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Elon Musk claims he has ‘formed’ his own political party after fallout with Trump: ‘Give you back your freedom

<p>The 23‑foot cabin cruiser was being towed when it exploded into flames Friday on Landshark Cove.</p>

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Seven injured in Fourth of July boat explosion on Georgia lake

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Chocolate almonds recall elevated to higher risk level due to contamination with undeclared allergen

<p>Beachgoers seen at St. Pete Beach in Florida. A teen was hospitalized Friday after she and her family were struck by lightning on the beach</p>

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Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family on Florida beach

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Music

Bad Bunny uses recording seemingly mimicking Trump in new music video: 'This country is nothing without the immigrants'

<p>President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watched fireworks together during a Fourth of July celebration at the White House.</p>

politics

Melania appears to have lost her groove as she mimic Trump’s infamous ‘YMCA’ dance at July 4 bash

<p>Steve Bannon called for Elon Musk to be deported over the weekend while the tech billionaire called for Bannon to be jailed</p>

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Elon Musk calls for Steve Bannon to be arrested as their feud rages on

<p>Angela Onduto of Denver, Colorado, also known as Angela Anderson, was arrested and charged with the 2009 murder of her daughter on Wednesday. </p>

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Colorado woman charged in cold case murder of newborn in 2009

<p>Three middle-aged women do yoga together in a park</p>

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The gym bro supplement that may be a game changer for women in midlife

<p>Kelly Clarkson performs during the 2024 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 04, 2024 in New York City</p>

Culture

Kelly Clarkson says she’s ‘devastated’ after postponing Las Vegas residency only hours before showtime

<p>Running through sprinklers, biking until sunset, and begging for just one more popsicle — parents are bringing back the simple joys of a ‘90s summer</p>

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Nostalgic parents are trying to recreate a ‘90s summer for their kids

<p>'Enchanted' actor Amy Adams (left) and Australian actor Isla Fisher (right)</p>

features

19 celebrity duos who have addressed their uncanny resemblance

<p>A former liberal social media influencer claims Zohran Mamdani’s policies will hurt New York City</p>

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Former liberal climate activist says Mamdani is ‘selling a fantasy’

<p>Legoland has opened its largest resort in Shanghai, China</p>

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World’s largest Legoland resort built with 85 million bricks

<p>‘Calling someone “too much” is a really easy way to diminish them’</p>

culture

Lena Dunham: ‘I stepped back from acting after my body was dissected’

Spice Girl Melanie Brown, Mel B, and her husband hairdresser Rory McPhee leave St Paul’s Cathedral, London, following their wedding (Toby Shepheard/PA)

culture

In Pictures: Two become one as Mel B marries in St Paul’s Cathedral in London

Tropical Weather

Tropical Storm Chantal forecast to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas

<p>Actor Julian McMahon has died at the age of 56 </p>

Fantastic Four and Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon dies aged 56

Tributes to Julian McMahon following his death aged 56

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Music

1990s rock legends Oasis return to stage in the UK to rave reviews

<p>Tom Sturridge as Dream and Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium in ‘The Sandman’</p>

Neil Gaiman has left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

<p>Rowan Francis Henchy, Brooke Shields, and Grier Hammond Henchy attend the Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2022 Press Room </p>

Brooke Shields says she’s ‘more lenient’ with children about dating

<p>Another grocery store in the Hamptons sells one pound of lobster salad for $120</p>

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Hamptons grocery store popular with celebrities sells host of luxury items including $400 melon

<p>There are 10 U.S. cities you may want to avoid over how boring they can be, including Phoenix, Arizona</p>

lifestyle

These are the most boring cities in the US

<p>‘Our second date was the 4th of July 2016 and H brought me cupcakes to celebrate,’ the Duchess of Sussex wrote on Instagram</p>

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Meghan Markle shares 4th of July tradition born out of second date with Prince Harry

<p>Shark sightings forced some New York beaches to close on the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. </p>

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Shark sightings force New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Elon Musk holds a chainsaw reading "Long live freedom, damn it" during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on February 20, 2025</p>

politics

From primary challenges to stranded astronauts: How Elon Musk can hurt Donald Trump

<p>President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tour the temporary migrant detention center informally known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in Ochopee, Florida, on Tuesday July 1 2025</p>

Politics

Almost half of Americans disapprove of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, new poll shows

