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Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters

WASHINGTON — Police in ‌New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations (UN) headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.

Bangkok Post

Hundreds gather at Khameni funeral site ahead of Saturday opening

Hundreds of people gathered on Friday at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex where the late Ali Khamenei's funeral will be held over the weekend, AFP said. Officials and foreign dignitaries including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf earlier paid their respects as Iran’s slain supreme leader…

France 24

'Just about everything we need': Trump claims Iran has accepted nearly all US conditions

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran has accepted nearly all American demands in ongoing nuclear talks. He asserted that US military strikes have completely devastated Iran's armed forces and economy, leaving the nation in a severely weakened position while Washington maintains total control over the diplomatic negotiations.

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From 'Abogada de Milagros' to Barred for Life: The Collapse of Alexandra Lozano's Immigration Empire

Lawsuits say "miracle lawyer" Alexandra Lozano faked abuse claims on thousands of visa cases. Now she's barred for life and 35,000 clients are in limbo.

Latin Times

Requesón Cheese Listeria Outbreak Disproportionately Hits Hispanic Families, Officials Warn

The Clover Hill Dairy Listeria outbreak has hit 12 cases, 10 hospitalizations, 1 death — 88% of patients Hispanic. Multiple brand recall covers MD, VA, NY, NC, NJ, DC.

Medical Daily

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project

A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed concern Thursday over President Donald Trump's recent social media statements about starting renovations on the East Potomac Golf Links

The Independent UK

Why 600,000 mosquitoes are being deployed around Washington DC

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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than €875 in damage.

Euronews

SolarEdge Stock Is in the Hot Seat as Trump Admin Considers New Solar Rules. How to Play SEDG Here.

Washington’s latest proposal has put SolarEdge back on investors’ radar. After a red-hot rally this year and a recent breather, let’s see how investors should play it from here.

Barchart

600,000 mosquitos are being dropped around Washington DC to kill off blood-sucking pests

The mosquitoes are non-biting for humans

The Independent UK

Phone-Free Schools Act: New Policies Limit Student Smartphone Use to Curb Distraction and Cyberbullying

Schools across the United States are tightening rules on student smartphone use as lawmakers and educators respond to growing concerns about classroom distractions, cyberbullying, and excessive screen time. Phone-free school policies have expanded rapidly over the past two years. According to a 2026 review, more than 35 states and Washington,…

Kids Ain't Cheap

US capital ready for biggest pyrotechnics in history — in stifling heat

TOI correspondant from Washington: Some two centuries after Tipu Sultan’s Mysore projectiles, parlayed by the British into Congreve missiles, led Francis Scott Key to note the “rocket’s red glare” in the Star Spangled Banner, the US capital is about to discover that fireworks, no matter where they come from, are…

The Times of India

Trump turns DC into a maze of fences as his monument upgrades take over America 250 celebrations

The president’s construction projects have made many of the tourist amenities in Washington inaccessible

The Independent UK

US shows ‘increasingly blatant’ bias over DRC peace deal, says Rwandan minister

The fragile peace process between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is under renewed pressure, as the United States imposes fresh sanctions over alleged links to mineral trafficking from areas controlled by M23 rebels. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe tells RFI Kigali is being unfairly blamed – arguing that…

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The Independent UK

July 4 fireworks on National Mall expected to cause hazardous pollution, Park Service warns: report

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

Tom’s Hardware

OpenAI mulling giving US gov't a 5% stake in the company, days after Washington delayed GPT-5.6 — Altman reportedly wants every leading U.S. AI lab paying into an Alaska-style public fund

Altman is understood to have raised the idea with President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Roll Call

Trump’s attention drifts to 250th even after House floor meltdown

All aboard the Trump train. President Donald Trump on Wednesday emerged from a rail coach painted specially for America’s 250th birthday bash, with both arms spread, as the awaiting crowd in Medora, N.D., cheered his arrival. Moments later, as a pack of Theodore Roosevelt-era “Rough Rider” enactors on horseback escorted…

Roll Call

Sean Astin on being a leader during a time of upheaval

Jason Dick talks with film legend Sean Astin, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about his deep connections to Washington, D.C., public service, the issues he is advocating on Capitol Hill and meeting the moment at a pivotal time in human history. Show Notes:

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Reason

No One Can Control the Future

Certainly not Bernie Sanders on AI.

Benzinga

Trump's America250 Celebrations to Close Reagan National Airport for Nearly 15 Hours (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include statements from Delta, United and Southwest Airlines.)

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Back and Fourth

With this year’s Fourth of July celebrations also being a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, we present photos from Roll Call’s archives of Independence Day observances from Washington and beyond.

The Economic Times

Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary

Iran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening its negotiating position. Weak demand from China, its primary buyer, and lingering sanctions concerns are major hurdles. While some oil has been discharged in China, India remains…

The Economic Times

Mythos and the fight over America's most powerful AI

After a US government greenlight, global access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Fable 5 -- along with restricted access to the even more powerful Mythos 5 -- has been restored, following a standoff that strained ties between Washington and Silicon Valley. - Just three days after Fable 5 launched, the…

France 24

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei’s funeral

Iran on Thursday warned the US and Israel against any attack against the country as it prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed ‌in an Israeli strikes on the first day ⁠of the war. Funeral commemorations begin ‌on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on…

Benzinga

Trump Vows 'Really Long Speech' Even if the Thermometer Hits 107 Degrees for America's 250 Celebration: Here's How to Watch It

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he will press ahead with a lengthy Fourth of July address at the America 250 celebration in Washington despite forecasts calling for extreme heat.

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