NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd

Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and lifeguards to monitor and protect beachgoers.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:23:20 -0400

Caitlin Clark to miss fifth straight game with groin injury

Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with groin injury as Indiana Fever prepare to face Los Angeles Sparks, despite participating in limited practice drills.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:32:54 -0400

Neanderthals extracted animal fat in advanced food prep 'fat factories' 125,000 years ago: report

Archaeological findings reveal Neanderthals operated a 'fat factory' 125,000 years ago in what is now Germany, smashing bones to extract essential fat during seasons when carbohydrates were scarce.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:06:17 -0400

Caitlin Clark's coach suggests star offered to pay fine for technical foul over yelling at WNBA officials

Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White suggested that Clark will be paying for a fine for a recent technical foul amid a team culture shift.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:30:11 -0400

Mexico President expects boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to be deported, hopes he serves sentence in home country

Mexican President Sheinbaum confirms hope for former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. to serve weapons trafficking sentence in Mexico

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:21:19 -0400

Human remains discovered days after devastating California fireworks facility explosion

Authorities confirm discovery of human remains at California fireworks facility days after explosion that injured two and left seven missing in Esparto.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:18:08 -0400

Judge backs Trump admin's deportation push for 8 illegal migrants after another judge blocks it

Eight migrants face deportation to South Sudan after a Massachusetts federal judge denied their request, highlighting legal battles over the Trump administration.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:25:16 -0400

Conor McGregor suggests interest in competing in White House UFC fight: 'Count me in'

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor appeared eager to participate in the White House UFC event announced by President Trump on Thursday.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:14:45 -0400

'Baywatch' star Donna D'Errico celebrates Fourth of July with patriotic bikini photo

"Baywatch" alum Donna D'Errico marks Independence Day with patriotic bikini photos on Instagram, featuring her red and white star swimsuit alongside similar looks from previous years.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:10:56 -0400

Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill in sweeping victory for second term agenda, overcoming Dems and GOP rebels

President Donald Trump signs $3.3 trillion tax bill that extends 2017 tax cuts, raises debt limit by $5 trillion, rescinds Biden green energy credits, and adds Medicaid work requirements.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:03:09 -0400

Fever's Sophie Cunningham responds to backlash over comments about Cleveland, Detroit as WNBA expansion sites

Sophie Cunningham defends "blue-collar working people" while explaining her WNBA expansion comments, noting her preference for cities like Miami.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:12:03 -0400

Sewn with pride: Flag factory gears up for 250th anniversary of nation

American flags are made from start to finish at Allied Materials, a factory in Missouri. The process includes cutting dyed cotton, stitching the star field and assembling each element by hand.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:28:58 -0400

Texas river flood leaves at least 13 dead and 20 children missing; camp evacuated by helicopter

Texas flooding leaves at least a dozen dead in Kerr County as heavy rain caused Guadalupe River to reach nearly 30 feet, overwhelming local funeral homes and cutting power.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:08:44 -0400

PETA distributes vegan wieners outside Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

Before Joey Chestnut returned to the grand stage, PETA delivered vegan hot dogs to those wandering outside Nathan's annual contest.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:21:37 -0400

Who is Julio César Chávez Jr.? Mexican boxer to be deported by ICE after losing to Jake Paul

Julio César Chávez Jr., son of boxing legend, was detained by immigration authorities over visa issues, criminal charges and alleged cartel affiliations.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:11:46 -0400

How Google’s ‘Ask Photos’ uses AI to find the pictures you want

Google's Ask Photos feature brings AI-powered searches to your photo library, letting you find memories with natural language queries while maintaining privacy controls.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:00:10 -0400

Florida city commissioner 'shocked' to stand alone as colleagues defy Trump immigration crackdown

Florida attorney general warns Key West commissioners of possible removal after voting to end police cooperation with immigration authorities.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:53:19 -0400

Sydney Sweeney’s surprise appearance at Bezos wedding was nod to ‘old days of Hollywood’: report

Jeff Bezos's wedding guest Sydney Sweeney sparked curiosity online, with reports suggesting her attendance was business-related.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:50:45 -0400

UN report targeting Israel sparks backlash, author accused of overstepping her mandate

NGO Monitor Legal Advisor Anne Herzog claims Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese overstepped her mandate in her latest report against Israel and companies that operate within the country.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:34:06 -0400

Big Beautiful Bill immediately hits the campaign trail in battle for Congress

The political battle over Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill hits the campaign trail, as candidates for an open Senate seat in battleground New Hampshire trade fire over the measure.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:32:08 -0400

Left-leaning actress Natasha Lyonne leading efforts to lobby Trump admin on AI regulation

Anti-Trump Hollywood stars like Natasha Lyonne are petitioning the administration to address AI copyright protections against the wishes of big tech companies.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:00:14 -0400

Adams, Cuomo push probe into Mamdani's college race claim; Sliwa slams it as distraction

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo are calling for a full investigation into the Zohran Mamdani Columbia University controversy while Curtis Sliwa calls it a distraction.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:54:24 -0400

SCOTT BESSENT: President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will unleash parallel prosperity

Kicking off America’s 250th birthday celebration, President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful bill" is unleashing growth and prosperity for both Main Street and Wall Street alike.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:40:42 -0400

Schools turn to handwritten exams as AI cheating surges

The return of blue book exams emerges as universities fight widespread AI academic dishonesty and educators debate whether to ban AI tools or teach responsible usage.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:56 -0400

Joey Chestnut reclaims Hot Dog Eating Contest title after last year's absence by downing 70.5 franks

Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday and again dominated his competition, earning his 17th title in his last 18 tries.

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:47 -0400