<p>Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas celebrated the passing of President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ while smoking a cigar.</p>

Politics

Republicans slammed online for celebrating children going hungry and millions losing Medicaid from Trump’s bill

<p>Droves of tourists may choose to travel outside the U.S. amid Trump's inflammatory rhetoric and immigration crackdown </p>

Politics

US is the only country facing tourism decline as Trump policies to cost $29 billion in visitor revenue: study

politics

Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law on Independence Day after narrow passage: ‘Our country is going to be a rocket ship’

<p>President Donald Trump bangs a gavel gifted to him by Speaker Mike Johnson after he signed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' on Friday</p>

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<p>Bob Geldof has rubbished Live Aid White Saviour accusations</p>

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Bob Geldof rejects Live Aid ‘white savior’ accusations

<p>Legal teams in the United Kingdom and the United States are reportedly preparing to launch lawsuits against both Boeing and Air India</p>

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Air India denies claims of mistreating disaster victims’ families

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Gale-force winds hamper firefighters battling massive Crete blaze

<p>Rod Stewart performing on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2025</p>

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What Rod Stewart has said about his split from ex-wife

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<p>An American Airlines flight departing San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 3 was forced to turn around after a passenger misinterpreted a text message received by another traveler and reported it to the cabin crew. </p>

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American Airlines makes U-turn after passenger sounds alarm over message on fellow traveler’s phone

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Fireworks light the night sky across the country on Independence Day

<p>Tammy Sandoval is accused of killing a three-year-old in a hit-and-run last week</p>

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Michigan woman accused of hit-and-run didn’t have valid license: cops

<p>Firefighters tackle a blaze after fireworks detonated in Pacoima, California. One person was killed in the incident. </p>

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One dead and woman left in critical condition after fireworks explode and light a whole city block on fire

<p>Email fraudsters used fake addresses to get donor to send over $250,000 worth of crypto to a series of wallets, including one tied to Nigeria, federal prosecutors allege</p>

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Scammers sent fake Trump inauguration emails to steal over $250,000 in crypto from donor

<p>The alleged abuse took place at and around Cohoes High School</p>

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Teacher’s aide accused of having sex with teen student in car outside a high school

<p>Former Army Ranger Brent Slough was injured in a hit-and-run incident while snorkeling in the Bahamas.</p>

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Army Ranger in ICU after being hit by boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas

<p>Max Fosh pulled off an elaborate scheme to secure a $50 refund for a canceled flight</p>

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Popular YouTuber gets fake death certificate to secure $50 refund from airline

<p>Art, a seven-year-old gray tabby, was rescued by Pasadena Humane after the destructive Eaton Fire. Now, he has found his forever home</p>

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‘Needy’ cat returned to shelter after surviving Los Angeles wildfire finds a new home

<p>Nutella lovers will not be happy to hear the price of the chocolate hazelnut spread is about to rise thanks to a hazelnut supply squeeze in Turkey</p>

The price of Nutella is about to jump

<p>Should you add hydration multipliers to your water this summer?</p>

Should you use hydration multipliers in extreme heat?

<p>Divers planting a crossbred coral species off the coast of Miami</p>

News

Coral transplants could help save Miami’s iconic reefs from climate change

<p>Northeastern residents should be on high alert for disease-carrying ticks. Black-legged ticks can carry Lyme disease.</p>

News

Fears over rising tick numbers and Lyme disease spread in Northeast

The 31 most mind-blowing film twists of all time, explained

<p>The Valley's Janet Caperna is known for dredging up drama on the reality series</p>

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The Valley star Janet Caperna flees US after receiving barrage of ‘sick’ threats from viewers

<p>Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Madre Fire which has exploded in size in central California </p>

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California’s Madre Fire surges across 52,000 acres to become state’s biggest blaze this year

<p>LL Cool J pulled out of Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July Concert due to the ongoing blue-collar workers' strike </p>

LL Cool J refuses to perform at Philadelphia’s 4th of July concert until workers’ strike ends

<p>Marites Buenafe went missing in Juneau, Alaska, after leaving her cruise ship to go on a hike </p>

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Body found in search for Kentucky woman who got off cruise ship and never came back

<p>An adult New World Screwworm fly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will produce sterile male flies and release them on Texas and Mexico in an effort to reduce the New World Screwworm population. </p>

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Millions of flies to be dropped over Texas to combat flesh-eating maggots

