Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Akon City: Wakanda-style $6bn project abandoned by Senegal
Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump uses antisemitic slur in remarks promoting his 'big, beautiful bill'
Speaking at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the president used the word "Shylocks" when talking about bankers lending money to family farms.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
Hamas to submit response to cease-fire proposal later Friday, diplomatic source estimates
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Man dead, woman critically injured after fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in Pacoima
A man was killed and a woman left in critical condition after a fireworks explosion set multiple homes on fire in Pacoima Thursday night.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Photos show the damage after the latest missile and drone strike targeting Kyiv
Kyiv was targeted with waves of drone and missile attacks overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor’s land.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
'Selling' the megabill: Republicans tout taxes, Democrats point to Medicaid cuts
Republicans see a lot to celebrate, but Democrats are hoping to build momentum leading into the 2026 midterms.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Photos show the damage after the latest missile and drone strike targeting Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kyiv was targeted with waves of drone and missile attacks overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor’s land.
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cbsnews.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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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'Devastating' fatal storms hit Northeast ahead of Fourth of July weekend celebrations
A state of emergency was declared in Plainfield, New Jersey, and the city urged residents to remain indoors and stay off the roads.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Minnesota counties worry about cost shifts from Trump's big bill
Minnesota is one of 10 states where counties administer Medicaid and SNAP benefits. St. Louis County estimates it will have to pay an additional $16.4 million to be able to continue providing benefits to residents.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Astronomers have spied an interstellar object zooming through the Solar System
An object dubbed 3I/ATLAS is only the third interloper from outside the Solar System seen in all of human history.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump's Vietnam pact takes aim at China — but it raises more questions than answers
The trade pact's scant details have left economists wondering about what it would mean for the flow of Chinese goods rerouted through the country.
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Diogo Jota death 'extremely difficult to accept' - Mohamed Salah
Liverpool postpone the return of some players for pre-season training on Friday following the death of Portugal forward Diogo Jota.
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Body found in search for woman who got off cruise ship and never came back
Dr Marites Buenafe went missing near a popular hiking trail in Juneau, Alaska, earlier this week
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
ADL slams Donald Trump for saying 'Shylocks'
"Words from our leaders matter and we expect more from the President of the United States," the Anti-Defamation League said in a statement to Newsweek.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump's tariffs deadline is looming for Europe. Here's where things stand
The U.S. and the European Union have not yet struck a trade deal with just days to go before Trump's tariff reprieve is set to end.
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Russia hits Kyiv with massive air attack, biggest of war so far
Russia overnight hit Ukraine with the biggest missile and drone attack of the war, launching a record number of drones at Kyiv.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump to sign 'big beautiful bill' and #MeToo setback in Sean Combs' trial: Morning Rundown
Plus, a military analysis contradicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reason for halting a U.S. weapons shipment to Ukraine, sources said.
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Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Jeremy Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66
He is believed to have died of natural causes and authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved. Madsen's manager Ron Smith said cardiac arrest was the apparent cause.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban
More than six months after TikTok was briefly banned, we still don't know exactly what its fate in the US will be
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newsday.com Top stories ·
Officials find the body of a woman who got off a cruise ship in Alaska to hike and didn't return
Authorities have found the body of a woman visiting Alaska's capital city who did not return to her cruise ship from a hike she said she was taking.
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tampabay.com Top stories ·
Feds move to distance Trump administration from Alligator Alcatraz
In a court filing, the federal government says it has nothing to do with the state-run migrant detention center deep in the Everglades.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Court allows Trump administration to move forward in sending group of immigrants to South Sudan
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon cleared the way for the Trump administration to send a group of immigrants currently being held on a U.S. military base in the east […]
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One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump
Lawmakers who are aligned politically with the president are increasingly voting in line with the chief executive. Doing otherwise could cost them on Election Day.
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American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea
The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.
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Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies
Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
The gut-wrenching dilemma in deciding which of the hostages would be freed
Families want to know who decides which hostage is released and which is left behind, fearing those not included in the reportedly pending ceasefire deal, would be sentenced to death, be forgotten or disappear
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split six years after engagement
The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
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Madre Fire burning over 35,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings, and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County around 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
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Hamas in consultations with Palestinian factions over Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian group says will announce its ‘final decision’ after the consultations are over.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Democrats hope Republicans just sealed their midterm election fates by voting for Trump’s “beautiful” bill - The Boston Globe
As the House moved to pass the GOP's marquee bill, Democrats began testing out the attacks they hope will win them back Congress in 2026.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Trump administration withholds billions in school grants for critical programs
Millions of children and working families will soon feel the impact of a funding freeze that will put a halt to key school programs. With very little explanation, the Education Department abruptly blocked the release of nearly $7 billion set to be distributed on July 1. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Jodi Grant of the Afterschool Alliance.
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Donald Trump: White House to host UFC event, says US President
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.
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What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
China tells India to stop using Tibet to interfere in Beijing’s affairs
Chinese foreign ministry hits back at Indian minister’s stand on Dalai Lama’s succession plans.
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Idaho college killings: Questions remain after stunning guilty plea
Many questions remain after Bryan Kohberger decided to plead guilty to the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
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indiatoday.in Top stories ·
China urges India to ‘act cautiously’ amid row over Dalai Lama’s successor plan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that India should exercise caution in its words and actions, stop interfering in China’s internal affairs with Xizang related issues and avoid impact on the improvement and development of the China-India relationship.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readiness
The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
First Thing: ‘Corrupt kleptocracy’ – Democrats furious over passage of Trump bill
House passes sweeping bill that will slash Medicaid and food stamps. Plus, Israel steps up Gaza bombing before ceasefire talks
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Trump’s Medicaid cuts are coming for rural Americans: ‘It’s going to have to hit them first’
Experts worry the tax-and-spending bill will gut healthcare and hospitals, especially in states like North Carolina
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GOP Rep. Norman says Medicaid cut in Trump's bill is 'righting a wrong'
Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina is one of the House Republicans concerned about the Senate version of President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
What will student loans look like after Trump's spending bill is signed?
Here's a breakdown on what borrowing federal student loans will look like after both chambers of Congress passed the mega spending bill.
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npr.org Top stories ·
North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea
South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportation
The Trump admin announces a process allowing farmers to vouch for their long-term migrant workers facing deportation, enabling them to remain in the U.S. despite immigration status if the farmer is willing to take responsibility for that person.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Bosses are catching on to their 'overemployed' staff—one worker says they’re making $3K a day doing 5 jobs
Since a tech entrepreneur discovered he might have been duped by someone trying to work at four startups at once, overworking has caught the eyes of concerned bosses.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Rescuers Make Tragic Discovery in Search for Doctor Who Disappeared From Cruise Ship
Dr. Marites Buenafe, 62, failed to return to the vessel after leaving for a hike in Alaska.
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US supreme court to weigh transgender student sports bans in key rights case
Justices will hear Idaho and West Virginia appeals on laws barring trans girls from female public school teams
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Downtown Chicago businesses have mixed feelings about NASCAR again
Some welcome the street race, but others say disruptive road closures and noise drive customers away.