Paul Pelosi is suspected of striking a parked car in Yountville, California, and driving away before his vehicle became disabled, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said alcohol did not appear to be a factor and referred the case to prosecutors.
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Washington’s National Independence Day Parade was canceled because of an extreme heat warning, but the capital’s fireworks display remains scheduled. Heat and humidity also disrupted July Fourth events in several other states.
Three children died after a recreational boat capsized and sank on Geneva Lake during a sudden severe storm. Seven others were rescued, and officials said all four children aboard had been wearing life jackets.
Washington canceled its Independence Day parade because of extreme heat but moved forward with America 250 flyovers, Trump remarks and a record-seeking fireworks show. Security was heightened as celebrations also unfolded in Times Square and Philadelphia.
President Donald Trump used a July Fourth anniversary speech at Mount Rushmore to warn of a “communist menace” and call for changes to voting laws. The event included a flyover, fireworks and praise for the four presidents carved into the monument.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their marriage Friday at Madison Square Garden with about 1,000 guests. The event has brought street closures, barricades, covered entrances and a large police presence to the area.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked America’s 250th birthday with a City Hall speech celebrating immigrants, citizenship, and patriotism rooted in dissent, offering a contrast to President Trump’s planned Mount Rushmore address. Mamdani emphasized America’s identity as a nation shaped by immigrants and defended birthright citizenship amid ongoing debates over immigration policy.
A San Francisco jury convicted seven pro-Palestinian protesters of misdemeanor charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024, but deadlocked on felony conspiracy. The defendants face sentencing in August and possible retrial on unresolved charges.