<p>Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom</p>

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split in joint statement

Naomi Osaka bowed out of Wimbledon (John Walton/PA)

Tennis

Naomi Osaka’s wait to reach Wimbledon fourth round goes on

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Ringo Starr says he told Sam Mendes to rewrite parts of Beatles biopic

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<p>Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise at the premiere of 'F1'</p>

Brad Pitt hints at an F1 sequel with Tom Cruise

Eleonor and Philip Courter (pictured) are accused of helping a French diver sell gold stolen from the sight of an 18th-century shipwreck

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Florida retirees may face trial in France over sale of stolen gold from 18th-century shipwreck

<p>The statue Paolina Borghese as Venus Victorious, the goddess of love at the Galleria Borghese museum in Rome</p>

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Think modern dating is tough? It was just as bad in ancient times

A massive brawl broke out in a Florida Burger King over the weekend after content creators started filming in the restaurant, according to video and witness accounts

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A massive brawl broke out in Florida Burger King after content creators started filming

Culture

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Black Sabbath’s final show was less Live Aid, more Loud Aid

<p>Noel and Liam Gallagher arrive onstage at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, 4 July 2025</p>

Flying pints and a brotherly hug: Inside Oasis’s first reunion show

‘Amazing’ Oasis fans praised on jubilant first night of reunion tour

Oasis pay tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota at reunion show

Oasis fans slam Liam Gallagher’s ‘distasteful’ ticket price joke

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Steve Coogan says Starmer’s Labour will ‘pave the way’ for Reform UK

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Black Sabbath fans slam Marilyn Manson appearance during farewell gig

<p>The artist Tracey Emin now has a stoma <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/stoma"></a>and uses a urostomy bag</p>

Tracey Emin shares powerful birthday post after life-changing surgery

Sharon Osbourne claims band was ‘disinvited’ from Black Sabbath show

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The Chase fans left outraged after ‘incorrect’ answer steals victory

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<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

Oura ring is my favorite tracker — it has $100 off ahead of Prime Day

<p>We looked for comfort, headroom, durability, weather resistance, breathability and more</p>

Best tents for camping in 2025, tested by our outdoor gear expert

<p>We considered comfort, portability and more during testing</p>

Best camping chairs 2025, tried and tested in the great outdoors

<p>As an outdoor cooking enthusiast, I’ve tested my fair share of grills</p>

Ninja’s portable grill might be compact, but it can air fry and bake

Lifestyle

<p>Chestnut ate 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes</p>

I watched Joey Chestnut return to the Nathan’s hot dog contest

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Spice Girls star Mel B marries Rory McPhee at St Paul’s Cathedral

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From Jamie Redknapp to Fran Kirby: Who’s in the Wimbledon Royal Box?

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Alison Hammond’s son reveals he’d flee home after disputes with star

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From Mary Berry to Gary Lineker: Who’s in the Royal Box today?

<p>Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Who’s the most self-obsessed of them all?</p>

Why becoming more self-obsessed is the last thing Gen Z needs

<p>Max Fosh pulled off an elaborate scheme to secure a $50 refund for a canceled flight</p>

YouTuber Max Fosh fakes his own death to obtain $50 airline refund

<p>Fiat currency: The aesthetic booster comes at quite a high premium </p>

Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani: Suited, but a little subtle

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<p>Teen pilot influencer arrested after unauthorised landing in Chilean Antarctica </p>

Teen pilot detained in Antarctica while attempting world record

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Orcas captured ‘kissing’ on camera for the first time

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Watch: Tiny kitten rescued from pipe in Florida by firefighters

Travel

<p>Swimmers will immerse themselves in water taken directly from the East River and cleaned via a non-chemical filtration system</p>

Construction begins on a floating river swimming pool for New York

<p>Tickets are now on sale for a new train service between New Orleans (pictured) and Mobile, Alabama</p>

Amtrak service halted 20 years ago by Hurricane Katrina is back

<p>The SH Diana navigates its way through still waters</p>

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Euro 2025: How expensive is Switzerland for travellers?

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Oasis reunion best moments shared on social media: 'Absolutely mind blowing'

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 announced at Anime Expo - everything we know so far

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Fantastic Four actor Julian McMahon tributes flood social media: 'We lost a good one'

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Fantastic Four actor Julian McMahon tributes flood social media: 'We lost a good one'

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