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abcnews.go.comsports11 hrs ago
Americans Mark 250th Anniversary of Independence
Communities across the country held parades, runs and fireworks on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Observers noted both patriotic displays and partisan statements from political figures. Heat waves curtailed some East Coast events while beach cities repo…
app.buzzsumo.comworld17 hrs ago
Lightning Strike Kills Swimmer at Fort Myers Beach, Injures Three
One man died and three others were injured after lightning hit swimmers in the ocean at Fort Myers Beach on Friday afternoon. The victims had stopped at the beach while traveling through Florida.
abcnews.go.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Egypt Eliminates Australia from World Cup in Penalty Shootout
Egypt defeated Australia in a FIFA World Cup penalty shootout, ending the Socceroos' tournament run. Coach Tony Popovic replaced goalkeeper Patrick Beach with Mat Ryan ahead of the shootout. Mark Schwarzer later criticized several tactical choices on ABC Sport Daily.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld1 day ago
Surveillance Intensifies on NSW Coast After Suspected H5 Bird Flu Case
Officials have stepped up beach patrols on the Mid North Coast after a giant petrel tested as a suspected H5N1 case. The detection occurred near a key breeding site for Gould’s petrel, prompting concerns about spread to native wildlife.
business2 days ago
New mortgages placed on Byron Bay land held by Catalano son
Luca Catalano took out two new loans on a Wategos Beach parcel in May and June. The site forms part of a planned family compound that received court approval in early June.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 days ago
Lifeguards file suit alleging hidden cameras in state beach locker room
Two lifeguards joined attorney Gloria Allred on Thursday to announce a lawsuit against the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The suit claims a former parks superintendent secretly recorded workers in a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room.
forbes.comworld3 days ago
National Weather Service issues twice-daily rip current forecasts ahead of holiday weekend
Offices across the U.S. are publishing rip current forecasts twice daily to inform beach operations. Officials also recommend basic swimming skills and pool alarms to reduce drowning risk.
kpbs.orgpolitics3 days ago
Marine heat wave off California linked to seabird deaths as El Niño forms
Surveys along San Diego beaches have recorded elevated numbers of dead seabirds this year. Scientists attribute many of the deaths to a marine heat wave that has persisted for more than a year and is now overlapping with a newly formed El Niño.
freepressjournal.inpolitics3 days ago
Vice President Addresses Troops in Virginia Beach
Vice President JD Vance spoke to military personnel on Wednesday and described an internal conflict over whether to include partisan remarks in his remarks.
uctoday.comworld3 days ago
Heat Wave Prompts Beach Visits as Officials Stress Rip Current Safety
Scorching temperatures across much of the U.S. are driving Americans to beaches and pools for the Fourth of July weekend. Officials warn of rip current risks and urge basic water safety measures.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
California Coastal Commission steers Fourth of July shows toward drones
Several California beach communities have replaced or are replacing traditional fireworks displays with drone shows. The shift follows decisions by the California Coastal Commission and litigation from environmental groups.
world4 days ago
Therapist for Gilgo Beach serial killer charged with practicing without license
Alison Winter, who treated Rex Heuermann, faces felony charges for billing insurance without a clinical social work license. Prosecutors say she received over $60,000 in payments from 2018 to 2024.
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eonline.comworld4 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges Guest Suffered Brain Injuries After Hotel Door Incident
An attorney filed a federal lawsuit claiming he required three brain surgeries after striking a glass bathroom door at the W South Beach hotel in 2023. The complaint alleges the door failed to close properly due to a defect and inadequate maintenance.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship One Week After Fifth-Place Finish at Myrtle Beach
The 31-year-old Englishman credited his contention at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic for aiding his victory at Aronimink. Rai discussed the result and the PGA TOUR's planned 2028 two-series structure ahead of the Travelers Championship.
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New York Postworld5 days ago
Survivor Describes Online Harassment After Bondi Beach Attack
An Israeli attorney who survived the December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting told a royal commission on Monday that an image of his injury was altered and mocked online. The commission is examining the spread of antisemitic content following the attack that killed 15 people.
forbes.combusiness6 days ago
Cannes Lions 2026 featured creator hub and brand-hosted parties on the beach and in the hills
Forbes reported that platforms hosted multiple creator-focused parties and activations during the advertising festival. More than 200 top creators attended an official beach hub behind the Palais. Events included breakfasts, concerts, and a final dinner on advertising's future.
