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• UK election exit polling suggests Labour is headed for landslide victory

  04-07-2024 23:27 via foxnews.com
  
  An exit poll in the United Kingdom's general election suggests it will be a landslide victory for the opposition Labour Party after nearly a decade and a half of Conservative rule.The poll, released moments after polls closed on Thursday, indicated that Labour leader Keir Starmer will be the country’s next prime minister."Today, Britain’s future is on the ballot," Starmer wrote in an X post prior to the election.NIGEL FARAGE'S RETURN TO POLITICS CAUSES WRINKLE IN BRITISH ELECTION: WH
  
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• CNN media analyst says Biden's upcoming ABC interview not 'enough,' needs multiple 'unscripted' appearances

  04-07-2024 23:11 via foxnews.com
  
  Axios senior media reporter Sara Fischer, a CNN senior media analyst, argued on the network Thursday that President Biden’s upcoming ABC interview won't be enough to fix his reputation with the American people following last week's debate.Biden's performance in the CNN Presidential Debate has sent some in the Democratic Party into a panic about his chances in November against former President Trump. The president’s appearance and gaffes fueled continued national furor about his abili
  
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• Britons cast their votes in heavily-anticipated UK parliamentary election

  04-07-2024 23:07 via foxnews.com
  
  British voters were picking a new government Thursday in a parliamentary election widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric.A jaded electorate is delivering its verdict on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party, which has been in power since 2010. Polls opened at 40,000 stations, including churches, a laundromat and a crematorium."Nothing has gone well in the last
  
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• US calls new Hamas ceasefire proposal for Gaza a ‘breakthrough’

  04-07-2024 23:03 via theguardian.com
  
  White House says proposal is in line with deal outlined by Joe Biden in late May, but work is still to be doneThe White House has described the latest Hamas ceasefire proposal for Gaza as a “breakthrough” establishing a framework for a possible hostage deal, but warned that difficult negotiations remained over the implementation of the agreement.A senior US official said the Biden administration received the latest Hamas offer “a couple of days ago” and had been studying
  
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• Kate Middleton's parents show up to Wimbledon without her amid cancer battle

  04-07-2024 22:50 via foxnews.com
  
  If you scanned the Wimbledon crowd, you might have caught a glimpse of a woman strikingly similar to Kate Middleton, the tournament's most anticipated potential attendee.On day four, the Princess of Wales' mother and father, Carole and Michael Middleton, were spotted in the crowd, enjoying the grass court matches.Carole wore a floral dress beneath a fitted white blazer, a nice contrast to Michael's blue suit and yellow tie. They watched attentively from their box. KATE MIDDLETON WOWS AT WIM
  
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• Economist editorial mocking Biden with image of walker breaks internet: 'Goes for the jugular'

  04-07-2024 22:50 via foxnews.com
  
  Liberal magazine The Economist stunned social media users on July 4th with an eye-popping new cover story that slammed President Biden over his age and fitness for office.Most notably, the cover story featured an image of an elderly person’s walker with a presidential seal on it next to the words: "No way to run a country.""Oh my, The Economist goes for the jugular," BBC journalist Julia Macfarlane posted to X on Thursday.BIDEN RESISTS MOUNTING PRESSURE TO STEP ASIDEShared on X, the outlet
  
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• France's government spokesperson is attacked on campaign trail, days before decisive election

  04-07-2024 22:33 via foxnews.com
  
  In the final stretch before France's high-stakes parliamentary elections Sunday, several candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot.The French interior minister said Thursday that 30,000 police officers will be deployed on voting day, including 5,000 in the Paris region. Tensions are high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an absolute legislative majori
  
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• WaPo editorial board pens hypothetical July 4th Biden withdrawal speech

  04-07-2024 22:32 via foxnews.com
  
  The Washington Post Editorial Board has penned a hypothetical withdrawal speech for President Biden framed as if he gave it on the Fourth of July. The speech discusses how the founders of the country knew there were "seasons to a life" and "seasons of service," which hypothetical Biden applies to his own life and time as president. "They knew, too, that relying on a single individual, a king, might create the illusion of strength but would be at its core fragile," the speech reads. "Ov
  
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• Hayden Springer etches his name into PGA Tour history with epic John Deere Classic 1st round

  04-07-2024 22:28 via foxnews.com
  
  Hayden Springer etched his name into PGA Tour history on Thursday as he became the 14th golfer to shoot a sub-60 in a round.Springer teed off in the first round of the John Deere Classic and finished the first hole at par. He then went on a hot streak, with one eagle and four consecutive birdies before he pared hole No. 7. He finished the front nine with two birdies, good enough for a 27.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe then recorded five straight pars to start the back nine,
  
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• Newsom doubles down on support for Biden in Michigan: ‘I believe in his character’

  04-07-2024 22:26 via foxnews.com
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom remains steadfastly committed to the Biden-Harris 2024 presidential ticket, despite admitting during an Independence Day Democratic campaign event in Michigan that the presidential debate against former President Donald Trump "did not go as well" as Biden had hoped. "I was asked and tasked by President Biden, proudly, to fly from California to Georgia to represent the campaign right after that debate," Newsom told a crowd of supporters at the Van Buren Dems BBQ
  
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• Miki Sudo prevails at annual hot dog eating contest, sets women's record

  04-07-2024 22:06 via foxnews.com
  
  Florida native Miki Sudo won her 10th women's title at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Sudo, a dental hygiene student, also set a women's world record by chowing down on 51 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.She outpaced a formidable slate of competitors, including 28-year-old Mayoi Ebihara, who finished in second place. Ebihara was also the runner-up in 2023.Michelle Lesco of Arizona landed in third. Sudo won last year's competition after eating 39.5 hot dogs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERA
  
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• Damon Lindelof calls on Biden to drop out of race, asks donors to withhold funding

  04-07-2024 22:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Hollywood showrunner and longtime Democratic donor Damon Lindelof penned a piece in Deadline calling on President Biden to step down and urged Democrats to "stop giving" money to a candidate that needs to drop out of the race. "My name is Damon Lindelof," he wrote. "I am a lifelong Democrat and I love my complicated, glorious country. I am not writing this anonymously because I’m asking others in positions of influence to do the same." "I don’t know if what I have
  
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• WATCH: Storm surge from Hurricane Beryl consumes pier in Grand Cayman

  04-07-2024 21:41
  
  Storm surge brought on by Hurricane Beryl inundated a beach in Grand Cayman on Thursday, flooding a pier and sending waves crashing against the shore.
  
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• Olivia Dunne jokes about being 'snubbed' from Team USA in video of her falling multiple times

  04-07-2024 21:27 via foxnews.com
  
  Olivia Dunne maybe undecided on whether she will be returning to LSU to compete in gymnastics for another season, but there is at least one thing she’s sure of – she will not be on the Olympics team.The social media star posted a video on her TikTok account on Wednesday showing herself falling off of the parallel and uneven bars in practice as well as slipping on the balance beam. She jokingly captioned the video that she had been "snubbed" from the team.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO
  
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• Biden says he ‘screwed up’ but vows to continue as polls show six-point lead for Trump

  04-07-2024 21:18 via theguardian.com
  
  President gives interviews with stations in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania as report says he plans to cut back on events after 8pmJoe Biden has told a radio show he “screwed up” and made a “mistake” in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, but vowed to stay in the election race, even as a series of polls show him now trailing the ex-president by about six points.In two interviews conducted Wednesday and aired Thursday with local radio stations in the battleground sta
  
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• Comedian Tony Knight dead at 54 following 'terrible accident'

  04-07-2024 20:57 via foxnews.com
  
  Comedian Tony Knight has died following a "terrible accident."Knight was "tragically killed" in June while attending the Rock’&’Cars Festival in Lavaur, France, a family member told Fox News Digital."He was only 54 and having the time of his life," they shared. "He was fit, healthy, happy and had everything going for him. He was charismatic, funny, passionate and so very loved by [his partner] Hayley, his family and his friends all over the world."HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2024
  
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• Orbán to meet Putin in Moscow visit likely to anger EU

  04-07-2024 20:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Hungarian PM ‘trying to mediate between Russia and Ukraine’ after Hungary took over rotating EU presidencyViktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday for talks with Vladimir Putin, sources said, days after Hungary’s prime minister made his first visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.Two sources in Budapest told the Guardian about the trip, saying it was planned as part of a package with the Ukraine visit after Hungary took
  
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• NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown rewards fans who recovered custom ring after he lost it at Celtics' victory parade

