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Table of Contents Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from earthquake basement rubble after 8 days - PBS OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund - TechCrunch Private Credit Keeps $14 Billion Trapped in Bid to Outlast Storm - Bloomberg.com Gov. Abbott taps Don Huffines for Texas CFO opening - The Texas Tribune Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leak hints at a big shake-up for the selfie camera - Android Authority Mitch McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home for "unconscious" person last month - CBS News Report: Dubs not at the top of LeBron’s short list; Cavs remain in race - Yahoo Sports Deadly MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Is Over, W.H.O. Says - The New York Times iOS 27 helps apps detect when a user may be getting scammed in real time - 9to5Mac 4 takeaways: Jaylen Brown heads to Philadelphia in reported blockbuster trade - NBA.com Aspen Acres fire: Evacuation notices expand as fire grows to more than 50,000 acres - Colorado Public Radio Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells - ScienceDaily Albanian police fire tear gas at 'Flamingo Revolution' rally - DW.com Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed - The Verge Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem" - CBS News Former Olympian faces felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism - The Washington Post Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels - MacRumors Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO - Euronews Madonna Finds a Nonstop Groove on Her Best Album in 20 Years - Rolling Stone Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $1M to food bank serving Berks, Schuylkill - WFMZ.com The AI Trade Is Losing One of Its Key Signals - Yahoo Finance California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines - AP News Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes - NPR Trump White House’s Taylor Swift Stunt Enters Its ‘So F**king Cringe’ Era - HuffPost TV Ratings: U.S. World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America - The Hollywood Reporter Iran’s Khamenei funeral: Which world leaders are attending? - Al Jazeera Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July - The New York Times Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing - AP News Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding to be held at MSG tonight - live updates - The Independent Health officials warn beachgoers of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4; What you need to know - AL.com ‘Strong’ Northern Lights Alert: 26 States May See Aurora On July 4 - Forbes Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal - NPR E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue - The New York Times Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics - The New York Times 'It's more than a hope, it's a guarantee': The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 10-year movie of the universe is about to 'blow our minds,' chief scientist Tony Tyson says - Live Science Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims - MacRumors What’s open, what’s closed on July 3-4, 2026? Grocery stores, post office, Walmart and more - AL.com Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration - CNBC "We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production - GamesIndustry.biz The end of an era: OnePlus' Oxygen OS could soon be history - Android Authority GFL Environmental Weighs Take-Private Amid Interest From Buyout Firms - Bloomberg.com Top Retired General Issues Scathing Trump Takedown - The Daily Beast Inside Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade: How differences in perspective drove stunning deal - The Athletic - The New York Times Amazon's Fire HD 10 Tablet Just Got A Refresh With A Bit More RAM - Engadget ‘Minions & Monsters’ Taking On The World With $62M+ WW Cume To Date – Box Office Update - Deadline Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’ - The Guardian EXCLUSIVE Russia set to import North Asian jet fuel amid fuel crisis, sources say - Reuters Mamdani offers a contrast to Trump’s vision for America in a 250th anniversary address - NBC News France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program - WSJ Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill indicted on 16 felony counts - WDSU Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth - AP News ‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for - NBC 5 Chicago Hobbit-like human relatives may have been on a less advanced evolutionary path - CNN Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce make donations to KC's Harvesters food bank, Children's Mercy, other groups - KMBC Months after U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran readies massive funeral for Khamenei - NBC News Nearly half of Americans surveyed don't know what America 250 commemorates - NPR Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump - The Guardian World Cup: Folarin Balogun takes the high road after controversial red card — 'I have to accept it' - Yahoo Sports Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year - Reuters Report: Mexico vs. England World Cup match to be moved up several hours to avoid inclement weather - Yahoo Sports Annual Capitol concert to go forward Friday, despite heat, but gates open later - The Washington Post Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car" - CBS News Australia vs Egypt LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup TV stream, score, commentary & updates - BBC Behind the ‘Supergirl’ Bomb: Competing Cuts, Creative Differences (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter Taylor Swift wedding live updates: Temperatures rise and roads close near Madison Square Garden - BBC

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from earthquake basement rubble after 8 days - PBS Thursday 02 July 2026 03:10 PM UTC+00 Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from earthquake basement rubble after 8 days  PBS Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes  CNN Moment Venezuela earthquake survivor is pulled out of rubble after eight days trapped  Yahoo ‘Miracle’: Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes  Al Jazeera Venezuela quake toll climbs to 2,595 as damage estimates mount after strongest tremor in a century  CNBC

OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund - TechCrunch Thursday 02 July 2026 03:20 PM UTC+00 OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund  TechCrunch OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: Report  CNBC OpenAI Woos Trump Administration as Investor  Time Magazine Sam Altman: This is how we can make AI safe for everyone  Financial Times Trump administration and Anthropic have not discussed the government taking a stake in it, source says  Reuters

Private Credit Keeps $14 Billion Trapped in Bid to Outlast Storm - Bloomberg.com Thursday 02 July 2026 05:05 PM UTC+00 Private Credit Keeps $14 Billion Trapped in Bid to Outlast Storm  Bloomberg.com What Private Credit Is, and Why Investors Are So Worried About It  The New York Times Private credit's 'math problem' points to yearslong liquidity backlog  Yahoo Finance In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable  Reuters Investors seek to pull nearly $16 billion from private-credit funds  MSN

Gov. Abbott taps Don Huffines for Texas CFO opening - The Texas Tribune Thursday 02 July 2026 05:15 PM UTC+00 Gov. Abbott taps Don Huffines for Texas CFO opening  The Texas Tribune Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post  The New York Times Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock to step down as Texas CFO  The Texas Tribune Abbott Appoints Don Huffines as Texas Comptroller  Texas Scorecard Comptroller shakeup comes amid general election race, school voucher rollout  KEYE

Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leak hints at a big shake-up for the selfie camera - Android Authority Thursday 02 July 2026 06:20 PM UTC+00 Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra leak hints at a big shake-up for the selfie camera  Android Authority Exciting new Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro rumor tips long overdue camera upgrade  PhoneArena Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra to get a new selfie camera - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com Galaxy S27 series could bring a new 16MP front camera!  SamMobile All Galaxy S27 models could get Privacy Display, but is this good or bad news?  Android Authority

Mitch McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home for "unconscious" person last month - CBS News Thursday 02 July 2026 09:56 PM UTC+00 Mitch McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home for "unconscious" person last month  CBS News Paramedics responded to a ‘cardiac arrest’ at Mitch McConnell’s home on day of hospitalization  NBC News Mitch McConnell is still in the hospital after medical episode, his office says - Live Updates  Politico EMS personnel attended to 'unconscious' person at Mitch McConnell's home, audio suggests  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says  CNN

Report: Dubs not at the top of LeBron’s short list; Cavs remain in race - Yahoo Sports Thursday 02 July 2026 10:03 PM UTC+00 Report: Dubs not at the top of LeBron’s short list; Cavs remain in race  Yahoo Sports LeBron James free agency: Pros and cons of potential destinations  ESPN LeBron James' final destination? Power ranking every team's best pitch  Yahoo Sports LeBron James understands the price of basketball freedom  Andscape 5 Sneaky Landing Spots for LeBron James In 2026 NBA Free Agency  Bleacher Report

Deadly MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Is Over, W.H.O. Says - The New York Times Thursday 02 July 2026 10:25 PM UTC+00 Deadly MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Is Over, W.H.O. Says  The New York Times Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos WHO declares hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over  The Guardian WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing – 2 July 2026  World Health Organization (WHO) Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Officially Over After 13 Infected, 3 Dead  Forbes

iOS 27 helps apps detect when a user may be getting scammed in real time - 9to5Mac Thursday 02 July 2026 10:54 PM UTC+00 iOS 27 helps apps detect when a user may be getting scammed in real time  9to5Mac iOS 27 wants to block scammers in real time  Korben iOS 27 will help protect you from social engineering scams in real time — here's how  Tom's Guide

4 takeaways: Jaylen Brown heads to Philadelphia in reported blockbuster trade - NBA.com Thursday 02 July 2026 10:54 PM UTC+00 4 takeaways: Jaylen Brown heads to Philadelphia in reported blockbuster trade  NBA.com Jaylen Brown 'excited and disappointed' after trade to 76ers  ESPN NBA free agency winners and losers: Celtics, LeBron-less Lakers raise eyebrows  The New York Times "One executive told me this was always a little bit of …  Yahoo Sports Taking stock of the Celtics’ lackluster return for Jaylen Brown, and other thoughts  The Boston Globe

Aspen Acres fire: Evacuation notices expand as fire grows to more than 50,000 acres - Colorado Public Radio Thursday 02 July 2026 11:19 PM UTC+00 Aspen Acres fire: Evacuation notices expand as fire grows to more than 50,000 acres  Colorado Public Radio Raging Colorado wildfire doubles in size, becomes the 'number one' fire priority in the US  FOX Weather Fast-Moving Wildfire Forces Hundreds of Evacuations near Pueblo, Colorado  The New York Times CDOT rebuilds burned bridge in less than 11 hours, restores firefighter access near Aspen Acres Fire  9News UPDATE: Aspen Acres fire #1 priority in the state  FOX21 News Colorado

Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells - ScienceDaily Friday 03 July 2026 12:25 AM UTC+00 Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells  ScienceDaily

Albanian police fire tear gas at 'Flamingo Revolution' rally - DW.com Friday 03 July 2026 12:45 AM UTC+00 Albanian police fire tear gas at 'Flamingo Revolution' rally  DW.com Protests Over Kushner-Linked Project Turn Violent in Albania  Bloomberg.com Albania’s flamingos meet the Trump family bulldozers  Financial Times Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania development probed over alleged money laundering, drug trafficking  CBS News Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans  The Guardian

Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed - The Verge Friday 03 July 2026 01:05 AM UTC+00 Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed  The Verge Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles  PlayStation.Blog Brands Share Playful Responses to Sony's Digital-Only Announcement  80 Level Brands smell blood in the water after PlayStation axes game discs — and they're roasting Sony for it  Business Insider Sony’s PlayStation Disc Decision Is Its Biggest Scandal In 20 Years  Forbes

Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem" - CBS News Friday 03 July 2026 01:56 AM UTC+00 Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"  CBS News MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains  The New York Times Donald Trump’s $2.2bn windfall invites comparisons with global strongmen  Financial Times The Unprecedented Profiteering Revealed by Donald Trump’s Financial Disclosure  The New Yorker 'We are in a new era': Trump's bombshell $2.2 billion income haul, the 'Big Player Theory' and what happens when the president becomes the bubble  Fortune

Former Olympian faces felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism - The Washington Post Friday 03 July 2026 02:28 AM UTC+00 Former Olympian faces felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism  The Washington Post Former Olympic canoeist indicted for allegedly damaging Reflecting Pool  CNN E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue  The New York Times Ex-Olympian indicted on felony charge in Reflecting Pool case  ESPN U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn charged with damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool  NBC News

Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels - MacRumors Friday 03 July 2026 02:47 AM UTC+00 Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels  MacRumors Apple seeks dismissal of YouTube AI training lawsuit  AppleInsider Apple Says YouTube AI Scraping Suit Fails Under DMCA  Law360 Apple Responds to YouTube AI Lawsuit, Wants Case Dismissed  The Mac Observer

Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Friday 03 July 2026 02:51 AM UTC+00 Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.  The New York Times ‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported across US. See map of affected states  USA Today 'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey  6abc Philadelphia Cases of ‘explosive diarrhea' infections spread in U.S., with major Midwest outbreak  NBC 5 Chicago

Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO - Euronews Friday 03 July 2026 03:25 AM UTC+00 Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO  Euronews ‘Ridiculous’ for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit  The Guardian Angsty in Ankara  Foreign Policy Pay more for defence to get goodies from Trump, US tells Nato allies  Financial Times Explainer: What are the key challenges facing NATO?  Reuters

Madonna Finds a Nonstop Groove on Her Best Album in 20 Years - Rolling Stone Friday 03 July 2026 03:59 AM UTC+00 Madonna Finds a Nonstop Groove on Her Best Album in 20 Years  Rolling Stone Madonna: CONFESSIONS II Album Review  Pitchfork Madonna’s Dance Floor-Dominating ‘Confessions II’ Is Her Best Album in Decades: Album Review  Variety “iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere with Madonna” to Exclusively Premiere New Music From CONFESSIONS II Before its Release, Streaming LIVE on TikTok July 2  iHeartMedia, Inc. Madonna Confessions II review: A hypnotic dancefloor odyssey  BBC

