Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sheinbaum hopes Chávez Jr. does time in Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she hopes boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., who was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles for overstaying his visa, "will be deported and serve the sentence in Mexico."
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kyivpost.com Top stories ·
China Can’t Abide a Russian Loss in Ukraine, Beijing’s Foreign Minister Tells EU
While continuing to deny that Beijing is materially participating in Moscow’s full-scale invasion, Wang Yi reportedly admits to EU top diplomat that a Russian defeat is strategically bad for China.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin
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.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Antagonized for being Hispanic': Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids
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.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Several killed in severe weather in Texas and New Jersey
In New Jersey, three people died in a storm while in Texas, officials say there is "confirmed loss of life" due to "catastrophic flooding".
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Palestine Action to be banned after judge denies temporary block
A High Court judge refused its request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.
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whyy.org Top stories ·
Mayor Parker reminds Philly’s striking workers they get ‘double pay’ on July Fourth
Mayor Cherelle Parker is trying to end the DC33 union worker strike by Fourth of July with both the carrot and stick approaches. Here’s how.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Kilmar Abrego Garcia suffered psychological and physical torture in El Salvador prison, attorneys say
At the notorious CECOT prison, he was forced to frog-march and to kneel from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and he was subjected to beatings and threats, his lawyers said Wednesday.
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newsday.com Top stories ·
From taxes to health care to immigration, Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will have big impact on Long Island
So far, attention locally has focused on a boost in the SALT deduction to $40,000.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump criticized for using antisemitic slur in Iowa speech
Jewish advocacy groups slammed President Donald Trump after he used an antisemitic trope to praise the passage of his spending bill.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
IAEA inspectors depart Tehran after US-Israel-Iran conflict
The officials from the UN nuclear watchdog had remained in the capital throughout the recent 12 days of fighting.
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statesman.com Top stories ·
Floods kill 6 in Hill Country flooding; some children are reported missing
'It’s total devastation ... helicopters are flying in, rescuing people trapped in trees,' said the owner of Howdy's restaurant.
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valadao.house.gov Top stories ·
Congressman Valadao Releases Statement After House Budget Reconciliation Vote
Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement on the House budget reconciliation vote.
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ksat.com Top stories ·
Girls-only camp along Guadalupe River in Kerr County evacuated overnight
Camp Mystic, a girls-only camp on the Guadalupe River, had to be evacuated overnight due to flooding.
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‘I’ve never heard that’: Trump denies knowingly using anti-Semitic term
The US president used a term some consider a slur while speaking at a rally in Iowa for his America250 celebration.
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theintercept.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Budget Just Passed the Senate. Brace for a Massive Increase in ICE Raids.
The budget gives $175 billion to immigration enforcement. “The orders of magnitude are going to be multiplied,” immigration experts say.
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espn.com Top stories ·
'Devastated': Liverpool teammates grieve Jota
Diogo Jota's teammates at Liverpool including Virgil van Dijk and Jordan Henderson have been expressing their grief following the forward's death.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Ukraine accuses Putin of humiliating Trump with devastating attack on Kyiv
Russia launches record number of drones and ballistic missiles in seven-hour assault shortly after its leader spoke to US president
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espn.com Top stories ·
Chelsea: Grieving Neto to decide CWC availability
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Pedro Neto is grieving the death of his close friend and Portugal teammate Diogo Jota, and the decision to play in Friday's Club World Cup quarterfinal against Palmeiras is his own.
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Deadly storm slams New Jersey, hard-hit town cancels 4th of July celebration
A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations.
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epicforamerica.org Top stories ·
One Big Beautiful Win to Remove Illegal Immigrants from Medicaid - EPIC for America
The Senate-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill changes Medicaid policy from the House-passed bill.
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Gaza beach cafe: Strike on al-Baqa killed a Hamas operative, but many more people were killed
The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.
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Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters to trade partners
The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US.
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wunc.org Top stories ·
Trump administration freezes $169 million in federal funds for NC public schools
State education officials received a memo that certain federal funds schools receive each July are now frozen. State Superintendent Mo Green says it could affect NC's most vulnerable students.
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vtdigger.org Top stories ·
Vermont officials estimate 45,000 people to lose health insurance under Trump’s tax bill - VTDigger
“The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is deeply concerning. I don't think it's beautiful,” said Mike Del Trecco, president and CEO of the state’s hospital association.
