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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine Deaths surged 29% in France during week of record heat Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes or face a 'forceful response' Russian attack kills at least 20 and causes damage across Kyiv
Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats
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Residents face scenes of destruction as Russia launches a massive attack on Kyiv
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The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP. The rule expected Thursday comes as the Republican administration tries to show it’s tackling the challenges of affordability for U.S. families.
Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church.

Indian Prime Minister welcomes Japanese Prime Minister to New Delhi

Indian Prime Minister welcomes Japanese Prime Minister to New Delhi

Beijing says China-EU trade talks set in the fall, to be held regularly each year

HONG KONG (AP) – China and the European Union will hold ministerial-level trade talks once or twice a year, China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday, as the two sides work to increase and rebalance trade. The EU faces growing pressure to reduce its trade deficit with China, which widened to about 360 billion euros ($410 billion) last year, nearly 1 billion euros a day.

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

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Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

WASHINGTON (AP) – On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.

Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law

Today in History. Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2026. There are 182 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress prohibiting discrimination and segregation based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption

LONDON (AP) – Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s.

When is the best time to buy a house? Business basics: mortgage rates

When is the best time to buy a house? Business basics: mortgage rates

Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations

WASHINGTON (AP) – Consultants tied to President Donald Trump may have engaged in financial fraud, tricking donors who wanted to support the nation’s bipartisan 250th anniversary organizer into sending their money instead to a rival group set up by his administration, according to a report released Thursday by House Democrats.

Carney says northern British Columbia tanker ban will stay
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement 8 days after twin quakes
The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings