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Former NFL player arrested in connection to business fire, according to West Melbourne Police
A former NFL player is facing serious charges in connection with a fire at a West Melbourne landscaping business. Police say the suspect set fire to multiple company vehicles at Tropic Care of Florida after breaking into the property and taking a can of gas from an unlocked work vehicle Wednesday morning.
Health experts say to mask up amid wildfire smoke
Health experts say to mask up amid wildfire smoke
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'Fireball' meteorite that smashed into New Jersey home contains ingredients of life from an ancient proto-planet, study finds
Amino acids and other "pre-biotic" molecules were spotted in a meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024.
'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies only have one true fix
Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.
Dodgers edge Yankees 2-1
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 on Friday night in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series. New York (54-43) dropped to 18-20 without captain Aaron Judge, still sidelined by a fractured rib. On a night with smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires, New York led on an unearned run against Roki Sasaki in the fourth.
Red Sox Stay Red Hot, Extend Winning Streak
Red Sox Surge Back Into Playoff Picture With 11-Game Winning Streak The Boston Red Sox entered play just a few weeks ago at 37-48 and appeared to be headed toward selling at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Instead, Boston has caught fire. The Red Sox have won 11 consecutive games to improve to 48-48. The…
Smoky skies didn’t stop Festa Italiana as crowds filled Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights
Festa Italiana continued at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights despite hazardous air quality across southeast Michigan caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Warnings
WASHINGTON — Scorching temperatures are contributing to wildfires that are erupting faster than usual this year in the United States and Canada while also prompting health warnings about air pollution. In the United States, some of the worst wildfires are burning this week in Colorado, California, Minnesota and other parts of the Upper Midwest. They … Continue reading "Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Warnings"
How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention
Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship.
Northeast Ohio businesses feel sting of wildfire smoke
Communities and businesses were still feeling the sting of wildfire smoke on a second day of hazy skies and air quality alerts.
Canada wildfire smoke map: Health risks as poor air quality hits the Midwest and northern states
More than 100 million people nationwide are under air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke.
Cyclosporiasis, measles, air quality: Doctor reviews latest health news
Dr. Todd Ellerin joins NewsCenter 5 to review the latest health stories about cyclosporiasis, measles and air quality impacts from wildfire smoke.
Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke
The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.
Not everything in northern Minnesota is on fire. Many businesses are safe and open.
Civic leaders acknowledge a delicate balance in trying to get the word out that many vacationers shouldn’t cancel plans.
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
Tepper Sports is ‘broken’ and favors women, former Charlotte FC employee alleges
The first person hired by Charlotte FC was fired for an email he didn’t send, a discrimination lawsuit says, and women faced no repercussions.
Lightning strike damages Woodland packaging business
A lightning strike damaged a packaging business in Woodland during storms early Thursday morning, according to Clark County Fire & Rescue.
Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102
He received a 1992 Nobel Prize for developing a theory that explained fundamental processes behind photosynthesis, respiration, oxidation and even how fireflies produce light.
Trump's 60-day Iran deal reaches halfway mark as ceasefire collapses into escalating war
Halfway through the 60-day negotiating window, the U.S. has struck over 300 Iranian targets while Tehran attacks commercial vessels in the strait.
Wildfire smoke creates health concerns across Michigan, resulting in closures and cancellations
As a sepia-toned haze continues to blanket communities throughout Michigan, some government offices, local businesses and event hosts are closing up shop, as state officials urge residents to limit their time outdoors due to hazardous air quality.
The science behind why wildfire smoke drifts across the country
There’s essentially a west-to-east conveyor belt that’s pumping high-altitude smoke eastward.
What to know about bad air caused by wildfires and how to protect yourself
Even if you don't see the pollution, it can be unhealthy to breathe.
‘We shouldn’t be playing the game’: athletes sound off as smoke chokes U.S. sports
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
NC State professor Jennifer Richmond-Bryant explains how wildfire smoke affects health, why risks vary and what communities can do to prepare.
Air quality health advisory issued for Long Island due to wildfire smoke
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Nassau and Suffolk counties until midnight tonight due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution, according to the New York State Department of…
Livestream: Mayor Sheffield, Detroit health chief to address wildfire smoke threat
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed, and other city officials will hold a press conference to address the ongoing health risks from Canadian wildfire smoke impacting the region.
Governor Moore Announces Code Red Air Quality Condition in Maryland Resulting from Wildfire Smoke
Governor Moore Announces Code Red Air Quality Condition in Maryland Resulting from Wildfire Smoke
VOICES: Wildfire smoke exposes a hard truth — why staying indoors isn't enough in Michigan
I have lived my entire life in Southeast Michigan, and until the summer of 2023, wildfire smoke was not something we regularly experienced here. Today,
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Who can access testosterone hormone medication in the U.S.?
Wildfire smoke health hazards, a new idea for treating Duchenne, and more health news from Morning Rounds
West Nashville business damaged by fire
Music City Psychic on White Bridge Pike caught fire early Friday morning.
Nashville firefighters save business after street sweeper notices flames, calls 911
The fire sparked inside Music City Psychic on White Bridge Pike early Friday morning.
Amateur astronomer spotted the Tesla Roadster Elon Musk launched in space and what he saw caused a bit of panic
An amateur astronomer spotted the Tesla Roadster that Elon Musk sent into space aboard a SpaceX rocket, and a tiny mistake led to a moment of massive panic
Northeast Wisconsin heads indoors for summer entertainment to avoid wildfire smoke
BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- Our smoky skies have turned summer staples like Bay Beach, the pools, and parks into ghost towns.“It's really bad because you can't even
Wildfire smoke poses health risk to animals
Wildfire smoke can create health issues for pets the same way it affects people, according to a local veterinarian — particularly for animals with underlying conditions.
Air Quality Health Advisory continues: Tracking conditions and who’s at risk
On Thursday poor air quality continued across parts of the Capital Region as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to linger. The skies did look a bit clearer on Thursday than they did Wednes…
The health risks of wildfire smoke and air quality
Wildfire smoke and bad air quality are hitting cities due to fires in Canada and Minnesota.
Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.
The science of wildfire smoke: How it traveled hundreds of miles and dimmed Northeast Ohio’s sun
Smoke from fires hundreds of miles away rode prevailing winds into Northeast Ohio, where it descended to ground level, blotted out the sun and sent fine-particle pollution soaring. Here’s how it reached the region.
How many cigarettes is wildfire smoke equivalent to? The science explained
Wildfire smoke contains tiny PM2.5 particles that can pose serious health risks. Here's how you can compare prolonged smoke exposure to smoking cigarettes and what it means.
Politics: What Changing Political Tides Mean For Gaza
Israel is expanding its command of Gaza and now controls almost 70 percent of the tiny enclave that’s home to more than two million people.More than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nearly a year ago. Some 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in total since Israel’s military offensive began after Hamas fighters killed 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023. Meanwhile, dozens of aid groups have been barred from operating in Gaza.Almost every Gazan is dealing with hunger, with 77 percent of the population facing high levels of food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme.So, what do these shifting lines of control mean for those in need? And how could changing political tides affect the situation?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the powerful positions.
Air Quality is at ‘Hazardous’ Levels. What Does That Mean for Health?
People exposed to smoke spreading from Canadian wildfires are at risk of a wide range of health problems.
Explainer: The serious health risks posed by wildfire smoke
Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks.
How wildfire smoke affects air quality and your health
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.
What changing political tides mean for Gaza
More than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nearly a year ago.
As fires burn, Boundary Waters businesses confront lost peak season
After days spent evacuating campers from the Boundary Waters as wildfires spread, outfitters and tourism businesses are beginning to consider the financial fallout. With the wilderness closed during the height of the summer season, many are facing mounting cancellations and an uncertain future.
MA Dept. of Public Health
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting air quality in MA. This creates hazy conditions and raises fine-particle pollution levels in some areas. Poor air quality can have significant adverse effect
A clear message – wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health
DALLAS, July 16, 2026 — Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and summer temperatures pushing up, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing...
How is USF St. Pete’s Marine Science Lab doing 2 months after catastrophic fire?
For the 150 students and faculty housed in the building, the last couple months have been a series of ups and downs.
Michigan health expert talks impact of Canadian wildfire smoke: There's really a long list of who is at risk"
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Ontario Wildfire Smoke Moves East
Canadian wildfires sent plumes of smoke streaming over Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.
The science behind Massachusetts' wildfire smoke-darkened skies
You’ve seen the smoky skies and hazy sunsets in Mass. caused by wildfires in Canada. Here’s the science behind it, and how it can affect your health.
