Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Chicago teens compete in push kart race on DuSable Lake Shore Drive ahead of NASCAR street race
Teens raced homemade karts on the NASCAR track in Grant Park for the 13th annual X-Stream Push Kart Derby.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Liberals call Trump a clown. But he's winning where it matters most. | Opinion
Since Donald Trump started his second term, the border has been secured, Iran's nuclear ambitions have been blocked and stocks markets are soaring.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Here's how it works
Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?
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bbc.com Top stories ·
MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says
The home secretary says the government accepts the high court’s ruling that an independent investigation should take place.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Actor Michael Madsen, known for 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' dead at 67
His representatives confirmed that his death followed a cardiac arrest this morning.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Rubio recalls top US diplomat from Colombia after 'baseless' statements from officials
Rubio recalled the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires from Colombia amid tensions after "baseless statements" from Colombian officials, while affirming Colombia remains an essential partner.
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UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel
Francesca Albanese also accuses companies which equip Israel of complicity in war crimes.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Elder Scrolls Online Dev's Unannounced MMO Was Doing Well and Even Scaling Up as Xbox Cancelation Blindsided Staff, Sources Say - IGN
Yesterday, amid the layoffs of around 9100 individuals at Microsoft including thousands from its Xbox Gaming Divisions, we learned that one of the impacted projects was an unannounced MMO from ZeniMax Online Studios.
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techradar.com Tech ·
This awesome ChatGPT prompt can help you learn everything about a topic – here's how to try it
The best learning prompt I've found so far
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
River North mass shooting sees 4 killed, 14 wounded after rapper's party
The attack happened Wednesday night outside a restaurant as people were leaving an album-release party for Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz. Another mass shooting happened at a club that operated from the same address in 2022.
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cpr.org Top stories ·
I-70 westbound is closed near Eisenhower Tunnel due to a deadly multi-car crash and fire
Westbound drivers are being told to go back to Denver and wait for it to reopen.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US supreme court clears way for deportation of migrants to South Sudan
Court halts ruling that allowed migrants to challenge removal to countries where they could be in danger
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Congress passed Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Here’s what it means for you.
The Republican-led Congress advanced the sweeping tax measure. Illinois Democrats warn of dire consequences.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
2 lone Republicans vote against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as it heads to president's desk
House Republicans pass Trump's legislative package with just two GOP votes against it, as Rep. Thomas Massie cited debt concerns while Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick opposed Senate's Medicaid cuts.
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EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they publicly criticized Trump's environmental policies
Suspended EPA employees signed a letter accusing the Trump administration of weakening environmental protections and disregarding science.
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teamster.org Top stories ·
UPS Violates Teamsters National Contract With Plan for Buyouts
(WASHINGTON) – United Parcel Service (UPS) is expected to unveil an illegal plan later this month to buyout full-time employees represented by the Teamst
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opb.org Top stories ·
House passes Trump’s domestic policy bill. Here are 5 ways it will impact Oregon
Congressional Republicans have passed their sweeping domestic policy bill. In Oregon, the impacts of the legislation will be significant.
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npca.org Top stories ·
Park Visitation Is Up, Staffing Down. How to Prepare for the Rest of Summer
Visiting a national park this summer? Here’s the latest scoop on what’s happening in parks and how you can prepare.
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jsonline.com Top stories ·
EPA workers, many from Wisconsin, blasted leadership. Now, they've been put on leave.
The EPA said it had 'a zero-tolerance policy' for anyone undermining the Trump administration's agenda.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Dem lawmakers to inspect 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, citing safety concerns
Florida Democrats inspected the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center, criticizing the $450 million site as environmental groups file lawsuit over ecological concerns.
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Which House Republicans voted against Trump tax bill?
Here are the House Republicans who opposed Trump's legislative package of tax reductions and Medicaid cuts.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Zenimax Online Studios head Matt Firor announces departure, following widespread layoffs and the cancellation of in-development MMO
Zenimax Online Studios president Matt Firor has announced his intention to step down, following layoffs at the company and the cancellation of its upcoming MMO.
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80.lv Tech ·
The Stop Killing Games Petition Soars Past 900,000 Signatures
Less than 70K signatures are needed for the initiative to reach the European Parliament floor.
