Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County explodes to more than 80,000 acres
Evacuation orders were issued near Highway 166. The highway is closed from U.S. 101 near Santa Maria to Perkins Road in the New Cuyama area of Santa Barbara County.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump says countries aligning with BRICS policies will face additional 10% tariff
Trump confirmed that the U.S. will start delivering letters on Monday, detailing tariff rates and any agreements reached with various trading partners.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump calls Elon Musk a ‘train wreck’ as feud escalates over third party
Billionaire’s vow to set up a rival political movement brings formerly close relationship to new low
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Belli's gamble pays off with 'game-saving' play as Yanks snap 6-game skid
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge called it “incredible,” saying that he’d never seen anything like it before on a baseball diamond. Aaron Boone described it as “probably our play of the year so far.” Paul Goldschmidt marveled at the throw, referring to it as “an absolute cannon.” To Cody Bellinger,
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Texas floods: Did officials do enough to warn people?
Questions have been raised about why people were not evacuated ahead of the deluge.
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thehindu.com Top stories ·
Trump slams former ally Elon Musk’s political party as ‘ridiculous’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed former ally Elon Musk’s launching of a new political party as “ridiculous”
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Mathieu van der Poel holds off Tadej Pogačar to win rainy second stage of Tour de France
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel has won the hilly second stage of the Tour de France after holding off defending champion Tadej Pogačar and two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard in a sprint to the line.
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ktvu.com Top stories ·
7 bodies found at site of warehouse explosion, Yolo Sheriff’s Dept. says
Authorities said identification of the remains was pending DNA analysis.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Why flash floods are the nation's top storm-related cause of death
According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood is flooding that begins within six hours, and often in as little as three hours, of heavy rainfall. Waters rise so quickly that people are caught off guard, according to the weather service.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
'Train wreck': Trump slams Musk after billionaire announces new political party
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Young Texas camp survivor describes harrowing moment she prepared for worst during deadly flood
A mother and daughter share their harrowing experience of the flash flood at Camp Mystic in Texas, praising counselors who acted heroically to save children amid rising waters.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff
Brussels seeks backing from member countries, with days to go before Donald Trump’s deadline to do a deal or face 50 percent tariffs.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Social Security email causes anger: 'Blatant political statement'
The email has raised questions about partisanship at the SSA, which distributes benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Flooding, tornado warnings make mess for NC residents as Chantal moves through
As Tropical Depression Chantal moved through North Carolina on Sunday, many residents were left behind with flooded roads and wind damage.
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deccanherald.com Top stories ·
Trump on Musk’s Political Move: ‘He Can Have Fun, But It’s Ridiculous’
US Politics: Trump mocks Elon Musk’s third party plans, calling them confusing and unnecessary before 2025 elections.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Jeffrey Epstein didn’t have a ‘client list,’ and committed suicide, DOJ and FBI reveal in findings that debunk conspiracy theories: report
Notorious sex predator Jeffrey Epstein didn’t keep a supposed “client list,” and he was not murdered during his short-lived stay in a Manhattan lockup, the Justice Department and FBI reported…
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ussoccer.com Top stories ·
USMNT vs. Mexico: Starting XI & Lineup Notes
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Most people don't start a political party after separation
It might be easier to realize Musk's dream of colonizing Mars than to bridge the political aisle in the U.S. government today.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump gives bungled response when asked about when tariffs will return after pause
‘The tariffs are going to be the tariffs,’ the president said when asked about when the levies would return to April levels
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people.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Was Met with a Standing Ovation from His Fellow Inmates After Court Verdict
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was met with applause from his fellow inmates following his court victory on July 2, according to one of his attorneys. The music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges against him, which could have resulted in life in prison.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Remains found of 7 missing workers after explosions at California fireworks warehouse, officials say
Yolo County officials confirmed Saturday afternoon that all seven of the missing workers' remains have been found after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Camp Mystic counselor who died in Texas flooding remembered as 'loyal and beloved'
Chloe Childress, a counselor at Camp Mystic, died during the flooding in Hunt, Texas, according to a representative of her high school.
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fox4news.com Top stories ·
Timeline of National Weather alerts in deadly Texas flash flooding
Texans were caught with deadly rising waters in the middle of the night, leaving many to question the forecast and the alerts. Here’s a look at the timeline.