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $1M to food bank serving Berks, Schuylkill - WFMZ.com Friday 03 July 2026 05:43 AM UTC+00 Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $1M to food bank serving Berks, Schuylkill  WFMZ.com Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce make donations to KC's Harvesters food bank, Children's Mercy, other groups  KMBC Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Hand-Picked Charities React to $26M Donations: How They Learned  People.com Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Donated $26 Million to Charities Ahead of Wedding  Variety Cleveland nonprofit receives $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce  WKYC

The AI Trade Is Losing One of Its Key Signals - Yahoo Finance Friday 03 July 2026 06:13 AM UTC+00 The AI Trade Is Losing One of Its Key Signals  Yahoo FinanceSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines - AP News Friday 03 July 2026 06:41 AM UTC+00 California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines  AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes - NPR Friday 03 July 2026 06:42 AM UTC+00 Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes  NPR VAR denies Croatia's game-tying goal as Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to Round of 16  Fox News Portugal snatch victory, but should Ramos replace Ronaldo?  ESPN Croatia lost to Portugal because of hair. Plus: An NHL legend returns  The New York Times Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16  New York Daily News

Trump White House’s Taylor Swift Stunt Enters Its ‘So F**king Cringe’ Era - HuffPost Friday 03 July 2026 07:01 AM UTC+00 Trump White House’s Taylor Swift Stunt Enters Its ‘So F**king Cringe’ Era  HuffPost Taylor Swift and Donald Trump Are Both Celebrating July 4th Weekend in Their Own Way.  The New York Times Will Taylor Swift's wedding frenzy outshine Trump's plans for America's 250?  USA Today Trump probably thinks Taylor Swift planned wedding to ‘upstage’ his July 4: report  The Mercury News Taylor Swift Isn't Alone: Julia Roberts, Gwen Stefani & More Celebrities Who Committed to July 4 Weddings  E! Online

TV Ratings: U.S. World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America - The Hollywood Reporter Friday 03 July 2026 08:09 AM UTC+00 TV Ratings: U.S. World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America  The Hollywood Reporter Record 24.4M watched USMNT's World Cup win, per Fox Sports  ESPN Folarin Balogun’s red card will be hotly debated, but it revealed something about the USA that can’t be taken away  CNN USMNT proves it’s built different with first World Cup knockout win in 24 years  Yahoo Sports What to know about US soccer star Folarin Balogun's 1-game red card suspension, why team can't appeal  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Iran’s Khamenei funeral: Which world leaders are attending? - Al Jazeera Friday 03 July 2026 08:10 AM UTC+00 Iran’s Khamenei funeral: Which world leaders are attending?  Al Jazeera Iran sends defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei  CNN Powerful Iranian general seen in public amid preparation for supreme leader’s vast funeral  NBC News Iran war live: Tehran slams US before huge funeral for Ali Khamenei  Al Jazeera Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February  BBC

Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July - The New York Times Friday 03 July 2026 08:39 AM UTC+00 Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July  The New York Times Heat wave forecast: Dangerous temps to continue into July 4 holiday  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Extreme heat dome sizzles NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, DC into July Fourth weekend  The Weather Channel 260M people trapped under oppressive heat dome, with scorching temps lasting through America's 250th birthday  FOX Weather Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday  CNN

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing - AP News Friday 03 July 2026 09:36 AM UTC+00 Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing  AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding to be held at MSG tonight - live updates - The Independent Friday 03 July 2026 10:29 AM UTC+00 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding to be held at MSG tonight - live updates  The Independent Opinion | Taylor Swift, What Are You Doing?  The New York Times Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day arrives with Madison Square Garden under tight security  CBS News Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding events at Madison Square Garden prompt Midtown street closures Friday  ABC7 New York Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wild wedding weekend could include unusually long 'cocktail hour'  Fox News