Wildfire smoke raises health concerns for Mid-Michigan outdoor workers
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is moving into Michigan, creating air quality concerns for people who spend long hours outside.
Fireball over New York City was a rare meteorite containing evidence of extraterrestrial water
A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024 is a rare, primitive space rock containing evidence of ancient water.
Rep. Kim Schrier raises concerns over Enchantments, wildfire risk and health care costs
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., said growing visitor numbers, reduced federal staffing and rising health care costs are among the issues weighing on residents
Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks
Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health hazards.
Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres
The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts more health warnings in New Hampshire
Wildfire smoke blowing in from Canada has cast a yellowish haze across skies in New Hampshire and prompted warnings from health officials.
Trump drops political bomb on Minnesota Republicans with Lindell endorsement
President Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell is a five-alarm fire for many in the GOP. The MyPillow CEO is widely seen as the worst candidate to take on U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Greenland institute halts new collaborations with the US
The Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in public research funding and fired government scientists.
Wildfire smoke and bad air quality threatens sports: Yankees, Blue Jays, World Cup Final, Phillies-Mets and more games to watch closely
The haze is noticeable in a number of cities.
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict
CCIB names Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. as inaugural Indigenous Small Business of the Year Award recipient
TORONTO, ON, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) is proud to announce that Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) is the inaugural recipient of the Indigenous Small Business of the Year Award, in recognition of its work creating economic opportunities through Indigenous-led forestry, wildfire rehabilitation and environmental stewardship. CCR is an Indigenous-owned forestry organization representing the communities of Tŝideldel, Tl’etinqox, and Y
Sen. Padilla tours Boyle Heights warehouse fire site amid community health concerns
Health experts calling mix of heat, ozone pollution, wildfire smoke the perfect storm
Business on fire near Rutledge Pike, KFD
“We are on scene of a business fire at 4704 Rutledge Pike,” Knoxville Fire Department said.
Fire code dispute pits Bear Lake business against fire district
ST. CHARLES – An Idaho watercraft rental company near Bear Lake is engaged in ongoing legal proceedings with the area’s fire district over what fueling practices are allowed under fire code. The dispute is between North Beach Rentals, which operates in both Idaho and Utah, and the Bear Lake County Fire District. After negotiations between […]
Cottonwood Fire drives tourist drought for Piute County businesses still open
While firefighters continue to make progress on the Cottonwood Fire in Fishlake National Forest, some business owners on the other side of the mountain in Piute
At War With Iran Again, Trump Finds an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.
3 businesses recovering after fire in Lebanon County
The cleanup continues after a fire damaged three businesses and an apartment in Lebanon County on Saturday morning.
Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire
The owner of a Main Street building that was destroyed by a fire that broke out last summer is receiving a big financial boost from Salt Lake City as it looks to drastically rebuild the property.
Minnesota wildfire smoke prompt air quality alerts. Here’s the health impact
Maroon, purple and red air quality alerts cover larger portions of the state increasing health risks greatly, agency says
Sen. Padilla tours Boyle Heights warehouse fire site amid community health concerns: LAFD chief says ammonia wasn't leaked
While it was originally thought that ammonia had leaked during the fire, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jamie Moore, who led Tuesday's tour, said the ammonia in the building was never exposed to any flames and was never a threat.
County business park to get first infrastructure, new name
New Hanover County’s Holly Shelter Business Park could be getting its first infrastructure and a new name in the coming months. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $6.5 million infrastructure construction contract and renaming on Monday. Once developed, the approximately 300-acre master-planned industrial park is expected to accommodate more than 2 million square feet of industrial space. The construction contract was awarded to Carolina Civilworks, which submitted the lowest responsive bid for the construction of the infrastructure, Akin Akinola, the county’s engineer, told commissioners on Monday. In May 2023, the county approved a development agreement with Sidbury Land & Property Company to establish the business park. The firm then conveyed approximately 52 acres to the county, giving officials the option to purchase another 200 acres, Akinola said. “The county’s role is to construct the initial public infrastructure that will make the site ready for future development,” he said. “Today’s contract award represents the first major construction phase of that project.” The first phase of development will include approximately 2,750 linear feet of business park roadway, a water main and fire hydrants, along with a sanitary sewer pump station, sewer force main and gravity sewer. Other infrastructure will include a right-turn lane on Holly Shelter Road, along with associated drainage, utilities and traffic control improvements. “Completing this work establishes the backbone infrastructure necessary to serve future development and positions the site for future economic investment,” Akinola said on Monday. County staff, in consultation with Wilmington Business Development officials, are also recommending renaming the park as the I-40 Coastal Commerce Park, said Jennifer Rigby, the county’s chief strategy officer. The new name would emphasize the park’s proximity to I-40 and its location on the coast, she said. Several county commissioners also asked to add New Hanover County's name to the business park's name to commemorate the county's contributions. “We are hoping to achieve space for our businesses to grow and expand here in New Hanover County,” Rigby said. “We’ve had great success with out Blue Clay Business Park and this is another opportunity to really provide locations for our businesses to grow and expand.”
