperatures over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to approach all-time highs from Washington DC to New York with sweltering heat indexes topping 115F (46C). This week’s intense heatwave will affect more than 100 million Americans and will be intensified by … Read more

July 3, 2026

Folarin Balogun’s red card in USMNT World Cup round of 32 win

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Updated July 2, 2026, 11:07 p.m. ET The United States is back in the World Cup round of 16. They got here by getting their first knockout win since 2002, a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area on Wednesday, July 1. The USMNT was powered again by Folarin Balogun, who scored the first goal of the match, but then received a controversial red card that left the team with ten players. USA TODAY soccer insider Jon Arnold broke down the national team’s performance on an episode of USA TODAY Sports’ “Sports Seriously” soccer … Read more