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Migrants in US detention lose appeal against deportation to South Sudan

Migrants in US detention lose appeal against deportation to South Sudan

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The US Supreme Court has twice upheld Donald Trump's ability to deport foreign nationals to countries outside their own.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 11:48 PM

Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law

Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The bill extends tax cuts, slices welfare programmes and surges immigration funds in a victory for Trump's agenda.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceTaxesBudgetGovernment & Administration

Jul 4, 2025, 10:53 PM

Trump Signs Bill to Kick Millions Off Health Care Into Law

Trump Signs Bill to Kick Millions Off Health Care Into Law

Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone

Donald Trump has signed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which will cut taxes for the rich at the expense of Medicaid, into law.

Policy & LegislationHealthcareEconomy & FinanceImmigration

Jul 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

Trump's signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $85 million to move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Texas

robert@collectspace.com (Robert Z. Pearlman) , Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.

Space PolicyFederal AgenciesGovernment OperationsRegional & StateTexas

Jul 4, 2025, 10:07 PM

As clock ticks down, judge pauses removal of 8 migrants detained in Djibouti

As clock ticks down, judge pauses removal of 8 migrants detained in Djibouti

Armando Garcia, ABC News

A judge Friday paused the removal of eight migrants currently detained in Djibouti, setting off a race against time before they were scheduled to be sent to South Sudan.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeImmigration

Jul 4, 2025, 9:58 PM

Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters

Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters

Mukta Joshi, Al Jazeera English

Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views.

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & CultureRegional & StateForeign Policy & InternationalPolicy & Legislation

Jul 4, 2025, 9:58 PM

Trump Signs Signature Policy Bill On His July 4 Deadline

Trump Signs Signature Policy Bill On His July 4 Deadline

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

The bill passed the House 218-214 Thursday, with two Republicans joining Democrats voting against the bill.

Government OperationsBudgetPolicy & LegislationEconomy & Finance

Jul 4, 2025, 9:54 PM

Hamas responds to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’

Hamas responds to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Palestinian group's reply boosts chances of 60-day Gaza ceasefire, but Israel hasn't responded publicly to the proposal.

Middle EastForeign Policy & InternationalCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 9:30 PM

Don’t rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too

Don’t rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too

Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English

Changes to the Affordable Care Act Marketplace will result in premiums increasing by an avg of almost $1,300 annually.

HealthcareTaxesPolicy & LegislationEconomy & Finance

Jul 4, 2025, 9:29 PM

Hamas says it's given 'positive' response to latest ceasefire proposal

Hamas says it's given 'positive' response to latest ceasefire proposal

CBC News

Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 9:06 PM

Adult education programs in limbo as Trump administration withholds grant funds

Adult education programs in limbo as Trump administration withholds grant funds

Sarah Asch, NPR

The Trump administration is withholding $715 million for adult funding nationwide. This has left programs that serve over a million students a year scrambling for answers.

Government OperationsEducationPolicy & Legislation

Jul 4, 2025, 9:04 PM

How Donald Trump’s spending bill could kick US deportations into overdrive

How Donald Trump’s spending bill could kick US deportations into overdrive

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Advocates say the bill would deliver an infusion of cash to deportation efforts, as communities struggle with arrests.

Policy & LegislationImmigrationGovernment & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Jul 4, 2025, 8:46 PM

Hamas says it 'responded positively' to temporary ceasefire deal proposal with Israel

Hamas says it 'responded positively' to temporary ceasefire deal proposal with Israel

Nadine El-Bawab, Ellie Kaufman, ABC News

The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 8:34 PM

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

Wyre Davies - BBC News and David Gritten - BBC News, BBC News

The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.

Middle EastIsraelGazaSecurity Incidents

Jul 4, 2025, 8:21 PM

Trump to sign controversial spending bill during White House 4th of July celebrations

Trump to sign controversial spending bill during White House 4th of July celebrations

Ivan Pereira, Michelle Stoddart, ABC News

President Donald Trump will be celebrating the Fourth of July by signing his massive spending bill that narrowly passed in Congress this week.

