Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech

Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.Thunderstorms headed toward Washington on Saturday evening, forcing evacuations of thousands at the National Mall.

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The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display

The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.Smoke billowing from a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge during an Independence Day fireworks show on Saturday.

C Chelsia Rose Marcius, Mack Liederman and Nate Schweber

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.Gov. Gavin Newsom of California in Sacramento in January. Mr. Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, has been a vocal

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‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots

It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.Jeremiah Hain, a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, routinely used ChatGPT for small tasks and recently employed it to help him choose a candidates in races for mayor and v

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Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral

As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.Mourners gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for his funeral on Saturday.

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The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei

Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.Mourners on Saturday at the Grand Mosalla mosque complex in Tehran, Iran’s capital, for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral

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Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin

A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.Protesters outside Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., ahead of a private dinner for investors in Presi

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What to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities

Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.)A “JUST&T MARRIED!” sign on a video screen outside the wedding venue Friday evening.

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This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.

People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.Some dog owners hoping to escape the sound of fireworks are spending Independence Day in Cambria, Calif.

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