Health officials warn beachgoers of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4; What you need to know - AL.com Friday 03 July 2026 03:16 AM UTC+00 Health officials warn beachgoers of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4; What you need to know  AL.com New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts  CBS News MS Coast man fighting to save his leg contracts flesh-eating bacteria on a ‘typical day’ fishing  NOLA.com Doctors warn swimmers about risk of flesh-eating bacteria in Houston-area beaches, lakes, and ponds  Click2Houston Health Officials Warn of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ahead of the Fourth of July. Here's How to Stay Safe This Weekend  People.com

‘Strong’ Northern Lights Alert: 26 States May See Aurora On July 4 - Forbes Friday 03 July 2026 06:00 AM UTC+00 ‘Strong’ Northern Lights Alert: 26 States May See Aurora On July 4  Forbes Northern Lights could dazzle the sky in these states due to solar storm ahead of Fourth of July  FOX Weather Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours as multiple Earth-bound CMEs raise northern lights hopes for July 4 weekend  Space Northern lights could dazzle to start July 4 weekend  The Hill Where to see the northern lights tonight: Aurora borealis forecast  Fast Company

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal - NPR Friday 03 July 2026 06:39 AM UTC+00 Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal  NPR Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing  AP News A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it  The Guardian Watch Neil the Seal wreak havoc in Tasmania  USA Today AP Strange SummaryBrief at 12:12 p.m. EDT  Caledonian Record

E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue - The New York Times Friday 03 July 2026 09:03 AM UTC+00 E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue  The New York Times Former Olympian faces felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism  The Washington Post Installation details may explain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool problems  WBAL-TV The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s algae problem has better solutions than hydrogen peroxide, experts say  Scientific American A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck  CNN

Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics - The New York Times Friday 03 July 2026 09:04 AM UTC+00 Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics  The New York Times Microsoft’s Irish Hub Is Profit Powerhouse  WSJ Context on our country-by-country tax footprint  The Official Microsoft Blog Microsoft Filing Shows How It Shifts Profits Around To Reduce Its European Tax Bill  Engadget Microsoft’s Irish tax bill disclosed and details of Trump’s income from Doonbeg  The Irish Times

'It's more than a hope, it's a guarantee': The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 10-year movie of the universe is about to 'blow our minds,' chief scientist Tony Tyson says - Live Science Friday 03 July 2026 10:00 AM UTC+00 'It's more than a hope, it's a guarantee': The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 10-year movie of the universe is about to 'blow our minds,' chief scientist Tony Tyson says  Live Science ‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey  CNN A giant telescope goes on a decade-long search for dark matter  The Washington Post A Dazzling Census of Our Cosmos Begins  The New York Times LSST begins full operations with key contributions from Japanese researchers and engineers  Phys.org

Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims - MacRumors Friday 03 July 2026 10:12 AM UTC+00 Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims  MacRumors Apple has reportedly suspended the development of the AirPods Ultra - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com Bad news for AirPods Pro 4 with cameras  Notebookcheck Code inside iOS 27 basically confirms Apple’s next wearable is in the making  PhoneArena AirPods with Cameras won't be coming any time soon after all  AppleInsider

What’s open, what’s closed on July 3-4, 2026? Grocery stores, post office, Walmart and more - AL.com Friday 03 July 2026 12:00 PM UTC+00 What’s open, what’s closed on July 3-4, 2026? Grocery stores, post office, Walmart and more  AL.com Is Friday, July 3, a Federal Holiday? What to Know on Banks, Mail Delivery and More  TODAY.com Major retailers open for July 4: Here's where you can shop and eat on America's 250th birthday  Fox Business What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.  CBS News Are banks open today? What's open and closed this July 3, 2026, across Tampa Bay  wtsp.com

Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration - CNBC Friday 03 July 2026 12:00 PM UTC+00 Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration  CNBC Tricorn hats or Trump rally? Americans have July Fourth options  CNN House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain  NPR I’m in no mood to ‘celebrate’ America. Our country is broken and needs repair | Jamil Smith  The Guardian Opinion | America deserved better than polarized 250th celebrations  The Washington Post

"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production - GamesIndustry.biz Friday 03 July 2026 12:22 PM UTC+00 "We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production  GamesIndustry.biz Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles  PlayStation.Blog Gamer trades in $1,000 of physical discs at GameStop, days after Sony announces end of disc era  MarketWatch PlayStation Just Struck A Hammer Blow To Game Preservation  Engadget Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed  The Verge