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theregister.com Top stories ·
Musk’s antics backfire as Tesla car business slumps
Comment: Robotaxis, humanoid robots, and fights with Trump can't hide declining EV sales
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Michael Madsen’s actress sister Virginia breaks silence on his shocking death: He ‘has left the stage’
Michael Madsen’s little sister, Virginia, is known for her roles in “Candy Man” (1992) and “Sideways” (2004).
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blog.ssa.gov Top stories ·
Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors | SSA
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.
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'Tough day': Reeves addresses tears in Commons as Starmer outlines 10-year NHS plan
The PM and chancellor hugged while visiting an east London hospital - a day after Reeves was seen crying in the Commons.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
When will you feel the effects of Trump's megabill?
The cuts from the federal spending bill will affect millions of Americans, particularly vulnerable populations. But some of those impacts won't be felt for some time.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
4 ways Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' could impact your wallet
The "Big Beautiful Bill" is set to become law. Here's what it means for taxes, Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, and more.
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"Big, beautiful bill" cuts to Medicaid could be devastating for nursing home residents
Some 63% of nursing home residents nationwide rely on Medicaid, which is facing steep cuts from President Trump's spending bill.
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Medicaid and Trump's tax cuts: What this means for millions of Americans
Republicans tax bill will cut $1 trillion from Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Nearly 12 million people to lose health insurance.
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eenews.net Top stories ·
EPA puts 139 employees on leave who criticized administration
The staff were put on administrative leave after signing a “declaration of dissent.”
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nbcchicago.com Top stories ·
4 killed in River North shooting: What we know about the victims
Family members and law enforcement have identified three of the four people who were killed in a mass shooting late Wednesday night outside a lounge in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Congress sending Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' to his desk after dramatic all-night House vote
House Republicans delivered a stunning victory for President Donald Trump's agenda in the wee hours of Thursday morning.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
10-year Treasury yield leaps after June jobs figures are much better than forecast
U.S. Treasury yields advanced after June's big jobs report came in stronger than expected. Investors are also watching President Donald Trump's spending bill.
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Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67
The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.
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Putin insisted Russia ‘will not step back from goals’ in Ukraine in hour-long call to Trump, Kremlin says – as it happened
Russian and US leaders spoke about need for ‘negotiated solution’ in Ukraine, Kremlin says
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
River North mass shooting victims include hairstylist, health care worker | What we know
Those killed in a mass shooting outside a River North restaurant Wednesday night included a popular hairstylist and a health care worker.
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Trump’s tax-and-spending bill passes Congress in major win for president
Early-morning negotiations proved enough to persuade hardline House conservatives to back bill in 218-214 vote
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 will launch before the end of September
Nothing has confirmed that its Android 16 update will be available before the end of September 2025.
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people.com Top stories ·
A Look at Michael Madsen's 8 Most Iconic Roles, From Reservoir Dogs to Sin City and More
Michael Madsen, who frequently collaborated with Quentin Tarantino, died at age 67 on July 3, 2025. Look back at his most memorable roles and filmography, which includes 'Thelma & Louise,' 'Die Another Day' and more
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espn.com Top stories ·
Boxer Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE, to be deported
The Department of Homeland Security says Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. immigration officers and is being processed for expedited removal from the country.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court agrees to hear cases on transgender athletes
Just over two weeks after the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors, the justices agreed to take up another […]
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The 2 House Republicans who voted no on Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill
President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill passed the House on Thursday, but not without some Republican opposition.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
U.S. contractors say colleagues firing live ammo at innocent Gazans at aid sites
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Russell addresses Mercedes contract talk
George Russell believes that the chances of him not being at Mercedes next season are “exceptionally low”, the Briton stating that he is not speaking to other teams as his loyalties remain with the Silver Arrows – as well as saying of the squad, “I know where their loyalty lies”.
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Elephant kills 2 female tourists from the UK. New Zealand in Zambian national park
Two elderly female tourists from the U.K. and New Zealand have been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a national park in Zambia
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor, Dies at 67
He also made the ‘Kill Bill' films, ‘The Hateful Eight’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ with Quentin Tarantino.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Jeffries sparks social media firestorm with 'low energy' pic holding baseball bat opposing Trump bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted a photo of himself holding a baseball bat in opposition of President Trump's bill, sparking online pushback.
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Diogo Jota reminisced about recent wedding in final Instagram post before Liverpool star’s tragic death in car crash
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota gushed over his new wife in his final Instagram post before he died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday morning.