President Trump attended his first NATO summit since returning to the White House, amid tensions over the Iran-Israel conflict. Trump criticized both Israel and Iran for violating a ceasefire, accusing them of overreacting. The summit agenda focused on getting NATO members to commit to increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. (UPI)
ICE is holding a record-high 59,000 detainees, over 140% of its capacity. Nearly half have no criminal record, contrary to Trump’s alleged focus on deporting “dangerous” migrants. The detention population has risen 50% since the Biden administration. ICE has expanded arrests, including through large-scale operations with other federal agencies. (CBS News)
A record 72.2 million people are expected to travel over the 4th of July holiday, up from 2022 and 2019. Air travel is set to hit a new high, with 5.84 million passengers and the busiest TSA screening day ever. Airfares are down, with domestic flights averaging $260 round-trip. Road travel is also up, with 61.6 million driving, the most ever. (ABC News)
Amazon is expanding its fast delivery network to over 4,000 smaller cities and rural areas, investing $4 billion by 2026. This aims to provide same- or next-day delivery to these underserved communities, transforming daily life. The move comes as Amazon faces increased e-commerce competition, and ahead of its 96-hour Prime Day event starting July 8. (NBC News)
The Eastern US is experiencing an intense heat wave, with over 150 million under heat warnings. New temperature records are being set, including 100°F at New York’s JFK Airport. Forecasters expect dozens of places to tie or exceed daily highs. The combination of extreme heat and humidity, with no relief at night, is making this an “extreme event.” (AP)