The end of an era: OnePlus' Oxygen OS could soon be history - Android Authority Friday 03 July 2026 12:43 PM UTC+00 The end of an era: OnePlus' Oxygen OS could soon be history  Android Authority Exclusive: OxygenOS and Realme UI Being Discontinued, Ending a Golden Era  smartprix.com New report warns OnePlus and Realme owners about a coming software shakeup  PhoneArena OnePlus and Realme are merging with OPPO – all three brands will use ColorOS  Mezha Another nail in the OnePlus coffin as OxygenOS set to be replaced by Oppo’s ColorOS  stuff.tv

GFL Environmental Weighs Take-Private Amid Interest From Buyout Firms - Bloomberg.com Friday 03 July 2026 02:30 PM UTC+00 GFL Environmental Weighs Take-Private Amid Interest From Buyout Firms  Bloomberg.com Waste management giant GFL approached by two bidders about potential privatization, source says  The Globe and Mail GFL Environmental shares trade on TSX after buyout talk; NYSE shut for holiday, $1 billion spread  TechStock² Are GFL Environmental Investors Facing a Buyout?  Brussels Morning GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of Senior Notes  Yahoo Finance

Top Retired General Issues Scathing Trump Takedown - The Daily Beast Friday 03 July 2026 02:45 PM UTC+00 Top Retired General Issues Scathing Trump Takedown  The Daily Beast Top general fired by Trump administration criticizes use of military for political missions  CNN Former Top General Warns the Military Is Being Politicized  WSJ CQ Brown Sounds The Alarm Over Trump's Handling Of U.S. Military  Yahoo Charles Q. Brown and coauthors warn against using military in political missions  Межа. Новини України.

Inside Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade: How differences in perspective drove stunning deal - The Athletic - The New York Times Friday 03 July 2026 03:16 PM UTC+00 Inside Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade: How differences in perspective drove stunning deal - The Athletic  The New York Times NBA free agency news 2026: Lakers reportedly trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards after landing Walker Kessler; Jaylen Brown sent to 76ers for Paul George; LeBron James mulls next team  Yahoo Sports Jayson Tatum posts farewell message to Jaylen Brown after Celtics-76ers trade  CBS News NBA free agency winners and losers: Celtics, LeBron-less Lakers raise eyebrows  The New York Times The Jaylen Brown trade was a risk that the Sixers had to take  Liberty Ballers

Amazon's Fire HD 10 Tablet Just Got A Refresh With A Bit More RAM - Engadget Friday 03 July 2026 03:40 PM UTC+00 Amazon's Fire HD 10 Tablet Just Got A Refresh With A Bit More RAM  Engadget Amazon updated 2023’s Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM  The Verge Amazon quietly launches Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM  Liliputing Amazon just gave the Fire HD 10 a surprise RAM bump and a sneaky price hike  Android Authority Amazon just quietly stuffed more RAM into its aging Fire HD 10 tablet  AFTVnews

‘Minions & Monsters’ Taking On The World With $62M+ WW Cume To Date – Box Office Update - Deadline Friday 03 July 2026 03:51 PM UTC+00 ‘Minions & Monsters’ Taking On The World With $62M+ WW Cume To Date – Box Office Update  Deadline Breaking Down Every Movie Reference in Minions & Monsters  Time Magazine Minions as Auteurs? The Newest Entry Takes an Old Hollywood Approach  The New York Times ‘A female Minion would be the beginning of the end’: Pierre Coffin on creepy memes, decoding Minionese and farting bananas  The Guardian ‘Minions & Monsters’ is a daffy summer comedy over 100 years in the making  Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’ - The Guardian Friday 03 July 2026 04:26 PM UTC+00 Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’  The Guardian World Cup 2026: Are Cape Verde v Argentina and Messi v Vozinha the biggest ever mismatches?  BBC LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026  Al Jazeera Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.  The New York Times World Cup what to know: Messi looks to add to career goals lead when Argentina faces Cape Verde  AP News

