Simone Biles wins two ESPY Awards, including Best Female Athlete, highlighting her exceptional performance at the Paris Games. The event celebrated outstanding sports figures, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also taking home Best Male Athlete honors.
Connie Francis, the iconic singer known for hits like “Pretty Little Baby,” has died at 87. Her storied career began at 17 when she signed with MGM Records after TV appearances.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently dismissed federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, known for handling high-profile cases like those involving Jeffrey Epstein. As the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, her dismissal has attracted significant public attention due to her familial ties and notable legal history. The DOJ has yet to disclose the reason behind this decision, sparking widespread speculation and interest in her future endeavors.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla suggested a possible link between the culprits of drug war killings and the disappearances related to e-sabong. Authorities are examining the connections amid ongoing investigations into both issues.
NASA deployed two WB-57 aircraft from Houston to Texas Hill Country to assist in flood recovery efforts. The aircraft, departing from Ellington Field, will conduct aerial surveys of the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Central Texas, where more than 120 people have died, with an equal number still missing.
A shooting in Indianapolis on July 8, 2023, left one person dead and six injured. The incident occurred as police investigated disturbances in the area. Authorities are actively investigating and seeking information to apprehend those responsible.
President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4, 2025, enacting major tax cuts and spending reductions, including a $1 trillion cut to Medicaid. The law introduces energy policy changes and healthcare funding, marking a significant shift in federal fiscal strategy.
A California judge dismissed Jay-Z’s defamation lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee. Jay-Z has appealed the decision, following Buzbee’s separate allegations against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs, which were also dismissed.
House Republicans in Dallas are advancing a key legislative proposal linked to former President Donald Trump. After a chaotic day and night at the Capitol, final debates began in the early morning hours. Lawmakers are engaged in intense discussions as they push the bill towards passage.
The Trump administration decides to withhold more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, impacting schools and low-income families across the U.S.