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2 dead, 7 injured in Centreville mass shooting; investigation underway Story by Tiara Leflore A deadly mass shooting in Centreville is under investigation after two people were killed and seven others were shot early Saturday morning. According to the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 12:55 a.m. on July 4 near the Orchard …
Con Edison says voltage reduced about 8 percent in parts of Queens and Brooklyn for equipment repairs during peak heat demand. Residents report something very different on the ground. Some areas like Richmond Hill and surrounding neighborhoods say power is fully out since midday, not just reduced. COMPLETE power was shut off here in Richmond …
This is one of those clips that starts in a completely normal way and then slowly turns emotional in a way you do not really expect. 🚨#BREAKING: A German soccer fan who flew to the USA but was fearful about coming because of news about criminals and people being mean… …breaks down into TEARS, live …
Progressive spaces like drag queen story hour bookstores keep attracting people tied to child sex crimes. Community first claims victim status then quietly raises money for camps the accused liked. Public still gets told these places are safe and inclusive while investigations pile up. Todd Garland worked at Roebling Books & Coffee in northern Kentucky. …
Something bigger may be developing behind the scenes. Trump and Vladimir Putin reportedly spoke for about 85 to 90 minutes on July 4 in what the Kremlin described as a businesslike and highly constructive conversation. According to the Kremlin, Trump reiterated his willingness to help bring about the earliest possible end to the war in …
The private credit bust is now starting to spread into AI and the AI buildout which up to now has been mostly financed by these shadow banks. The reason for it spreading is simple – the run on the shadow banks hasn’t abated at all, with our favorite sad bird the latest to disclose laughably …
Year after year, this continues to be the best 4th of July fireworks video out there… pic.twitter.com/RAqEOUUoE6 — Tim McMillan (@LtTimMcMillan) July 4, 2026
The couple has been identified by friends and family as Sergio and Jennifer Villanueva A Tesla Semi struck two vehicles in Nevada, according to police, killing two people, a married couple identified by family and friends as Sergio and Jennifer Villanueva The crash occurred near Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory and is under investigation by the Nevada …
Evacuation orders across 5 states as wildfires rage in American West
Event called Defi Vision Mira lets legally blind drivers compete on track. Navigators sit beside them and guide during the race. FloRacing post marks 37th edition with green flag wave. For the 37th time, Autodrome Granby in Quebec waved the green for the Defi Vision Mira, where legally blind drivers with the help of navigators …
US-Kurdish Committee president says clash is not full uprising, but it’s not ‘business as usual’ as Iran pressures opposition Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Thursday it killed five members of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, while the Kurdish opposition group told Fox News Digital that six of its Peshmerga — a term commonly …
They demand security and borders for themselves while pushing opposite policies for everyone else. Public resources go to protect billionaires during big events. Hypocrisy fuels ongoing anger at double standards. pic.twitter.com/IMFPyVfZOb — Jerub (@Jerubbaal68) July 3, 2026 🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Taylor Swift is draining taxpayer dollars and police resources for her Madison Square Garden wedding. Roads are …
High European taxes deliver slower care and lower take-home pay in practice. US model rewards productivity and innovation with better personal finances. Europe risks falling behind if it sticks with heavy regulation and welfare focus. Europe faces energy and growth struggles while US pushes AI and deregulation. Americans don’t dream about moving to Europe to …
Timing of big buys right before market moving policy looks too perfect. Late disclosure and family gains show power used for personal profit. Public sees pattern of advantage that normal rules ignore for him. Family tied to major deals like Kazakhstan tungsten. Crypto ventures hit billions. More disclosures fuel fresh outrage on 250th anniversary weekend. …
The DOJ declined to release additional unredacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein after a judge ordered the department to either unseal more records or explain why they should remain redacted. The department argued the existing redactions are lawful and necessary to protect victims, privacy interests, and other sensitive information. More than 3.5 million pages have …
POTUS: "There’s no reason we should stop at 4%. We should be at 12% and 13% GDP… That’s how we built the country." pic.twitter.com/VNwmww8L8A — Trumpusa1 (@Trumpusa1A1) July 3, 2026 57,000 new jobs ain’t gonna cut it: BREAKING: The US economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, well below expectations of 114,000. The unemployment rate fell …
🚨 JUST IN: Elon Musk MIC DROPS NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the Ugandan communist used America's 250th birthday to disgrace the nation ELON: "Mamdani has built nothing. He is a taker, never a maker." 🫳🏻🎤💯 Communists steal and destroy. Elon is the OPPOSITE. pic.twitter.com/RPZHz9wrbO — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 3, 2026 "The worst enemy …
When will the central banks start to cut interest-rates? This week the world’s major central bankers arrived in Sintra to take advantage of the generous hospitality provided by the European Central Bank or ECB. The first thing we learned was that the long-running plan to boost each others pension pots never runs out of steam. …
Drone operator sends 2,500 drones into the air for a drone show celebrating America's 250th birthday in North Richland Hills, Texas. "…For America 250, we celebrate in style!" said Sky Elements Drones. Remarkable. pic.twitter.com/Uk6zTeAPFV — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 3, 2026
Micron stock dropped 13 percent in one day. Market value lost in that move was $138 billion. Intel fell 9 percent and AMD fell 7 percent. VanEck chip ETF dropped 5 percent after big Q2 gains. Reports say SK Hynix is slowing down memory chip growth. Investors are scared that AI spending is not bringing …
Glad to know there is at least 1 patriot in that city. — Flattaxman (@Flattaxman2023) July 4, 2026 Big cities like NYC have very mixed crowds especially tourists who may not feel American patriotism same way.
WHO Grants Emergency Use for China’s First Ebola PCR Test Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. https://www.who.int/news/item/02-07-2026-who-adds-first-diagnostic-test-for-ebola-bundibugyo-virus-to-its-emergency-use-listing .@WHO has …
Benny Johnson video claims Gavin Newsom under big federal investigation. Staffer allegedly wore FBI wire to record crimes. Investigation started under Biden. Video mixes some facts with heavy speculation and drama. Mainstream sources not confirming full details yet. h/t Doc Savage
President Trump is poised to pardon a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations, and is still discussing other potential acts of clemency, including for Sean “Diddy” Combs or several other well-known figures, according to sources familiar with his plans. The president was scheduled to have a meeting Friday afternoon on the …
Key takeaways Satellite Deployment: Amazon has launched over 390 satellites, enough to start initial service of its Leo broadband network, with more satellites planned to expand coverage and capacity. Competition with Starlink: Amazon aims to rival SpaceX Starlink, which already serves 12 million customers with over 10,000 satellites, though Amazon’s launch pace is currently slower. …
For millions of Americans, rising egg prices became one of the most visible signs of inflation during the bird flu outbreak. Grocery bills climbed, restaurants added egg surcharges, and consumers were repeatedly told that the shortage was being driven by avian influenza. According to the Justice Department complaint, however, investigators believe the market was influenced …
Heat waves always strain old power grids in big cities. High demand causes problems no matter who is mayor. Asking people to raise thermostats is basic conservation step but feels tone deaf when temps hit triple digits. Real fix needs better grid upgrades and more power supply not just telling residents to sweat more. BREAKING: …
They actually think people are buying this. pic.twitter.com/efDxcZ5tl5 — Taylor Kenney (@taylorkenneyitm) July 2, 2026