EXCLUSIVE Russia set to import North Asian jet fuel amid fuel crisis, sources say - Reuters Friday 03 July 2026 04:27 PM UTC+00 EXCLUSIVE Russia set to import North Asian jet fuel amid fuel crisis, sources say  Reuters Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia  The New York Times Russian cars stuck in three-mile queue for petrol after Ukraine strikes  The Telegraph Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages  Reuters Russia’s Oil-Port City on Black Sea Is Fast Running Out of Fuel  Bloomberg.com

Mamdani offers a contrast to Trump’s vision for America in a 250th anniversary address - NBC News Friday 03 July 2026 04:32 PM UTC+00 Mamdani offers a contrast to Trump’s vision for America in a 250th anniversary address  NBC News Zohran Mamdani rebukes Trumpism with pro-immigrant speech for US’s 250th birthday  The Guardian Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name  CNN Mayor Mamdani gives America 250 address from George Washington's presidential desk  NBC New York Mamdani addresses America’s 250th: ‘Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent’  The Hill

France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program - WSJ Friday 03 July 2026 04:42 PM UTC+00 France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program  WSJ Bill for replacing failed German warship programme reaches €12b  Baird Maritime Rheinmetall AG: Rheinmetall is assessing the potential impact of the cancellation of the F126 programme  TradingView HENSOLDT assesses the implications of the termination of the F126 programme  European Security & Defence Germany Readies €12 Billion Contract for Warships From TKMS  Bloomberg.com

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill indicted on 16 felony counts - WDSU Friday 03 July 2026 05:16 PM UTC+00 Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill indicted on 16 felony counts  WDSU A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts  Los Angeles Times Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general  The Guardian 'This indictment is dead': Legal expert weighs in on AG Murrill indictment  WWLTV.com Reporters detained at Orleans Parish courthouse before indictment  WDSU

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth - AP News Friday 03 July 2026 05:18 PM UTC+00 Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth  AP News Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end  CNN Teams Make Contact With Spacecraft Set to Boost NASA’s Swift  NASA Science (.gov) Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus Rocket Powers Mission to Extend NASA’s Swift Observatory  Northrop Grumman Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth thanks to solar storms  PBS

‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for - NBC 5 Chicago Friday 03 July 2026 05:29 PM UTC+00 ‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for  NBC 5 Chicago CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states  The Guardian Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.  The New York Times 'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey  6abc Philadelphia Number of cases of parasite infection causing diarrhea explode in Ohio  The Columbus Dispatch

Hobbit-like human relatives may have been on a less advanced evolutionary path - CNN Friday 03 July 2026 06:00 PM UTC+00 Hobbit-like human relatives may have been on a less advanced evolutionary path  CNN Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers  National Geographic New Theory of Smallest Human: Not a Hunter, But Eater of Lizard Leftovers  Haaretz Here’s How This ‘Hobbit’-Like Human Ancestor Survived on an Island with Komodo Dragons  Gizmodo This Tiny, Apelike Human Relative Could Rewrite the History of Our Species  Popular Mechanics

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce make donations to KC's Harvesters food bank, Children's Mercy, other groups - KMBC Friday 03 July 2026 06:02 PM UTC+00 Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce make donations to KC's Harvesters food bank, Children's Mercy, other groups  KMBC Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26m to charities ahead of their wedding, including $1m to R.I. food bank  The Boston Globe Dolly Parton thanks Taylor and Travis for $2M donation, makes baby joke  NewsNation Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Hand-Picked Charities React to $26M Donations: How They Learned  People.com Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce help local charity ahead of highly-anticipated wedding  6abc Philadelphia

Months after U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran readies massive funeral for Khamenei - NBC News Friday 03 July 2026 06:09 PM UTC+00 Months after U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran readies massive funeral for Khamenei  NBC News It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran  The New York Times Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei  PBS Iran war live: Ali Khamenei funeral under way as dignitaries arrive  Al Jazeera Iran sends defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei  CNN

Nearly half of Americans surveyed don't know what America 250 commemorates - NPR Friday 03 July 2026 06:28 PM UTC+00 Nearly half of Americans surveyed don't know what America 250 commemorates  NPR New Poll: Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Know What America’s 250th Is Celebrating  Cato Institute As thin crowds at Trump's fair go viral, Americans reflect on July 4  ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation ‘The wheels are coming off’: readers reflect on the 250th anniversary of the American experiment  The Guardian America has the big birthday blahs  CNN

Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump - The Guardian Friday 03 July 2026 06:43 PM UTC+00 Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump  The Guardian Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary  Reuters Lampedusa: Symbols of hope mark Pope Leo XIV’s visit  Vatican News On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage  CNN Full text: Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America  OSV News

World Cup: Folarin Balogun takes the high road after controversial red card — 'I have to accept it' - Yahoo Sports Friday 03 July 2026 07:25 PM UTC+00 World Cup: Folarin Balogun takes the high road after controversial red card — 'I have to accept it'  Yahoo Sports USMNT's Balogun says red card, ban vs. Belgium an 'emotional rollercoaster'  ESPN The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned  CNN How can USMNT win without Folarin Balogun? Look how Mauricio Pochettino replaced Harry Kane  The New York Times TV Ratings: U.S. World Cup Match Hits All-Time High for Soccer in America  The Hollywood Reporter

Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year - Reuters Friday 03 July 2026 07:36 PM UTC+00 Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year  Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 2, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why  CNN Inside Kyiv’s subway as a deadly Russian attack unleashes a ‘night of horror’  NBC News Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure  PBS

Report: Mexico vs. England World Cup match to be moved up several hours to avoid inclement weather - Yahoo Sports Friday 03 July 2026 07:49 PM UTC+00 Report: Mexico vs. England World Cup match to be moved up several hours to avoid inclement weather  Yahoo Sports Sources: Mexico vs. England at World Cup to kick off early due to risk of weather  ESPN FIFA considers kickoff change for Mexico-England World Cup clash, says source  Reuters England’s game against Mexico could be moved to noon local time, 7pm UK time Sunday  The Guardian FIFA considering moving World Cup kick-off times for Mexico-England, Brazil-Norway - The Athletic  The New York Times

Annual Capitol concert to go forward Friday, despite heat, but gates open later - The Washington Post Friday 03 July 2026 08:20 PM UTC+00 Annual Capitol concert to go forward Friday, despite heat, but gates open later  The Washington Post Heat news: DC breaks heat record, 17,000 customers without power in NYC area  CNN America’s 250th live updates: Trump to speak at Mount Rushmore as heat disrupts July Fourth events  NBC News Calls for Aid in Washington Climb 20 Percent as Heat Suffocates City  The New York Times 'Great American State Fair' temporarily shut down for heat  wusa9.com

Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car" - CBS News Friday 03 July 2026 09:10 PM UTC+00 Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"  CBS NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Australia vs Egypt LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup TV stream, score, commentary & updates - BBC Friday 03 July 2026 09:14 PM UTC+00 Australia vs Egypt LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup TV stream, score, commentary & updates  BBC Egypt hold nerve in shootout to sink Australia and reach last 16  The Guardian Egypt beat Australia on PKs for first-ever knockout win  ESPN Salah set to face Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup  Al Jazeera Australia vs Egypt live updates: Penalties loom in tense 2026 World Cup knockout clash - The Athletic  The New York Times

Behind the ‘Supergirl’ Bomb: Competing Cuts, Creative Differences (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter Friday 03 July 2026 09:23 PM UTC+00 Behind the ‘Supergirl’ Bomb: Competing Cuts, Creative Differences (Exclusive)  The Hollywood Reporter Why the 'Supergirl' movie provides us a cautionary tale | Opinion  USA Today ‘Supergirl’ Braces for $100 Million Loss: What DC Studios Should Learn From Its Box Office Bomb  Variety Film review: ‘Supergirl’ soars with casting, visuals but loses sight of its heroine  Daily Bruin The ‘Supergirl’ Flop Is Being Misread  Bloomberg.com

Taylor Swift wedding live updates: Temperatures rise and roads close near Madison Square Garden - BBC Friday 03 July 2026 09:39 PM UTC+00 Taylor Swift wedding live updates: Temperatures rise and roads close near Madison Square Garden  BBC Permit obtained by AP shows schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding  AP News Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding  NPR Stevie Nicks Is Expected to Perform With Taylor Swift at MSG Wedding Celebration  The New York Times Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations  BBC

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