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Texas Floods
(CBS) Dozens dead in Texas after devastating floods slam Hill Country, officials say(NYT) Here’s the latest.
(NYT) Camp Mystic in Texas, Where 20 Children Are Missing, Is Nearly a Century Old
(DOW) At Least 24 Dead, More Than 20 Children Missing in Catastrophic Texas Floods
(CBS) Texas officials give update on death toll, rescue efforts amid flooding
"Between 23 and 25" campers are still believed to be missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp, officials said Friday night.
Anti-Trump Protests
(NYT) Some Americans Are Protesting the Trump Administration on July 4While demonstrations from Washington to Los Angeles were largely festive, with food trucks and live music, protesters were determined to speak for their cause.
Los Angeles Fires
(CBS) Fireworks set 4 homes ablaze in Los AngelesOne person was killed and another was critically injured when multiple fireworks were set off in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Flames quickly spread to nearby homes as more than 130 firefighters raced to the scene. Carter Evans reports.
American History
(CBS) Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns on importance of the American RevolutionThe American Revolution was one of the most significant events in world history because it created a "new thing called a citizen," iconic filmmaker Ken Burns told CBS News, as the nation celebrates the Fourth of July exactly one year before its 250th birthday. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with Burns, whose upcoming film, "The American Revolution," is expected to air on PBS on Nov. 16.
Music Performance
(CBS) Kentucky students unite hotel with spontaneous national anthem performanceEvery year, 600 of Kentucky's best high school singers gather at a convention center to practice and perform. But it's what happens back at the hotel that brought Steve Hartman "On the Road" -- a special performance, now in its 38th year.
Business
Trump Tax Plan
(CNBC) What Trump’s 'one big beautiful' tax-and-spending package means for your money(CNBC) Tax changes under Trump’s 'big beautiful bill' — in one chart
Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending package. Here’s what the megabill could mean for your money.
Government Debt
(DOW) Now that the megabill has passed, expect a ton of short-term debt to be sold to finance the government’s deficitWall Street will be watching to see how new Treasury supply to fund the U.S. deficit will be absorbed.
Republican Tax Bill
(DOW) Tax breaks and spending cuts: Here are the winners and losers in Trump’s big billThe GOP megabill has new tax breaks aimed at low- and moderate-income households, and spending cuts that could make it harder for some to receive public assistance or hold onto health insurance.
Summer destinations
(CNBC) 12 U.S. islands to visit this summer—no flights required: 'You don't have to go too far to feel far away'The United States has over 18,000 islands and you're able to get to many of them without ever getting on a plane.
Severe Storms
(CNBC) Deadly storms slam Northeast and South Texas, forcing July 4 cancellations and power outagesA state of emergency was declared in Plainfield, New Jersey, and the city urged residents to remain indoors and stay off the roads.
Sports
Club World Cup
(ESPN) A club defined by disorder, Chelsea reach Club World Cup semis like only they know how(CBS) Chelsea advance to Club World Cup semifinal, eliminating Palmeiras after late own-goal by Brazilian side
(ESPN) Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they're 90 minutes from the final
On a day they were fined by UEFA and scored on by one of their future players, Chelsea still found a way to defeat Palmeiras and reach the Club World Cup semifinals.
Father of Mine
(PFT) Pre-order Big Shield for only 99 centsI'm taking a break from the Father of Mine series.
Euro 2025
(FOX) Jule Brand Leads Germany to 2-0 Opening Win Over Poland at Euro 2025Jule Brand scored one goal and set up the other to lead Germany to a 2-0 win over Poland in their Women's European Championship opener.
Tua Tagovailoa Exclusion
(PFT) Despite missing six games in 2024, Tua Tagovailoa lands in NFL's top 100 playersFor years, the NFL has filled the slow time with a countdown of the league's top 100 players, as voted on by the players.
Team USA Sports
(FOX) What Are the 10 Best Sports Moments Representing Team USA?Here are the 10 best performances in the history of Team USA.
Entertainment
Julian McMahon's Death
(USMag) Kelly Carlson Is ‘Shocked and Saddened’ By Julian McMahon’s Death(USMag) Celebs React to ‘Charmed’ Star Julian McMahon’s Death
(USMag) ‘Nip/Tuck’ and 'Charmed' Star Julian McMahon Dead at 56
Kelly Carlson, who played the onscreen love interest of Julian McMahon in Nip/Tuck, has shared an emotional video reacting to his death at age 56. The actress, 49, told followers via a video posted via Instagram on Friday, July 4 that she was “shocked and saddened” to learn of her former costar’s death following a […]
Diddy Trial
(USMag) YouTuber Apologizes for Throwing Baby Oil on People After Diddy Verdict(USMag) Diddy Trial Alternate Juror Claims Freak Off Videos Were ‘Pretty Tame'
A YouTuber has apologized for spraying baby oil outside a Manhattan courthouse where Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial verdict was announced on Wednesday, July 2. “I’m learning, I’m listening and I’m moving forward with even more care and clarity,” Armon Wiggins wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 3. “Yesterday, a clip of me outside the […]
WNBA Expansion
(USMag) Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Walks Back WNBA Expansion CommentsIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says people misinterpreted her comments when she seemed to imply WNBA players would not want to play in Detroit and Cleveland, two cities on tap for expansion teams in the coming years. Cunningham, 28, clarified what she meant on Thursday, July 3, explaining that she understands the role both cities […]
Age Gap Relationships
(USMag) Female Celebs Who Have Opened Up About Dating Younger PartnersCharlize Theron surprised fans in June 2025 by revealing that she recently had a fling with a much younger guy — and found it “really f***ing amazing.” The Bombshell actress is far from the only female star to speak frankly about age-gap relationships or flings. Cher has proudly acknowledged dating younger men (including Tom Cruise, […]
Presidential Pardon
(USMag) Gia Giudice Asks President Trump to Pardon Dad Joe GiudiceGia Giudice is asking President Donald Trump to help bring her dad home. Her father, Joe Giudice, was deported back to Italy in 2019 after he served time in prison on federal fraud charges. He now lives in the Bahamas. But after seeing Trump, 79, pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley earlier this year, Gia, 24, […]
Technology
AI Video Generation
(Bleeping) Google's AI video maker Veo 3 is now available via $20 GeminiGoogle says Veo 3, which is the company's state-of-the-art video generator, is now shipping to everyone using the Gemini app with a $20 subscription. [...]
ChatGPT Deep Research
(Bleeping) ChatGPT Deep Research tests new connectors for more contextChatGPT Deep Research, which is an AI research tool to automate research, is getting support for new connectors (integrations), including Slack. [...]
Mini PC Alternatives
(TechRadar) This is probably the best Apple Mac Mini Windows Mini PC alternative on the market right now - $378 Chuwi AuBox Mini drives four 4K monitors and has a Radeon 780M GPUChuwi's AuBox Mini brings Ryzen 7 power and Radeon graphics to compact Windows 11 PC for under $400.
Headphones Deals
(TechRadar) Rock on! Marshall's great Bluetooth speakers and headphones have hit super-low prices in Amazon's early Prime Day dealsThese go up to 11, but the prices don't – beat the Prime Day rush
HomeKit Weekly
(9to5) HomeKit Weekly: Eve Aqua is still the easiest way to automate outdoor watering
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, grass is growing, and flowers are blooming. Summer weather is here. Here in the South, we’ll go from weeks of rain to stretches where it’s 95 degrees with no clouds in sight. I’ve never wanted to mess with a professionally installed irrigation system. Too much maintenance. That’s why I’ve continued using the to handle outdoor watering without digging a hole or hiring anyone to install it.
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