Israeli forces bombed parts of Lebanon in a fresh violation of the US-brokered agreement to end attacks, killing two Palestinians and injuring 15 at a displaced persons tent in Al-Masi, a declared humanitarian safe zone [2]. Another attack on Kanyuna struck a vehicle, killing two more Palestinians, while at least 83 medical workers remain trapped in Israeli prisons since October 2023 [2]. The incident occurs amid escalating tensions just as a NATO summit in Anchora, Turkey, is scheduled to convene following overnight Russian aerial strikes on Keev that killed 11 Ukrainians [2].
FIFA reversed its decision and allowed top U.S. scorer Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium tomorrow, following reports that President Trump called World Soccer Body head Johnny Empantino to lift his red card suspension [3]. The reversal sparked fresh controversy among Europe's soccer governing body and commentators who criticized the initial decision [2].
READ FULL STORY ›More than 60 million Americans are facing a flash flood threat after deadly holiday weekend storms swept across the country, toppling hundreds of trees and knocking out power in New York City and New Jersey [4]. The severe weather, which followed a record heat wave causing over two dozen deaths, also delayed air travel in the Northeast and forced cancellations of Independence Day events from Alabama to Connecticut [2].
READ FULL STORY ›At least one person was killed and three hurt in a fireworks disaster in Southern California, while two people were killed and 350 rescued from dangerous rip currents in Daytona Beach, Florida, over the weekend [3]. A six-year-old girl from Brooklyn also drowned in Southampton, and a man was hospitalized after being bitten by a shark at Jones Beach, prompting temporary closures [4].
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