Trump gets major win – but debate over his mega-bill is just beginning
The US president can celebrate the passage of his bill, though the debate over its merits will continue, writes Anthony Zurcher. BBC News
Riley Gaines Asks ‘Are Pigs Flying?’ After UPenn Settles With Trump Admin on Men in Women’s Sports
In another settlement victory for the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has agreed to no longer allow transgender-identifying biological men to compete in women’s sports. CBNNews.com
Vancouver firefighters launch crackdown on banned lockable butane torchesSimon Little
The city banned the sale of lockable butane torches last summer, after Vancouver Fire Rescue Services linked them to at least 80 fire-related injuries and six deaths.
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins elite group in MLB history after reaching 3,000 career strikeouts
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw reached rarefied air on Wednesday night, becoming the 20th player ever to reach 3,000 strikeouts for his career. It was a suspenseful night at…
Lost dogs on Fourth of July: How to keep your pet safe
The Fourth of July might be your favorite summer holiday, but for dogs, it’s often the scariest night of the year. Across the country, shelters see a huge uptick in…
Justice Alito’s warning about nationwide injunction ‘loophole’ looms over Trump cases
Justice Samuel Alito raised concerns about a “potentially significant loophole” in the Supreme Court’s decision to curb universal injunctions, and now his warning is hanging over lawsuits involving President Donald…
MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says
The home secretary says the government accepts the high court’s ruling that an independent investigation should take place. BBC News
More than 288,000 NI pensioners could get winter fuel payment – Lyons
It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy. BBC News
UN expert outlines how companies profit from Israel’s genocide
The UN’s Francesca Albanese has accused major companies of profiting from Israeli genocide and occupation. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67
The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest. BBC News
England lose top-order wickets after Gill’s 269
England’s top order is blown away after Shubman Gill’s 267 to leave the hosts requiring their most unlikely turnaround yet under Ben Stokes. BBC News
Hakeem Jeffries breaks speech record in bid to delay Trump’s megabill voteMichelle Butterfield
The Democratic leader blew past the record for the longest ‘magic minute’ speech in history.
‘Star Trek’s’ George Takei compares US internment camps of Japanese to Trump detaining illegal immigrants
‘Star Trek’ star George Takei compared President Donald Trump’s deportation of illegal immigrants to the U.S. imprisoning Japanese Americans during World War II. During a podcast interview on Thursday with…
Trump heads to the heartland to kick off a year celebrating America’s independence
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a patriotic speech in Iowa to kick off not only the 4th of July weekend, but also a year of celebrations focused on…
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota’s death aged 28 in a car crash. BBC News
Mother of Quebec toddler found by Ontario highway faces criminal chargeAlessia Simona Maratta
The 34-year-old woman from Montreal, whose name is under a publication ban to protect her daughter’s identity, appeared in court Thursday for her bail hearing.
Boxing chief calls for Imane Khelif to be stripped of Olympic gold medal: ‘I am here for truth’
International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev is demanding that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s Olympic gold medal be stripped in an effort to achieve “transparency and openness.” Khelif won a…
Supply management law not enough to shield system from Trump, experts warnGlobalnews Digital
The new law prevents the foreign affairs minister from making commitments in trade negotiations to either increase the tariff rate quota or otherwise alter supply management rules.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: From chanting hate to whining for pity
Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Anti-Israel band plays victim after chanting ‘Death…