United States: New book details Prince William’s American ancestry

 

A new book, "American Crown" by Stephanie Green, outlines Prince William’s previously little-known American lineage, tracing the heir to the British throne back to several colonial-era ancestors, including Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale and members of the Strong family. Through his mother, the late Princess Diana, William is said to...

Brussels activates US trade pact to avert tariffs

 

The European Union has activated a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States to avoid steep U.S. tariff hikes threatened by President Donald Trump for July 4, 2026. Approved by the European Parliament and finalized by the Council of the European Union, the pact sets a uniform 15% tariff on...

United States: Red Lobster recalls celebrity employee beginnings

 

UNITED STATES – A recent article details how several well-known entertainers, including rapper Nicki Minaj and the late model Anna Nicole Smith, held jobs at Red Lobster before establishing high-profile careers. Minaj has said she worked as a waitress at many different Red Lobster locations and talked about the experience...

United States launches nationwide 'Trump Accounts' savings app

 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 5, 2026, launched the nationwide “Trump Accounts” mobile application, expanding access to federally backed investment accounts for minors under 18. Created by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, the program aims to build...

United States firm urges global halt to advanced AI

 

Anthropic, the U.S.-based developer of the Claude and Mythos AI models, has publicly called for a worldwide pause in the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems, according to a report by The Straits Times. The company says its latest models show preliminary signs of behavior that could move beyond direct...

United States MLB owners propose ban on teen draftees

 

Major League Baseball club owners have presented a sweeping labor proposal to the MLB Players Association that would bar teams from signing high school players, fundamentally changing the amateur talent pipeline. The proposal, discussed during ongoing collective bargaining ahead of the current CBA’s expiration in December 2026, would require draftees...

Tacoma Pushes Bee City Effort To Protect Pollinators

 

Tacoma — Rick Samyn, a 70-year-old beekeeper, runs the L'Honey Program at St. Leo Parish and operates seven apiaries, tending roughly 40–50 hives per site with up to 80,000 bees per hive, totaling about two million bees; this week the mayor has expressed interest in pursuing a Bee City designation...

United States weighs OpenAI equity transfer proposal

 

OpenAI is exploring a plan to transfer about 5% of its equity to the U.S. government, according to a Financial Times report published Thursday. At OpenAI’s reported post-money valuation of $852 billion after a March funding round, the stake would be worth roughly $426 billion. The proposal, led by CEO...

New York sewage spill fouls Hudson River amid heatwave

 

NEW YORK — Authorities are warning residents to avoid all contact with the Hudson River after thousands of tons of untreated sewage spilled into the waterway near Yonkers during an extreme heatwave. The discharge began when a wastewater treatment system in Yonkers, just north of Manhattan, lost power amid heat-induced...

New York explains how World Cup stadium music chosen

 

From New York on July 5, FIFA detailed how music heard in World Cup stadiums is carefully curated rather than random. A dedicated Stadium Entertainment Team collaborates with participating national associations to assemble advance playlists of more than 750 songs, blending global stadium standards with country‑specific favorites. Each of the...