A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during an incident where officers fired into a moving car. A new autopsy shows the child was shot from the side, which challenges police claims that the car was moving toward them at the time.
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Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old, was killed on June 14, 2026, when police fired into a car in Senatobia, Mississippi.
The family’s autopsy found that Kohen was shot from the side of the vehicle, not from the front as police initially said.
Kohen’s mother was in the passenger seat and says the driver was leaving the scene, not driving toward police.
Police were called about possible diaper shoplifting at a Walmart parking lot before the shooting.
The mother was critically wounded in the shooting.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family and asking for police body camera, dashcam, and Walmart surveillance videos to be made public.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case and has not commented, as the investigation is ongoing.
The shooting has sparked protests and discussions about police use of force in the community.
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The New York Police Department will deploy thousands of officers to secure large July 4th events, including fireworks, a Sail 250 celebration with many ships, and a World Cup soccer match. Police are also preparing for a possible wedding of pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. No specific threats have been reported, but officers will monitor crowds, waterways, and no-fly zones for drones.
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NYPD will have a large security presence during Independence Day celebrations and a major World Cup soccer match.
Events include parades of about 100 sailing and naval vessels, fireworks, and jet flyovers.
A heat wave may increase the demand for emergency medical help.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported wedding may take place at Madison Square Garden, with police detail assigned there.
Security checkpoints will be set up for waterfront viewing areas during Sail 250 festivities.
Police aviation units and drone teams will watch for illegal drones near the fireworks.
Additional police units for counterterrorism, bomb detection, and plainclothes officers will support the events.
Special security measures will be in place at Penn Station for World Cup fans traveling to a Brazil vs. Norway match.
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Governor Greg Abbott wants to ban new data centers that serve artificial intelligence (AI) from being built in rural Texas neighborhoods. He supports rules requiring these data centers to pay for their own power, water reuse, and infrastructure to reduce costs for local residents.
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Abbott called for a ban on AI data centers in rural Texas during a campaign event.
He wants data centers to cover their own costs for power, water reuse, and infrastructure.
Abbott aims to eliminate tax breaks currently given to these data centers.
His new ban goes beyond earlier rules he proposed to limit the impact on communities.
Some rural counties have sought moratoriums or local control to stop data center construction.
Opponents worry large data centers could hurt water supply, air quality, and raise electric bills.
The data center industry argues these centers provide important services and property tax benefits.
Abbott previously praised Texas as a leader in AI development and has received tech industry donations.
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Wealthy celebrities like Barbra Streisand, Elon Musk, and Seth MacFarlane are donating money to candidates in important U.S. Senate races ahead of the November midterm elections. Democrats hope to gain control of the Senate by winning seats in states where President Trump has mixed approval ratings, while Republicans are targeting certain Democratic-held seats.
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Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate; Democrats need to flip four seats to take control.
Democrats are focusing on Republican-held seats in states like Maine, North Carolina, Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas.
Republicans consider Democratic seats in Georgia, Michigan, and New Hampshire potentially competitive.
President Trump’s approval rating is low, with 58% of Americans disapproving of his job performance.
Celebrities like Barbra Streisand have donated thousands of dollars to Democratic Senate candidates.
Actress Cynthia Nixon has supported progressive candidates in Maine and Michigan.
Melinda French Gates and Seth MacFarlane have also made significant donations to Democrats in key races.
Celebrity donations can provide financial support and influence public opinion during elections.
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Seven people were sentenced to prison for their roles in a protest outside a Texas immigration detention center where a police officer was shot. The protest involved accusations of terrorism linked to the antifascist group antifa, though the defendants and their lawyers denied such ties and argued they had constitutional rights to carry firearms and protest.
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The protest happened on July 4, 2025, outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, Texas.
The demonstration opposed President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, especially mass deportation.
Former Marine reservist Benjamin Song shot and wounded a police officer during the protest and was sentenced to 100 years in prison.
Seven others were sentenced to prison terms ranging from nearly two to 70 years on charges including providing material support to terrorism, rioting, and conspiracy.
The Trump administration labeled the protest and those involved as linked to antifa, which it calls a domestic terrorist group.
Some defendants were charged despite not being physically present at the protest.
Lawyers for the defendants deny antifa connections and say their clients acted within constitutional rights.
Civil liberties groups warn the case may affect future protests and free speech rights under the First Amendment.
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The U.S. Energy Department has issued emergency orders to increase power production during a heat wave in the mid-Atlantic region. These orders allow the grid operator PJM to use more electricity from fossil fuel plants, even if it means bypassing usual environmental rules.
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The Energy Department is responding to a heat wave causing possible power shortages.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the emergency orders.
The orders direct PJM, a grid operator, to produce more electricity.
Power plants using fossil fuels will be used more, despite environmental limits.
The goal is to prevent blackouts and keep power steady during high demand.
