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July 3, 2026

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July Fourth Fireworks in Washington, a World Record and America 250 | National News

The nation’s capital always hosts grand Fourth of July celebrations, but Washington’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebration is poised to eclipse all previous years. A typical July 4 fireworks display on the National Mall is a 17-minute show that fires around 17,000 to 20,000 shells into the sky. Earlier this month President Donald Trump announced his plans for an even grander show for the 250th anniversary. This year, he made a record-breaking promise to decuple the usual celebrations. “I will be launching, what will be the LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY, right here in our Nation’s Capital,” Trump wrote. Sign Up for

July 2, 2026

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Netanyahu’s troops reach breaking point: Not wars, but trauma to break IDF soldiers beyond repair?

Published on Jul 03, 2026 12:04 am IST Israel’s Defense Ministry has revealed that more than 26,200 wounded soldiers have entered rehabilitation since the October 7 attacks, with psychological trauma emerging as the biggest challenge. Officials warn the rehabilitation system could come under severe strain without urgent reforms, as PTSD, anxiety and depression cases continue to rise. The number of wounded veterans is projected to approach 100,000 by 2028, raising fresh questions about the long-term human cost of the war. Watch this report for the latest figures, official warnings and what they mean for Israel’s military.   Home / Videos

July 2, 2026

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U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey’ Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism

U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property following his arrest last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Hearn was indicted in D.C. Superior Court on the felony charge. Hearn previously told NBC News that he was arrested and detained for five hours on June 19 after he touched a piece of the detached coating in the pool. He said he had stopped at the landmark during a bike ride “to satisfy my curiosity

July 2, 2026

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Tucker Carlson says he’s starting a third party after break with Trump

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.

July 2, 2026

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

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

July 2, 2026

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

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

July 2, 2026

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USA survive red card to beat Bosnia – Shafaq News

2026-07-02T04:54:07+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Santa Clara The United States reached the World Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium after surviving most of the second half with 10 men. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring before halftime, but was sent off in the 64th minute after a VAR review for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic. Malik Tillman sealed the win in the 82nd minute with a free kick, giving the co-hosts their first men’s World Cup knockout victory since 2002. The United States will face

July 2, 2026

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Millions under warnings as record-breaking heat hits US

Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern US from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday weekend, when Americans will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The extreme heat was expected to push “real-feel” temperatures to 100 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 to 46.1 degrees Celsius) across much of the region, elevating the risk of heat-related illness for vulnerable populations and threatening to overwhelm power grids already strained by rising consumption from data centres and electric vehicles. In Hill City, Kansas, a tiny high plains town 435km east

July 2, 2026

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US releases text of ceasefire deal struck with Iran

US officials have read out the official text of the memorandum of understanding struck with Iran, which includes American commitments to remove sanctions imposed on Tehran, who in turn will agree to dilute its enriched uranium stockpile. Details of the agreement had already been emerging prior to the call, including a $US300 billion ($424 billion) reconstruction fund for Iran, funded by private equity from a number of countries. The agreement also says the US would work to end all American and United Nations sanctions imposed on Iran. In the meantime, the US will issue waivers to sanctions that will allow

July 1, 2026

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TELEMUNDO AND PEACOCK DELIVER RECORD-BREAKING VIEWERSHIP OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ GROUP STAGE IN SPANISH

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage Averages a Total Audience Delivery of 4.6 million viewers in Spanish, Up 122% vs. 2022 Group Stage Group Stage Delivers Average Minute Audience of 2.0 Million Viewers on Peacock and Telemundo Streaming Platforms, Up 251% vs. 2022 Nearly One Out of Every Two People Watching FIFA World Cup 2026™ Is Watching in Spanish on Telemundo and Peacock Mexico Delivers Three Most-Watched Soccer Matches Ever in Spanish-Language Media History in Total Audience U.S. Men’s National Team Delivers Three Most-Watched Team USA World Cup Matches in Spanish-Language Media History in Total Audience Telemundo is #1 Spanish-Language