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Nobody Fits Philadelphia Like Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies’ DH and MLB’s home run leader is primed to own All-Star week in the City of Brotherly Love. And at 33, he’s better than ever.

Sports Illustrated

Philadelphia declares emergency after series of microburst storms sweep through city

The microbursts in Philadelphia were part of a broader pattern of extreme weather that impacted the U.S. this weekend, encompassing heatwaves, widespread flooding, and wildfires

The Independent UK

‘We know the truth’: Philadelphians fight Trump’s erasure of history

Over the last six months, activists have ensured the US doesn’t forget enslavement in the nation’s first capital

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Seven New Measles Cases in One Week in Lancaster County: What Pennsylvania Parents Need to Know Now

Seven new measles cases hit Lancaster County in a week. Pennsylvania confirms 101 cases in 2026. Verify MMR status now before camps and fall enrollment.

Medical Daily

Ranking Every Sportsperson’s Pitch to LeBron James As Superstar Muses Over NBA Future

LeBron James is a very wanted man this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

Philadelphia Classified Pregnant Women as High Risk During Extreme Heat: What ACOG Recommends

Philadelphia's heat emergency named pregnant women high-risk. ACOG warns heat increases preterm birth and stillbirth risk. Here's what to do if you're pregnant and were exposed.

Medical Daily

Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water

Heat wave broke Monday with flooding across NYC, Philadelphia, and NJ. A BJ's roof collapsed in Ocean Township. Two people briefly trapped. Flash flood warnings active now.

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Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group

Paul Birdsong leads the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, an armed, Black Panthers-inspired mutual aid group in Philadelphia.

The Conversation

America's 250-year time capsule has been buried: Here's what people in 2276 will discover

The United States has now marked its 250th anniversary, but one part of the celebration has only just begun. Beneath the ground in Philadelphia, a specially engineered time capsule has been buried with instructions that it should not be opened for another 250 years. Intended as a message to people…

The Times of India

Philadelphia cops died of brain cancer caused by toxic chemicals at their headquarters, lawsuit says

Radium was heavily used at the site decades ago to paint glowing military watch faces and equipment, according to lawsuit

The Independent UK

Buried Until 2276! America's Time Capsule Packed With Whale Bones, Diamonds, and Historic Treasures for Future Generations

America's Time Capsule, sealed underground in Philadelphia, contains artefacts from all 50 states, showcasing history and technology for future generations to discover in 2276.

International Business Times UK

In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July

My family spent the Fourth of July in Philadelphia. This was a last-minute decision, but it was the right one.… The post In Philadelphia For The Fourth Of July appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

France deliver knockout punch to Paraguay in the Battle of Philadelphia

In today’s Football Daily: Kylian Mbappé and co have the last laugh

The Guardian - UK

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

President Trump marked America's 250th anniversary with a speech blending patriotic tributes and partisan appeals, advocating for the SAVE America Act and Second Amendment rights. Meanwhile, sweltering heat and severe weather disrupted celebrations nationwide, forcing evacuations and cancellations from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, though many still found ways to commemorate…

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Les Bleus advance to World Cup quarter-finals after bruising win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game from a second-half penalty as France beat Paraguay in a cagey Round of 16 tie in Philadelphia on Saturday. Les Bleus will take on Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday in Boston.

Bangkok Post

Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay

PHILADELPHIA - Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal scrap with Paraguay to snatch a 1-0 win on Saturday, setting up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.

The Independent UK

World Cup fans celebrate America's 250th birthday in Philadelphia and Houston

Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia on Saturday as fans celebrated the double joy of soccer’s biggest tournament on home soil and the 250th anniversary of American independence in the nation’s birthplace

The Economic Times

Paraguay vs France FIFA World Cup 2026: Match time in India, live streaming and team details

Paraguay vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming: France gears up for a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 showdown against a confident Paraguay in Philadelphia. Having dominated their group stage, the 2018 champions, led by Kylian Mbappe, aim to extend their unbeaten streak. Paraguay, buoyed by their…

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Taken in 1839, this is the oldest surviving American photo – but it wasn’t taken with a camera

The oldest known American photograph was taken in Philadelphia in 1839

International Business Times UK

Millions Head Outdoors for the Fourth Into a Heat Dome Doctors and the CDC Warn Could Land Them in the ER

A record-breaking heat dome has created a public-health emergency across the eastern US, with extreme temperatures and humidity causing high rates of heat-related illnesses and disrupting Independence Day celebrations.

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What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 years ago?

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776.

Radio France Internationale

France brace for extreme heat ahead of World Cup last-16 clash with Paraguay

France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday, as co-hosts Canada prepare for a difficult game against Morocco in Houston.

Bangkok Post

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 begins

LOS ANGELES - France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup’s last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston.

The Independent UK

Court says the US can install historical panels at the site of Washington's Philadelphia home

A federal court has given President Donald Trump's administration permission to reinstall its interpretive panels at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia

Medical Daily

Half of Americans Are Under a Dangerous Heat Wave This July 4: Here Is the Complete City-by-City Risk Guide

230M Americans under July 4 heat alerts. Heat index reaches 115°F in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C., 103°F in NYC. Here is the city-by-city risk guide.

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