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Gaza: Hamas says it is consulting other groups on ceasefire plan
The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Game on: Republicans, Democrats trade fire over Big Beautiful Bill in 2026 battle for Congress
Minutes after House Republicans gave Trump's Big, Beautiful bill final congressional passage, the messaging wars between the GOP and Democrats flared, ahead of 2026 midterm elections.
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US and Ukraine to work on strengthening air defences, Zelenskyy says, after call Trump says was ‘meaningful’ – as it happened
All-night attack on Kyiv followed conversation between US president and Putin
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
An Oklahoma pediatrician is accused of staging her daughter's accidental death in Florida
Dr. Neha Gupta said her daughter was found unresponsive in a pool, authorities said. The medical examiner's office said she appeared to have been smothered.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump has big plans for Fourth of July 2026. What we know about America’s 250th.
America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor, President Donald Trump launched America250. Here's what we know.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
ICE arrests boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. for deportation to Mexico, federal officials say
Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering the United States illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Musk backs Sen. Paul's criticism of Trump's megabill in first comment since it passed
Musk has blasted President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," calling out the potential for the spending package to increase the national debt.
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nj.com Top stories ·
State of emergency declared in N.J. town after powerful storms topple trees, cause widespread damage
Most of the damage was reported in Plainfield, North Plainfield and South Plainfield.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Some patriotic reflections on Independence Day
Look at me. I’m the originalist, now.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Michael Madsen Remembered: The ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor On His Journey From Gas Station Attendant To Hollywood Tough Guy: “I Was An Impatient Cat”
Michael Madsen remembered: The ‘Reservoir Dogs’ actor on his journey from pumping gas to Hollywood tough guy: “I Was An Impatient Cat”
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vanityfair.com Top stories ·
“I’ll Think About It.” Andy Beshear Mulls 2028 Run While Raging Against Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The mild-mannered Kentucky governor tells VF, “There’s nothing beautiful about” the controversial legislation.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What freedom means to NPR readers. And, the secret to a perfect July 4 pasta salad
It's the Fourth of July, and to commemorate the holiday, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share what freedom means to them. And, this one secret will give you the perfect summer pasta salad.
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Discussions ongoing about new party, says Jeremy Corbyn
It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-found a new party with Corbyn.
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vaticannews.va Top stories ·
US Bishops express deep concern over final passage of Budget Bill - Vatican News
Following the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by the U.S. Congress, the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expresses ...
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vox.com Top stories ·
The most surprising victim of Trump’s terrible tax agenda
The president’s “big, beautiful bill” just got worse.
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thestar.com Top stories ·
Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began
Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine during the night, the country’s air force said.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
'Deadly flood wave' moving down Texas' Guadalupe River amid Flash Flood Emergency
South Central Texas was hit by historic rain on Friday morning, triggering a "deadly flood wave," and leading to two Flash Flood Emergencies amid widespread high-water and home rescues throughout the affected areas.
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
Gov. Hochul’s press secretary was scrutinized months before sexual harassment complaint
Avi Small was placed on leave last week amid a harassment complaint.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Missing doctor who left cruise ship in Alaska to take a hike found dead
Marites Buenafe, originally from Kentucky, told her family she'd disembarked from the Norwegian Bliss for a hike. She never came back to the ship.
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deccanherald.com Top stories ·
Evening Brief Highlights: India on Dalai Lama's Successor, Vijay Named TVK CM Face, Trade Talks Near Deadline
Evening News Wrap: India backs religious freedom, Vijay to lead TVK in TN, India-US trade deal expected by July 9, key arrests in Nettaru case.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Abrego Garcia says he was severely beaten in Salvadoran prison
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. in March, says he was brutally beaten and subjected to psychological torture while held in one of El Salvador's most notorious prisons.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man indicted on murder charge 42 years after his ex-girlfriend disappeared
Teresa Peroni, 27, vanished on July 3, 1983, in Oregon after an argument with her former boyfriend, who is now 72 and living in California.
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LGBTQ, legal groups slam UPenn for 'caving' to Trump's trans athlete ban
The University of Pennsylvania decided to ban transgender female athletes from competing in women's sports.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Govt does not take position on matters of religion: MEA on Dalai Lama's successor
The MEA's response comes two days after the Dalai Lama said that a trust of Tibetan Buddhists will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Hamilton sets the pace in FP1 at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton has topped the timesheets during Friday’s first practice session at the British Grand Prix, the seven-time World Champion leading the way from fellow Briton Lando Norris at his home event.