ESPNsports6 days ago
Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande joined DME Academy in Daytona Beach in September 2022 after a video of his play was sent to the school
The 19-year-old from Ivory Coast joined DME Academy after a video from the under-17 AFCON reached the program. He trained there for roughly two years before emerging as a top European transfer target.
world6 days agoUpdated
Royal Commission Shifts Focus to Online Hate and Media Coverage
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion resumed public hearings this week to examine online hate and media reporting. Closed-door evidence covered intelligence and policing conduct before the December 2025 Bondi Beach attack. A final report is due by the one-year…
finance7 days ago
Wisconsin Professor Fights $313 Ticket Over Lake Michigan Beach Walk
Paul Florsheim received a trespassing citation last year for walking a Lake Michigan shoreline in Shorewood, Wisconsin. His case, set for an August 13 hearing, challenges local enforcement of a 1923 state ruling on public shoreline access.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld8 days ago
Sarah Ferguson Visited Jeffrey Epstein Twice at Palm Beach Office During Work Release
The former Duchess of York met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein twice at a Palm Beach office while he served a prison sentence in 2008-2009. She planned a third visit that did not occur. Lord Peter Mandelson also contacted Epstein at the same location.
csmonitor.comworld10 days ago
France Faces Second Heat Wave of Month With Temperatures Up to 43 C
Temperatures across France are forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius this week. Residents without air conditioning seek relief at beaches and public spaces while politicians debate cooling measures. At least 40 drownings have occurred in unsupervised swimming areas.
New York Postworld10 days ago
Former New York City mayor's advisor posts $4.7 million Florida home for $2 million bond
Frank Carone, 56, used his Boca Raton beach house to secure release after his arrest on federal bribery charges. Court documents describe alleged payments tied to a city migrant-shelter contract.
brobible.comworld10 days ago
Scottish football fans gather on Miami Beach before match
Hundreds of supporters wearing kilts and playing bagpipes arrived on Miami Beach ahead of their team's match. Local businesses reported increased activity from the visitors. Officials monitored the gathering for crowd management.
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news.sky.comworld10 days ago
French Police Puncture Migrant Dinghy at Oye-Plage Near Calais
GB News reported that officers deflated a boat carrying migrants on a beach in northern France last month. A migrant support group filed complaints alleging the action was illegal, while local gendarmes said the vessel had malfunctioned and was disabled to prevent further risk.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
Shark Attack Victim Leah Stewart Briefly Wakes From Coma, Remains in Intensive Care
Leah Stewart, 34, spoke her first words since a June 13 attack at Coogee Beach. She remains in intensive care after arm amputation and multiple surgeries.
forbes.comtechnology12 days ago
Snap, XReal and Viture Announce New Smartglasses at 2026 Augmented World Expo
Evan Spiegel introduced standalone Specs smartglasses at the Long Beach event on June 16. XReal and Viture also announced new models with AI features and lower price points. forbes.com reported the details from the expo.
foxnews.compolitics12 days ago
California Funds Study of Tobacco Sales Bans and Messaging Contract While Several Towns Adopt Bans
reason.com reported that the California Department of Public Health supported a 2025 study on sales bans in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach while contracting with a lobbyist for endgame policy outreach. The reporting detailed data sharing, polling design, and collaboration with…
winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days agoUpdated
Gaza fishermen and surfers resume sea activity after October ceasefire
Three young men continue surfing off Gaza City beaches using improvised equipment. A ceasefire took effect in October after two years of war, yet incidents near the coast persist.
middleeasteye.netscience13 days ago
Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil Dies in Strike Near Tyre
The Lebanese environmental activist was injured two weeks earlier at her house on Mansouri beach and died Friday. She had protected sea turtle nesting sites for more than 25 years.
