NPR (Emma Auer) - America's first Black legislators and the work to revive their legacies
Alfred Richardson and Madison Davis were the first Black legislators in Athens, Ga., elected in 1868. The backlash against them still reverberates today.
YOUTUBE (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) - 2026 Fireworks Safety Tips
2026 Fireworks Safety Tips. Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous. Enjoy this 250th anniversary of our nation by attending the professional fireworks in your area. Here are the CPSC fireworks safety tips from their official guidance: Never allow young children to play with or light fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers can reach about 2,000°F. Keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby in case of fire or mishap. Make sure fireworks are legal in your area. Only buy and use fireworks labeled for consumer use, not professional use. Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that did not fully ignite. Follow all…
YOUTUBE (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) - CPSC Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States
NEWSNATIONNOW (Brooke Shafer) - Here’s what to expect during the July 4 travel rush
AAA projects 5.84 million people will fly this holiday, while roughly 85% of travelers will take road trips.
STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation into Sen. Ruben Gallego for Using Campaign Funds as Personal Slush Fund
Just hours after the Senate Ethics Committee quietly dismissed a review of sexual misconduct and improper spending allegations, the Department of Justice opened a formal investigation into first-term Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) for potential campaign finance violations. The move draws attention to how some Democratic lawmakers treat donor cash as a personal slush fund. The […] The post DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation into Sen. Ruben Gallego for Using Campaign Funds as Personal Slush Fund appeared first on StoneZone .
Just hours after the Senate Ethics Committee quietly dismissed a review of sexual misconduct and improper spending allegations, the Department of Justice opened a formal investigation into first-term Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) for potential campaign finance violations. The move draws attention to how some Democratic lawmakers treat donor cash as a personal slush fund. The inquiry, triggered by a whistleblower complaint from Southern California, is examining Gallego’s reported use of campaign and leadership PAC money to finance childcare, Super Bowl tickets, lavish trips, family travel, and outings to Disney World and Disneyland. Details include lavish trips to St. Barts and Miami, some loosely tied to donor events or family…Open
NYTIMES (Ramin Ganeshram) - This Baker’s Business Is Booming (and It’s Not Just Because of the Cannon Fire)
Justin Cherry’s breads are in demand this semiquincentennial, as is his knowledge of historical baking methods.
NYTIMES (Vivian Nereim, Farnaz Fassihi and Erika Solomon) - After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Inside America's oldest blacksmith shop: Spirit of America
The Krug family, now in its fifth generation, operates America’s oldest blacksmith shop, G. Krug & Son Ironworks, located in Baltimore. NewsNation’s Brian Entin spoke with the family in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary. #Blacksmith #Business #America Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - NBA veteran allegedly shaved stats to pay off gambling debts | Wake Up America
A new sports betting scandal has hit the NBA as former player Malik Beasley faces federal charges for allegedly fixing his own games to pay off massive gambling debts. NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera has more on the troubling trend in sports gambling.
STRIPES (Wyatt Olson) - Autonomous vessels key to overcoming Army’s watercraft shortage in Pacific, commander says | Stars and Stripes
Autonomous resupply vessels are the most promising approach to overcoming the Army’s dearth of watercraft needed for sustainment operations in the Indo-Pacific.