‘Mental health crisis’ at Burnsville home leads to large fire, 1 death
Authorities in Burnsville say a call about someone experiencing a mental health crisis led to a fire in a home where a man was later found dead.
Knox County business damaged after dryer catches fire, Rural Metro says
The fire was extinguished within minutes of crews arriving on the scene.
Iowa community supports local business after a fire and a flood
The Ankeny community is helping a business recover from a double tragedy.
Raiders' Maxx Crosby fires shots at Chargers fans
Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby threw massive shade at Charger fans.
Where to watch Portland Fire vs Connecticut Sun on July 14: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Tuesday's Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
IA: COMMUNITY HELPS BUSINESS AFTER FLOOD & FIRE
Community rallies around Ankeny, IA lawn care business that suffered flooding and fire in the same day
Arson investigation underway after beloved L.A. Mexican market
An arson investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a beloved family-owned Mexican market in Sun Valley.
NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base
NASA is ramping up its lunar ambitions by awarding nearly $600 million for four commercial Moon landings planned for late 2028. Each mission will carry the same trio of science instruments to improve lunar navigation, study dangerous dust kicked up during landings, and map the Moon's radiation environment. The agency also revealed plans for new rovers, communication satellites, and additional cargo missions as it lays the groundwork for a permanent Moon Base.
Walker Kessler’s ‘brick wall’ promise will fire up Lakers fans
Los Angeles Lakers' new center Walker Kessler makes a reassuring promise to the fanbase for the 2026-27 season.
Trump’s Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and Tolls
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.
The Quintessential Trump-era Politician
In 2020, I wrote an article about collaboration and collaborators. The title was History Will Judge the Complicit, and it started with the story of two famous East Germans, Markus Wolf and Wolfgang Leonhard, who both landed in East Berlin just after the end of the war. Although they came from very similar backgrounds, the former stuck with the regime, eventually becoming its spy boss; the latter, horrified by the brutal reality of Soviet-style communism, escaped. By way of juxtaposition, I also wrote about Lyndsey Graham and Mitt Romney. These two men also made very different decisions when confronted by Donald Trump’s assault on the ideals that they had both grown up believing: A glance at their biographies would not have led many to predict what happened next. On paper, Graham would have seemed, in 2016, like the man with deeper ties to the military, to the rule of law, and to an old-fashioned idea of American patriotism and American responsibility in the world. Romney, by contrast, with his shifts between the center and the right, with his multiple careers in business and politics, would have seemed less deeply attached to those same old-fashioned patriotic ideals. Most of us register soldiers as loyal patriots, and management consultants as self-interested. We assume people from small towns in South Carolina are more likely to resist political pressure than people who have lived in many places. Intuitively, we think that loyalty to a particular place implies loyalty to a set of values. But in this case the clichés were wrong. It was Graham who made excuses for Trump’s abuse of power. It was Graham—a JAG Corps lawyer—who downplayed the evidence that the president had attempted to manipulate foreign courts and blackmail a foreign leader into launching a phony investigation into a political rival. It was Graham who abandoned his own stated support for bipartisanship and instead pushed for a hyperpartisan Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden’s son. It was Graham who played golf with Trump, who made excuses for him on television, who supported the president even as he slowly destroyed the American alliances—with Europeans, with the Kurds—that Graham had defended all his life. By contrast, it was Romney who, in February, became the only Republican senator to break ranks with his colleagues, voting to impeach the president. “Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office,” he said, is “perhaps the most abusive and destructive violation of one’s oath of office that I can imagine.” In the wake of Graham’s unexpected death on Saturday, I wrote about him again. He was, in many ways, the quintessential politician of Trump’s Washington, a man who shifted 180 degrees. Graham had been a fervent American patriot, proud reserve officer and military lawyer; he became one of the most important defenders of a president who believes soldiers are “suckers and losers” and shows no respect for law of any kind. As his politics changed, his language grew coarser and his behavior grew worse: He urged Israel to “level the place” in Gaza, and insulted the Danish prime minister in Munich, prompting a colleague, Senator Elissa Slotkin, to issue an apology. Here’s an excerpt from the article, which you can read in The Atlantic (gift link here) Like his close friend John McCain, Graham believed that America should stand at the center of a broad democratic alliance. The few times I met him were in that context, at the Munich Security Conference or