Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump kicks off 4 July celebrating tax-and-spending bill and promising UFC fight at White House
At a rally in Iowa, the president said he ‘hates’ lawmakers who opposed his signature bill, and looked ahead to plans to mark the 250th anniversary of America
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Trump Says the UFC Will Host a Championship Fight at the White House
A spokesperson for the mixed martial arts promotion confirms that they are planning to host an event there as part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Republicans passed the 'big, beautiful bill.' Will it come back to haunt them?
Republicans' tax policy bill will have massive consequences. Both parties are hoping it will boost them in the 2026 election.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Dalai Lama successor: After India snubs China, Tibet's president-in-exile picks apart 'Golden Urn' tradition | India News - Times of India
India News: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) president, Penpa Tsering, challenged China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession, questioning Beijing's in
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
'I'm very disappointed' — Trump says after phone call with Putin
"I'm speaking to President Zelensky tomorrow in the morning, and I'm very disappointed with the conversation I had today with President Putin," U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Congressman's last day in office revealed after vote on Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
U.S. Rep. Mark Green announces July 20 as his last day after voting for Trump's border bill, ending a career that included leading Mayorkas' impeachment and serving veterans.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US economy surpasses expectations to add 147,000 jobs in June
Figure leads investors to scale back bets on interest rate cuts and helps push Wall Street stocks to record high
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Trump Won Over Republican Budget Rebels With Some Lousy Free Merch
Donald Trump persuaded some House Republicans to vote for his terrible budget with crappy merch.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
I understand what Donald Trump cares about, says Keir Starmer
The prime minister says he found common ground with President Trump as both "really care about family".
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npr.org Top stories ·
Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated
More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were evacuated from an area along Crete's southern coast. Some people fled into the sea and were rescued by local fishermen and divers.
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Watch: Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
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Trump, the octagon and the nation's birthday: How did they all end up in the cage together?
The president plans to host a UFC match at the White House. The proposal is just the latest round in a long-standing fascination with the octagon.
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No one wanted Trump’s devastating budget bill. Of course it passed | Moira Donegan
The bill steals from the sick, elderly and hungry, and gives to billionaires and jackboots. But Republicans will follow their leader anywhere
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Michael Madsen, the star of Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill,' dies at 67
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died.
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heatmap.news Top stories ·
Trump Promised Deregulation. His New Law Would Regulate Energy to Death.
The foreign entities of concern rules in the One Big Beautiful Bill would place gigantic new burdens on developers.
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Donald Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds
US president Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s thinking of staging a UFC match on the White House grounds with upwards 20,000 spectators
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer involved in courthouse emergency that broke out after rap mogul denied bail: ‘Dealt with this before’
“I can’t imagine a busier five-minute period in my life,” Marc Agnifilo said Thursday.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Skrmetti: The Supreme Court reaffirms that biology matters
This is part of SCOTUSblog’s term in review series, in which scholars analyze some of the most significant cases of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. For a contrasting view on […]
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
The Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict attracted a spectacle of influencer stunts and tricks
Outside the courthouse, some influencers showed up in Diddy-inspired costumes and sprayed one another with baby oil.
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deccanherald.com Top stories ·
Dalai Lama Succession: China Warns India Against Interfering in Tibet Affairs
China warns India not to interfere in Tibet matters and asserts its right to approve the Dalai Lama’s successor, following India’s endorsement of his reincarnation decision.
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‘A dark day for our country’: Democrats furious over Trump bill’s passage
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns major policy bill as ‘disgusting’ as party vows to ‘mobilize and fight back’
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Russia the first to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan
The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
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Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid
Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Divergence between official and ADP jobs reports reveals two labor markets
The huge divergence between the ADP and BLS reports could point to a growing schism in the U.S. labor market.
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Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches
The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Immigration agents caught on video allegedly urinating at high school in Pico Rivera
The El Rancho Unified School District released video that allegedly shows ICE and Border Patrol agents urinating at a school campus in Pico Rivera.
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The key evidence that linked Bryan Kohberger to the murders of 4 Idaho students
It's still unknown why Kohberger decided to kill those students, or if he was targeting all four of them.