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H5 Avian Influenza Found in Washed-Up Bird on Western Australia Beach, First Detection on Mainland
A sick bird found near Esperance tested positive for the H5 variant, the first such detection on mainland Australia. Authorities are investigating a second case while governments increase preparedness funding.
eonline.comworld14 days ago
Police find ten sets of remains, arrest Long Island suspect
A 2010 search for Shannan Gilbert uncovered multiple bodies near Gilgo Beach. Police later arrested Rex Heuermann in connection with several of the deaths.
news.sky.compolitics14 days ago
Health Officials Issue Beach Advisories in Several States After Bacteria Tests
Public health officials in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Iowa, and Washington have restricted access at dozens of beaches after tests showed elevated bacteria and algae.
news.sky.comscience14 days ago
Sydney Shark Bite Leaves Swimmer Critical After Arm Amputation on Patrolled Beach
A 34-year-old woman was bitten by a suspected great white shark while swimming between the flags on a patrolled Sydney beach last Saturday. She remains in critical condition after her arm was amputated.
insurancejournal.comscience14 days ago
Texas Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over Boca Chica Beach closures
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that environmental groups lack legal standing to challenge temporary closures of Boca Chica Beach during SpaceX rocket launches. The unanimous decision prevents the organizations from refiling the case.
New York Postpolitics14 days ago
Ninth Circuit Blocks California Law Barring Parent Notification on Gender Identity
The appeals court ruling allows Huntington Beach to enforce its local ordinance requiring schools to inform parents about students’ sexual orientation and gender identity.
keeptalkinggreece.comworld15 days ago
British teenager drowns at Crete beach while friend is rescued
A 17-year-old British male died after entering rough seas at a beach in Chania, Crete. Six lifeguards and beachgoers joined a search that recovered his body near the Kladisos River mouth.
yahoo.comworld14 days agoUpdated
Fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort kills one tourist and forces evacuation of 1,690 guests; sister resort unaffected
A blaze on 19 June 2026 at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed one tourist and forced the evacuation of about 1,700 guests.
thehindu.comworld14 days agoUpdated
Australia Confirms First H5N1 Case in Brown Skua on Western Australia Beach
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been detected for the first time in Australia, ending the continent's status as the last without the virus. Officials reported the case in a migratory seabird and convened an emergency response meeting.
abcnews.go.comworld15 days ago
Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Seven Gilgo Beach Murders
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering seven women whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach. He also admitted in court to killing an eighth victim.
foxnews.compolitics16 days ago
Florida Airport Receives Bomb Threat Over Planned Renaming
Palm Beach International Airport has received dozens of critical messages, including a bomb threat, since plans to change its name were announced. The facility will adopt a new name and airport code on July 9.
The Guardianpolitics17 days ago
New York court sentences Gilgo Beach serial killer to life without parole
A New York judge imposed a life sentence without parole on the man who pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted an eighth. Family members of the victims addressed the court during the sentencing in Riverhead.
nypost.comworld17 days ago
Gilgo Beach Killer Receives Maximum Sentence for Eight Murders
A New York judge sentenced Rex Heuermann to three life sentences plus additional consecutive terms for murdering eight women whose remains were found on Long Island beaches. The hearing included statements from victims' family members before the court imposed the maximum penalty.
Nbc Newsworld17 days agoUpdated
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Multiple Life Sentences
A Suffolk County judge sentenced the Gilgo Beach serial killer to multiple life terms without parole after he pleaded guilty to killing eight women. The hearing included victim family statements and sharp remarks from the bench.
The Independentsports17 days ago
Artist Creates England Badge on Suffolk Beach Using Stones
An artist spent more than eight hours arranging stones into a 30-foot England badge on a Suffolk beach. The work appeared on the opening day of the World Cup and was later restored after a vehicle drove over it.
Nbc Newsworld17 days ago
Confessed Gilgo Beach Killer to Receive Three Life Sentences
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty in April to eight murders of Long Island sex workers committed between 1993 and 2010. He is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday to three life terms without parole.