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Israeli forces strike ports in Yemen and Galaxy Leader ship, IDF says
Israeli Defense Forces struck three ports in Yemen, alleging that the ports are used by the Houthi forces to "transfer weapons from the Iranian regime."
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts
Experts said that warnings issued in the run-up to this weekend’s flooding were as timely and accurate as possible, but questions remain about whether the alerts reached people most at risk.
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Trump hits out at Musk over plan to form political party
The US president and Tesla boss were formerly close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.
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Chiefs owner’s family loses 9-year-old girl in Texas floods: ‘Our hearts are broken’
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt’s family suffered a tragic loss in the devastating flooding in Texas over the weekend.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now the Law
Today, President Donald J. Trump officially signed The One Big Beautiful Bill into law — a once-in-a-generation piece of legislation that makes good on
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espn.com Top stories ·
Durant to Rockets part of NBA-first 7-team trade
A series of moves going back to Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets before the draft ultimately became the first seven-team trade in NBA history.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Shane van Gisbergen continues mastery of road courses with Grant Park 165 win
All three of van Gisbergen's wins have come away from NASCAR'S traditional oval circuits.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump and US commerce secretary say tariffs are delayed until 1 August
President says team will start reaching out to trade partners with new tariff rates as 90-day pause ends this week
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fox32chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago weather: Some rain possible for NASCAR race day, then cooling temps
There is some rain in the forecast for NASCAR race day, but it likely won’t be a washout.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Cup results of Chicago Street Race won by Shane van Gisbergen; driver points
Shane van Gisbergen won his second race of the season when he won Sunday's street race in Chicago after starting on the pole.
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Lando Norris' British Grand Prix win 'means huge amount' as Oscar Piastri stews over penalty
Lando Norris did not let a cut nose dampen his celebrations after his first British Grand Prix win.
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thewrap.com Top stories ·
Diddy Got a Standing Ovation in Prison After Sex Trafficking Trial Verdict, Lawyer Says
Sean "Diddy" Combs apparently returned to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn last week to a standing ovation.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How good was the forecast? Texas officials and the National Weather Service disagree
As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Cowboys All-Pro KR Turpin arrested on 2 charges
Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested Saturday by the Allen (Texas) Police Department and is facing two misdemeanor charges.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
The director of 'Jurassic World Rebirth' explains why there's Steven Spielberg easter eggs in the film
The director spoke to Business Insider about the hourslong phone calls with Steven Spielberg and why he'll never make another "Star Wars" movie.
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Last NASCAR Chicago Street Race wraps up in Grant Park. Do Chicagoans want it to return?
The final races wrapped up right as rain showers rolled into the area.
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Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knocks Elon Musk's new political party
Bessent and Musk repeatedly clashed when Musk was part of the Trump administration.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Almost Killed Off [SPOILER], But Universal Execs Intervened: Director Gareth Edwards Details the Original Ending
'Jurassic World Rebirth' director Gareth Edwards tells Variety about the film's original ending and Universal executives intervening.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90
The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala.
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today.com Top stories ·
Ozzy Osbourne Says Farewell to Live Performance With a Hometown Show for 40,000 Fans
The 76-year-old singer, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, sang from a black throne that rose up from under the stage.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Thousands of devotees celebrate Dalai Lama's 90th birthday in India
The birthday party capped a week of celebrations, during which the Nobel Peace Prize winner said he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role. #EuropeNews
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mlb.com Top stories ·
All-Star Game rosters revealed: Young talent, first-timers take spotlight
The full rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game are here! Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the American League and National League on Sunday, adding the pitchers and reserves to the fan-elected starting lineups that were revealed on July 2.
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Sharon Osbourne Says She Disinvited 1 Band from Performing at Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Concert with Black Sabbath
Sharon Osbourne revealed that she disinvited one well-known band from performing at Black Sabbath's final performance with her husband, Ozzy Osbourne. ‘After the show I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked,’ Sharon teased.
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Israel and Hamas begin ceasefire talks in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Hamas said it has responded to the latest ceasefire proposal positively but there are still gaps to be bridged.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures fall after Trump says tariffs to go into effect Aug. 1, not July 9: Live updates
Wall Street is coming off a holiday-shortened week during which the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted fresh all-time highs.
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Elon Musk claims he has launched a new party. Will it work?
He’s built rockets and electric vehicles, but some experts are skeptical as to whether the world’s richest person can successfully build a new political party
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2025: When will streets reopen?
As the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race is coming to a close, Chicago's streets will begin to reopen.