Government OperationsBudgetPolitical EndorsementsStatementsCampaign Events

Jul 4, 2025, 8:01 PM

Why some economists say the deficit increase in Trump’s bill is dangerous

Why some economists say the deficit increase in Trump’s bill is dangerous

Selina Wang, ABC News

The CBO says it would add $3.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.

Economy & FinanceBudgetTaxesNational Debt

Jul 4, 2025, 7:26 PM

As Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Becomes Law, Elon Musk Teases “Fireworks”

As Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Becomes Law, Elon Musk Teases “Fireworks”

Luc Olinga, Gizmodo.com

The billionaire teases "fireworks"as Trump prepares to sign his signature bill.

Economy & FinanceMedia & CommunicationsSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 7:15 PM

Ousted US copyright chief argues Trump did not have power to remove her

Ousted US copyright chief argues Trump did not have power to remove her

Lindsay Clark, Theregister.com

Shira Perlmutter lost her job after her office published report on generative AI and fair use limits The former head of the US Copyright Office has pushed back against arguments from President Donald Trump's team that her dismissal was lawful.…

Legal & JusticeGovernment & AdministrationFederal Agencies

Jul 4, 2025, 6:58 PM

Elon Musk Rekindles Trump Criticism, Attacks ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Elon Musk Rekindles Trump Criticism, Attacks ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

He's mad about adding to the debt but seems fine with kicking people off of healthcare.

Economy & FinanceMedia & CommunicationsPolicy & Legislation

Jul 4, 2025, 6:43 PM

India says ready to make deal with US but national interest to be ‘supreme’

India says ready to make deal with US but national interest to be ‘supreme’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks come before the deadline set by the White House for July 9 for trade deals.

TradeEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Jul 4, 2025, 6:40 PM

Donald Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds

Donald Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds

Jackie Northam, NPR

President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Government & AdministrationPersonal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsRegional & State

Jul 4, 2025, 6:29 PM

Trump admin expands efforts to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship

Trump admin expands efforts to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship

Carl Samson, NextShark

The Justice Department has issued new guidelines directing attorneys to aggressively pursue stripping citizenship from naturalized Americans who concealed...

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jul 4, 2025, 6:09 PM

‘I’ve never heard that’: Trump denies knowingly using anti-Semitic term

‘I’ve never heard that’: Trump denies knowingly using anti-Semitic term

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The US president used a term some consider a slur while speaking at a rally in Iowa for his America250 celebration.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Jul 4, 2025, 6:07 PM

Social Security Administration praises Trump’s agenda bill in widely sent out statement

Social Security Administration praises Trump’s agenda bill in widely sent out statement

Shania Shelton and Tami Luhby, CNN, CNN

Analysts said the move strayed from the agency’s typically apolitical nature.

Government OperationsSocial SecurityPolicy & Legislation

Jul 4, 2025, 5:57 PM

Trump defends slur, pitches UFC at White House for 250th Anniversary

Trump defends slur, pitches UFC at White House for 250th Anniversary

CK Smith, Salon

Critics blasted Trump for invoking a Jewish stereotype while promoting a White House UFC event for America’s 250th

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeSocial Issues & Culture

Jul 4, 2025, 5:45 PM

Wall Street was expecting a TACO Tuesday. But Dow futures fall 250 points after Trump says he will set tariffs as high as 70%

Wall Street was expecting a TACO Tuesday. But Dow futures fall 250 points after Trump says he will set tariffs as high as 70%

Jason Ma, Yahoo Entertainment

Trump said that about “10 or 12” tariff letters would go out Friday, with additional letters coming “over the next few days.”

Economy & FinanceTradeStock MarketPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Jul 4, 2025, 5:44 PM

The U.S. turns 249 today. Can Americans still find common ground?