  04-07-2024 20:49 via foxnews.com
  
  The Boston Celtics won an NBA record 18th championship on June 17. A few days later, the team held a victory parade in Boston. Celtics star Jaylen Brown attended the championship parade, but he ended up losing one of his prized possessions along the parade route. Brown then made a social media post, asking for assistance in the search for his customized "7uice" ring. The reigning NBA Finals MVP added that "a big reward" would be in store for anyone who recovered the personalized piece
  
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• Biden speaks with Netanyahu on latest Hamas ceasefire proposal

  04-07-2024 20:31 via foxnews.com
  
  President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via phone on Thursday following Hamas’ response to a hostage and cease-fire deal, Fox News Digital can confirm.The leaders discussed a response by Hamas to a ceasefire deal and the release of the remaining 116 hostages who were captured by the terrorist group during the Oct. 7 attacks, which left nearly 1,200 people dead.Netanyahu was set to convene his security cabinet to formulate a reaction to Hamas’ la
  
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• US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans

  04-07-2024 20:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Colorado dairy worker recovers as officials work toward vaccines and offer farmers financial aidThe US announced its fourth human case of bird flu, in a Colorado dairy worker, on Wednesday, as officials work to expand the availability of potential vaccines and commercial tests and open up financial assistance for affected farmers.The dairy worker was in close contact with cows that had tested positive for H5N1, a highly pathogenic bird flu, and the worker reported only “eye symptoms”
  
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• Yankees, Reds players engage in national anthem standoff before Fourth of July game

  04-07-2024 20:26 via foxnews.com
  
  New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds players engaged in a good ‘ol fashioned national anthem standoff before their game on the Fourth of July on Thursday afternoon.Four players in total were involved in the standoff, and then it came down to two Yankees players, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet, and one Reds player, Graham Ashcraft. Carson Spears, Ashcraft’s teammate, went back into the dugout.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAll players were standing outside of their du
  
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• Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel after killing of commander

  04-07-2024 20:15 via theguardian.com
  
  Barrage from Lebanon one of group’s largest yet, as Israel discusses Hamas proposals for possible Gaza ceasefireLebanon’s Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, as Benjamin Netanyahu told the US that Israel will send a delegation to resume stalled negotiations with Hamas on a possible hostage release deal.Israel confirmed the Iran-backed militant group had fired “numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets” from Leba
  
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• Darius Rucker believes Morgan Wallen 'not forgiven' by country fans for racial slur, subsequent 'cancellation'

  04-07-2024 20:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Darius Rucker is ready to forgive Morgan Wallen for using a racial slur — but he can't say the same for the rest of the country music community."I think Morgan's become a better person since that. I've known Morgan a long time," the former Hootie & The Blowfish frontman said on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, referencing Morgan's use of the N-word that ultimately led to his "cancellation." "Since all that happened, you know, Morgan's tried to really better himself, become a b
  
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• Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves suspect dead, officer injured

  04-07-2024 19:52 via foxnews.com
  
  A shoot out at Yellowstone National Park left a suspect dead and a park ranger injured, the National Park Service (NPS) said in a statement Thursday afternoon.The deceased suspect, who has not been identified, was making threats with a firearm at the park's Canyon Village complex overnight Wednesday and into early Thursday when rangers were called to the scene, NPS said. Gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and the rangers, which ultimately led to the suspect being killed.One Yellowsto
  
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• Campaign crisis: Dems who have called for Biden to drop out or raised concerns about his health

  04-07-2024 19:46 via foxnews.com
  
  President Biden's catastrophic performance at last week's debate has sparked panic among the Democratic Party’s hierarchy, with key players said to be mulling how to get him to abandon his re-election bid.The situation has plunged the party into crisis and threatens to drive a wedge between Biden loyalists and elected officials in swing districts ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Biden's top campaign aides have been working damage control with major dono
  
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• Bertoletti downs 58 hotdogs to fill gaping void left by Joey Chestnut

  04-07-2024 19:46 via theguardian.com
  
  16-time champion absent after sponsorship argumentMiki Sudo wins her 10th women’s title in Coney IslandPatrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hotdog eating contest.Bertoletti won by consuming 58 hotdogs in a tight, 10-minute race in which the lead bounced back and forth between competitors. In doing so, he surpassed his previous personal best of 55 hotdogs. Continue reading...
  
