Day: July 4, 2025

Trump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportationTrump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportation

The Trump administration plans to implement a process whereby farmers in Iowa can vouch for hard-working, law-abiding migrant farmworkers who may be facing deportation, so that they can remain in the U.S. The proposed process was shared by President Donald Trump during an event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday night, kicking off a […] ...

The Left is celebrating July 4 with protests while the Right sees a patriotic revivalThe Left is celebrating July 4 with protests while the Right sees a patriotic revival

As President Donald Trump is preparing for Independence Day celebrations, some Democrats will be taking to the streets to protest on America’s birthday as polls indicate a decreased sense of patriotism from those on the Left.   Democrats across the country are organizing protests and boycotts on the 4th of July to make their voices heard […] ...

New Cold War?: US faces long-term battle to contain Iran after Trump’s strike on their nuclear facilitiesNew Cold War?: US faces long-term battle to contain Iran after Trump’s strike on their nuclear facilities

After Trump’s strategic strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities,  Twelve days of air raids, missile exchanges, and brinksmanship between Israel and Iran have ended in a precarious ceasefire. Brokered by the United States, the truce has temporarily halted a conflict that threatened to spiral into a regional war involving U.S. forces, energy markets, and global nonproliferation […] ...

This July 4th, here’s how my family earned the right to be called ‘Americans’ – legallyThis July 4th, here’s how my family earned the right to be called ‘Americans’ – legally

I was born in India but made in America. My father, a proud Indian naval officer, gave up everything — his career, comfort and country — for a chance at the American Dream. He brought my mother, my brother and me to the United States with just $80 and a belief in the American Dream.  […] ...

Hardware stores are the nuts and bolts of American freedom this July 4thHardware stores are the nuts and bolts of American freedom this July 4th

In 1997, in the early, optimistic, post-Soviet days, I visited Odesa, Ukraine, to lead discussions about democratic governance systems for the region’s public officials. That beautiful, historic city on the Black Sea, once a polyglot center of commerce — now horrifically targeted by Russian bombs — was just awakening from socialism.  Private hotels and restaurants […] ...

Lee Greenwood says patriotic anthem ‘God Bless the USA’ is untouchable even in a woke eraLee Greenwood says patriotic anthem ‘God Bless the USA’ is untouchable even in a woke era

Lee Greenwood reflected on why he believes his patriotic anthem “God Bless the USA.” has stood the test of time.  The 82-year-old country singer released his signature song “God Bless the USA, which is also known as “Proud to Be an American,” in 1984. Since then, the song’s hit status has endured, with its popularity […] ...

Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveatsJust one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

A new meta-analysis from the University of Washington suggests that no amount of processed food is safe to consume. Researchers analyzed 77 different studies to gauge the link between certain amounts of these foods and common chronic diseases. “Habitual consumption of even small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks and trans fatty acids is linked […] ...

Colorado man sentenced to life in prison for DUI that killed Air Force veteran, injured his childrenColorado man sentenced to life in prison for DUI that killed Air Force veteran, injured his children

A Colorado man who killed an Air Force veteran while driving drunk last year will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was found guilty of first-degree murder. Paul Stephenson, 57, of Castle Rock, was convicted in April of killing USAF Lt. Col. Matt Anderson and injuring his four children after he […] ...

America’s oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic traditionAmerica’s oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic tradition

A quaint coastal New England town known for hosting the oldest Independence Day parade is once again resuming festivities this year for its 240th anniversary.   The town of Bristol, Rhode Island, began hosting celebrations in 1785. Reverend Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church, a Revolutionary veteran, conducted the first known Patriotic Exercises, according […] ...

Diddy insider Mark Geragos admits ‘the only thing’ that surprised him about the verdictDiddy insider Mark Geragos admits ‘the only thing’ that surprised him about the verdict

Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted Wednesday of racketeering and sex trafficking charges following a two-month-long federal trial. Backed by a “dream team” group of defense lawyers, the rapper was facing life in prison if convicted of the three charges, but a jury handed down a guilty verdict on two of the lesser charges of transportation […] ...

How law enforcement’s discovery of rare drug in Suzanne Morphew’s body led to her husband’s eventual arrestHow law enforcement’s discovery of rare drug in Suzanne Morphew’s body led to her husband’s eventual arrest

The investigation into Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance appeared to be at a standstill following the dismissal of Barry Morphew’s murder charge in 2022. That changed when investigators found a rare chemical compound inside her body, which prosecutors say ties Barry Morphew directly to her death. Barry Morphew was arrested near Phoenix, Arizona on June 20 following […] ...

Rip current beach rescues show swimmers face deadly risks: what to know to stay safeRip current beach rescues show swimmers face deadly risks: what to know to stay safe

As hundreds of people on the East Coast were rescued from rip currents in the past week, one expert shared tips on how to stay safe when heading to the beach over the 4th of July weekend. Since Sunday, over 100 people had to be rescued from beaches located along the Jersey Shore, mainly due […] ...

200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is sending approximately 200 Marines to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission. Marines attached to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina are responding as part of a request by the Department of Homeland Security […] ...

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 yearsSoviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking confirmed its uncontrolled reentry, based on analysis and no-shows of the spacecraft on subsequent orbits. The European Space Agency’s space debris office also indicated that the spacecraft had reentered after […] ...

Google working to decode dolphin communication using AIGoogle working to decode dolphin communication using AI

Cracking the dolphin code. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on Earth and have been revered for thousands of years for their intelligence, emotions and social interaction with humans. Now Google is using artificial intelligence (AI) to try and understand how they communicate with one another – with the hope that one day humans […] ...

Wolf made famous in ‘Game of Thrones’ brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claimsWolf made famous in ‘Game of Thrones’ brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims

A Dallas-based company claims to have brought back wolves that last roamed the Earth more than 12,500 years ago and became widely known due to the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Colossal Biosciences says it rebirthed three dire wolves using genome-editing and cloning technologies in what it says is now the world’s first successful […] ...

‘Well-preserved’ baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos‘Well-preserved’ baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos

Warning: This article contains graphic pictures. Reader discretion is advised. Stunning pictures show a female baby mammoth, dating back over 130,000 years, recently being dissected by Russian scientists. The mammoth, which has been nicknamed “Yana,” was dissected at the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia, on March 27. The baby mammoth had been preserved in […] ...