The U.S. turns 249 today. Can Americans still find common ground?

CBC News

Poll after poll has shown where Americans are apart from each other: on Trump's presidency, his immigration crackdown, U.S. support for Ukraine, and on the massive spending bill just passed by Congress, among other issues. So what — if anything — still brings…

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & CultureMedia & CommunicationsRegional & StateGovernment & Administration

Jul 4, 2025, 5:43 PM

Trump: I’ll spare undocumented farm workers if bosses can vouch for them

Trump: I’ll spare undocumented farm workers if bosses can vouch for them

David Millward, Yahoo Entertainment

Donald Trump said he will spare undocumented farm workers from deportation if their bosses can vouch for them.

ImmigrationAgricultureLabor

Jul 4, 2025, 5:11 PM

Rwanda president unsure if DRC peace deal will hold, warns against ‘tricks’

Rwanda president unsure if DRC peace deal will hold, warns against ‘tricks’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Paul Kagame gives cautious welcome to US-brokered agreement, but says success depends on goodwill from warring parties.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & EmergencyInternational Crisis

Jul 4, 2025, 5:03 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin

Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin

Jackie Northam, NPR

Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv in an overnight attack, the largest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the war began more than three years ago.

RussiaUkraineForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jul 4, 2025, 5:02 PM

'Antagonized for being Hispanic': Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids

'Antagonized for being Hispanic': Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids

Adrian Florido, NPR

Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

ImmigrationBorder SecurityRacial JusticeCivil RightsLegal & Justice

Jul 4, 2025, 5:00 PM

Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law

Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law

BBC News

A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.

Economy & FinanceGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Jul 4, 2025, 4:59 PM

Trump criticized for using antisemitic slur in Iowa speech

Trump criticized for using antisemitic slur in Iowa speech

Ivan Pereira, ABC News

Jewish advocacy groups slammed President Donald Trump after he used an antisemitic trope to praise the passage of his spending bill.

Social Issues & CultureMedia & CommunicationsElections & Politics

Jul 4, 2025, 4:33 PM

Zelenskyy says will work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences

Zelenskyy says will work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US and Ukrainian leaders discuss defence capabilities on call after Trump 'disappointed' by conversation with Putin.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Jul 4, 2025, 4:15 PM

'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle

'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle

BBC News

Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.

National SecurityMilitarySecurity IncidentsUkraineCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 4:03 PM

What the “Squid Game” baby says about us

What the “Squid Game” baby says about us

Melanie McFarland, Salon

The tiniest player in this death game is a symbol of a woman's value in a capitalist system run amok.

Social Issues & CultureHealth & ScienceMedia & Communications

Jul 4, 2025, 4:00 PM

The Bulwark's top editor shares how the anti-Trump site tripled its subscriber base in a year — and why it's betting on YouTube

The Bulwark's top editor shares how the anti-Trump site tripled its subscriber base in a year — and why it's betting on YouTube

James Faris, Business Insider

Anti-Trump news website The Bulwark has rapidly grown since the 2024 election. Top editor Jonathan V. Last shared what's next.

Media & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsSocial Issues & Culture

Jul 4, 2025, 3:47 PM

Elon Musk revives third party idea after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes

Elon Musk revives third party idea after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The billionaire Tesla founder has clashed with President Donald Trump over the bill's increase to the US deficit.

Economy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & Communications

Jul 4, 2025, 3:42 PM

3 years later, 988 Lifeline sees higher volume but special option for LGBTQ youth cut

3 years later, 988 Lifeline sees higher volume but special option for LGBTQ youth cut

Kelly Livingston, Tierra Cunningham, ABC News

Three years after the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the service is seeing increased call, chat and text volume and reductions in specialized offerings.

