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Jason Aldean's music video removed after outcry over historical references.

CMT pulls music video by Jason Aldean filmed at lynching site after accusations of offensiveness.

Fans rejoice as 71-year-old widower Gerry Turner becomes first Golden Bachelor.

Disney princesses stand together amid backlash over "Snow White" casting.

Jason Aldean stops show mid-song due to heat stroke.

Canada's worst wildfire season has caused toxic smoke to spread across the US, affecting air quality in 20 states. The smoke contains fine particulate matter, which can cause short-term health effects such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as long-term effects like asthma and heart disease. Major cities including Chicago have experienced poor air quality, prompting warnings for vulnerable groups to stay indoors. Red flag warnings have also been issued in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Colorado due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires.

President Biden celebrates National Ice Cream Day amidst criticism and jokes.

Jordyn Woods may reconcile with the Kardashians after Tristan Thompson scandal.

Mexico predicted to win the 2023 Gold Cup by Google AI.

CBS New York meteorologist Elise Finch has died suddenly aged 51, just days after appearing on air. Finch had been delivering the weather forecast for New York for 16 years and died at a local hospital, though the cause of death has not been determined. She was remembered as a devoted mother and wife, and her colleagues paid tribute to her on social media.

Google enables Easter Eggs feature for Barbie movie release, mesmerizing users.

Rumors circulate about Dalvin Cook potentially returning to the Minnesota Vikings.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. accuses Biden of preparing for war with Russia through troop mobilization in Europe.

Israeli PM Netanyahu hospitalized with chest pains, in good condition.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. supports Benjamin Mendy after not guilty verdict in rape trial, calls for damage repair.

Sabrina Ionescu breaks 3-point contest records, impresses Stephen Curry.

Tom Holland's explicit scene in "The Crowded Room" shocks netizens.

Former LSU basketball star Danielle Ballard dies in car accident.

English soccer player Dele Alli reveals mental health struggles and addiction to sleeping pills.

Christopher Eubanks receives support from Coco Gauff during Wimbledon quarterfinal.

Panelists on 'Gutfeld!' criticize Megan Rapinoe's support for transgender women in sports.

Billionaire Elon Musk forms new AI company, xAI, to "understand reality."

UK regulator rejects Microsoft's proposed remedies for Activision-Blizzard acquisition, demands restructuring.

Mark Zuckerberg's reputation is improving thanks to Elon Musk's behavior.

Meta's Twitter competitor, Threads, has gained 100 million users in a few days, surpassing ChatGPT. Meta's stock has risen over 135% this year, but Fidelity has written down its valuation of Twitter from $44 billion to $15 billion, representing a loss of 65.9%.

Hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan launches cyberattacks on websites to cause disruption.

Talks between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have fallen apart, increasing the possibility of a strike when the current contract expires at the end of July. The strike could disrupt deliveries and raise shipping costs. The union is pushing for better wages, benefits, and workplace protections, as well as an end to a dual-wage system. UPS made $11.5 billion in net income in 2022. The last time UPS Teamsters went on strike was in 1997.

Northwestern fires coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal and mishandling.

'Barbie' directed by Greta Gerwig receives rave reviews from netizens.

Allisen Corpuz wins U.S. Women's Open, Aditi Ashok finishes tied 33rd.

Jamie Foxx spotted boating after recovering from medical complication in April.

UFC president dismisses Israel Adesanya's use of racial slurs during confrontation.

Top high school pick Max Clark prepares for professional baseball.

"All My Children actor Jeffrey Carlson dies at age 48."

"My Adventures with Superman" gets an anime-inspired ending theme sequence.

Cillian Murphy reveals chemistry tests with Florence Pugh for nude scenes.

NBA's Victor Wembanyama slapped by security guard while signing autographs.

Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian were only briefly talking, not flirting.

No charges filed after altercation between Britney Spears and NBA player.

John Mayer reflects on scandals and controversies in candid interview.

The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, touted as the world's largest spherical structure, has showcased its LED lights display during a preview event on 4 July. The structure, which is 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide, features a bowl-shaped theatre with the world's highest-resolution wraparound LED screen. The exterior is fitted with 1.2 million LED lights that can display dynamic imagery on a massive scale. The venue, which cost $2.3bn to build, is set to open on 29 September with a series of U2 concerts.

Keke Palmer's boyfriend criticized her outfit, sparking controversy on social media.

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has launched Threads, a new text-based app that aims to compete with Twitter. The app allows users to post text and links, reply to messages, and repost content from others. Users can also port over their existing follower lists and account names from Instagram. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that there should be a public conversations app with over 1 billion users, and that Twitter has failed to achieve this. Threads is built on the same ActivityPub social-networking protocol as Mastodon, allowing users to interact with a wider community beyond Instagram in the future.

Rudy Farias IV, missing for 8 years, found beaten and abused.

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri falsely claims Founders were enslavers

Right-wing social media speculates about gender identity of Philadelphia shooter.

Wham! documentary on Netflix leaves George Michael fans deeply moved.

Actor Michael Imperioli enraged by SCOTUS decision, discriminates against bigots.

Donald Trump Jr. tweets about suspected cocaine found in White House.

Fans speculate that Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade are dating after Richards' split from her husband of 27 years, Mauricio Umansky, due to their matching heart tattoos and silver rings.