The emergency orders temporarily override usual environmental restrictions.
This action is taken under the Trump administration’s direction.
The focus is on the mid-Atlantic power grid area affected by the heat wave.
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A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley died after being shot in the chest by a Mississippi police officer during a traffic stop. An independent review confirmed the death was a homicide, sparking calls for transparency and the release of police body camera footage.
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Kohen Wiley was shot on June 14 while sitting in a car with his mother during a police encounter in Senatobia, Mississippi.
An independent pathologist found the shotgun blast entered the right side of Kohen’s chest and exited his left side, injuring major organs like the heart and lungs.
The shot was fired through the passenger side window, meaning the officer shot from the side, not head-on.
Kohen’s family and attorneys dispute police claims that the driver was moving toward officers; they say the vehicle was backing up.
The involved police officer was placed on administrative leave after the incident.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the ongoing investigation, which may take six to nine months to complete.
Police body camera footage has not been released yet, pending the investigation’s conclusion.
The shooting has drawn public attention and fundraising efforts for Kohen’s family have raised over $27,000.
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The Resolute Desk is a famous White House desk made from wood taken from a British ship called the HMS Resolute. It has been used by U.S. presidents for nearly 150 years, witnessing many important moments in American history. The desk symbolizes the close friendship between the United States and Britain.
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The Resolute Desk is made from timbers of the British naval ship HMS Resolute.
The HMS Resolute was stuck in Arctic ice in the 1850s and abandoned, then found by an American ship.
The U.S. repaired and returned the HMS Resolute to Queen Victoria, who had the timbers made into furniture.
The desk was given to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880.
It was mostly kept out of view until First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy moved it to the Oval Office in 1961.
Since President Jimmy Carter, most presidents have used the desk in the Oval Office except President George H.W. Bush.
Presidents often leave a letter for their successor on Inauguration Day at this desk.
The desk represents both the U.S. presidency and the long-standing friendship between the U.S. and Britain.
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Many cities in the central and eastern United States are experiencing very high temperatures caused by a heat dome. This weather pattern is expected to break daily heat records in several locations.
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A heat dome is causing very hot weather across large parts of the central and eastern US.
Daily heat records are likely to be broken in several cities.
The heat dome traps hot air over the region, raising temperatures.
This event impacts millions of people living in affected areas.
Heat domes can increase risks of health problems like heat exhaustion.
Officials may issue heat warnings to help people stay safe.
Such weather patterns can also strain power grids due to higher use of air conditioning.
The exact cities with record temperatures can change daily as the heat dome moves.
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Representative Joaquin Castro said that the U.S. immigration agency ICE tried to send children and families back to Venezuela after big earthquakes hit the country. The earthquakes caused a serious humanitarian crisis there, but ICE still planned deportations.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro is a Democratic representative from Texas.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency handling immigration enforcement.
Venezuela recently suffered record-breaking earthquakes causing major damage and humanitarian needs.
Despite the crisis, ICE attempted to deport children and families to Venezuela.
Rep. Castro warned that these deportations could happen at any time.
The issue highlights concerns about the safety and wellbeing of migrants being sent back to dangerous situations.
The news was shared on Rep. Castro’s Facebook page.
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President Donald Trump earned over $2.2 billion last year from his various businesses, including real estate, golf courses, and digital currency companies. Financial disclosures show he made more than $1 billion from his crypto businesses during his second term.
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President Trump earned more than $2.2 billion in 2025 from worldwide business dealings.
He made over $1 billion specifically from his cryptocurrency companies.
His income includes revenue from real estate, golf courses, royalty deals, and Trump-branded products like cologne.
The president also received tens of millions of dollars from court settlements.
His family invested heavily in digital money and crypto during his second term.
Trump’s crypto businesses sell items called "governance tokens" and "memecoins" featuring his image.
A White House spokesperson said the president and his family do not have conflicts of interest.
The Guardian is inviting the public to share their thoughts and concerns about Trump’s earnings during his second term.
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Nashville is preparing to celebrate the July 4th holiday with a big event called the Star-Spangled Bash. Deana Ivey, head of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, shared details about the celebration, which will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
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The event is called Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.
It will take place on July 4th.
Deana Ivey is the president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
Ryan Seacrest will host the celebration.
The event is part of Nashville’s Independence Day festivities.
Nashville is promoting this event to attract visitors.
The article mentions other live news streams and various top stories unrelated to the celebration.
The focus is on Nashville’s local celebration of a national holiday.
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A fire broke out early on July 1, 2026, at an Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio, trapping three people in a room and killing them. Firefighters arrived quickly and rescued other guests, but the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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The fire happened around 1:30 a.m. at a motel in Wooster, Ohio.
Flames were coming through the motel’s roof when firefighters arrived.
Three people died after being trapped inside one room.
Two of the people who died worked at the motel.
Firefighters tried several times to reach the trapped people.
