Months after U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran readies massive funeral for Khamenei - NBC News

Four months after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran is preparing for a massive multi-day funeral. It’s a calculated move by the regime to project strength and unity during a shaky peace deal with the U.S.

‘Minions & Monsters’ Taking On The World With $62M+ WW Cume To Date – Box Office Update - Deadline

'Minions & Monsters' after two days in the U.S. and its launch abroad stands at $53M worldwide.

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine - AP News

President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages. He dismisses the situation as "not critical" and insists the war will continue until his goals are met. Analysts note that Russian forces h…

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man' - BBC

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

Taylor Swift wedding live updates: All eyes on Madison Square Garden for singer's wedding - BBC

On Thursday, black SUVs were seen pulling up to the arena, with around 100 guests reportedly attending a rehearsal dinner.

DC region bakes again Friday after record-breaking heat - WTOP

After record heat Thursday, the D.C. area faces another triple-digit day Friday with heat index values up to 112 and a risk of evening storms.

Philadelphia cancels 4th of July parade due to extreme heat, organizers say - CBS News

Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck - CNN

A new, intensive plan to keep the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall clean is emerging after the Trump administration spent months trying to turn the iconic memorial sparkling blue at the behest of President Donald Trump.

The best 4th of July sales on tech to shop this weekend: Deals from Apple, Bose, Nintendo and more. - Yahoo Tech

Pick up smartwatches, headphones, TVs and more on sale this weekend.

How Trump took over America’s 250th - Politico

America250 organizers have received only a fraction of the appropriated funds to celebrate America's milestone. Into the void stepped Freedom250.

Caitlin Clark's peers make it crystal clear they hate her with insulting All-Star game vote - Fox News

WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark the 11th-best guard in All-Star voting despite her leading stats in assists and points per game this season.

Ford achieves quality milestone, as CEO targets flawless new vehicle launches - CNBC

Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC that the automaker has learned from its past quality and recall issues, which have hurt its earnings and stained its reputation.

‘I want this on Donald’s desk’: Inside Melania Trump’s ambitious policymaking agenda - Politico

The first lady has attempted to evolve the office to pursue her vision.

What killed Americans in 1776? The answer is dramatically different from today - Fox News

Life expectancy rose from 30 to nearly 80 years as infectious diseases gave way to chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

What NBA execs are buzzing about after a wild week of free agency - ESPN

After the Jaylen Brown trade, hundreds of millions spent on centers and a shocking cap development, here's the latest NBA buzz as we enter Week 2 of free agency.

Albania’s flamingos meet the Trump family bulldozers - Financial Times

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump plan a luxury residential complex that locals say will threaten a natural reserve

NASA launches rescue mission to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere - Space

NASA has launched the LINK spacecraft on a mission to rendezvous with the aging Swift observatory and boost it into a higher orbit before reentry.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $26m. ahead of wedding weekend in New York - The Jerusalem Post

It's a love story! Despite mass speculation that the Swift-Kelce duo will be tying the knot at MSG this weekend, the pair may already be in their lover era.

Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo - BBC

According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled - CNN

President Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore on Friday, and though the president has openly mused about adding his likeness to the storied national monument, it’s unclear if he can move the mountains necessary to make it happen.

Millions of babies to get $1,000 in their Trump Accounts on July 4 - USA Today

Trump Accounts launch July 4 with $1,000 deposited for each newborn that has one. Here's how to sign up for one.

A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools - NPR

The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.

‘Explosive diarrhea parasite’ sickens 170 in Michigan, hospitalizes at least 20 nationwide - NBC News

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, has sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States.

Exciting new Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro rumor tips long overdue camera upgrade - PhoneArena

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal - NPR

The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending traffic bollards and blocking roads.

Northern Lights could dazzle the sky in these states due to solar storm ahead of Fourth of July - FOX Weather

A powerful solar flare that erupted on Tuesday could give people across parts of the U.S. a chance to see the Northern Lights, with the greatest impacts expected on July 3.

'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life - Fox News

University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals — and he’s not alone - MassLive

Critics rave over Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ - KTLA

The highly anticipated sequel to Madonna’s 2005 dance album “Confessions on a Dancefloor” isn’t out yet, but it’s already got critics raving and dancing. The reviews are in for the Queen of Pop’s 15th studio album, and they’re loving it. “If there was any phr…

Tick season is expected to be worse than normal as ER visits rise in much of the U.S. - CBS News

The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.

Russian attacks kill at least 25, injures scores in Kyiv after Zelenskyy warned of ‘massive strike’ - NBC News

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least 25 people and injured scores as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours.

New Leaks Show the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in a Stunning Burgundy Color - Android Headlines

As we inch closer to Samsung's big Unpacked event next month, we're starting to see more and more details about the devices that Samsung will be

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey - CNN

The Vera Rubin Observatory has begun an 10-year survey to create a new inventory of our solar system and the Milky Way, and chip away at the mystery of dark matter.