Public HealthMental HealthLGBTQ+ Rights

Jul 4, 2025, 3:09 PM

Record Russian attack on Ukraine hours after Putin–Trump call

Record Russian attack on Ukraine hours after Putin–Trump call

Al Jazeera English

Russia launched a record 539 drones against Ukraine just hours after a call between the US and Russian presidents.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraineNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 3:00 PM

WATCH: Expert answers questions about shark attacks

WATCH: Expert answers questions about shark attacks

ABC News

The new NatGeo series "Investigation Shark Attack" looks at the phenomena and Florida-based marine biologist Dr. Mike Heithaus is live on “GMA” sharing the latest on shark attacks in the U.S.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Jul 4, 2025, 2:53 PM

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Already Hurting Health Care Facilities

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is Already Hurting Health Care Facilities

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The bill is projected to strip health insurance from 17 million people.

Policy & LegislationHealthcareEconomy & Finance

Jul 4, 2025, 2:45 PM

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss weapons, escalating Russian strikes

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss weapons, escalating Russian strikes

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defences in a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, and...

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jul 4, 2025, 2:39 PM

Trump Floats Tariffs Of Up To 70%—Here Are The 24 Times He’s Changed His Mind Since ‘Liberation Day’

Trump Floats Tariffs Of Up To 70%—Here Are The 24 Times He’s Changed His Mind Since ‘Liberation Day’

Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff, Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/, Forbes

Trump and his aides have repeatedly shifted their stance on tariffs in the weeks since the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationForeign Policy & International

Jul 4, 2025, 2:31 PM

This is the letter Donald Trump sent Apple to keep TikTok on the App Store

This is the letter Donald Trump sent Apple to keep TikTok on the App Store

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Tony Tan, a Google shareholder, has obtained and published a set of letters the Trump administration sent to multiple tech companies, essentially saying: don’t worry about the law, the president has your back, keep TikTok online. However, Mr. Tan disagrees…

Executive OrdersMedia & CommunicationsForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 2:29 PM

Gaza hospital 'one massive trauma ward' as Palestinians shot trying to access food: WHO

Gaza hospital 'one massive trauma ward' as Palestinians shot trying to access food: WHO

CBC News

Nasser Hospital in Gaza is operating as "one massive trauma ward" due to an influx of patients wounded at non-United Nations food distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastHealth & SciencePublic HealthCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 2:24 PM

Bombshell Claim About Hegseth's Excuse for Slashing Aid...

Bombshell Claim About Hegseth's Excuse for Slashing Aid...

The Daily Beast, Dnyuz.com

Bombshell Claim About Hegseth's Excuse for Slashing Aid... (Third column, 4th story, link) Related stories:Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call... Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks... KGB-linked oil tyco…

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligencePolicy & LegislationLegal & JusticeCongressional Investigations

Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 PM

America Killing Its Chance to Find Alien Life...

America Killing Its Chance to Find Alien Life...

Adam Frank, The Atlantic

America Killing Its Chance to Find Alien Life... (First column, 10th story, link)

Health & ScienceScience PolicySpace Policy

Jul 4, 2025, 2:04 PM

'Selling' the megabill: Republicans tout taxes, Democrats point to Medicaid cuts

'Selling' the megabill: Republicans tout taxes, Democrats point to Medicaid cuts

Benjamin Siegel, ABC News

Republicans see a lot to celebrate, but Democrats are hoping to build momentum leading into the 2026 midterms.

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationElections & Politics

Jul 4, 2025, 1:51 PM

Keep your America, Mr Trump, and we’ll keep our Africa

Keep your America, Mr Trump, and we’ll keep our Africa

Tafi Mhaka, Al Jazeera English

In trying to shut us out, Trump may be doing what African leaders have long failed to do: Push us to stand on our own.

Foreign Policy & InternationalAfricaPolicy & LegislationImmigrationElections & Politics

Jul 4, 2025, 1:29 PM

IAEA inspectors depart Tehran after US-Israel-Iran conflict

IAEA inspectors depart Tehran after US-Israel-Iran conflict

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The officials from the UN nuclear watchdog had remained in the capital throughout the recent 12 days of fighting.

