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Volume 1 • Issue No. 186 • Updated Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM UTC

Texas flooding leaves at least 13 dead and over 20 children missing

Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, leaving at least 13 people dead and many others missing, including over 20 children from a girls summer camp.

Sources: AP News


Trump signs tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

President Donald Trump has signed his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic, marking a significant legislative achievement.

Sources: AP News


North Korean man crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea

An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas and is in South Korean custody, amid heightened tensions between the two nations.

Sources: AP News


Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated

Firefighters are working to contain blazes near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, highlighting the increasing threat of wildfires in the region.

Sources: AP News


Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

New data reveals that about half of the people in ICE detention don't have criminal convictions, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement priorities under the Trump administration.

Sources: NPR


Supreme Court to decide if states can ban transgender girls in sports

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases challenging state laws that ban transgender women and girls from participating in sports at publicly funded institutions, a move that could have wide-reaching implications.

Sources: NPR


Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack as Trump talks to Zelenskyy and Putin

Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv in an overnight attack, the largest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the war began, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

Sources: NPR


President Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds

President Trump has announced plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout on the White House grounds as part of celebrations for America's 250th birthday, signaling his continued support for the sport.

Sources: NPR


Growing claims of racial profiling in LA raids

Immigrant advocates and civil rights lawyers allege that immigration agents in southern California are engaging in widespread racial profiling during raids, targeting known hubs for Latino workers.

Sources: NPR


17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today's America

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, individuals from diverse backgrounds reflect on the meaning of freedom in contemporary America, offering a range of perspectives on rights, responsibilities, and the challenges facing the country.

Sources: NPR