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July 5, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Death Toll in Texas Flood Rises to at Least 24, With as Many as 25 Missing

The authorities said that emergency workers had rescued more than 230 people so far after flooding along the Guadalupe River and would keep working through the night.

Trump Signs Signature Policy Bill at Independence Day Event

President Trump triumphantly highlighted tax cuts in the legislation while downplaying cuts to Medicaid and other assistance for poor Americans.

Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

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Trying to Win at Doing Nothing, With a Crowd Watching

I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.

Opinion | Trump Is Waging War on His Own Citizens

His politicization of the name America taps into a long, well, American tradition, as old as the nation itself.

World

Hamas Says It Is Ready to Negotiate Truce Proposal

It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.

Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call

It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill

Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.

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U.S.

Madre Fire Grows to 70,800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations in California

The blaze is burning in a rural area of San Luis Obispo County, in the central coast, but its smoke has spread to nearby counties.

7 Voters on What They Love About America

(And what they don’t.)

The Girls Camp Where 20 Children Are Missing Is Nearly a Century Old

Camp Mystic, on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, has been operated by generations of the same family since the 1930s.

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Politics

From Court to Congress to the Mideast, Trump Tallies His Wins

There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.

States Brace for Added Burdens of Trump’s Tax and Spending Law

With the president’s domestic policy law signed, states will have to administer many of the cuts and decide how much they can spend to keep their citizens insured and fed.

Court Rejects Effort to Keep Migrants From Being Sent to South Sudan

After the Supreme Court ruled that the deportations could move forward, a last-ditch attempt to block them with a new lawsuit faltered.

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Business

White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs, Trump Says

After striking only a few trade deals since declaring a 90-day pause in April, President Trump said he would announce new duties starting Friday.

A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry

While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.

How a German Manufacturer Is Forging Stronger Ties With the U.S.

Rheinmetall, an automotive and arms maker, is using a partnership with the builder of F-35 fighter jets to move into aviation and expand its presence in America.

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Sports

A Reinvigorated Williams Climbs Into Fifth Place in Formula 1

The once-dominant team has languished at the bottom of the standings in recent years, but a new owner and leader have helped turn its fortunes around.

Adrian Newey’s Path to Aston Martin

The cars he has designed have won more than a dozen constructors’ and drivers’ titles each. He was vital to Red Bull’s success.

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Arts

Sean Combs Faces Not Just a Sentencing, but a Host of Civil Cases

The music mogul, convicted on lesser charges at his federal trial, has been accused of sexually assaulting people in dozens of suits. He has denied the allegations.

‘Dexter’ Has Been Resurrected Again. He Has Company.

Networks are releasing fewer scripted series than they did several years ago, but brand extension mania has only intensified in franchises like “Dexter,” “Yellowstone” and “Power.”

Oasis Returns to the Stage After 16 Years With Hugs and Hits

Liam and Noel Gallagher put aside their brotherly rivalry to play the first date of their band’s long-awaited comeback tour in Cardiff, Wales.

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