Foreign Policy & InternationalInternational OrganizationsNational SecurityIranIsrael

Jul 4, 2025, 1:17 PM

The American system of democracy has crashed

The American system of democracy has crashed

Elizabeth Lopatto, Sarah Jeong, The Verge

Once upon a time in America, there was a tyrant. And Congress rejected him totally. The tyrant, of course, was King George III, the target of the Declaration of Independence. We take it for granted now, but the Declaration was an enormous political innovation…

Elections & PoliticsLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Jul 4, 2025, 1:05 PM

President plans UFC fight at White House...

President plans UFC fight at White House...

Chisanga Malata, The-sun.com

DONALD TRUMP has revealed sensational plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year. Trump, 79, has been a regular attendee of events staged by mixed martial arts’ premier promotion …

Government & AdministrationPersonal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsRegional & StateFlorida

Jul 4, 2025, 1:04 PM

KGB-linked oil tycoon mysteriously plunges 180ft to death...

KGB-linked oil tycoon mysteriously plunges 180ft to death...

Patrick Harrington, Will Stewart, The-sun.com

KGB-linked oil tycoon mysteriously plunges 180ft to death... (Third column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call... Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks...

RussiaSecurity IncidentsPersonal Legal

Jul 4, 2025, 1:04 PM

Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call...

Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call...

Juliana Cruz Lima, Sayan Bose, Will Stewart, The-sun.com

Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call... (Third column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks... KGB-linked oil tycoon mysteriously plunges 180ft to death...

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 1:04 PM

Law used to kick out Nazis could be used to strip citizenship...

Law used to kick out Nazis could be used to strip citizenship...

Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN

Law used to kick out Nazis could be used to strip citizenship... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:Video captures ICE agents urinating on school grounds in broad daylight... Champion boxer arrested -- after Jake Paul fight…

Legal & JusticeImmigration

Jul 4, 2025, 1:04 PM

“The Declaration of Independence Applied To The Communications World”: Ken Burns Defends PBS, Tells CBS News That Defunding Public Media Is “Foolhardy”

“The Declaration of Independence Applied To The Communications World”: Ken Burns Defends PBS, Tells CBS News That Defunding Public Media Is “Foolhardy”

Ted Johnson, Deadline

As Congress considers legislation that would strip federal funding from public media, filmmaker Ken Burns is speaking out on the prospect, calling it “foolhardy” and telling CBS News’ John Dickerson, “I couldn’t do any of the films I’ve done without them bein…

Media & CommunicationsPolicy & LegislationGovernment & AdministrationLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 1:00 PM

When will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ take effect? Here’s what comes next

When will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ take effect? Here’s what comes next

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump’s bill will raise top-tier wealth, erode healthcare for poor people and raise the deficit by $3 trillion.

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationHealthcare

Jul 4, 2025, 12:32 PM

Tim Cook isn't going to get fired, and Steve Jobs isn't rolling over in his grave

Tim Cook isn't going to get fired, and Steve Jobs isn't rolling over in his grave

news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher), AppleInsider

Tim Cook has constantly been criticized, most recently over Apple Intelligence, but always for just not being Steve Jobs — yet the fact that he isn't Jobs is what has made Apple the technological and financial juggernaut it is today.Tim Cook (left) with Steve…

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsHealth & Science

Jul 4, 2025, 12:16 PM

The US needs to reinvent manufacturing for the AI age, or risk losing out to China, Marc Andreessen warns

The US needs to reinvent manufacturing for the AI age, or risk losing out to China, Marc Andreessen warns

Thibault Spirlet, Business Insider

Marc Andreesen called for massive investment in "alien dreadnought" factories, a term Elon Musk has repeatedly used in reference to Tesla's robots.

