Forecasters predict an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with six to ten potential hurricanes, some reaching major status. Officials urge residents to prepare by inspecting homes, creating emergency kits, and reviewing insurance coverage to mitigate risks.

President Trump's national emergency declaration has led to new militarized zones along the U.S.-Mexico border, sparking debate over civil liberties and border security. Recent actions have intensified military oversight, but legal challenges question the authority of these zones amid a historic drop in Border Patrol arrests.

District Judge Randolph Moss temporarily halted the deportation of eight immigrants from a U.S. Naval base in Djibouti to South Sudan, despite their serious criminal convictions. The men, from various nations, face legal and ethical questions, particularly since only one is connected to South Sudan and the country is under U.S. travel advisory.

Protesters symbolically placed coffins outside the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers prepared to vote on a bill proposing major Medicaid and SNAP cuts, sparking fears of severe public health impacts. With experts warning of over 51,000 potential deaths, the controversial legislation faces strong opposition from community leaders and public health professionals alike.

Skywork has launched its second-generation open-source reward models, Skywork-Reward-V2, enhancing capabilities in human preference alignment and decision-making. The models, already downloaded over 750,000 times, are designed to guide AI systems in aligning with human values, leveraging a novel 40 million preference pair dataset for superior training.

Meta has invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI and appointed Alexandr Wang as its chief AI officer to bolster its AI capabilities. The company is aggressively recruiting top talent from rivals, offering $100 million packages, amid industry-wide fears of job losses due to AI advancements.

US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra is optimistic about a new US-Canada trade deal, predicting a 'win-win' outcome amid ongoing negotiations involving President Trump and Prime Minister Carney. Talks, set against past tensions, aim to resolve contentious issues like tariffs and digital taxation by July 21, 2025.

Hundreds protested outside Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's office on July 2, opposing the 'Big Beautiful Bill' which threatens Medicaid and SNAP benefits for millions. The bill, backed by President Trump, faces criticism for potentially impacting healthcare and welfare for vulnerable populations, while Fitzpatrick remains unresponsive to local outcry.

Nvidia's stock surged 930% over three years, solidifying its dominance in the AI semiconductor market with a 70-94% market share and strong financial metrics. In contrast, IonQ's stock rose 857%, but with fewer buy ratings and higher risk, Nvidia remains the more favorable long-term investment, particularly for AI enthusiasts.

Operation Pangea XVII has seized 50.4 million doses of illegal medications worldwide, valued at $65 million, arresting 769 suspects and dismantling 123 criminal groups. The operation, targeting the growing threat of counterfeit drugs, involved international collaboration, including Portugal's active inspection efforts at key airports.