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• Navarro tells ABC to grill Biden on health in upcoming interview, urges Dems to move fast if they replace him

  04-07-2024 19:35 via foxnews.com
  
  "The View" co-host Ana Navarro offered the Democratic Party multiple tips for navigating President Biden’s post-debate fallout.During a recent CNN appearance, the talk show co-host and CNN senior political commentator stressed the importance of the media getting to the bottom of why Biden appeared so sluggish on the debate stage so that voters can know what they’re voting for. She also advised the party to be quick about replacing Biden if they’re going to do so, because that p
  
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• Pat Bertoletti crowned hot dog eating champion amid Joey Chestnut's absence

  04-07-2024 19:01 via foxnews.com
  
  The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has a new champion, as Pat Bertoletti ate 58 hot dogs on Thursday.Bertoletti's victory comes as Americans across the nation are celebrating Independence Day. Thousands of fans descended on Coney Island to watch competitive eaters wolf down as many hot dogs (and buns) as possible in a 10-minute time span during the contest.However, this year's slate of competitors was noticeably missing one high-profile contestant — 16-time champion Joey Chestnut.C
  
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• Birmingham University censoring student beliefs over Gaza camp evictions, court hears

  04-07-2024 18:58 via theguardian.com
  
  University is taking legal action to shut down pro-Palestine encampment on Edgbaston campusThe University of Birmingham is censoring students’ beliefs about Gaza by seeking to shut down a pro-Palestine encampment on its grounds, the high court has heard.Birmingham is one of several universities taking legal action to try to evict student protesters, with a case brought by the University of Nottingham due to be heard before the same judge on Friday. Continue reading...
  
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• In food competition, grandfather picks his own wife as winner over the grandkids: 'Weird' situation

  04-07-2024 18:40 via foxnews.com
  
  A woman has taken to the Reddit page, known as "AITA" ("Am I the a--hole?"), to share a "weird" personal drama among family members after a fun food faceoff was not so much fun after all. Posting a question, the woman asked others if she was wrong "for calling out my father-in-law when he picked my MIL [mother-in-law] as the winner of a competition over my kids?"The woman — going by the username "ScaleFlat338" — said on Thursday in her post that her in-laws held a "cooking decor
  
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• In food competition, grandfather picks his own wife as winner over the grandkids: 'Weird'

  04-07-2024 18:40 via foxnews.com
  
  A woman has taken to the Reddit page, known as "AITA" (Am I the a--hole), to share a "weird" personal drama among family members after a fun food faceoff was not so much fun after all. Posting a question, the woman asked others if she was wrong "for calling out my father-in-law when he picked my MIL [mother-in-law] as the winner of a competition over my kids?"The woman — going by the username "ScaleFlat338" — said on Thursday in her post that her in-laws held a "cooking decorati
  
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• Ex-Duke star's fiancée's mother speaks out after 'grooming' rumors emerge

  04-07-2024 18:40 via foxnews.com
  
  The mother of the fiancée of one of the newest NBA players, Kyle Filipowski, is speaking out after internet rumors swirled about "Mormon grooming and brainwashing."Filipowski starred at Duke for two seasons before being drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 32nd pick, but in the days leading up to the selection, wild allegations surrounding him came about.A social media account on X, claiming to be Filipowski’s brother Daniel, alleged a story about Filipowski and his fiancée, Cai
  
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• Relatives of India crush victims accuse authorities of leaving people to die

  04-07-2024 18:19 via theguardian.com
  
  Family members and eyewitnesses say they had to dig in mud to find survivors and some of the more than 120 killedRelatives of victims of the deadly crowd crush during a Hindu religious gathering in northern India have accused the authorities of leaving their loved ones to die in the mud and on hospital floors due to a lack of medical staff and ambulances.More than 120 people died at the religious gathering of about 250,000 people held on Tuesday as devotees surged forward, causing panic, with ma
  
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• Hurricane Beryl barrels through Cayman Islands after battering Jamaica

  04-07-2024 18:03 via theguardian.com
  
  Category 3 storm with wind speeds of up to 120mph continues to wreak ‘utter devastation’ in CaribbeanWhy Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm seasonHurricane Beryl is barrelling through the Cayman Islands after causing death and destruction in Jamaica.The British overseas territory is bearing the brunt of the hurricane, which has been causing “utter devastation” in the Caribbean since Monday, when it almost destroyed parts of Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines.
  
