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The Fourth of July is a big day for fireworks, parades and neighborhood cookouts. Here are some Independence Day-themed facts to share with friends, family and neighbors at that BBQ. (Image credit: J. David Ake/AP)

Authorities in Ukraine, which generally avoid commenting on attacks on Russian soil, didn’t say whether it launched the drone raid. (Image credit: LIBKOS/AP)

Drone attack on Moscow takes Ukraine war closer to Russian capital  Financial Times Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with at least five drones | Russia-Ukraine War LIVE | WION LIVE  WION Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack  BBC Ukraine

The state’s abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not. (Image credit: Nitashia Johnson and Danielle Villasana for NPR)

The Chinese scientist who was at the center of global condemnation for altering babies’ genes wants to use a similar technique to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. He Jiankui, who shocked the world in 2018 by announcing he had altered the genes

Ultra-Orthodox coalition partner says he has made his feelings clear to PM, who has since reportedly backed away from public pledge to scrap the contentious legislation

SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said artificial intelligence would be overwhelmingly smarter than the human brain and could eventually be used in any industry.

Russian military claims to down all five drones, says there was no damage or casualties; several flights diverted to other airports

Amichai Eshed claims his transfer to training department is political, says he will not attend event during which others will be promoted

Moment of silence to be held at exact time shooter opened fire, killing 7 in 2022; community walk reclaiming parade route will have no floats, performers or giveaways