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Two teenage boys found guilty of rape in Fordingbridge, a town in southeastern England, have been sentenced to four years in detention after an appeals court determined on Thursday that their earlier sentencing was too lenient.

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Even as a dangerous heat wave stifled much of the U.S., the nationwide party continued for the Fourth of July and the country’s 250th anniversary. Here’s what the celebrations have looked like.

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Thirty-nine million gallons of partly treated sewage poured into the Hudson River just north of New York City on Friday after a power failure at a sewage plant, according to state and local officials.

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The White House announced on Friday that President Trump had issued pardons to 11 men, most of whom had been convicted of crimes related to the Clean Air Act, a bedrock environmental law.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: FIFA considered rescheduling Sunday’s World Cup match between England and Mexico because of fan safety and security concerns. But Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the game at 6 p.m. local time as originally planned.

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About 1,000 guests were expected to attend the wedding extravaganza for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The list included Reese Witherspoon, the Haim sisters, and Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner.

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Breaking News from @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, barely escaped Cape Verde’s upset bid with a dramatic victory in extra time.

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Three people died on Friday after their boat capsized in a severe storm on Geneva Lake, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Wisconsin, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office said. nyti.ms/44bqjKg

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This minimalist lamp looks good almost anywhere, according to our Wirecutter tester. "I was transfixed. Its straightforward orb design, gentle glow, and just-right size instantly made the cut." nyti.ms/4vHa5EM

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. Swift’s brother, Austin, acted as her “man of honor,” while Kelce’s brother, Jason, was his best man, according to a representative for the pop star. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler. See more updates.

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Fans of Taylor Swift were outside Madison Square Garden in scorching temperatures on Friday to try to catch a glimpse of Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding festivities. See more updates: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07...

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The heat wave affecting much of the U.S. has upended plans for the country’s 250th birthday that were years in the making. A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair closed for several hours. nyti.ms/4gljD3o

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A swimmer at Jones Beach on Long Island was bitten on Friday by “unknown marine life” and was treated for a foot injury, state officials said, in what was believed to be New York’s first shark attack of the season.

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Residents who live near a massive industrial fire east of downtown Los Angeles had to first deal with days of thick smoke overhead. Now, they are struggling to survive another nuisance: the smell. nyti.ms/4vH7xGz

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Victoria Cruz, a matriarchal figure in the New York transgender community who was at the Stonewall Inn on the night of its 1969 police raid, and later worked as an advocate for survivors of anti-trans violence, died last month at 79. nyti.ms/4eKpldV

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Here is what we know about the schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebration, according to an internal police memo obtained by The New York Times.

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Guests are arriving for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden, where some fans gathered in spite of the intense heat. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4f1stRG

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In a speech on Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York emphasized the diversity of the U.S. as he criticized those who would deprive immigrants of freedom and aspects of American history, from slavery to discrimination to worker exploitation.

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The Reflecting Pool has become a national metaphor. Alan Burdick, a New York Times science editor and reporter, writes why the most patriotic approach to the monument may be to let the algae take over. nyti.ms/3RjGyBY

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Cape Verde faces Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, on Friday. Fans watching from the tiny African archipelago — the smallest nation ever to make it this far in a World Cup — are unbothered by the odds. nyti.ms/3T0qRQC

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An active-duty officer was placed into Air Force custody after being arrested in uniform on Wednesday, following a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in which he called for the impeachment, conviction and removal of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. nyti.ms/4vbW1lA

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Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and life jackets are an important component of the layers of protection recommended to keep kids safe around water. We’ve found the safest, most comfortable life jackets for kids of all ages. nyti.ms/4vDoiT1

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Any large earthquake can be dangerous, but the residents of Caracas and Venezuelan coastal cities like La Guaira and Catia La Mar were victims of several unlucky factors. Here's what made last month's earthquakes there so deadly. trib.al/mwtWlQ3

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A series of major events is unfolding in New York this week, sprinkling the city with soccer tees, fireworks and, perhaps, love — though not record visitor numbers. nyti.ms/3QY4yKS

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Long before air-conditioning, people around the world came up with ingenious ways to beat the heat. And yes, many of them work. nyti.ms/4wmTB4z

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “If I think about America, if I try to reduce it to something: It’s a place for everybody who wants better, who believes in equality, who believes in justice, who believes in fairness, who believes in opportunity,” Bryan Stevenson tells Ezra Klein.

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The heat index is basically a more computationally intensive variant of "it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity." It has roots in a 1979 journal paper called “The Assessment of Sultriness.” nyti.ms/4f0Wn8E

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Nearly 5,000 National Guard troops are in Washington, double the number President Trump initially deployed. They are mostly in tourist areas and are expected to be on hand for Fourth of July celebrations.

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Whether you’re heading to a campsite, a park, or a beach, a hammock can make your outing even more relaxing. Wirecutter experts spent over 50 hours testing and researching lightweight, packable hammocks. nyti.ms/3QOhLpy

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “This year, I can barely tolerate the sight of red, white and blue,” Robin Givhan writes about the Fourth of July in Washington. “When combined into a maximalist display of nationalist cheerleading, the colors make my heart ache.”

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