Turkey Summons Israeli Envoy Over Gaza 'Genocide' Accusations
Ankara deepens diplomatic rupture as Erdogan accuses Israel of using slander to deflect from its military campaign in Gaza.
ANKARA — Turkey's foreign ministry summoned Israel's chargé d'affaires on Thursday to protest what President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described as Israeli attempts to cover up the "barbaric genocide" in Gaza. The move followed a fresh round of accusations exchanged between the two governments. Erdogan said slanders...
Trump to Lead July 4 Semiquincentennial Celebrations as America250 Peaks
President prepares remarks for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with federal events scheduled across the nation.
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence during the run-up to July 4 weekend, as the...
US Jobs Report Expected to Show Cooling Hiring as Fed Waits for Clearer Signs
The Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls data, released a day early ahead of the July 4 holiday, is forecast to show modest job gains and steady unemployment.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its June employment report on Thursday, with economists forecasting continued moderation in hiring and an...
SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites as Constellation Surpasses 8,000
A Falcon 9 rocket deployed another batch of internet satellites from Florida, maintaining the company's rapid 2026 deployment schedule.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday, continuing a deployment pace that...
Physician Groups Challenge Kennedy's Plan to End COVID Drug Authorizations
Doctors and pharmacists warn that terminating Emergency Use Authorizations for Paxlovid and Lagevrio could disrupt access for high-risk patients.
Physician and pharmacist organizations challenged Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision Thursday to terminate Emergency Use Authorizations for...
LeBron James to Leave Lakers, Eyes New Contender for 24th Season
The 41-year-old forward has fielded interest from Cleveland, New York and Golden State as he prioritizes a competitive roster over financial terms.
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James's representatives fielded interest from multiple NBA contenders on Thursday, one day after reports confirmed the 41-year-old...
Studios Launch Major Films for July Fourth Box Office Showdown
Major summer titles arrive in US theatres ahead of the Independence Day weekend, with exhibitors forecasting one of the strongest holiday frames of 2026.
Hollywood studios released a slate of major films in US cinemas on Thursday, positioning their summer tentpoles to capture audiences over the Independence...
Record Fourth of July Spending Forecast as Grill Costs Drop for 250th Anniversary
Americans plan bigger cookouts ahead of Independence Day weekend, though beef prices remain elevated compared with last year.
WASHINGTON — Americans were on course to spend record sums on Fourth of July cookouts, retail and farm groups said Thursday, as families stocked up on food,...
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