News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
President Trump is in Iowa to kick off the one-year countdown to America’s 250th birthday. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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President Donald Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of American independence with a UFC match at the White House.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organizations.
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) July 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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The UN human rights office said it has recorded 613 killings in Gaza near humanitarian convoys and at aid distribution points run by an Israeli-backed U.S. organization since it first began operations in late May.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 4, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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With just five days remaining in the tariff moratorium, the White House is expected to begin delivering a message to a dozen or so countries: Time is up, and here’s your new rate.
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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President Trump used an antisemitic slur to describe exploitative bankers during a speech on Thursday, later saying he didn't know about the antisemitic connotations.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
— NPR (@npr.org) July 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Map shows more than 1,200 measles cases across U.S. as outbreak grows https://cbsn.ws/402PZqH
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.
— NPR (@npr.org) July 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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A wildfire in California has grown to more than 52,000 acres since sparking on Wednesday, causing evacuation orders to be issued in San Luis Obispo County, about 120 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The Madre Fire is the state’s biggest so far this year.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) July 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas and rescue efforts are underway as flash flooding threatens communities.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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The champ is back. After a year away from the famed eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, Joey Chestnut returned to once again dominate at Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win another Mustard Belt. cnn.it/3Ieywp3
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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