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ktvu.com Top stories ·
Bay Area's largest city cancels July 4 fireworks show because of Yolo County explosion
The fireworks' storage facility explosion in Yolo County this week has prompted the city of San Jose to cancel its annual July 4 fireworks show.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Makes Our National Parks Great Again
PUTTING AMERICANS FIRST: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order investing in our national treasures by increasing fees for foreign
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'I just need my babies': Mother cries out names of missing sons in Yolo County fireworks explosion
As fireworks crackled in the night sky and flames flickered from a warehouse explosion in Yolo County, a mother cried out the names of her missing sons.
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npr.org Top stories ·
U.K. High Court slams MI5 over informant deception and lack of transparency
A ruling by London's High Court cited the domestic intelligence agency's failure to explain why representatives had repeatedly misled U.K. courts about an informant accused of violence against women.
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Previews Plans for the Grandest Celebration of America’s Birthday
ADVANCING PLANS TO THROW THE GREATEST BIRTHDAY PARTY IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Today, President Donald J. Trump launched the year-long Great American State
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza
US President Donald Trump to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week to push for ceasefire.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Boyfriend, friend of rapper Mello Buckzz among 4 killed in River North shooting
Devonte Williamson, 23, was described as "very outgoing, very popular." At a balloon release Thursday, family of Taylor Walker, 26, said she was a "sweet girl" who "took care of her siblings and her mother."
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abc7news.com Top stories ·
Search continues for 7 missing after huge explosion at NorCal fireworks warehouse
Rescue crews were searching on Thursday for seven people still missing days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California shook a tiny farming community and forced the cancellation of nearby July Fourth celebrations.
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Hakeem Jeffries breaks record for longest House floor speech while opposing GOP tax bill
Democratic leader spoke for more than eight hours to rail against Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill
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Kentucky doctor, 62, mysteriously vanishes after leaving Norwegian cruise ship for solo hike in Alaska
Dr. Marites Buenafe, 62, was reported missing Tuesday after she failed to return to the Norwegian Bliss before its departure from Juneau, according to the Alaska State Troopers.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump tightens grip on power with ‘big, beautiful’ policy triumph
The US president marks July 4 with a string of achievements in his first months in office
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets say 'yes' to cheaper shoes from Vietnam, 'eh' to job losses
After digesting the U.S.-Vietnam trade deal and private job losses in June, investors decided to lift the S&P 500 to another record.
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Stars, stripes and soundbites: Trump celebrates his 'big, beautiful' win
It couldn't have been more American.
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Can Diddy’s Career Survive His Verdict? What the Music Industry Is Saying
Offers one executive: “You’ve always had bad boys and bad behavior. It was glorified, it wasn’t punished. It’s built into the roots of the business.”
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7 people 'unaccounted for' after California firework factory explosion
Seven people remain unaccounted for after a fireworks factory exploded in Yolo County, California on July 1.
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spectrumlocalnews.com Top stories ·
Hochul's press secretary placed on leave over sexual harassment allegations
Sources told Spectrum News that Avi Small is on leave following an incident that occurred on June 16.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
'Reservoir Dogs' star Michael Madsen dies at 67
Madsen had a decadeslong career in Hollywood.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Congress approves Trump’s tax-cut package | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
President Donald Trump’s tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Trump mulls UFC fight on White House grounds
President Trump said Thursday that he's thinking of staging a UFC match on the White House grounds with upward of 20,000 spectators to celebrate 250 years of American independence.
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June jobs report surprisingly good
A nationwide job report showed a gain of 147,000 payroll jobs, which lowered the nation's unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial juror breaks silence on verdict: 'I understand'
An alternate juror simply going by George is explaining why he believed Cassie and Jane's testimony but didn't see them as forced into \
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fox5atlanta.com Top stories ·
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could impact 750K Georgians access to healthcare
What does the "big, beautiful" bill mean for Georgia? It could mean hundreds of thousands of low-income Georgians lose access to healthcare, according to a representative with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump’s budget turns the Freedom Caucus back into the Fealty Caucus
Republicans of all stripes vowed to hold the line and then didn’t. But the Freedom Caucus pulled off the biggest retreat of the week, writes John Bowden