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Konnor Griffin stole home, Braxton Ashcraft recovered from a first-pitch homer, and Pittsburgh beat Washington 7-1 without recording an extra-base hit.

Pentagon restrictions, the firing of an ombudsman, and multiple lawsuits are testing how independently Stars and Stripes can report for the U.S. military community.

Carlos Alcaraz's absence and Ben Shelton's first-round exit have opened the bottom half of the Wimbledon men's draw. Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev lead a deep group chasing a rare route to the final.

Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie premieres July 9 with a fresh cast, a survival-driven opening and a broader view of frontier life.

Novak Djokovic took a two-set lead over Roman Safiullin before the qualifier forced a tense third set and required treatment around his left hip. Missed chances, a quick break-back and Safiullin’s heavy recent workload shaped the live fourth-round battle.

Eight people, including four children, were shot late on July 4 in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Seven were stable, one woman was critical, and no arrests had been announced.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 3 begins streaming on Crunchyroll on July 5, 2026, with Eris Boreas Greyrat driving the opening episodes. The new season mixes her training arc with the consequences of Rudeus Greyrat's family losses and growing responsibilities.

The 2026 MLB All-Star rosters feature five Dodgers, including four starters, alongside 26 first-time selections and major veteran milestones.

Fireworks launched from the Golden Gate Bridge and two nearby barges on July 4, 2026, marking America's 250th anniversary. The rare display was only the third bridge-based fireworks show in the landmark's history and required major road, transit and safety measures across San Francisco.

England vs. Mexico remains scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Sunday after safety and storm concerns triggered talks about moving the World Cup match six hours earlier.

Boston marked America's 250th anniversary with a free Esplanade program built around the Boston Pops, a 1,300-drone display and a planned 4,500-explosion fireworks finale. Extreme heat delayed public entry by four hours, while ceremonies across the city connected the evening spectacle to Boston's Revolutionary history.

Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston as Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, sending the Atlas Lions into a July 9 World Cup quarterfinal in Foxborough.