New York: Swift and Kelce launch multi-day wedding

 

New York City has begun hosting the multi-day wedding festivities of pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, according to municipal permits and security planning details. The celebration starts Thursday, July 2, 2026, with a rehearsal dinner for about 100 guests...

Washington report alleges Trump politicized US 250th plans

 

A Democratic staff report from the House Natural Resources Committee’s oversight and investigations subcommittee, released in Washington on Thursday, July 2, 2026, accuses President Donald Trump’s administration of orchestrating a “hostile takeover” of preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. The interim report, titled “From Vanity to Insanity: How the...

USA to face Belgium in Seattle July 6

 

Seattle. The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 and will play Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6 in a World Cup Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. Team USA reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group...

Two Kansas Fatal Crashes Occur Within Twenty-Four Hours

 

Shawnee County, Kansas — A head-on collision on U.S. 24 just after 4 p.m. Wednesday killed 23-year-old Dakota J. Bacon of Topeka when a 2025 Ram 1500 driven by James D. Ulmer, 50, of Leavenworth, attempting to pass, struck Bacon’s westbound 2023 Kia Soul, authorities reported. Linn County, Kansas — Shortly...

Brookfield Schedules Q2 2026 Calls, Releases Dates Confirmed

 

United States — Brookfield Business Corporation will host its second-quarter 2026 conference call and webcast on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss results and business initiatives, with results released prior to 8:00 a.m. ET and posted on the company's website. Brookfield Infrastructure will hold its...

Cordoba: Schoeman, Cummings win 50th Scotland caps

 

CORDOBA, Argentina, July 2 (Reuters) - Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday in the opening Nations Championship fixture, with prop Pierre Schoeman and lock Scott Cummings set to win their 50th caps. Schoeman, who debuted against Tonga in 2021, starts in...

Washington SEC probes suspected $100 million insider scheme

 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation into an alleged $100 million insider trading scheme linked to China’s recent regulatory crackdown on cross‑border brokerages, according to a person familiar with the matter on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The probe follows a lawsuit filed earlier in the week...

Washington report alleges Trump hijacked US semiquincentennial

 

Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee have issued an interim report alleging that former President Donald Trump and his administration orchestrated a "hostile takeover" of plans for the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations. The report, released on July 2, 2026, said the White House sought to sideline the congressionally...

Yara Purchases Texas Ammonia Plant for $1.3 Billion

 

Oslo, Norway. Norwegian fertiliser producer Yara said on Thursday, July 2, that a subsidiary agreed to buy Gulf Coast Ammonia’s production plant in Texas from GCA Holdings LLC for $1.3 billion, with ownership transferring while the facility remains in commissioning and ramps toward commercial output. Yara stated the Texas plant has...

New York SEC probes $100 million China brokerage trades

 

U.S. regulators are examining allegations that unknown traders reaped at least $100 million from timely options bets against Chinese online brokerages Futu Holdings and Up Fintech Holding (Tiger Brokers) ahead of a major regulatory crackdown in China. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation after Pennsylvania-based market...