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• Some Democrats call for changes to homeless camping laws as 'uncertainty' follows Supreme Court ruling

  04-07-2024 17:52 via foxnews.com
  
  On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that cities can outlaw homeless camps, at least two Oregon Democrats have signaled a desire to roll back a 2021 state law limiting municipalities' ability to ban camping on public property."Our communities deserve streets that are safe and clean, not only for residents but also for businesses that drive our economy," state Sen. Mark Meek said in a statement, according to the Portland Tribune. "We must reform restrictive laws… so that local communit
  
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• Founders' July 4th lesson: Divided by politics but united in core values of a free people

  04-07-2024 17:51 via foxnews.com
  
  For many of us, the Fourth of July is a favorite holiday as families gather around barbecues and picnic blankets to this quintessential American experience. Yet, in the midst of the food, fireworks and friends, it is also a holiday to reflect, if only briefly, on what brings us to this moment each year in celebration of the Declaration of Independence.This year, the holiday seems even more important. The core values that define us as a
  
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• Alex de Minaur surges into last 32 of Wimbledon but Daria Saville lets win slip away

  04-07-2024 17:33 via theguardian.com
  
  Australian No 1 beats Spain’s Jaume Munar in straight setsWomen’s champion loses to 18th seed Marta KostyukAlex de Minaur has disposed of a familiar opponent to rattle into the last 32 of Wimbledon in the sunshine, before reaffirming his desire to “go deep” into the tournament.But there was only heartbreak for his fellow national No 1, Daria Saville, who saw a match point for one of her best grand slam wins disappear, before losing 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to 18th seed Marta Kos
  
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• Convicted felon Hunter Biden's presence advising the president may hurt Biden's ability to deride Trump

  04-07-2024 17:14 via foxnews.com
  
  President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden – a convicted felon awaiting sentencing – has been closely advising his father to stay in the race, which may hurt the president's ability to deride former President Donald Trump's criminal record on the campaign trail. "All Americans should be highly concerned that at a time where international tensions are on the rise, particularly with the CCP, the Biden family bag man is now in the White House," Mike Howell, the executive director of t
  
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• Red, white and blue pretzels are a must-have for July 4, plus a fun Independence Day quiz

  04-07-2024 17:10 via foxnews.com
  
  PATRIOTIC PRETZELS – Get the recipe to make red, white and blue pretzels that are sure to get you and your family in the Fourth of July spirit this year — and they only take 60 minutes to whip up. Continue reading...CALM YOUR CANINE – For the Fourth of July, veterinarian Dr. Sylvalyn Hammond and celebrity dog trainer Chrissy Joy share smart tips for keeping dogs safe and calm when the fireworks start. Continue reading...FACT-FILLED FUN – How well do you know your 4th of J
  
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• Eagles' AJ Brown defends new teammate Saquon Barkley amid 'Hard Knocks' controversy

  04-07-2024 17:06 via foxnews.com
  
  The latest edition of HBO's long-running series "Hard Knocks" premiered on July 2.Much of the conversation surrounding the first episode of "HBO's Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," centered around now-former Giants running back Saquon Barkley.Barkley had somewhat of an unceremonious exit from the franchise that drafted him in the first round in 2018. However, he ultimately landed with his former team's division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, much to the dismay of the Giants fait
  
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• 'She-Hulk' star blasts new law requiring parental approval to address students by preferred pronouns: 'Absurd'

  04-07-2024 17:00 via foxnews.com
  
  "She-Hulk" star Tatiana Maslany put a newly-enshrined-into-law parental rights law on blast, calling the measure "absurd" and an "overreach.""It should not be in the control of the parents how a child identifies; how a child knows them self to be," Maslany, who starred as the title character for the "She-Hulk" series, told local reporters after a recent event at the Canadian Walk of Fame."That isn’t a parent’s place — it’s an overreach. It’s an overreach on the part
  
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• ‘Once-in-a-lifetime event’: rare chance to see explosion on dwarf star 3,000 light years away

  04-07-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  T Coronae Borealis, or the Blaze star, was last seen in 1946 and will be visible again some time between now and SeptemberIn what is being called a “once-in-a-lifetime event”, light from a thermonuclear explosion on a star has been travelling towards Earth for thousands of years and it will be here any day.T Coronae Borealis (also known as T Cor Bor, T CrB, and the Blaze star) will be as bright as the north star (for those in the northern hemisphere). Continue reading...
  
