Eight people, including four children, were shot in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on the night of July 4, 2026. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, with most in stable condition and one person in critical condition. Police found a gun at the scene but have not made any arrests.
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The shooting happened around 10:37 p.m. on the 2900 block of West 31st Street in Coney Island.
Eight people were shot: four adults (aged 21 to 37) and four boys (aged 6 to 14).
All victims were taken to local hospitals by emergency medical services.
Seven victims are in stable condition, and one 21-year-old woman is in critical condition.
A firearm was found at the scene by police.
No arrests have been made so far.
The incident occurred during Fourth of July celebrations in New York City.
The New York Police Department is investigating the case.
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Washington DC held a large event to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4. The event faced delays due to a thunderstorm but ended with a very big fireworks show and a speech by President Donald Trump.
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Thousands of people gathered in Washington DC for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The celebration included a flyover, a concert, and a speech from President Donald Trump.
A thunderstorm caused delays and an evacuation of the National Mall in the early evening.
The event finished with one of the largest fireworks displays ever held in the United States.
July 4 is a federal holiday marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The festivities showed a mix of weather challenges and patriotic activities.
BBC correspondent Richard Preston attended and reported on the event.
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President Donald Trump gave a July 4th speech in Washington, D.C., marking America's 250th anniversary. He honored veterans, talked about American military strength, criticized communism, and promoted the Save America Act on voting rules.
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The speech was delayed by two hours because of severe weather at the National Mall.
President Trump honored veterans from different wars, including World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Civil War.
He claimed recent victories over the militaries of Venezuela and Iran.
Trump compared historic U.S. military actions to recent attacks that destroyed Iran’s navy.
He described communism as a "menace" that needs to be eliminated in America.
The Save America Act, promoted by Trump, would require voters to prove citizenship and show ID before voting.
The president praised NASA astronauts, police officers, and farmers during the speech.
He called the 250th anniversary the "dawn of the golden age of America" and expressed optimism about the future.
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Chase Iron Eyes, a Native American lawyer from the Pine Ridge reservation, joins street protests in Minneapolis after Renee Good is killed by ICE. He works with other lawyers to challenge ICE and the Department of Homeland Security in court, using lawsuits to fight against the federal crackdown on Native Americans in Minnesota.
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Renee Good was killed by ICE, sparking protests in Minneapolis.
Chase Iron Eyes is a lawyer and Native American activist from Pine Ridge reservation.
About 3,000 federal agents were sent to Minneapolis-Saint Paul in an operation called Metro Surge.
ICE began focusing on Native Americans in Minnesota during this crackdown.
Chase Iron Eyes helps organize legal actions, including class-action lawsuits, against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.
The story is featured in a documentary film called Native Americans Resisting ICE, directed by Joi Lee and Ed Ou.
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Ofsted, the education inspection body in England, has removed guidance that linked autism with a higher risk of extremism after criticism. A junior education minister confirmed that the updated training for inspectors no longer includes those references.
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Ofsted had training material suggesting autistic children might be more likely to become extremists.
The material said autistic children might be socially isolated and trust harmful information online.
This guidance was criticized by campaigners, including TV presenter Chris Packham, who has Asperger syndrome.
The National Autistic Society and human rights groups said the guidance could unfairly stigmatize autistic children.
In June 2025, Ofsted defended the training but later updated it to remove references to autism.
Junior education minister Josh MacAlister confirmed the new guidance no longer links autism to extremism.
Ofsted stated it has never called autistic children likely extremists and the old training aimed to highlight vulnerabilities in some children.
The changes follow protests and concerns about the number of autistic children referred to the government's Prevent program for deradicalization.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2026, celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. He praised America’s history and veterans, criticized domestic opponents by calling them communists, and highlighted recent military actions against Iran and Venezuela.
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The speech took place at the National Mall during the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Storms caused a delay and temporary evacuation of the crowd before the speech.
Trump called the U.S. the "crowning achievement of human history."
He honored veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
The president described communism as a threat both abroad and inside the U.S.
He mentioned recent military campaigns that allegedly weakened Iran’s military.
The event ended with a large fireworks show, claimed to be the world’s largest.
A heatwave affected many parts of the eastern U.S. during the celebrations, with record temperatures in Washington.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. His speech and the main events were delayed by strong storms. In the speech, he praised Americans and described the US as a strong force for peace and justice.
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President Trump spoke during the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
The main celebrations and speech were delayed due to severe thunderstorms.
President Trump called Americans a "historic and heroic people."
He described the US as the "greatest force for peace and justice on Earth."
The event marked a major national milestone, the nation’s 250th birthday.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event was delayed by bad weather, and his speech mixed praise for America's achievements with strong political opinions about current challenges.
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The speech celebrated 250 years since the founding of the United States.
Rain and bad weather delayed the event, causing it to happen late at night.
President Trump highlighted America’s successes and strength.
The speech included political comments about what he sees as threats to the country’s values.
The event was a national celebration combining history and politics.
The anniversary marks a significant milestone in American history.
The speech reflected both unity in celebration and division in political views.
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President Donald Trump spoke to a large crowd on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the Fourth of July celebrations. Comparing attendance at these events is difficult because official numbers are often not available and the formats vary between administrations.
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President Trump claimed over 150,000 people were present after weather delays, with an earlier estimate of about 375,000 attendees.
Newsweek could not confirm the exact crowd size but reported a large, enthusiastic audience.
Past presidents like Barack Obama and Joe Biden held mostly invitation-only events with smaller, controlled audiences, usually for military families and guests.
Obama’s 2016 White House event hosted about 5,000 people, and Biden’s recent events involved several thousand guests.
Trump’s Fourth of July events often happen at larger public venues, such as the 2019 "Salute to America" on the National Mall.
The National Park Service no longer provides official crowd estimates for events on the National Mall, making precise attendance numbers unavailable.
Public transit use and Pentagon ticket distribution provide some context but do not give total attendance figures.
The different types of events (public celebrations, private invitations, speeches) make direct comparisons of crowd size challenging.
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President Donald Trump gave a delayed Fourth of July speech from the National Mall, focusing on American military strength, Christianity, and his push for a new voter ID law. He spoke against communism and highlighted America’s history and faith, while also promoting the SAVE America Act to restrict mail-in voting.
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President Trump spoke on the Fourth of July from the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
He emphasized American military power and a Christian vision for the country.
Trump repeatedly criticized communism, calling it a failure.
He linked America’s founding to belief in God.
Trump promoted the SAVE America Act, aiming to limit mail-in ballots except in specific cases.
The speech came after storms briefly disrupted the holiday events and forced some evacuations.
Several military veterans and the Artemis II space crew joined him on stage.
The celebration’s fireworks timing was uncertain due to bad weather and high temperatures.
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The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day with fireworks, flyovers, concerts, and ceremonies across the country. President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Washington, D.C., while many parts of the country experienced very hot weather and a thunderstorm delayed some events.
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The U.S. marked 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
President Trump gave a speech at a Fourth of July rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The celebration included a large fireworks show, which was delayed by a thunderstorm.
A flyover featured the new Air Force One jet.
The eastern U.S. experienced a heat wave with temperatures above 100°F (37°C).
About 400 members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched in Washington, D.C.
Across the country, musical performances took place at landmarks like Times Square in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.
Philadelphia hosted special ceremonies, as the city is known as the birthplace of American independence.
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President Donald Trump gave a speech on July 4th in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. He honored veterans, celebrated historical symbols, and included political topics like election law changes, gun rights, and warning of a communist threat.
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The speech took place on the National Mall and marked 250 years since the United States was founded.
Severe weather caused a two-hour evacuation before the event started.
President Trump honored veterans from different wars, including World War II and the Vietnam War.
Historic American flags related to important moments in U.S. history were displayed during the ceremony.
Trump supported the SAVE America Act, a law aimed at making election rules stricter.
He emphasized Second Amendment rights, which protect the right to own guns.
Trump mentioned a growing communist threat as a concern for the country.
The event was organized by groups linked to the White House, replacing the bipartisan commission that usually plans such celebrations.
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Prosecutors in Utah are holding a five-day hearing to decide if Tyler Robinson should stand trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in the September 2025 shooting and faces the possibility of the death penalty.
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Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.
Robinson surrendered to authorities and allegedly sent a confession via text to his partner and left a note about targeting Kirk.
Kirk’s family is expected to attend the hearing in person for the first time.
The hearing will focus on whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty should be considered.
Prosecutors plan to present DNA evidence, witness testimony, autopsy results, and video footage from the incident.
The hearing is happening in Provo, Utah, in front of District Judge Tony Graf.
Utah allows the death penalty only when there are special circumstances, such as endangering others.
The hearing will be livestreamed to the public.
