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• Potato chip recall elevated to FDA's highest risk level

  02-07-2026 20:07 via article.wn.com
  Consumers are advised to discard affected products and contact Utz for refunds. ......
  
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• July 4 live: Trump heads for Mount Rushmore to deliver speech, where he’d like to see his own face

  04-07-2026 02:59 via independent.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump set to headline America’s 250th anniversary bash in nation’s capital as US celebrates milestone Fourth of July
  
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• World Cup what to know: France takes center stage in Philly heat as Round of ...

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The World Cup Round of 16 has arrived. With it comes intensifying pressure — and in some places, stifling heat. The second round of the knockout stage commences Saturday with Canada facing Morocco in the opener in Houston, while powerhouse ......
  
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• World Cup underdog Cape Verde takes defending champion Argentina into extra time with game tied ...

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  World Cup underdog Cape Verde takes defending champion Argentina into extra time with game tied at 1-1. ......
  
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• World Cup roundup

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout after the game finished 1-1 after extra time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Egypt progress to the round of 16 game in Atlanta on July 7, where they will face the ......
  
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• Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,645

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  CARACAS, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,645, and 12,666 people were...
  
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• \u2018Diaspora World Cup\u2019 provides opportunities for players with multiple passports

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The tournament...
  
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• Trump reads children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  “I usually read stories about myself,” he said when asked if he has much time to read for fun while serving as President ......
  
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• Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  A federal court has given President...
  
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• This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  ATLANTA — It is called connected ball technology. And it was responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever. It canceled Croatia's late equalizer deep in added time against Portugal by detecting a touch that was undetectable to the naked eye and even video replays late Thursday. Portugal won 2-1 in Toronto and advanced to the round of 16, leaving Croatia players and fans devastated in the belief Josko Gvardiol's goal was wrongly called offside by the VAR and re
  
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• The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died of injuries from the mill fire ...

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died from injuries he sustained during a fire and explosion at the facility, bringing to three the number of fatalities. Alden Robbins died Thursday from injures he suffered in the May 15 ......
  
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• Taylor Swift Wears Dior Dress by Jonathan Anderson for MSG Wedding

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director. ......
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at New York City’s Madison Square Garden

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The couple had an array of celebrity guests, including Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, and Adam Sandler officiated their nuptials...
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift’s publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony. ......
  
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• Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at a New York City beach. Authorities temporarily closed Jones Beach Friday. The New York City Parks Department says the swimmer was at Field 6 when they suffered ......
  
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• Regarding New World Screwworms

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  All daily newspapers and many smaller papers have done a great job sounding the alarm about the 2026 version of screwworms -- and that’s certainly commendable! ......
  
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• Private Jets Work Overtime as Swift Wedding, World Cup and America250 Converge on New York

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Private aviation companies are facing one of their busiest weekends of the year as thousands of affluent visitors descend on the city. ......
  
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• One Extraordinary Photo: Argentine dog walker reflects country's World Cup passion

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Rodrigo Abd is a veteran AP photojournalist based in Buenos Aires. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner has been honored for his coverage of the Syrian civil war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Abd has worked for The Associated Press for more than 20 years, covering news around the world,...
  
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• Mexico City tightens security, caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Mexico will double security and limit...
  
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• Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY — Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the “Angel of Independence” and at the fan festival in Mexico City’s main square for Sunday's Mexico-England World Cup match after four people died during celebrations following Mexico’s win over Ecuador earlier this week. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada on Friday announced the measures as she presented the pre- and post-match security plan following the deaths of four fans from as
  
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• Mbappé is hot for France. The World Cup game against Paraguay is going to be ...

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  PHILADELPHIA — For the complainers that hydration breaks have watered down the pace of play at the World Cup, consider the steamy, sticky, downright miserable heatwave colliding with the France-Paraguay knockout game Saturday. With temperatures expected to nudge past 100 degrees F (38 C) at the 5 p.m. kickoff, maybe FIFA should instead consider adding multiple hydration breaks in each half. It's going to be hot in Philly. Even in the summer, the closest the city usually gets to 100 is on t
  
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• Lionel Messi of Argentina scores his 20th career World Cup goal, extending his record

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Lionel Messi of Argentina scores his 20th career World Cup goal, extending his record. ......
  
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• 'I didn't know': Keeper sub gamble a failed shot in the dark

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Tony Popovic made a bold call to swap out young 'keeper Pat Beach with veteran Mat Ryan for Australia's penalty shoot out defeat to Egypt. It didn't pay off. ......
  
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• How it happened: Shootout decides World Cup knockout match in Arlington

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The knockout round of the World Cup continues, as we keep you up to date on the second elimination match in Arlington. ......
  
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• FIFA considering earlier kickoff for Mexico vs. England at the World Cup due to thunderstorm fears

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY — The World Cup round of 16 match between Mexico and England on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff due to concerns about an afternoon thunderstorm forecast in Mexico City. FIFA is looking at the possibility of starting the game earlier than the scheduled...
  
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• Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  ARLINGTON, Texas — No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country's first victory in the knockout round. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the elimination round of the World Cup by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday. Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan didn't stop any of Egypt's four shots
  
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• Egypt WCup Soccer Reaction

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  Fans wave a national flag as they celebrate after Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, in Cairo, Egypt, late Friday, July 3, 2026. ......
  
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• Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  The power grid...
  
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• Eager Swifties flock to NYC for a glimpse of Taylor and Travis on their big day

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK — Amanda Powell flew a thousand...
  
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• Djokovic equals Federer's Wimbledon wins record as Sabalenka sets up Osaka showdown

  04-07-2026 02:52 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic matched Roger Federer's men's record of 105 Wimbledon singles victories on Friday after overcoming France's Arthur Rinderknech in four sets to reach the fourth round, while world number one Aryna Sabalenka set up a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka in the women's draw. The seven-time...
  
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