President Trump pardoned nine people convicted for tampering with diesel emissions controls, including mechanics who sold so-called “defeat devices.” The move alters criminal enforcement but civil penalties and EPA oversight may continue.

Wales opened the Nations Championship with a 39-24 win over Fiji at Cardiff City stadium, scoring six tries. The result gives Wales momentum while Fiji showed attacking threat despite defensive lapses.

During a July 4 game, fans at Truist Park broke into John Denver’s “Country Roads” during Matt Olson’s at-bat — a Country Roads Braves moment — and the next pitch produced a notable, score-impacting play tied to the day’s patriotic atmosphere.

A 1776 protest at New York’s Bowling Green reportedly produced 42,088 musket balls after the statue of King George III was toppled and its lead melted — a claim tied to archival local histories and an opinion account.

Mike Pence argues on America’s 250th that passing along faith in God and the American ideal is essential as Gallup reports a decline in those who feel “extremely proud”; this analysis unpacks his framing, Founders’ language and practical steps to teach civic duty.

BBC reports Serena Williams has withdrawn from the planned Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus because of a reported knee injury, ending her intended comeback and altering the doubles draw.

Revolutionary-era taverns still stand where the Founding Fathers debated and planned. This guide explains what survives, what is reconstructed or interpreted, and what to expect at Fraunces, Raleigh and Buckman.

Owner Steve Cohen and both players say reports of a rift are outdated. Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor say they are communicating and focused on winning despite past media coverage.