July 2, 2026

WASHINGTON – Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said he plans to help launch a new political party after breaking with President Donald Trump and other Republicans over the U.S. war in Iran. Carlson, the former Fox News host who now has a weekly political podcast, said in an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review published July 1 that the Democratic and Republican parties “are in lockstep solidarity with each other” on foreign policy, war in the Middle East and other matters. “We need a third party,” said Carlson, a onetime close Trump confidant. “I’m going to help build a third party. … Read more

July 2, 2026

U.S. economy adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign

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The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracked below inflation for a third consecutive month. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In June, average hourly earnings increased by 3.5%, which remains far below the most recent inflation reading of 4.2%. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% from 4.3%. June’s total was the lightest month of hiring since February, when the labor market contracted. The report also included sharp revisions lower for prior months. Hiring in April was … Read more

July 2, 2026

2026 World Cup Odds: USMNT Generating Record-Breaking Soccer Handle

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The United States was exhilarated after staving off Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night. Perhaps not quite as exhilarated, but certainly quite happy, were the public betting masses, who were all over the USA in World Cup odds for the Round of 32 knockout match. Sportsbooks in Las Vegas and across the nation reported extremely heavy and lopsided patriotic action on the Stars & Stripes. And the bettors got paid. Said Mark Bickerdike, Caesars Sports head of soccer trading: “The U.S. men’s national team match against Bosnia and Herzegovina was a record-breaking event and the most-engaged soccer event in … Read more

July 1, 2026

Vance touts ‘successful’ first round of U.S.-Iran talks after Trump threatened new attacks

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Vice President JD Vance on Monday said the U.S. and Iran built “a successful foundation” during the first round of negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend, days after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Vance denied reports that Iranian negotiators left the negotiations after President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more attacks if it closed the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had said in an interview with Fox News on Sunday morning that he had spoken to Iranian officials overnight, warning them not to close the critical trade route at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. “You … Read more

July 1, 2026

Why Lebanon may make or break the Iran-US deal | Israel attacks Lebanon News

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Beirut, Lebanon – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran leaves no room for doubt, declaring “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon,” between the two countries and their allies. “The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” the interim agreement signed on Wednesday added. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Yet Israel appears to either have not received the memo or to be deliberately ignoring it. Israeli attacks on Lebanon have continued in the days since the MoU’s … Read more

July 1, 2026

Ruby Rose hospitalized after breaking ribs in pool fall

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June 30, 2026, 9:44 a.m. ET Ruby Rose took a painful fall and ended up in the hospital, sharing footage of the incident. The model-actress took to her Instagram stories early Tuesday, June 30, sharing home surveillance video of her holding a hose while walking on the edge of her pool before slipping, hitting a wall and the edge of the pool before falling into the water. She soundtracked the clip with “There She Goes” by The La’s. “RIP to my ribs, and to the rest of my summer. They are broken, multiple,” Rose, 28, wrote with a laughing emoji … Read more