TODAY'S NEWS FLASH:
Vice President Tells Sailors They’ll Never Fight Another Pointless War
Twenty-Five States Just Sued to Protect Medicaid Fraud and They’re Not Even Hiding It
Justice Thomas Offers Roadmap to Limit Birthright Citizenship After Supreme Court Ruling
Pennsylvania Democrats Eject GOP Lawmaker From House Floor Over Patriotic American Flag Suit
Put an airbag under your back to relieve sciatic nerve pain (seriously)
If you're dealing with stabbing back pain or shooting sciatic nerve pain down your leg, you need to know this:
Most back pain isn't a muscle problem. It’s a compression problem.
Pills, injections, and stretches don't fix compression. Only decompression does.
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By placing a specialized, gentle airbag under your lower back, you can instantly lift compressed vertebrae, relieve the pressure pinching your sciatic nerve, and melt away years of stiffness with soothing built-in heat.
Folks are feeling a massive difference in their very first 30-minute session.
Political Landscape
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump cannot immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position. The decision preserves the central bank's independence from executive interference, though it leaves open questions about the limits of presidential authority over independent agencies.
Pennsylvania Democrats Eject GOP Lawmaker Over America 250 Flag Jacket
Republican Rep. Eric Davanzo was removed from the Pennsylvania House floor for wearing an American flag-themed jacket honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. The ejection sparked outrage from conservatives who called the move an attack on patriotic expression during the July 4th holiday week.
Global Impact
Russia Hammers Kyiv in Deadliest Attack in Months
Russian drones and missiles struck Ukraine's capital overnight, killing at least 27 civilians and injuring more than 80 others. The assault came just days before NATO leaders convene in Ankara to discuss continued military support for Kyiv. President Zelenskyy declared a national day of mourning and vowed retaliation.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Mounts as Rescuers Pull Survivors From Rubble
Search and rescue teams continue recovery operations following twin earthquakes that have killed over 2,200 people in Venezuela. International rescuers achieved a miraculous breakthrough, pulling security guard Hernán Gil alive from 140 tonnes of rubble eight days after the disaster struck.
Economic Pulse
June Jobs Report Signals Labor Market Slowdown
American employers added just 57,000 jobs last month—roughly half of what economists expected—while leisure and hospitality shed 61,000 positions. The weak hiring numbers raise fresh questions about economic momentum heading into the second half of 2026.
Dow Surges to Record High as Investors Rotate Out of Tech
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.1% to all-time highs as investors shifted capital away from chipmakers and into broader market sectors. Despite 320 S&P 500 stocks rising, the index finished flat as the AI-driven rally shows signs of broadening beyond the mega-cap tech names.
Quick Takes
Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers. Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team’s jersey — but they’re not on two legs, they’re on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing. Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal.
Travis Kelce reacted with humor to AI-generated fake photos of his upcoming wedding circulating online, as comedian Bert Kreischer joined the joke.
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