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“They’re really opening themselves up to probably a successful lawsuit against attempts to enforce this, not to mention public ridicule on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday,” Keating said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

A "rocket" of a strike from Harry Kane gives England a late lead against DR Congo in Atlanta.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Traders remained on high alert for potential currency intervention in Japan after the yen hit a fresh 40-year low against the dollar, trading at 162.58 yen per dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Whitaker said the United States welcomed EU efforts to increase production, but warned against the continent putting up barriers for US firms.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

I roll my eyes and lean my head back against the locker door.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold