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Rushmore Fireworks Return for U.S. 250th as NYC Terror Raid, Trump–Pentagon Iran Timeline Split, Sex-Trafficking Convictions, Long-Running Voting Fraud Charge, and Panenka Penalty Drama Hit the News
Mount Rushmore Fireworks to Return for the United States’ 250th Anniversary
The National Park Service said Mount Rushmore will host a fireworks display on July 3 as part of events marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Federal agents raid storage facility in investigation of alleged ISIS-inspired attack near New York City mayor’s home
Federal investigators executed a search warrant at a Public Storage facility in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, as part of an investigation into Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, who are accused of traveling from Bucks County to Manhattan and throwing improvised explosive devices near Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence during a protest. Authorities say one device contained TATP and was capable of causing serious injury or death; prosecutors allege a second device was ignited and dropped near NYPD officers. The two face federal charges including providing material support to ISIS and use of a weapon of mass destruction, and investigators are examining whether the pair were self-radicalized online.
Trump says the war against Iran will end soon
President Trump described the war against Iran as an “excursion” and said it would be finished “very soon,” even as his administration faces rising oil prices, U.S. troop casualties, attacks on allies, and low public support.
Alexander brothers convicted in federal sex trafficking trial
Real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander were found guilty in federal court of sex trafficking and related offenses, with the jury convicting them on all counts including conspiracy, inducing travel for unlawful sexual activity, and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. Prosecutors said the brothers used a consistent pattern to lure, isolate, and assault women across multiple states, while the defense argued the encounters were consensual and the government overreached. Eleven women testified, including several who said they were minors at the time, and sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
Brentford lose to West Ham on penalties after Panenka miss raises questions about timing
Brentford were knocked out by West Ham in a penalty shootout after Dango Ouattara’s attempted Panenka was missed. The defeat has prompted debate over whether there is ever an appropriate moment to attempt a Panenka in a high-pressure shootout.
Mauritanian man charged with allegedly voting in U.S. presidential elections since 2008
Mahady Sacko, a 50-year-old Mauritanian citizen living in Philadelphia, has been charged with voter fraud after authorities allege he registered to vote in 2005, repeatedly claimed U.S. citizenship, and cast ballots in multiple federal elections, including presidential general elections from 2008 through 2024. DHS says Sacko was ordered removed from the U.S. in 2000 but remained after appeals failed; he was later placed under ICE supervision. The case is unfolding as lawmakers debate the SAVE America Act, a Republican-backed proposal to require proof of citizenship for voter registration, which Democrats argue could make voting harder for some eligible citizens.
Trump and Pentagon Offer Mixed Messages on How Long the U.S. Conflict With Iran Will Last
President Trump and Pentagon officials are sending conflicting signals about the expected duration of the U.S. war with Iran. While Trump suggested on Monday that victory may be near, Iranian officials are preparing for a prolonged fight, and the conflict’s economic fallout is weighing on both the U.S. and global economy.
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