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Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians. “My heart and soul are with them,” he said in an emotional postgame interview. 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 in the round of 32 Friday. The victory comes in Egypt’s fourth World Cup. A video of Hassan on social media shows him walking around the pitch holdi
Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
Jet fuel prices are dropping but airfares aren’t. Here are 10 reasons to stay home in the US
Trump Accounts are now live. Here’s what you need to know
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Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash

Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, sought to show unity as it voted to extend the terms of Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, who have headed it for four years as co-leaders and ran unopposed Saturday. Weidel was reelected with 81% of the vote, while Chrupalla earned 70%. German parties elect their leaders every two years. The
Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash
Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation 'under control'
For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion

Continental said on Saturday it had signed an agreement to sell its ContiTech plastics and rubber business to private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €4 billion ($4.57 billion), plus potential performance-based components of up to €250 million in subsequent years.The German car parts supplier said it expects cash proceeds of about €3.1 billion from the sale, subject to customary adjustments.Continental added that the planned divestment will allow the company to focus on its core tires business going forward.Continental said it expects to distribute around €2.5 billion to shareholders
Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion
Trump to mark U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall
Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations

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Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, a White House official told CNN, including several individuals who violated the Clean Air Act aimed at cutting down on emissions and improving air quality.Trump announced earlier Friday that he signed pardons for six people who he argued were “persecuted by the Biden Administration” for violating clean-air and emissions laws.“It is my Great Honor to have just signed Pardons for six people who were persecuted by the Biden Administration, and were in, or being sent to, prison, for ‘fixing their car.’” Trump posted to Truth Social,
Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations
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Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani argued a true celebration of patriotism should confront both the nation’s ideals and its flaws, in a speech Friday on the eve of America’s 250th birthday.The speech, meant to contrast to President Donald Trump’s planned remarks at Mount Rushmore, was steeped in symbolism and centered immigration as its primary theme. A naturalized citizen born in Uganda to parents of Indian-origin, Mamdani sat behind a desk used by George Washington, with naturalized immigrants standing around him holding American flags.Mamdani made several references to “powerful”

Trump pardons 11, most for violating Clean Air Act

3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms

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US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears they had that Israel would assassinate meditators during talks this spring, two US officials said.The officials said the US worried that Israel might assassinate Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliamentary speaker who is leading negotiations with the US, or Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has also been a public face of the talks. The warnings were communicated through intermediaries, the officials said.The New York Times first reported on the warnings.There were no immediate indications on Friday that US intelligence had knowledge of a
US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
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Friends born on July 4, 1976, are turning 50 as America marks its 250th birthday

    MALVERN, Iowa (KMTV) -- Four Mills County friends share a birthday that is hard to top: July 4, 1976 — the day the United States turned 200.Now, as the country celebrates its 250th birthday — Jenni, Holly, and twins Allan and David Hughes — are marking their own milestone: turning 50.Jenni arrived first."I'm the oldest," Jenni said.Holly followed 13 minutes later."She's older," Holly said, laughing.The Hughes twins came a few hours after that. Allan edged out David by three minutes."Dave was first after that I think in about everything," Allan said.The four were

As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 

Air Force to investigate officer who called for Trump impeachment

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Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements

The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will not be accompanying Prince Harry when he visits London next week, as a disagreement over his family’s police protection continues.It is, however, still possible that the Sussex family could join him at engagements elsewhere in the United Kingdom. CNN understands there hasn’t been a decision on the family joining the duke during other parts of the visit which take place beyond the British capital.Prince Harry had hoped to bring Meghan and their two young children on the five-day visit but had concerns over his family’s safety
Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements
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First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’

Pope Leo XIV marked July 4 with an appeal to Americans to receive immigrants with “compassion and generosity” as he made a visit to the frontlines of the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.In a letter released soon after he arrived on the southern Italian island Lampedusa, the pope said that protecting human life meant “welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants,” whose “hopes, sacrifices and contribution” had formed part of the history of the United States.The first American pontiff began his visit at the “Door to Europe,” an artwork that stands as a memorial to the thous

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of razor-edge Peru election

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'Vanishingly rare' copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives

A "vanishingly rare" copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found in London, dug up in archives holding documents from the British capture of an American privateer ship in 1776, just as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.The text, famous for its rallying cry for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness", had been listed in 18th century records as simply "another document" but in May a volunteer at Britain's National Archives took a closer look."Unearthing and handling such a significant historical document has been thrilling, particularly in this important anniver
'Vanishingly rare' copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives
Americas|Sports|World

Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16

The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match. That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin. Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo sent Luis Suárez onto the field, and he promptly delivered a sharp cross that Jhon Arias flicked into the net, resulting in the only goal on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium and sending Los Cafeteros into the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Black Stars.

Argentina and Cape Verde head to extra time at World Cup after ending regulation tied at 1-1

US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup

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Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
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Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans

Argentine President Javier Milei generated both excitement and fear last month when he announced a congressional bill to create “non-

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Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

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A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
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Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

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Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

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Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
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Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

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Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

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Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls

From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools