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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held their wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City, turning the large arena into a personal and intimate setting. The ceremony was attended by about 1,000 guests, including friends, family, celebrities, and NFL players.
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The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden, a venue that usually holds 19,500 people.
About 1,000 guests attended the wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wrote their own vows, which were kept in small books.
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.
Swift’s brother was the "man of honor," and Kelce’s brother was the best man; they were the only members of the wedding party.
The event lasted from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Madison Square Garden was decorated to look like a garden.
Guests included celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and NFL players, as well as musical performer Stevie Nicks.
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Elon Musk posted more than twice as often about race and immigration in the UK than about SpaceX on his social media before SpaceX’s big public stock sale. During this time, UK politics were tense due to violent events and debates over immigration and race.
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From 31 May to 12 June, Musk posted 303 times about UK race and immigration issues, compared to 114 posts about SpaceX.
SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, went public on 12 June, raising $85.7 billion.
Most UK-related posts were about sensitive topics like race, immigration, and recent violent incidents.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Musk of causing division in British society.
Musk reposted far-right political content, including calls to deport migrants unable to support themselves.
Musk defended his focus on these topics, saying civilization is at stake.
Musk has supported rightwing activist Tommy Robinson, participating in his events.
The UK was experiencing violence linked to political tensions during this period, including riots in Northern Ireland.
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Leaders from different countries shared congratulations on social media to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the strong relationship between the U.S. and Europe in her message.
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The U.S. is celebrating its 250th anniversary of independence.
Many world leaders sent messages to mark this milestone.
Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European Commission.
She publicly celebrated the friendship between the U.S. and European countries.
The messages were shared mainly on social media platforms.
The anniversary marks two and a half centuries since America became an independent nation.
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The Aspen Acres wildfire in Colorado has grown to become one of the state's 10 largest fires, burning over 85,500 acres across multiple counties with no containment yet. Thousands of residents have been evacuated as the fire spread rapidly, and firefighting efforts include water-dropping planes.
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The Aspen Acres fire has burned over 85,500 acres in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties.
The fire showed extreme growth, expanding by more than 11,000 acres overnight.
Firefighters use multi-engine water-scooping planes, drawing water from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the flames.
More than 3,800 households, about 11,000 people, have been ordered to evacuate from affected areas.
The fire is zero percent contained, meaning it is still fully uncontrolled.
Mandatory evacuation orders cover communities such as Beulah, Colorado City, and Wetmore.
The Aspen Acres fire ranks within Colorado’s top 10 largest wildfires ever recorded.
Along with Colorado fires, large wildfires are burning in other states including Alaska, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona.
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A heatwave is expected to affect parts of southern England and Wales for about a week, with temperatures peaking at 34°C in the south-east. Health officials have issued warnings about the risks to vulnerable people and an increase in water-related accidents during this period.
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Temperatures in southern England could reach 28°C on Saturday and 29°C on Sunday.
A week-long heat health warning is active from midday on July 4 to 8pm on July 11 in several regions of England.
The highest temperature, 34°C, is expected on Thursday or Friday in the south-east.
The heatwave is long but less hot and humid than the one experienced last month.
Vulnerable people face a greater risk to life and increased use of healthcare services during this period.
There is a raised risk of cold water shock and drowning, leading to more water-related incidents.
Southern Water has started a hosepipe ban in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from July 10 to conserve water.
Last month's heatwave set a UK provisional June temperature record of 37.7°C, breaking the previous record from 1976.
Experts expect heatwaves to become more common and severe in the future, especially in south-east England.
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Philadelphia buried a time capsule to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The capsule was placed on the same site where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
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The time capsule commemorates America's 250th birthday.
It was buried in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence.
The location is the ground where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
The event was covered by CBS News.
The time capsule is intended to preserve items for future generations.
This celebration honors the history and founding of the United States.
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Rebels including jihadists and Tuareg separatists launched new coordinated attacks on several towns and a prison in northern Mali. These attacks come just months after a similar wave of violence weakened the country's military ruling group.
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The attacks targeted multiple towns and a prison in northern Mali.
The attackers included jihadist groups and Tuareg separatists.
The new attacks were coordinated, meaning they were planned to happen at the same time.
This wave of attacks followed earlier ones that had damaged Mali’s military junta.
The government of Mali reported that these rebel attacks are ongoing.
The violence is part of ongoing conflict in Mali involving armed groups.
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Very hot weather caused some Fourth of July events to be canceled in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Strong storms in the Midwest and a shark spotted in New York also interrupted holiday plans.