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news.sky.compolitics18 days ago
France Deploys Riot Police Units on Northern Beaches to Stop Small Boat Crossings
Two new specialist police units have been deployed on French beaches as part of a UK-France agreement to prevent small boat crossings to Britain. The move includes increased funding and expanded enforcement operations targeting people smugglers.
france24.compolitics18 days ago
UK Government Announces Drone Surveillance Task Force With France to Address Channel Crossings
The UK government said it reached a new arrangement with France to deploy drones for increased surveillance along French beaches. Officials stated that arrests related to smuggling gangs have reached record levels under current policies.
newser.comworld18 days ago
U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises Americans to avoid jet ski rentals in Bahamas over safety and assault concerns
The embassy cited six hospitalizations since August 2024 and multiple sexual assaults by unlicensed operators. Ambassador Herschel Walker urged tourists to avoid rentals on popular Nassau beaches.
politics19 days ago
Rebecca Yarros Starts Writing Fourth Empyrean Novel After Finishing Contemporary Book
Author Rebecca Yarros started drafting the next book in her fantasy series in March 2026 after completing a contemporary novel. She plans to spend the summer writing at the beach.
news.google.combusiness19 days ago
Apollo Global Management Picks Austin as Second Headquarters While Keeping New York Primary
The asset manager evaluated Austin, Miami, Palm Beach, and Nashville before CEO Marc Rowan chose Austin. The firm manages about $1 trillion in assets and employs more than 4,000 people.
The Guardianpolitics20 days ago
Jamaican Activists File Court Cases Over Beach Access Restrictions
Campaigners have brought five lawsuits challenging limits on public access to several beaches. The cases center on sites including Mammee Bay, Little Dunn's River, Blue Lagoon, Bob Marley beach, and Flankers/Providence beach.
The Guardianpolitics20 days ago
Jamaican Groups File Court Cases Over Beach Access Restrictions
Campaigners will begin five court cases later this month to challenge beach closures at five locations. The cases target the 1956 Beach Control Act and a March reconstruction law. Officials say tourism supports more than 100,000 jobs.
sports21 days ago
Australia Starts Patrick Beach in Goal and Paul Okon-Engstler in Midfield Against Türkiye
Australia defeated Türkiye after goalkeeper Patrick Beach recorded eight saves and midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler set up the opening goal. Coach Tony Popovic left captain Mat Ryan and vice-captain Jackson Irvine out of the starting lineup.
abcnews.go.comworld22 days ago
Gilgo Beach defendant held in segregated cell for three years, sheriff says
The man convicted in the Gilgo Beach killings has spent more than 1,000 days in a 6-by-9-foot cell, reading crime novels and receiving limited visits. Officials report he has exchanged letters with another convicted murderer and maintains a consistent demeanor.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics25 days ago
Naveed Akram Charged With 19 Additional Offences in Bondi Beach Shooting
The 24-year-old faces a total of 78 charges over the December 2025 shooting at a Jewish festival. Prosecutors cited ongoing review of 230,000 CCTV images and devices requiring translation.
france24.comworld25 days ago
Hegseth Honors D-Day Allies at Normandy Ceremony, Warns of Migration 'Invasion' on European Beaches
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid a wreath and spoke at the Normandy American Cemetery on June 6, 2026. A French civic group had called for his exclusion from a separate ceremony.
thehindu.comworld26 days ago
Protesters in Albania oppose $1.6 billion resort project on protected coast
Thousands demonstrated in Tirana this week against a luxury resort planned for the Vjosa-Narta delta and Sazan island. Demonstrators cited risks to beaches, wetlands, and migratory bird habitat. The project is led by Affinity Partners and has received support from Prime Minister…
japantimes.co.jppolitics27 days agoUpdated
Hegseth Compares European Migration to D-Day Threats
The U.S. defence secretary spoke at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer on the 82nd anniversary of the D-day landings. He said soldiers who fought there restored freedom to Europe and warned that different European beaches now face arrivals by boat.
yardbarker.comsports27 days ago
Rory McIlroy Spends Summer in Newly Renovated Surrey Home After More Than a Decade in Florida
The world No. 2 golfer and his family have relocated from Palm Beach to a property near London that underwent millions of pounds in renovations.
rediff.compolitics28 days ago
100-Year-Old Veteran Recalls Landing on Utah Beach and Losing His Best Friend to German Shellfire
Joe Picard, now 100, served as clerk for the 552nd Field Artillery Battalion and still remembers the 1944 campaign from Normandy to Aachen.