at other European-American gatherings, which he once attended with great regularity. He also took seriously the practice of American democracy at home. In a 2014 conversation with The Atlantic, he described himself as a pragmatic politician who eschewed populist slogans. “I know Washington is broken, but what’s broken about it is everybody yelling and nobody trying to fix it,” he said. “I’m trying.” When Donald Trump first appeared in U.S. politics, Graham recognized him immediately for what he was: the spokesman for an alien ideology, one radically different from the idealistic patriotism that Graham had practiced and preached since childhood. Trump privately mocked the military that Graham loved as nothing but “suckers and losers.” He put falsehoods, cynicism, and personal greed at the center of his politics, while expressing disdain for transparency, accountability, and democracy itself. In 2015, Graham described Trump as a “race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot” who should “go to hell.” Also as a “nutjob.” When Trump won, Graham understood, as did so many others, that he would have to make some important choices. For a while, he went silent. In the spring of 2016, I saw him at one of those conferences in Europe. He seemed too depressed to speak. But then, like many other Republicans—and, more important, like many other people who have lived under political occupation or experienced radical regime change—he made the decision to abandon his previous ideals, to bury the patriotism that was once so important to him, and to become, instead, a loud, opportunistic collaborator. As I wrote in 2020, it’s very hard to look in to anyone’s heart and to understand their motivations from the outside. But it does seem that Graham had a deep need to be relevant, to be in the game, to be a player, at any cost. And that, rather than any particular achievement, is what he will be remembered for. Continuing to monitor conflicts of interest, ostentatious emoluments, outright corruption and policy changes that will facilitate outright corruption. (Read my original article, Kleptocracy Inc and check out the SNF Agora Institute chart) June 27 Trump diverted funds from more than 900 projects nationwide—including safety upgrades at national parks—to finance beautification projects around Washington, including $700,000 used to fix a White House walkway. June 28 After a years-long Department of Justice investigation into Abbott Laboratories over its management of a baby formula facility where potentially deadly bacteria turned up enough evidence to criminally charge the firm, top department officials instead opted for a financial penalty—illustrating the department’s move away from strict corporate enforcement under the Trump administration. June 29 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stacked the Defense Policy Board—which is charged with providing independent national security recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense—with Trump allies, including tech billionaire Marc Andreessen, who has invested in defense contractors like OpenAI and SpaceX, after purging the panel last year. Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of stock in Axon—which makes about 90% of US tasers—two weeks before ICE solicited bids for a $220 million taser contract. The White House unveiled limited-edition US passports for America’s 250th birthday, featuring a portrait of Trump overlaid on the Declaration of Independence. June 30 Trump made around $1.2 billion from his various crypto companies last year, including more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from sales of his meme coin. Trump is considering issuing 250 pardons to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. These are expected to be largely doled out through the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s informal network of intermediaries. White-collar defense attorneys say they can typically win pardons for clients for $2 million. Last year, Trump administration officials awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million to Clark Construction for the White House ballroom—negotiations in which the president was directly involved. July 1 The Amazon MGM Studios documentary about Melania Trump earned the First Lady more than $10 million. Trump made hundreds of individual stock purchases worth as much as $12.8 million the day before his announcement pausing “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days sent the S&P 500 soaring nearly 10%—one of the largest single-day gains ever. Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral saw record surges in revenue during Trump’s first year in office, earning $77.5 million and $121.9 million respectively, compared to average annual revenues of $25 million and $75 million during Trump’s first term. Entities across the Persian Gulf paid more than $300 million to Trump’s businesses last year, including $263 million from the sale of half his stake in World Liberty Financial to a firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a top UAE royal and brother of the country’s president. Kash Patel failed to properly disclose his stock purchase of a Department of Justice contractor, MicroStrategy, worth up to $250,000 last year, despite laws requiring disclosure within 45 days of the trade. July 2 Trump has been directing administration officials to steer more government contracts—so far worth more than $2.4 