Technology RegulationEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Jul 4, 2025, 11:35 AM

WATCH: Powerful storms slam Northeast overnight

WATCH: Powerful storms slam Northeast overnight

ABC News

A huge line of severe weather passed through on Thursday night, killing one person in New Jersey and complicating travel for millions on the move for the Fourth of July weekend.

Natural DisastersCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 11:24 AM

Russia expanding chemical weapons use in Ukraine, say European spy agencies

Russia expanding chemical weapons use in Ukraine, say European spy agencies

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The Dutch and German secret services say there is strong evidence that Moscow is using the choking agent chloropicrin.

National SecurityRussiaIntelligenceUkraineSecurity Incidents

Jul 4, 2025, 11:22 AM

WATCH: Remembering the Real ‘Uncle Sam’ on Independence Day

WATCH: Remembering the Real ‘Uncle Sam’ on Independence Day

ABC News

Uncle Sam, long a symbol of the U.S. government, was inspired by a real person — Sam Wilson, a meatpacker from Troy, New York, born in 1766.

Regional & StatePersonal & FamilySocial Issues & Culture

Jul 4, 2025, 11:19 AM

LGBTQ, legal groups slam UPenn for 'caving' to Trump's trans athlete ban

LGBTQ, legal groups slam UPenn for 'caving' to Trump's trans athlete ban

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News

The University of Pennsylvania decided to ban transgender female athletes from competing in women's sports.

LGBTQ+ RightsCivil RightsLegal & JusticeEducation

Jul 4, 2025, 10:55 AM

Links 7/4/2025

Links 7/4/2025

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our 4th of July links, including the Democrats fundraise while Trump loots the country, fake equity, fake diplomacy, a fake empire, and awkward silences.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyRegional & StateForeign Policy & InternationalElections & Politics

Jul 4, 2025, 10:55 AM

American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea

American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea

DAVID RISING, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump campaigned on keeping the United States out of foreign wars, but it didn't take long to convince him to come to the direct aid of...

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecurityMilitarySecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 10:47 AM

Too corporate to fight for a free press

Too corporate to fight for a free press

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Why Trump’s shameless shakedown of American media is so successful

Media & CommunicationsEconomy & FinanceLegal & Justice

Jul 4, 2025, 10:45 AM

This Time It’s Official: Mexico Is Going to the BRICS Summit

This Time It’s Official: Mexico Is Going to the BRICS Summit

Nick Corbishley, Nakedcapitalism.com

It's not just Mexico's federal government that is calling for economic diversification away from the US but also its biggest business lobby

Foreign Policy & InternationalLatin AmericaEconomy & FinanceTrade

Jul 4, 2025, 10:45 AM

Kremlin says it pays close attention to Trump statements after he voices disappointment with Putin call

Kremlin says it pays close attention to Trump statements after he voices disappointment with Putin call

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia closely follows all of Donald Trump's statements after the U.S. president said he was "very...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaMedia & CommunicationsStatementsPress Relations

Jul 4, 2025, 10:03 AM

“Are We At Risk?” Wave of ICE Arrests Strikes Fear in Iranian Communities

“Are We At Risk?” Wave of ICE Arrests Strikes Fear in Iranian Communities

Noah Hurowitz, The Intercept

Iranian immigrants to the U.S. already faced higher scrutiny. After the U.S. waded into Israel’s war on Iran, ICE seems to be targeting them. The post “Are We At Risk?” Wave of ICE Arrests Strikes Fear in Iranian Communities appeared first on The Intercept.

