Independence Day (US) (July 4) Jul 5, 2026 Sparks Flew, But Star Sightings Were Scarce in the Hamptons after Taylor Swift’s New York Wedding Restaurant owners, residents and visitors alike were surprised by the relative lack of notable faces in the Hamptons this Fourth of July weekend. Sparks Flew, But Star Sightings Were Scarce in the Hamptons after Taylor Swift’s New York Wedding Restaurant owners, residents and visitors alike were surprised by the relative lack of notable faces in the Hamptons this Fourth of July weekend. See more
JD Vance Jul 5, 2026 The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s anti-Trump essay from 10 years ago Magazine invites readers to judge Vance’s ‘assessment’ of Trump, whom he called ‘cultural heroin’ during first termThe Atlantic on Saturday republished a JD... The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s anti-Trump essay from 10 years ago Magazine invites readers to judge Vance’s ‘assessment’ of Trump, whom he called ‘cultural heroin’ during first termThe Atlantic on Saturday republished a JD... Share
McMorrow Jul 5, 2026 Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction. Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction. Share
Power Failures and Blackouts Jul 5, 2026 More Severe Weather Looms as Over 800,000 Remain Without Power Strong storms knocked out power this week to customers from Oklahoma to Connecticut. As they waited on Sunday for the lights to come back on, the forecast ca... More Severe Weather Looms as Over 800,000 Remain Without Power Strong storms knocked out power this week to customers from Oklahoma to Connecticut. As they waited on Sunday for the lights to come back on, the forecast ca... Share
Movies Jul 5, 2026 ‘Minions’ Opens at No. 1 but Falls Far Short of Earlier Films in the Franchise The movie generated $36.4 million in ticket sales in North America for the holiday weekend, a 62 percent decline from 2024, the last time a “Minions” movie w... ‘Minions’ Opens at No. 1 but Falls Far Short of Earlier Films in the Franchise The movie generated $36.4 million in ticket sales in North America for the holiday weekend, a 62 percent decline from 2024, the last time a “Minions” movie w... Share
Nigel Farage Jul 5, 2026 What are the latest allegations about Nigel Farage’s funding? Reform UK leader received financial support from a convicted fraudster for staffing, security and housingNigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entre... What are the latest allegations about Nigel Farage’s funding? Reform UK leader received financial support from a convicted fraudster for staffing, security and housingNigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entre... Share
England rugby union team Jul 5, 2026 Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?In many ways England should be gra... Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?In many ways England should be gra... Share
Tour de France 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Tour de France 2026: Mexican debutant Del Toro wins stage two with help of Pogacar Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey with six-second leadFires mean no spectators and ‘adapted route’ for stage threeIsaac del Toro took a victory orchestrated by... Tour de France 2026: Mexican debutant Del Toro wins stage two with help of Pogacar Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey with six-second leadFires mean no spectators and ‘adapted route’ for stage threeIsaac del Toro took a victory orchestrated by... Share
USA Jul 5, 2026 Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds red card suspension US striker was shown red in last-32 matchFifa disciplinary committee cites article of Fifa codeUSA striker Folarin Balogun will play against Belgium in Monda... Folarin Balogun eligible to play for US v Belgium as Fifa rescinds red card suspension US striker was shown red in last-32 matchFifa disciplinary committee cites article of Fifa codeUSA striker Folarin Balogun will play against Belgium in Monda... Share
FBI Jul 5, 2026 FBI seized more than 600 drones flying over World Cup games in US cities Agency says drones had been caught across all 11 US host cities in restricted airspace since tournament beganMore than 600 drones flying over restricted Worl... FBI seized more than 600 drones flying over World Cup games in US cities Agency says drones had been caught across all 11 US host cities in restricted airspace since tournament beganMore than 600 drones flying over restricted Worl... Share
easyJet Jul 5, 2026 EasyJet agrees to £5bn takeover by US investment firm Agreement in principle with Castlelake follows several rejected offers and means UK’s biggest low-cost carrier will be taken private EasyJet has agreed a £5b... EasyJet agrees to £5bn takeover by US investment firm Agreement in principle with Castlelake follows several rejected offers and means UK’s biggest low-cost carrier will be taken private EasyJet has agreed a £5b... Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Jul 5, 2026 Navy Ends Search for Missing Crew Member After Arabian Sea Helicopter Crash The cause of the crash was still under investigation, but the military said it was not the result of hostile fire. A total of 14 U.S. service members have be... Navy Ends Search for Missing Crew Member After Arabian Sea Helicopter Crash The cause of the crash was still under investigation, but the military said it was not the result of hostile fire. A total of 14 U.S. service members have be... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 5, 2026 White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’ A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social jus... White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’ A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social jus... Share