billion—to Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aerospace firm, after Amazon gave $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, donated to the White House ballroom project, and reached a $40 million deal to license a Melania Trump documentary. Alongside the billions he made from cryptocurrency last year, Trump earned millions of dollars from real estate licensing fees, including $21 million from organizations in the UAE and $9.2 million in Saudi Arabia, along with smaller sums from merchandise sales, including $4.7 million from Trump Watches and $35,920 from 45 Guitar, a guitar brand endorsed by the president. House Democrats accused consultants tied to the Trump administration of financial fraud, alleging they gave prospective donors to America250—the bipartisan committee created by Congress to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial—the banking and routing numbers for Freedom 250, the White House’s fund for events like the UFC cage fight. Democrats also allege that Freedom 250’s CEO traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos to solicit donations from foreign government officials and business leaders. The Trump administration’s proposed rollback of gun regulations would lift the prohibition on mailing handguns to individuals, a significant win for GrabAGun—the direct-to-consumer firearm retailer on whose board Donald Trump Jr. sits and in which he holds a 1.1% ownership stake. GrabAGun currently must rely on a middleman to transfer firearms to customers. Trump’s financial disclosure revealed that he made more than 21,000 securities trades during his first year back in office, growing his investment account to at least $858 million across stakes in around 1,600 companies, compared to the 13 total trades Joe Biden made during his entire presidency. July 4 Nearly 1 million people who bought the president’s meme coin—Trump Coin—collectively lost $3.8 billion on the token, while he walked away with $636 million. July 6 Shares of Dell closed up 4.4% after Trump recommended people buy the firm’s computers during a speech announcing the launch of Trump investment accounts for children, boosting the more than $1 million worth of shares the president owns in the company. July 9 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh named crypto investor and Trump ally Marc Andreessen to a task force aimed at modernizing the Federal Reserve, including rethinking its approach to inflation—a key factor keeping interest rates elevated. Palm Beach International Airport has officially changed its name to Trump International Airport—a move that will require Florida to pay royalties to the president’s family for licensing his name. I was there a few months ago, during a trip to Barcelona. The sculptures were a revelation, I’d never seen so many together before. Each one has its own personality. Enjoy the good weather, if you are lucky enough to have it. History Will Judge the Complicit The Quintessential Politician Autocracy Inc Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
The Friendly Wager: Expect Fireworks In ENG-ARG; Back France Plus Scheffler
Sammy P is back with his sixth Friendly Wager. Here's how he's betting on France-Spain and England-Argentina.
Athletics fire pitching coach Scott Emerson after entering All-Star break with 3-17 record in past 20 games
Aynor celebrates Independence Day with annual After the 4th celebration
Residents and visitors gathered Saturday at Aynor Town Park for the town’s annual After the 4th celebration, enjoying live music, local food vendors, family activities and a fireworks display that extended the Independence Day festivities beyond the July 4 holiday.
What Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri wants to see when he's hiring
"If you've got fire in your belly, you learn quickly, and you're self-aware, you can kind of get good at anything eventually," Instagram's CEO said.
A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues
A blaze tore through a pub in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens.
Ventura County Fire highlights what it takes to fight wildfires, plan water drops
As summer temperatures heat up and the fire season intensifies, ABC7 is looking at the science that goes into fighting a wildfire.
The surprising science behind fireworks...and Florida
Every Fourth of July, fireworks fill the night sky with brilliant colors. But behind every red, blue, green, and white burst is a little chemistry—and a surprising connection to naturally occurring minerals, including one mined right here in Florida.
Connecticut faces Portland on 3-game home skid
Portland averages 9.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 8.6 per game Connecticut allows. The teams play for the third time this season. In the last matchup on May 28 the Fire won 71-61 led by 20 points from Carla Leite, while Morrow scored 13 points for the Sun. TOP PERFORMERS: Olivia Nelson-Ododa is averaging nine points and 5.6 rebounds for the Sun. Leila Lacan is averaging 14.0 points over the last 10 games.
Warriors’ Draymond Green Gets Blistering Response From Heat Legend
Heat legend fired back at Draymond Green after the Warriors star revisited the Jordan Poole punch while criticizing his leadership. The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Gets Blistering Response From Heat Legend appeared first on HEAVY.
'House of the Dragon's Ormund Hightower cooks up a villainous plan that isn't in 'Fire and Blood'
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