ImmigrationBorder SecurityLegal & JusticeForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 10:00 AM

We Are Wittingly Fooling Ourselves About Trump’s Attack on Iran

We Are Wittingly Fooling Ourselves About Trump’s Attack on Iran

Nancy Okail, The New Republic

Earlier this year, in an unexpected divergence from the long-prevailing foreign policy rhetoric of presidents from both parties, Donald Trump gave a speech in Riyadh criticizing interventionists, neoconservatives, and America’s habit of bombing Middle Eastern…

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMiddle East

Jul 4, 2025, 10:00 AM

Soldiers Are Taking a Stand Against Trump’s Abuses

Soldiers Are Taking a Stand Against Trump’s Abuses

Liza Featherstone, The New Republic

Kim, an aircraft mechanic, joined the military in 2019, at age 18. She and her mother had struggled to survive, even living in their car at times. She didn’t think she could afford college, so she didn’t apply. Like so many young Americans in that situation, …

MilitarySecurity & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Jul 4, 2025, 10:00 AM

White House to host UFC event, says Trump

White House to host UFC event, says Trump

Paul Battison, BBC News

US President Donald Trump says he plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

Government & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Jul 4, 2025, 9:58 AM

Trump Kicks Off Celebration of America by Declaring His Hatred for Democrats

Trump Kicks Off Celebration of America by Declaring His Hatred for Democrats

Leigh Kimmins, Daily Beast

President Donald Trump declared his hatred for his political opponents during a supposedly bipartisan celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s...

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPolitical EndorsementsStatementsPersonal & Family

Jul 4, 2025, 9:45 AM

These 4 charts show where the hedge fund industry is midway through 2025

These 4 charts show where the hedge fund industry is midway through 2025

Bradley Saacks, Business Insider

How the hedge fund industry is navigating choppy markets, geopolitical tensions, and artificial intelligence trends.

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTechnology Regulation

Jul 4, 2025, 9:45 AM

The CEO of a key SpaceX rival says customers are drawn to his company because it's 'even-keeled'

The CEO of a key SpaceX rival says customers are drawn to his company because it's 'even-keeled'

Alice Tecotzky, Business Insider

With Elon Musk on the political outskirts, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck told BI customers value his company's simple focus on rockets and satellites.

Health & ScienceEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Jul 4, 2025, 9:37 AM

Hamas in consultations with Palestinian factions over Gaza ceasefire

Hamas in consultations with Palestinian factions over Gaza ceasefire

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

A source close to Hamas said the group seeks guarantees that the proposal will lead to an end to the war in Gaza.

Middle EastInternational CrisisForeign Policy & International

Jul 4, 2025, 9:24 AM

Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan

BBC News

The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 9:22 AM

Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year?

Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year?

Michel Martin, NPR

The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline.

Economy & FinanceTradeStock Market

Jul 4, 2025, 9:00 AM

2 top stock recommendations from CA Rudramurthy

2 top stock recommendations from CA Rudramurthy

ET Now, The Times of India

CA Rudramurthy BV advises buying on dips in Nifty until it stays above 25,000, with 25,200 as strong support. He suggests similar strategy for Bank Nifty above 56,000, anticipating positive Q1 results to drive market highs. Top sector picks include Defence (B…

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Jul 4, 2025, 8:42 AM

WATCH: Police on high alert after FBI, Homeland Security warn of lone wolf attacks July 4th

WATCH: Police on high alert after FBI, Homeland Security warn of lone wolf attacks July 4th

ABC News

Police are increasing security in the air, on the streets and waterways.

Security IncidentsNational SecurityBorder SecurityCrisis & EmergencyLaw Enforcement

Jul 4, 2025, 8:11 AM

WATCH: Severe storms threaten to derail holiday travel for millions

WATCH: Severe storms threaten to derail holiday travel for millions

ABC News

As millions travel for the July 4th weekend, severe storms are moving across the Northeast, threatening to delay or cancel flights. Heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and lightning are possible.

Crisis & EmergencyRegional & StateSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 8:10 AM

Trump's America First tariffs are raining on America's birthday parade

Trump's America First tariffs are raining on America's birthday parade

Cari Shane,Dominick Reuter, Business Insider

From fireworks for parades to beef for cookouts, higher prices are making July 4 parties a little more expensive.

Economy & FinancePolicy & LegislationPersonal & Family

Jul 4, 2025, 8:04 AM

North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea

North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.

