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Here are the 15 best things to do in Houston this 4th of July weekend
Culturemap
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July 2, 2025
The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means things will get especially patriotic this weekend. We’ve already listed all the fireworks celebrations and restaurant specials that’ll be popping off on Friday. (Don’t forget about the...
What happened to the pirate “President of Texas?
Mount Pleasant Tribune - Texas
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July 2, 2025
Jean Lafitte’s last rival left Galveston on Jul. 8, 1817 leaving the self-proclaimed “President” of Texas in complete control of the island. Whether the famous pirate really made that outlandish claim after setting up shop on the Texas coast in...
Deadly heatwave continues unabated
ANSA
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July 2, 2025
The intense heatwave that has gripped Italy for over a week and has been linked to a number of deaths is set to continue unabated on Wednesday with the number of major Italian cities on red alert going up from 17 to 18. When the health ministry...
Matt Freese's shootout heroics could give USMNT a lasting emotional lift
The Athletic
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July 2, 2025
As the pressure rose and the margin for error shrunk to nothing, Matt Freese stood tall. Again. And again. And then once more. In a penalty shootout that will long be remembered by U.S. men’s national team fans as a turning point — or perhaps,...
Where to watch Curacao vs. Canada live stream, TV channel, start time for Gold Cup match
Sporting News
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June 21, 2025
After settling for a draw against El Salvador in their Gold Cup opener, Curaçao now face a daunting challenge in Group B as they prepare to lock horns with Canada at Shell Energy Stadium. The Blue Stars offered little in attack during their first...
Omahan who is U.S. citizen spends two nights in jail on immigration ‘hold,’ drawing criticism
Nebraska Examiner
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June 21, 2025
OMAHA — Domingo Rey Valentine is a U.S. citizen who has lived nearly all his 50 years in this country since his adoption as a baby by Nebraska parents who had served in the Peace Corps in Honduras. Domingo in Honduras with adoptive mom, Linda...
Cruise giants are building their own private paradise islands with jaw-dropping features
FOX Business
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Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein says the company's teams know how to deliver on 'The Claman Countdown.' Cruise lines have been betting big on their private destinations. Later this month, Carnival will open Celebration Key, a private destination the...
First Quarter of 2025 Brings Over $322 Million in Foreign Investment to El Salvador.
El Salvador in English
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July 1, 2025
El Salvador recorded a remarkable 64.8% year-on-year increase in net foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The country received $322.24 million in FDI from...
John Negroponte Fast Facts
KESQ-TV - California
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July 1, 2025
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth place: London, England Birth name: John Dimitri Negroponte Father: Dimitri John Negroponte,...
The Best Way to Deploy $7,000 in Your TFSA This Month
The Motley Fool Canada
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June 30, 2025
The Bank of Montreal Investment Survey revealed that more than 65% of Canadians are concerned about a potential recession in 2025. Nonetheless, despite this worry, the mindset of those with Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) is to utilize and...
Are Detroit police assisting ICE enforcement? Council questions DPD.
Bridge Detroit - Michigan
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July 2, 2025
How are DPD and ICE working together? Council wants to know. Federal funding for historic sites at risk due to Trump cuts More money now available for sewers affected by 2021 flooding Proposed Southwest boxing gym clears zoning hurdle Welcome...
TL;DR
NewsBytes
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28 Jun 2025 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new directive, strengthening the due diligence process for onboarding Aadhaar Enabled Payment System Touchpoint Operators (ATOs). Lauren Sanchez (55) and Jeff Bezos (61) are now man and...
Canada looks to advance to Gold Cup knockouts on TSN4
TSN
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June 20, 2025
After being the only team in the group to claim all three points on Matchday 1, Canada is in the driver's seat in Group B as Gold Cup action continues on Saturday night from Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. A win over Curacao will clinch Canada a...
11 Best Places to Travel in September
AFAR
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June 30, 2025
Labor Day may mark the end of summer, and summer vacations, but that can make it an excellent month for less-crowded vacations. The weather is also more appealing in September in sweltering spots like Egypt, and you can eke out the last few weeks...
Hispanic businesses worry increased ICE presence is scaring customers
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 19, 2025
KENNER (WVUE) - For the past three years, El Exquisito has been a popular destination for food lovers seeking Honduran, Mexican and other Latin American dishes. But now, restaurant owners say Hispanic customers are too frightened to dine out...
Immigration thugs use explosive charges in assault on family home in Los Angeles-area raid
World Socialist Web Site
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July 2, 2025
Immigration thugs use an explosive charge to blow open the door to a residence of a mother and her children, none of whom are wanted for any crimes, June 27, 2025, Huntington Park, California. [Photo: Jenny Ramirez]On June 27, in Huntington Park,...
Wawa Welcome America features Hip-Hop trailblazer LL Cool J and Grammy® award-winning R&B singer and Philly native Jazmine Sullivan
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
Parkway fireworks show — Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia To headline Philadelphia’s July 4th concert and fireworks PHILADELPHIA – Welcome America, Inc. is featuring an exciting lineup of talent, new and returning programming, and free...
6 new Kentucky bourbon, whiskey releases to know about this month
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The summer is heating up at Kentucky distilleries, many of which are releasing new spirits and other products this month. Look for new releases from Castle & Key Distillery, Heaven Hill Distillery and Green River, which has released the official...
Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Everglades
Straight Arrow News
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July 2, 2025
President Donald Trump attended the opening of a new immigration detention center in the Everglades on Tuesday, July 1, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its remote, alligator-filled location. He said the center would focus on deporting the...
Ormat completes Blue Mountain Nevada geothermal plant acquisition
Power Technology
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June 19, 2025
Ormat Technologies has finalised its acquisition of the Blue Mountain geothermal power plant from Cyrq Energy, increasing its electricity segment generating portfolio to 1,268MW. The $88m deal transfers 100% equity interest in the 20MW facility,...