Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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espn.com Top stories ·
Dodgers' Muncy relieved MRI clean, out 6 weeks
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday because of a left knee bone bruise.
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newschannel9.com Top stories ·
Tennessee representative fears President Trump's big tax bill will hurt healthcare
President Trump's tax cut bill — which he calls the 'One Big Beautiful Bill — narrowly passed the House Thursday.Most of the tax cuts under the bill will be per
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
California blaze spreads in hot, windy conditions in year’s largest wildfire
Madre fire, one of at least a dozen in the state, has burned more than 50,000 acres in San Luis Obispo county
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Diddy's reputation is tarnished, but could he find a way back?
The rap star is facing more prison time but was cleared of the most serious charges, and still has loyal fans.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Astronomers spot 'interstellar object' speeding through solar system
An "interstellar object" is speeding toward the inner solar system, where Earth is located, astronomers have confirmed.
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Newlywed released from ICE detention says she lost '5 months of her life'
Ward Sakeik said she lost five months of her life because of her statelessness in her first remarks after being released from ICE detention.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court to decide if states can ban transgender girls in sports
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases in the fall that test state laws banning transgender women and girls from participating in sports at publicly funded institutions.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says economy will ‘rocket’ after signing 'big beautiful bill': ‘It’s going to be really great’
President Donald Trump said his "big beautiful bill" will turn the U.S. into "a rocket ship" after Congress passed what he called the biggest bill of its kind ever signed.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Rely on the official U.S. jobs report, but consider what ADP is saying
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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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Saudi defense minister secretly meets with Trump to discuss Iran de-escalation, Israel: sources
Prince Khalid bin Salman's secret White House meeting with Trump focused on Middle East peace efforts, including Iran de-escalation and finalizing a US-Saudi defense and trade deal.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Zohran Mamdani's chances of beating Cuomo, Adams in NYC race: Poll
The outcome of New York City's mayoral race is nationally significant as the city remains a major liberal stronghold.
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Major win for Trump as Congress passes 'big, beautiful bill'
The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Cruise passenger vanishes during solo hike in Alaska, prompting urgent search
Marites Buenafe texted family that she was going for a hike in Juneau on July 1, but did not return to the Norwegian Bliss ship.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Why staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
First immigration detainees arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades
The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a spokesperson for Republican state Attorney General James Uthmeier told The Associated Press.
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Pediatrician allegedly smothered 4-year-old daughter, staged death as drowning: Police
An Oklahoma pediatrician is accused of murdering her 4-year-old daughter and staging the death as a drowning.
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EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they sign a ‘declaration of dissent’
Letter from workers, which EPA claims is ‘unlawful’, says agency is no longer living up to its mission
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desertsun.com Top stories ·
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passed. What will it mean for California? 3 key takeaways
The lengthy bill long championed by the president will impact Americans in various ways. Here's just a snapshot for Californians.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
‘Idiot’ NFL star blasted for controversial take on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict: ‘Cassie wasn’t no victim’
Notably, the retired football player was arrested and charged with assaulting his own mother in 2012.
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Trump news at a glance: Republicans pass bill that will cut federal safety net and boost immigration enforcement
After days of debate and backroom wrangling, the measure overcame Republican objections and passed the House. Key US politics stories from 3 July 2025
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Putin rebuffs Trump in call, vows to press on with Ukraine war
Putin tells Trump Russia will continue Ukraine war until achieving its goals, just two days after the U.S. halts some military aid to Ukraine.
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200 Marines among those being sent to Florida to help ICE
The Trump Administration is sending 200 Marines to Florida to aid federal immigration enforcement officers.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Trash piles up in parts of Philadelphia as blue-collar city workers remain on strike
Mountains of trash were pilling up in parts of Philadelphia on Thursday as a strike by blue-collar city workers continued for a third day.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Ex-NBA guard McLemore found guilty of rape
An Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty Thursday of raping a woman in 2021 while he was playing for the Blazers.
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‘It’s harsh. It’s mean, brutal’: Trump bill to cause most harm to America’s poorest
President embraces Robin-Hood-in-reverse policies to benefit wealthiest and hurt those earning under $50,000
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration scores win as Supreme Court approves deportations to third countries
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump officials to deport eight migrants from Djibouti to South Sudan, lifting a lower court’s block on the removals.
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
China's foreign minister tells EU that Beijing cannot afford Russia to lose in Ukraine, media reports
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that the country cannot afford for Russia to lose the war in Ukraine amid fears the U.S. would shift focus towards Beijing, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing sources familiar with the conversation.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How Trump's big beautiful bill aims to 'supercharge' immigration enforcement
The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says call with Putin yielded no progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
The president repeatedly said on the campaign trail that he would bring an end to the war in the first 24 hours of his second term.
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time.com Top stories ·
Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Devastate Public Schools
The budget package currently includes a private school voucher program funded through tax breaks.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Bryan Kohberger set to die in one of America’s worst prisons — with feces-smeared cages, riots and ‘biohazard’ ventilation system
He’ll serve his sentence alongside Chad Daybell, the child murderer and husband of “Doomsday” cult mom Lori Vallow, as well as two of Idaho’s most notorious serial killers.
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time.com Top stories ·
The Budget Bill Could Make Your ER a Mess
Tucked inside the massive bill is a "wrecking ball" for local hospitals, writes Dr. Ashish Jha.
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Trump’s big bill achieved what conservatives have been trying to do for decades
The Republican fantasy of lower taxes and hard-to-access social safety net programs will now be a reality
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What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to US national debt?
US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Colby’s China-focused Pentagon playbook sparks Ukraine arms freeze
The U.S. halts Patriot missile shipments to Ukraine during global review of military aid priorities, sparking debate over defense resource allocation while balancing worldwide commitments.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
EPA places numerous employees on leave for alleged misuse of official titles in unauthorized letter
Environmental Protection Agency investigates 139 employees on leave for misleading letter, amid broader changes, including staff cuts and elimination of DEI initiatives.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ provides windfall for US immigration crackdown
ICE set to receive more funds than the FBI, bureau of prisons and others combined, according to non-profit
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House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations
The so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill" overcame thin Republican majorities and weeks of tense negotiations, just meeting the president's self-imposed Independence Day deadline. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins takes us through the policy and politics of the GOP's signature bill.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Russia ‘will not back down’ on Ukraine war goals, Putin tells Trump
Russian president says future talks need to be between Kyiv and Moscow amid signs latter does not want US involvement.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
CIA review criticizes procedures but not conclusions of intelligence report on 2016 Russia election interference
An intelligence assessment after the election found that Russia waged an information warfare campaign designed to boost Trump’s prospects and damage Hillary Clinton's candidacy.
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Supreme Court says administration can remove 8 migrants being held in Djibouti
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can remove eight noncitizens it moved to deport to South Sudan from where they are being held temporarily in Djibouti.
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fox13news.com Top stories ·
Democratic lawmakers say they were blocked from entering 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Holding an identification badge and surrounded by four other Democratic lawmakers, State Sen. Shev Jones (D-Miami Gardens) tweeted out later, "access denied."
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katu.com Top stories ·
House passes bill slashing SNAP benefits, impacting thousands in Oregon
Hundreds of thousands of Oregonians who receive food assistance will be impacted following the passage of President Trump's "Big, Beautiful" tax bill.
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amnesty.org Top stories ·
Gaza: Evidence points to Israel’s continued use of starvation to inflict genocide against Palestinians
Evidence gathered by Amnesty International demonstrates how over a month since the introduction of its militarized aid distribution system, Israel has continued to use starvation of civilians as a weapon of war against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip and to deliberately impose conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction as part of its ongoing genocide.
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Madre Fire in California explodes to more than 35,000 acres overnight, evacuation orders issued
The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County and has since grown to more than 35,500 acres, according to Cal Fire.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Justice Alito's warning about nationwide injunction 'loophole' looms over Trump cases
Alito's concerns about "loopholes" in the Supreme Court's universal injunctions ruling emerge as judges issue sweeping decisions against Trump policies through alternative legal means
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time.com Top stories ·
How the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Could Hit Maine's Reproductive Care
Two groups that serve much of the patients in Maine’s sexual and reproductive health care network could be affected.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Despite promises of FEMA funds, Florida has so far received no federal money for 'Alligator Alcatraz'
In a new court filing, the Department of Homeland Security says Florida hasn't even applied for any federal funds.
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HISTORY MADE: The One Big Beautiful Bill Is on Its Way to President Trump’s Desk
“President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on the commonsense agenda that nearly 80 million Americans voted for – the largest middle-class tax