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Washington, D.C., canceled some Fourth of July celebrations because of extreme heat.
Philadelphia also called off parts of its holiday events due to the heat.
The Midwest experienced intense storms during the holiday.
A shark was seen near New York, affecting local activities.
These weather and wildlife incidents disrupted normal holiday festivities for many people.
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Egypt announced the discovery of a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert near the Dakhla Oasis, along with finds at Marina el-Alamein near Alexandria. These archaeological finds provide new details about life, buildings, and activities in Egypt during the fourth century when it was part of the Byzantine Empire.
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The discoveries were made at the Dakhla Oasis in Egypt’s western desert and at Marina el-Alamein near Alexandria.
The Dakhla Oasis city dates back to the fourth century, during the Byzantine Empire.
The archaeological site shows city planning with streets, squares, and public spaces.
A basilica church and two watchtowers were found, indicating religious and defensive structures.
Houses included vaulted roofs and one belonged to a church deacon, possibly used as a house church.
Food production evidence includes bread ovens, kitchens, and stone grinding tools.
Bronze coins with Byzantine emperors’ portraits and gold coins from Roman Emperor Constantius II’s era were uncovered.
About 200 pottery shards with inscriptions reveal commercial and daily life details.
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Prince Harry will visit London next week alone without his wife Meghan and their two children, due to security concerns. He will mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games and attend charity events, while arrangements for the rest of the family’s visit remain uncertain.
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Prince Harry is traveling to London next week without Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet.
The trip marks one year until the 2027 Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded veterans started by Harry in 2014.
Meghan and the children’s participation in other parts of the trip outside London is undecided.
Harry had planned a hospital visit with Meghan, but he will attend alone due to security reasons.
Harry and his family left the UK in 2020 and stepped down from royal duties amid family conflicts.
Harry has expressed worries about his family’s safety in the UK and lost a court case to restore full police protection during visits.
Buckingham Palace has not offered extra security for this upcoming visit.
It is unclear if Harry will meet King Charles III, his father, who is receiving cancer treatment.
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Andy Burnham's possible leadership as prime minister may affect the Green Party’s support in England and Wales, but it is too soon to say how. Since Zack Polanski became leader, the Greens have grown their membership and won key elections, attracting voters unhappy with Labour under Keir Starmer. Some Greens worry Burnham’s policies may be too similar to Labour’s to keep these voters.
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A week after Keir Starmer announced his resignation, Labour’s poll ratings rose by two points while the Greens dropped by two points.
Zack Polanski took charge of the Green Party in England and Wales about 10 months ago.
Under Polanski, the Greens tripled their membership and nearly doubled their poll numbers from about 10%.
The Greens won the Gorton and Denton byelection, overturning a large Labour majority.
Many former Labour voters in 2024 have a favorable view of the Green Party.
Some Greens feel Burnham’s left-leaning communication may not be different enough from Labour policies.
Issues like Palestine-Israel policies and the nationalization of utilities remain areas that draw voters to the Greens rather than Labour.
After recent successes, many voters see the Greens as a valid choice, not a wasted vote.
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A rare black-and-white film from 1902 shows the Flatiron Building in New York City shortly after it was completed. The footage captures street scenes and the early skyscraper rising above its surroundings, highlighting both the building's unique shape and the city life of the time.
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The film was recorded on October 8, 1902, and shared by the Library of Congress.
It features the Flatiron Building, a 24-story skyscraper standing 307 feet tall.
The Flatiron was one of the first skyscrapers and known for its triangular shape and steel-frame design.
The footage shows busy Manhattan streets and a mix of horse-drawn carriages and the first automobiles.
When completed, the building was much taller than others nearby and caused debates about tall buildings’ effects.
Today, the Flatiron Building is being converted into private residences and was illuminated for the first time in its history in 2024.
Historic building reuse is growing, with nearly 25,000 apartments created from converted offices and buildings in 2024.
Early 20th century concerns about shadowing from skyscrapers are similar to modern worries about new towers in New York City.
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Episode 36 of Love Island Season 13 will be released on July 5, 2026, and available to watch on Hulu. The episode focuses on the aftermath of Casa Amor, where some couples face difficulties and tensions rise in the villa, while one couple remains happy together.
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Love Island Season 13 Episode 36 releases on July 5, 2026.
New episodes air every day except Tuesdays during the summer.
Episode 36 will be on Hulu starting at 12 a.m. Pacific Time/3 a.m. Eastern Time.
Hulu subscription costs $11.99 per month and is required to watch the show.
Casa Amor has ended, causing several couples to break up or feel upset.
One couple, Lola and Sean, remain happy and still together.