Other guests were safely evacuated from the motel.
No additional injuries were reported.
The fire heavily damaged a back, detached part of the motel’s building.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Seven people were sentenced to prison for their roles in a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center during a protest last year. Most pleaded guilty and received sentences from nearly two to 50 years, while one person was convicted at trial and sentenced to 50 years for terrorism-related charges.
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The shooting occurred outside the Prairieland detention center near Dallas on July 4, 2023.
Seven defendants were sentenced Wednesday in Fort Worth courtrooms, mostly after guilty pleas.
Sentences ranged from nearly two years up to 50 years in prison.
Ines Soto was convicted at trial and sentenced to 50 years for providing material support to terrorists, rioting, and planning to use fireworks as explosives.
Previously, eight people convicted in the same case received punishments including a 100-year sentence for a former Marine reservist.
The federal government charged the protesters with conspiring to ambush law enforcement officers as part of Antifa, which it considers a terrorist threat.
Defendants’ homes contained political literature used as evidence in the case.
Lawyers argue the protest was peaceful and firearms were for self-defense, while prosecutors say the group’s gear showed harmful intent.
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The CDC is investigating an outbreak of a parasite causing severe diarrhea in several U.S. states. People usually get infected by eating food or drinking water that has the parasite.
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The CDC is working to find the source of a parasite outbreak.
The parasite causes severe or "explosive" diarrhea.
Multiple states in the U.S. are affected by the outbreak.
Infection happens when people eat contaminated food or drink contaminated water.
The exact source of the contaminated food or water is still unknown.
The outbreak is currently under investigation by health officials.
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President Donald Trump said he earned $1.4 billion last year from his family’s cryptocurrency activities. He responded to critics by saying that many people are making money because the stock market is rising during his presidency.
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President Trump made $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025.
He defended his earnings, saying many people benefit from the current market.
Critics have raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest between Trump’s personal wealth and his role as president.
Trump made these comments while on his first flight in a new Air Force One plane given by Qatar.
The White House dismissed ethical concerns about Trump’s cryptocurrency profits.
The rising stock market was mentioned as the reason for increased profits for many.
Trump has faced criticism linked to his personal financial interests during his presidency.
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A 10-year-old boy in St. Louis has been charged with first-degree murder after shooting his 7-month-old niece with a gun found under a mattress. The infant's father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, was also arrested and charged with second-degree murder and child endangerment for leaving the firearm accessible to children.
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The 10-year-old allegedly shot his 7-month-old niece in the head inside their home.
The gun was reportedly stored under a mattress and was accessible to the children.
The infant was taken to the hospital but died from the injuries.
The father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, was charged with second-degree murder and multiple child endangerment counts.
Pawnell admitted the gun belonged to him and said he kept it under the mattress.
The 10-year-old told investigators he knew where the gun was and had handled it before.
Children under 12 in Missouri cannot be tried as adults, so the boy will be tried in juvenile court.
The 10-year-old is in the custody of Missouri Children’s Division and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation.
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John Brennan, former CIA Director, has filed a lawsuit asking the Justice Department to keep all records from its current investigation of him. He says the records are important to protect himself from what he calls a unfair prosecution.
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John Brennan is the former Director of the CIA.
He is currently under investigation by the Justice Department in Florida.
Brennan believes the investigation is unfair and has filed a lawsuit.
The lawsuit demands that all records related to the investigation be preserved.
Brennan says these records will help him defend against the charges.
This is the first formal legal action Brennan has taken about the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and details about the charges have not been fully shared.
The case is connected to actions taken during the Trump administration.
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President Trump reported over $1 billion in income related to cryptocurrency in his annual financial disclosure. Democrats claim that he and his family may have made improper profits from their cryptocurrency businesses.
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President Trump’s financial disclosure showed more than $1 billion in income tied to cryptocurrency.
He reported about $594 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto company he started with his sons.
Democrats are raising concerns about possible improper profits from these ventures.
The financial disclosure was released on a Tuesday.
The report focuses on the President’s and his family’s involvement in the cryptocurrency industry.
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb leads a secret government panel under President Trump that studies unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs. The panel reviews military videos and reports to understand these objects, assuming they are human-made and focusing on national security.
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Avi Loeb, a Harvard scientist, was chosen by President Trump to head a panel on UFOs, called unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
The panel asks the Pentagon for videos, images, and documents about UFO encounters.
Loeb starts his investigation assuming UAP are created by humans, not aliens.
The panel meets privately and reports its findings directly to the White House.
Some scientists criticize Loeb’s leadership due to his unconventional ideas about alien life.
Another panel member, retired Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet, believes some UFOs are alien and claims government cover-ups.
Billionaire Ben Lamm, known for efforts to revive extinct animals, is also on the panel and supports searching for UFOs using satellites.
The U.S. government has released some previously secret UFO files publicly this year.
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