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Mount Rushmore Gets a Big Night: President, Fireworks and Weather Drama

July 3, 2026

South Dakota is ready to host a huge celebration that marks 250 years of the United States. The plan includes fireworks worth about $700, 000 and a visit from President Donald Trump. Earlier this year the governor sent an official invitation hoping to attract national attention. The White House conf

politics

Trump’s Crypto Earnings Upset Senate Talks on Digital Asset Bill

July 3, 2026

The Senate is racing to vote on a digital‑asset law, but new numbers about President Trump’s crypto profits have thrown the debate into turmoil. A recent financial disclosure shows that Trump earned more than $1. 4 billion from family crypto projects last year, a chunk of his total $2. 2 billion

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Health Leaders Clash Over Measles Data

July 3, 2026

A former chief medical officer of the CDC said that a well‑known vaccine critic and his team asked for old measles data while the country was fighting a major outbreak. The request came at a time when more than 2, 000 people had measles in the U. S. , and some children had died. The CDC staff

health

Kitchen Safety Class Turns Home Into a Hazard Zone

July 3, 2026

The local food‑inspection workshop ended with a sobering realization: my own kitchen might fail the same strict checks that restaurants face. After watching inspectors highlight 83 rules and 51 key compliance points, I felt oddly exposed, as if every dish I cook could trigger a closure order. The

health

Safe Beach Fun on July 4: What You Need to Know

July 3, 2026

Before heading out, check the water reports for Daytona Beach and nearby spots. The Florida Department of Health and the Fish & Wildlife Commission publish weekly data on water quality, red tide, and blue‑green algae. A quick look at the map shows whether any advisories are in effect and where

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Senator McConnell’s Health: What Kentucky Really Needs to Know

July 3, 2026

A rising Democrat in Kentucky is demanding that the state learn the truth about a senior Republican senator’s health. The candidate says the senator’s team has not answered basic questions and may be hiding whether he can still serve. The story began when the senator was reportedly hospitalized over

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Kids’ Health at Risk: How Policy Cuts Threaten Immunity and Nutrition

July 3, 2026

In recent months, a sharp shift in federal health policy has sparked concern among experts. A former UCLA critical‑care professor highlighted how changes under the current administration have eroded long‑standing child‑health safeguards. He pointed to a reduction in recommended childhood shots—from

entertainment

Heart‑to‑Heart Harmony: How an Eight‑Member Group Keeps the Beat Together

July 3, 2026

The Korean pop world often wonders what keeps a girl group stable. Is it a standout star, a catchy concept, or something deeper? Hearts2Hearts, an eight‑member act from SM Entertainment that debuted just over a year ago, shows that the answer lies in shared effort and balance. Instead of spotligh

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Hunter Halajian’s Big Leap to College Baseball

July 3, 2026

A fresh start awaits Hunter Halajian, a former pitcher from Watertown High School. He has just pledged to play baseball at Northeast Iowa Community College, turning his high‑school and summer league experience into a college career. Hunter helped lead his high‑school team to the state runner‑up s

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Money Rules Shift: The Supreme Court Cuts Party Spending Limits

July 3, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has just decided to remove limits on how much national political parties can spend when they coordinate with candidates. This move follows a previous ruling that already made it easier for wealthy donors to influence elections. The decision, 6‑to‑3, was brought by Republican