Border SecurityNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsInternational Crisis

Jul 4, 2025, 7:38 AM

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,226

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,226

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events on day 1,226 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 7:22 AM

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid

BBC News

Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 7:12 AM

Equities still worth a bet, but tread lightly: Richard Harris

Equities still worth a bet, but tread lightly: Richard Harris

ET Now, The Times of India

Richard Harris of Port Shelter Investment suggests tariffs could negatively impact trade and growth, offsetting the benefits of the 'big beautiful bill'. Markets initially overlooked tariff concerns, focusing on positive rollbacks. However, tariffs remain hig…

Economy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalTrade

Jul 4, 2025, 6:25 AM

Trump’s Neo-Stalinist Pentagon Photo Purge

Trump’s Neo-Stalinist Pentagon Photo Purge

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Controlling the future by controlling the past, here by censorship of narrative-busting photos.

Government OperationsMedia & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceElections & PoliticsSocial Issues & Culture

Jul 4, 2025, 6:12 AM

Europe's top negotiator says it's impossible to get a trade deal done by Trump's July deadline

Europe's top negotiator says it's impossible to get a trade deal done by Trump's July deadline

Aditi Bharade, Business Insider

Ursula von der Leyen said it was "impossible" to cut a detailed trade deal by July 9 because of the sheer volume of trade between the EU and the US.

Foreign Policy & InternationalEuropeTrade

Jul 4, 2025, 5:46 AM

Report shows Trump milks presidency for badly needed bailout

Report shows Trump milks presidency for badly needed bailout

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

Jen Psaki shares details of a New York Times report that shows Donald Trump's precarious financial situation before his second term, and how he's leveraging ...

Personal BusinessEconomy & FinanceCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 4:52 AM

WATCH: Incredible footage captures moment a huge tornado touched down in rural South Dakota

WATCH: Incredible footage captures moment a huge tornado touched down in rural South Dakota

ABC News

A storm chaser captured the moment a huge tornado touched down near the town of Clear Lake, South Dakota.

Natural DisastersRegional & State

Jul 4, 2025, 3:49 AM

GOP Budget Bill Includes Massive Spectrum Handout To Large Wireless Carriers, Hurting WiFi Speeds

GOP Budget Bill Includes Massive Spectrum Handout To Large Wireless Carriers, Hurting WiFi Speeds

Karl Bode, Techdirt

From the massive handout to already-wealthy Americans to the likely fatal cuts to Medicaid, there’s plenty to be disgusted by in the GOP Budget bill approved by Congress today. But there’s also a lot of little gifts in there to corporations that will likely f…

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Jul 4, 2025, 2:39 AM

DOJ lack of TikTok ban enforcement appears to be due to broad Article II interpretation

DOJ lack of TikTok ban enforcement appears to be due to broad Article II interpretation

news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard), AppleInsider

A FOIA request revealed the letters sent to Apple and big tech over the TikTok ban, and they claim the law wouldn't be enforced due to it interfering with the President's management of foreign affairs.Lack of TikTok ban enforcement due to Article II interpret…

Government & AdministrationForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jul 4, 2025, 2:05 AM

Dollar holds firm against euro, yen as US trade pressure mounts

Dollar holds firm against euro, yen as US trade pressure mounts

Reuters, The Times of India

The dollar strengthened following President Trump's tax cut bill approval and growing pressure for U.S. trade deals. A robust U.S. jobs report diminished expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts, boosting the greenback from previous lows against the…

Economy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalTrade

Jul 4, 2025, 1:58 AM

Trump says he is willing to let migrant laborers stay on US farms

Trump says he is willing to let migrant laborers stay on US farms

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is willing to let migrant laborers stay in the United States if the farmers they ...

Policy & LegislationImmigrationAgriculture

Jul 4, 2025, 1:41 AM

Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

Jasmine Garsd, NPR

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

ImmigrationGovernment & AdministrationLegal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jul 4, 2025, 1:04 AM

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