The Friday, July 3, 2026 Edition
U.S. Adds 57,000 Jobs, Supreme Court Strikes Trump Order, and Swift Weds Kelce
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The number of solar flares the sun fired off in a single 24-hour span, an unusually intense burst that sent multiple Earth-bound coronal mass ejections our way. Forecasters say G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions are possible this holiday weekend, meaning the northern lights could reach parts of the northern US just in time for July 4.
Source: Space.com
Tonight: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding begins tonight at 5 p.m. at Madison Square Garden, with the event permitted to run until 4 a.m.
Saturday, July 4: The United States celebrates its 250th birthday Saturday, with pyrotechnicians going all-out on fireworks displays from the National Mall to small-town celebrations.
This weekend: The Museum of American Finance opens its new Boston exhibit this weekend, featuring an AI-generated Alexander Hamilton that answers visitors' economics questions.
Upcoming: Portugal faces Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 after Gonçalo Ramos's stoppage-time winner sent them past Croatia.
- 1863The Battle of Gettysburg ends after Pickett's Charge fails, turning the Civil War
- 1938British locomotive Mallard sets the world steam speed record at 126 mph
- 1962France formally recognizes Algeria's independence after 132 years of colonial rule
- 1971Doors frontman Jim Morrison is found dead in a Paris apartment at 27
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