The villa is crowded enough that one couple has to sleep outside due to lack of beds.
The episode runs about 60 to 90 minutes long.
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ABC News and American Ancestors identified the first confirmed living descendants of Calvert Ambush, an enslaved person who helped build the White House in 1829. This discovery connects the past to the present through genealogy research that traced Ambush’s family line to his great-great-great-granddaughter Ashley Swain.
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Calvert Ambush was an enslaved person who worked on building the North Portico of the White House in 1829.
ABC News partnered with American Ancestors, a genealogy group, to find descendants of enslaved workers at the White House.
Researchers spent over two years checking old records like property papers, church births, and bills of sale to build family trees.
Ashley Swain, a neuroscience Ph.D. and mother of three from Atlanta, is Ambush’s confirmed descendant.
A 197-year-old government payroll document shows Ambush’s name, proving he worked on the White House.
Slaves were rented from white owners by the government for labor on the White House and U.S. Capitol projects.
Swain and her mother visited the National Archives to see original historic records related to Ambush.
This is the first known case of linking a living person directly to an enslaved individual associated with building the White House.
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Iran is holding funeral ceremonies for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed early in the Iran war. His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, has not appeared at the events so far. Millions of people are expected to attend the memorial services.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's previous supreme leader, has died.
He was killed in the early part of the Iran war.
Funeral ceremonies started on Friday.
Millions of mourners are expected at the events.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, his son and new supreme leader, has not been seen at the funeral ceremonies yet.
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Yemen is facing a serious shortage of doctors and health workers because many have left the country for better jobs. This has made it very hard for people like Ahmed Nagi and Taha Nabil to get the medical care they need, especially for complex conditions.
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Yemen has lost many of its skilled health workers due to ongoing war and poor conditions.
About 18% of districts in Yemen have no doctors at all, according to the World Health Organization.
Yemen has only 0.1 doctors per 1,000 people, much lower than the regional average of 1.1.
Many Yemenis who can afford healthcare travel abroad to countries like Egypt, Jordan, and India.
People without money have to use local hospitals, which often lack specialists or proper treatment.
Ahmed Nagi cannot afford liver treatment after becoming seriously ill and lost his job as a porter.
Taha Nabil lost sight in one eye after eye surgery and struggles to find a qualified doctor to help him.
The brain drain from Yemen’s health sector has left millions without adequate medical care.
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The Malian army reported that rebels attacked several towns in northern Mali, including Gao and Sévaré. The Azawad Liberation Front, a rebel group, said they launched a new attack aiming to take control of the town of Anefis.
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Rebel attacks targeted multiple northern towns in Mali.
Gao and Sévaré were specifically mentioned as attacked by rebels.
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) is the rebel group involved.
FLA announced an offensive to capture Anefis, a northern town.
The conflict concerns separatist fighters in Mali’s north.
The Malian army is responding to ongoing rebel activity.
The situation is part of a broader conflict in northern Mali involving rebel groups.
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Iran held a funeral in Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with hundreds of thousands attending. A global affairs journalist noted that most people at the funeral were from hardline groups and did not represent the views of all Iranians.
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The funeral took place in Tehran, Iran.
It was held for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late Supreme Leader.
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered to attend.
The funeral will last several days.
According to journalist Tara Kangarlou, most attendees were from more strict and serious political groups.
The crowd did not reflect the feelings of the entire Iranian population.
This event is significant in Iran’s political and social life.
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Prince Harry will travel to London without his wife, Meghan, and their two children because they will not receive police security paid by taxpayers. Meghan and the children might join Harry later when he moves from London to the Midlands during his five-day trip.
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Prince Harry will visit London next week for five days to mark one year before the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Meghan, Archie (7), and Lilibet (5) will not come to London as planned due to no taxpayer-funded police security.
There is a chance Meghan and the children will join Harry later in the trip in the Midlands.
The family was offered to stay in a royal residence during the visit.
Prince Harry previously said he would not bring his family to the UK without better security arrangements.
The security decisions are made by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec).
Prince Harry and Meghan were last all together in the UK in 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Since then, Harry has traveled alone to the UK and met his father during a visit in September.
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Pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden. The wedding ceremony included actor Adam Sandler as the officiant and a performance by singer Stevie Nicks, with many sports and entertainment stars attending.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on a Friday night.
The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Actor Adam Sandler was the person who led the ceremony.
Stevie Nicks performed music during the event.
Many famous people from sports and entertainment were at the wedding.
The event received wide media coverage.
The celebration was part of the USA’s cultural news around early July 2026.
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