Leonne's Daily Post
Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday, July 3
Nebraska ordered to lift SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks

A federal court has ordered Nebraska to stop restricting SNAP benefits for soda and energy drinks, overturning a policy that limited recipients' purchasing choices.

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Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

Researchers discovered a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in UK archives—one of only 11 known to exist—a significant find for American history.

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US service member arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump’s impeachment

An Air Force major was arrested at the Capitol after publicly calling for Trump and Vance's impeachment, highlighting the intersection of military service and political dissent.

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Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days

A man was pulled alive from a collapsed car park in Venezuela after eight days trapped, a remarkable rescue following the recent earthquakes.

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'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 30

Russia launched its most massive attack yet on Kyiv, deploying the largest number of weapons on the capital and hitting targets across a wide area.

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Omaha Native American families gain support through program expansion

The Ponca Tribe's home visiting program is expanding into Omaha, bringing parenting support and cultural education to Native American families in the area.

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Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday

A dangerous heatwave is bearing down on the US ahead of the Fourth of July, with millions under heat advisories and temperatures approaching 100°F.

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France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

France recorded over 2,000 excess deaths during a recent heatwave as Europe prepares for more dangerous temperatures in coming days.

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The Other Case for Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling hinges on a fundamental tension between constitutional text and modern realities of global mobility.

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What I Learned from ROTC

A former military officer reflects on his unremarkable ROTC career and reserve service, offering perspective on the military experience beyond combat.

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The Father of American Pop Music Turns 200

Stephen Foster, born on the same day the nation turned 50 in 1826, shaped American popular music profoundly—a fitting icon for America's musical heritage.

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On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns

BBC journalists traveled to Iran's side of the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in years, finding seized ships and documenting the uneasy geopolitical calm.

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Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February

Iran is holding public mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in February, with his body lying in state for multi-day funeral events.

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Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo

Clinical trials for new Ebola treatments are beginning in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid an ongoing outbreak with hundreds of confirmed cases.

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Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

Instagram's advertising system is unwittingly promoting child sexual abuse material in India through ads using explicit search terms and linking to Telegram content.

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Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

NASA's robot has launched on a daring mission to catch a falling space telescope in orbit and push it to safety before atmospheric reentry.

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California’s First Carbon Capture Project Is Up and Running. Environmentalists Are Still Trying To Stop It.

California's first operational carbon capture project is now injecting CO2 underground, though environmental groups are pushing for stricter oversight of the technology.

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New Power Plants for Data Centers Would Significantly Increase Pennsylvania’s Climate Pollution

Seven planned natural gas power plants for Pennsylvania data centers would emit greenhouse gases equivalent to adding 14 million cars annually.

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In Overfished Adriatic Sea, Dolphins Look to Trawlers for Food

Bottlenose dolphins in the overfished Adriatic Sea are increasingly relying on fishing trawlers for food, suggesting the ecosystem is depleted of natural prey.

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Sabinet expands open access collection to 140 titles, increasing the global visibility of African research

Sabinet has expanded its open access collection to 140 African scholarly journals, increasing visibility of high-quality African research internationally.

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The University of North Dakota joins JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services to advance access to collections

The University of North Dakota is joining JSTOR's digital stewardship program, making its distinctive collections discoverable to researchers globally.

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Elsevier and CzechELib agree five-year open access publishing agreement for Czech institutions

Elsevier and the Czech research consortium have reached a five-year open access agreement, allowing eligible authors to publish without article fees.

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Research Professional News to discontinue publication at end of 2026

Clarivate will discontinue Research Professional News at the end of 2026, though past content will remain freely available to the research community.

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Amsterdam University Press acquires ATF Press Publishing Group, expanding its portfolio in theology, religious studies, and social ethics

Amsterdam University Press acquired ATF Press Publishing Group, expanding its portfolio in theology and religious studies with over 400 backlist titles.

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Thursday, July 2
The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck

Deported migrants arriving in Venezuela just before twin earthquakes struck have disappeared, leaving families desperate to locate their loved ones.

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Trump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much?

As America marks 250 years of independence, Trump's presidency raises uncomfortable questions about how much power the founders envisioned the executive wielding.

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How are Trump and America celebrating 250th independence milestone?

America is marking its 250th birthday with fireworks, state fairs, and even an MMA event at the White House, reflecting diverse visions of patriotic celebration.

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What Would Mark Twain Think of America at 250?

Mark Twain, America's great satirist of corruption and greed, would likely find plenty to despair about—and criticize—in modern America at 250.

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American History as Rorschach Test

Florida's alternative AP history course claims to be free of bias, but the conflict with the College Board reflects deeper disagreements about how American history should be taught.

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Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About ‘Universal Basic Capital’

"Universal Basic Capital" is gaining traction as a potential response to AI-driven wealth concentration, offering one vision for an equitable technological future.

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Pete Buttigieg’s Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Harassment

Pete Buttigieg's experience with a false child abuse investigation reveals a disturbing new frontier in political harassment that authorities are still learning to address.

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America Is Having MacBook Sticker Shock

Apple's latest price increases have made its top-tier MacBook Pro cost $10,000, raising questions about affordability and consumer tolerance.

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Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages

Uganda has confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in a young child amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak, though officials have been reluctant to disclose details.

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Astrophysicists Puzzle Over Webb’s New Universe

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope are puzzling over mysterious "little red dots"—hundreds of perplexing objects that challenge current cosmological models.

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Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion

Google has lost its final appeal of a historic €4.34 billion EU fine for Android monopoly abuse, meaning the tech giant must now pay up.

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Woman's hip replacement disintegrates, causing severe metal poisoning

A woman's hip replacement implant disintegrated inside her body, causing severe metal poisoning and progressive neurological symptoms that nearly paralyzed her.

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Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC

Privacy advocates are warning the FTC that Elon Musk's X poses serious risks to Americans' data and urging the agency to reject the platform's bid to end audits.

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Trump gets OpenAI to offer US 5% stake, far lower than Sanders’ target

OpenAI's Sam Altman is reportedly negotiating with the Trump administration about a 5% US stake in the company, framing it as beneficial wealth-sharing.

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Artificial cell manages a few rounds of cell division

Scientists have created an artificial cell that can undergo multiple rounds of cell division, advancing our understanding of life's origins and cellular mechanics.

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FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet

The FAA is proposing to overturn a decades-old ban on supersonic flights over US cities, provided aircraft can sufficiently reduce sonic boom noise.

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Researchers have created a synthetic cell that can adapt and learn survival skills

Scientists have created an advanced synthetic cell called "Spudcell" that can adapt and learn survival strategies, marking a breakthrough in artificial life.

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Rights of Nature Laws Are Coming Up Against Legal Systems Designed for Destruction

Despite landmark court rulings recognizing rivers as legal persons in Colombia and Bangladesh, the waterways remain threatened because legal systems still prioritize human economic interests.

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