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Security enhancements are underway on the North Portico of the White House, as reported by a White House official. The upgrades are described as part of ongoing security improvements.

The Pentagon has released new videos and images of 'unidentified anomalous phenomena' (UAP), which are often referred to as UFOs. The files describe these occurrences as unexplained events observed by government officials.

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, has officially withdrawn from the Senate race. The withdrawal was confirmed on Friday.

King Charles and Camilla met with Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children in the UK at Highgrove House. The gathering marks the family's first known meeting since 2022.

A passenger window on a Ryanair flight dislodged shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, partially sucking out a passenger.

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as part of a troubled renovation effort linked to President Donald Trump, which has missed its initial July 4 deadline.

The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells called for a transparent investigation into his mysterious death. His body was recovered on July 6.

Surgeons at UC San Diego used humanoid robots to perform gallbladder removal procedures on pigs, marking a key step toward potential human trials. The operations represent the first use of humanoid robots in surgical procedures.

A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, has killed 12 people as soaring temperatures affected much of the country, according to Spanish authorities.

Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch received preliminary approval from the National Capital Planning Commission despite public opposition during a hearing.

A student pilot was forced to land a plane alone after the instructor jumped to his death midair. The instructor's family stated he had seen a psychiatrist last week.

The US-Iran ceasefire and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) began to collapse after the US conducted a second round of strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The retaliatory actions indicate a breakdown in the agreed-upon measures to de-escalate tensions between the two nations.

President Trump is promoting a network of gas stations selling gas at $3.47 per gallon, but analysts suggest these stations may be operating at a loss.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch disputed a White House report that accused the American history museum of promoting a 'radical view' of American history. The report was described as 'scathing' by the museum.

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline is undergoing another review by a federal agency. The agency's approval is required for the project to proceed.

An ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston. The man's son stated, 'He did not deserve to die.'

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation. He was running for the Senate in Maine as the Democratic candidate.

A low-flying hot air balloon collided with a car in East Texas. A mother who witnessed the incident says she was on her way to book a hot air balloon ride with her son but changed their minds after seeing the accident.

28 people were injured after a bus crashed into a building in Maryland. The incident occurred in Pikesville, northwest of Baltimore, just outside the city limits.

Starbucks will pay baristas to create TikTok videos, offering them a direct cut of ad revenue if the content is approved by the company. ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the initiative.