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Trump is gifted a gem-encrusted ring by a Belgian diamond group

Trump is gifted a gem-encrusted ring by a Belgian diamond group

A lavish gold ring encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies has been presented to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium to give to President Donald Trump. The ring, crafted by the Antwerp World Diamond Center, celebrates America’s 250th birthday. It f…

The News Flicker·July 3, 2026

What to know about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran

What to know about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran

Mourners in Iran are preparing for a dayslong funeral for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war with the U.S. and Israel. His body will be carried through cities in Iran and Iraq, with the funeral beginning Saturday in Tehran…

The News Flicker·July 3, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set for Friday at MSG

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set for Friday at MSG

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is set for Friday at Madison Square Garden. It is expected to be an elaborate event inside the iconic New York venus. A city permit obtained by The Associated Press shows the wedding is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. and …

The News Flicker·July 3, 2026

Erdogan's ties to Trump helped get the US leader to NATO summit

Erdogan's ties to Trump helped get the US leader to NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders expected to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey but has only praise for its host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the Repu…

The News Flicker·July 3, 2026

Former Olympian indicted for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

Former Olympian indicted for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court.…

The News Flicker·July 2, 2026

How to set your air conditioner for its best efficiency

How to set your air conditioner for its best efficiency

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work. Others have been told it’s best to just leave it running. Three experts interviewed by The Associated Press agreed that setti…

The News Flicker·July 2, 2026

Northeast US heat wave causes July 4th cancellations

Northeast US heat wave causes July 4th cancellations

Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service says dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across much of the central and…

The News Flicker·July 2, 2026