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Charlie Kirk, a conservative leader and ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University during a public event on September 10, 2025. Tyler Robinson, 23, has been arrested and is facing a preliminary hearing to determine if the case will go to trial, where he could face the death penalty.
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Charlie Kirk was shot during a public event at Utah Valley University’s Orem campus.
The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. during a question-and-answer session about gun violence.
The suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, was captured on campus surveillance cameras before the event.
Police and FBI agents responded quickly to the shooting scene.
Tyler Robinson has not entered a plea yet and will face a five-day preliminary hearing.
The judge will decide after the hearing if the case proceeds to trial.
Kirk’s family, including his widow and parents, are expected to attend the hearing.
The hearing will be livestreamed to the public.
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President Donald Trump spoke at the "Salute to America" Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., on July 4th. The event was delayed for several hours because of bad weather. In his speech, he mentioned veterans, the Artemis II space crew, and an early version of the American flag.
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The event took place on July 4th in Washington, D.C.
It was called the "Salute to America" Freedom 250 event.
Severe weather caused a delay of several hours before President Trump spoke.
President Trump honored military veterans in his speech.
He also mentioned the Artemis II crew, a NASA space mission.
An early version of the American flag was part of the event and speech.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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New South Wales (NSW) Labor party will support stronger rules to reduce problem gambling linked to poker machines before the next election. The party aims to stop new machine licenses, tax clubs that earn a lot from machines more, and cut the number of these machines by half within ten years.
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NSW Labor plans to take stronger action on poker machine gambling problems.
They will stop issuing new licenses for poker machines.
Clubs making more than $20 million from machines will pay higher taxes.
The goal is to reduce the number of poker machines in NSW by 50% over ten years.
The motion has strong support from the Labor left and will likely pass at the party conference.
NSW Premier Chris Minns is aware of the plan but not directly involved in making it.
A separate discussion about repealing protest laws was pushed down the agenda, causing tension at the conference.
There were protests during speeches by key political figures, including the Prime Minister, involving Palestinian flags and anti-war messages.
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New York City celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States with a special fireworks show. The Macy’s 4th of July event was bigger than usual and attracted many spectators.
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The celebration marked 250 years since the founding of the United States.
Fireworks lit up the New York City skyline during the event.
Macy’s hosted an expanded 4th of July fireworks display.
The event was a part of the nationwide Independence Day celebrations.
Large crowds gathered to watch and celebrate the milestone.
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Severe weather caused delays and evacuations during the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations in several cities, including Washington, DC. President Donald Trump’s speech was postponed due to a storm, and some events were canceled or rescheduled because of rain, lightning, or extreme heat.
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Thunderstorms delayed President Donald Trump’s speech in Washington, DC, pushing it one hour later to 11 pm local time.
Thousands gathered at the National Mall but were evacuated when the storm approached.
New York City moved its fireworks show earlier; rain and lightning did not arrive, allowing the event to proceed.
Severe weather canceled celebrations in Hartford, Connecticut, and parts of Pennsylvania.
Boston’s fireworks and concert briefly paused for shelter but then continued.
Temperatures reached 39°C (102°F) in Washington, causing some parades to be canceled.
The Freedom 250 group organized many events and mostly replaced the previous nonpartisan 250th anniversary committee.
Some states and performers declined participation due to concerns over political bias in the celebrations.
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Grammy-winning singer Brandi Carlile performed the song "America the Beautiful" at the Statue of Liberty. This event was part of the celebrations marking the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4, 2026.
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Brandi Carlile is a Grammy Award-winning artist.
She performed "America the Beautiful" on July 4, 2026.
The performance took place at the Statue of Liberty.
The event celebrated America’s 250th birthday.
Carlile spoke about the meaning and power of the song before her performance.
The performance was covered by ABC News as part of Fourth of July celebrations.
The day included other patriotic events and tributes across the country.
The celebration honored America’s history and its people.
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On July 4, 2026, Americans across the country celebrated the 250th birthday of the United States with various events and activities. The celebrations included performances, parades, and tributes reflecting on American history and culture.
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The nation marked its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
People from cities and small towns joined in celebrations nationwide.
Events featured performances like Brandi Carlile singing "America the Beautiful."
A parade of tall ships took place on the Hudson River with vessels from many countries.
The celebrations included tributes to military families, veterans, and historical figures.
Stories about America's diverse history and contributions from different communities were shared.
The US Coast Guard was involved with demonstrations and activities during the events.
The day also included reflections on America's complicated history, including slavery and contributions of enslaved people.
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