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• Gas shortfalls for eastern states worse than predicted just months ago, ACCC warns

  04-07-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Projections of shortfalls – and calls for more production – come even as the bulk of gas produced in Australia is exportedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEast coast gas shortfalls could emerge as soon as 2027, a year earlier than was forecast six months ago – and in some states in 2026 – unless new sources of supply are made available, the competition watchdog has warned in a re
  
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• Israel-Gaza war: Israel studying new Hamas response to ceasefire proposal – as it happened

  04-07-2024 16:58 via theguardian.com
  
  Mediators including Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying for months to secure a ceasefire and the release of 120 remaining hostagesRead all our Israel-Gaza coverage The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that the Palestinian death toll from nearly nine months of war has surged past 38,000.The ministry said that in the last 24 hours, the bodies of 58 people had been brought to hospitals, bringing the overall death toll to 38,011. Continue reading...
  
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• Minnesota bridge on verge of collapsing following torrential rain, flooding

  04-07-2024 16:42 via foxnews.com
  
  A bridge near a Minnesota dam is on the verge of crumbling into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.The County Road 9 bridge, a roughly 40-year-old bridge near the Minnesota city of Mankato, may topple over if the weather doesn’t subside to allow proper structural reinforcements to take place. Heavy rain and flooding have pummeled the Midwest for days with Blue Earth River’s water levels rising dramatically, testing the structural integrity o
  
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• Biden responds to criticism over his debate performance: 'I screwed up'

  04-07-2024 16:34 via foxnews.com
  
  President Biden said that he had a "bad" debate performance against former President Trump but argued that his accomplishments during his term were more important in a radio interview Thursday. "I had a bad night," Biden said in an interview on July 4 with radio host Earl Ingram. "And the fact of the matter is that, you know, I screwed up." Biden has faced calls to step down from media figures as speculation over whether he can remain at the top of the ticket continues to dog his campa
  
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• The kidnapping case of 1-month-old Peter Weinberger from July 4, 1956

  04-07-2024 16:20 via foxnews.com
  
  The kidnapping of 1-month-old Peter Weinberger on July 4, 1956, in Long Island, New York, resulted in new legislation passed by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower during his presidency which allowed federal investigators to become involved in a kidnapping case after 24 hours missing versus the original 7-day waiting period.In the late afternoon on Independence Day in 1956, Beatrice "Betty" Weinberger wrapped her baby in a blanket and placed him in a carriage on the family’s front porch
  
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• Former 'Vanderpump Rules' star Stassi Schroeder and husband debate essentials for July 4 BBQ

  04-07-2024 16:03 via foxnews.com
  
  Independence, patriotism and barbecues, oh my! It's July 4th, and former "Vanderpump Rules" star Stassi Schroeder and her husband, Beau Clark, are tackling an important topic: What are you eating and drinking to enjoy today's festivities?The couple had a passionate debate about the essentials of a good July 4th barbecue on the latest episode of her self-titled podcast, "Stassi"FIRED 'VANDERPUMP RULES' STAR STASSI SCHROEDER ADDRESSES HER RACIALLY INSENSITIVE REMARKSWhen the couple tackled ha
  
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• Joey Chestnut gears up for Independence Day hot dog competition faceoff against hungry soldiers

  04-07-2024 15:41 via foxnews.com
  
  It looks like Joey Chestnut is going to have a "full" day ahead of him this July Fourth despite being excluded from the Nathan's hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.Instead, the competitive eater – who downed a record-setting 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes during the 2021 event – is heading to an Army base in El Paso, Texas, to square off in a different hot dog eating contest: against soldiers. "It means so much [to be with them]," he said while joining "Fox & Friends" on Inde
  
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• Germany summons Turkish ambassador over ‘wolf’ goal celebration

  04-07-2024 15:20 via theguardian.com
  
  Diplomat urged to explain gesture by Turkey footballer Merih Demiral and take measures to prevent a repeatTurkey’s ambassador to Germany has been summoned to the foreign ministry in Berlin over the rightwing extremist “wolf salute” displayed by the Turkish footballer Merih Demiral, as his goal celebration at the European Championship became the subject of diplomatic exchange.Ahmet Başar Şen was urged to explain the gesture and take measures to prevent its further use,
  
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