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Customs Uncover Over 7,000 Undeclared Pharmaceutical Products at Jarinjë New

Customs Uncover Over 7,000 Undeclared Pharmaceutical Products at Jarinjë

Siguri Sinjali.com 04 Korrik 2026 15:42 Dogana e Kosovës ka njoftuar se gjatë kontrolleve të rregullta në Pikën e Kalimit Kufitar në Jarinjë ka zbuluar mbi 7 mijë produkte farmaceutike të padeklaruara.Sipas njoftimit, zyrtarët doganorë kanë ndaluar për kontroll një autobus të linjës së rregullt ndërkombëtare, ku gjatë kontrollit të bagazheve të pasagjerëve është identifikuar një valixhe me sasi të konsiderueshme barnash dhe produktesh farmaceutike.Dogana ka bërë të ditur se produktet nuk ishin deklaruar pranë autoriteteve doganore dhe nuk shoqëroheshin me dokumentacionin përkatës.Nga kontrolli janë evidentuar gjithsej 7,168 produkte farmaceutike, prej të cilave 7,100 ishin në formë kapsulash, ndërsa 68 të tjera në forma të ndryshme farmaceutike, përfshirë shurupe, sprej dhe xhel.Meqenëse asnjëri nga pasagjerët nuk e ka pranuar pronësinë mbi bagazhin, Dogana ka iniciuar procedurë kundërvajtëse ndaj kompanisë transportuese, si subjekt përgjegjës për transportin e mallrave dhe bagazheve në rastet kur nuk identifikohet pronari i tyre.Mallrat e padeklaruara janë ndaluar dhe janë ndërmarrë veprimet e mëtejshme procedurale sipas kompetencave të Doganës së Kosovës.Dogana ka rikujtuar se Kodi Doganor dhe i Akcizave përcakton detyrimin ligjor për deklarimin e çdo malli që i nënshtrohet kontrollit doganor, ndërsa mosdeklarimi ose tentimi për shmangie të procedurave doganore përbën shkelje dhe i nënshtrohet masave administrative dhe kundërvajtëse.Dogana e Kosovës ka theksuar se mbetet e përkushtuar në zbatimin e ligjit, mbrojtjen e interesave fiskale të Republikës së Kosovës, si dhe parandalimin e hyrjes në vend të barnave dhe produkteve farmaceutike të padeklaruara ose me origjinë të padokumentuar, të cilat mund të paraqesin rrezik për shëndetin publik dhe sigurinë e qytetarëve.Sinjali – aty ku e vërteta flet para lajmit!/GazetaSinjali/

Jul 04, 2026
Michael Coard's Battle to Preserve Philadelphia's Slavery Memorial Sparks Debate New

Michael Coard's Battle to Preserve Philadelphia's Slavery Memorial Sparks Debate

As the city of Philadelphia fights the Trump administration's removal and replacement of the slavery memorial at the President's House, the man who founded the movement to build the exhibit decades ago has found himself at the center of a heated national debate about how to tell this painful chapter of U.S. history."On the eve of the 250th, Americans, far and wide, are going to be talking about how patriotic they are, how much they love this country. Well, you can't love something unless you know something," said Philadelphia attorney Michael Coard.Coard founded Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) in 2002 -- the group that launched a successful movement to build the exhibit, which memorializes the nine African men and women who were enslaved at the site of the nation's first White House by President George Washington.As the future of the memorial remains uncertain as America turns 250, Coard reflected on how a remarkable archaeological discovery and his own search for his lost ancestry inspired a decades-long fight to preserve the history of enslaved Africans in the nation's birthplace.A groundbreaking archaeological discoveryAlthough it was well-documented that Washington enslaved hundreds of people, this part of his legacy was largely omitted from public exhibits and historical sites, including Philadelphia, presidential historian Mark Updegrove told ABC News."For so long in the course of our history, we did ignore the stories of slaves. That's not something that we talked about readily in our history," Updegrove said.But in Philadelphia in 2002, the publication of a monumental archaeological discovery just steps away from the Liberty Bell Center by independent historian Edward Lawler, Jr., would bring the legacy of slavery and Washington's role in it back to the forefront of America's consciousness.In this Feb. 19, 2026, file photo Michael Coard, attorney and founder of the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), speaks after National Park Service workers reinstalled a slavery exhibit at the President's House, following a U.S. judge's order to reinstall it, in Philadelphia.Hannah Beier/Reuters, FILELawler's research, which was published in August 2002 in The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, unearthed the foundation of Washington's home in Philadelphia, which was demolished in 1832, uncovering the layout, including the slave quarters.Lawler's report, which led to a major excavation in 2007 at the site of the nation's first executive mansion, included the names of the nine men and women who were enslaved there by Washington: Austin, Christopher Sheels, Giles, Hercules, Joe, Moll, Paris, Richmond and Ona (Oney) Judge, the personal maid to Martha Washington."We found out that George Washington enslaved Black men, women and children there, and many of us were, like me, we in the African American community in Philadelphia, we felt betrayed," Coard said."I went to arguably the best school in the country, Masterman, and never heard about it. I went to America's first HBCU chain university, never heard about it ... born and raised in Philadelphia, never heard about it," Coard said. "It is because it was designed not to be discussed, not to be talked about, because that was a blemish on America."In this photo released by the National Parks Service, President's House Site is shown in Philadelphia.National Parks ServiceA search for lost ancestryCoard, who has roots in Virginia but grew up in Philadelphia, said that learning about the enslaved people who lived at the President's House struck a chord and fueled his own curiosity about his lost ancestry as a Black American.Reflecting on his time in middle school at Masterman, Coard said that his best friend Michael was Italian American, whose fluency in his native tongue and strong connection to his roots and ancestry ignited a "latent jealousy" in a young Coard, who longed to learn more about his own ancestors."I had a kind of latent jealousy for Michael. Why? Because he could still speak the same language his great-great-great-great grandfather spoke in Italy," Coard said. "He could tell me in what state in Italy his great great grandfather was born, what city, what neighborhood, what street, what block."Popular ReadsBut Coard, like many Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved, said that he has no certain record of his own ancestry.Portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart painted in 1803.STOCK PHOTO/Getty ImagesPursuing what he called his own "amateurist research," Coard said the most he could learn was that there was an Englishman named William Coard in Virginia, where Coard's family is from, who purchased a boatload of enslaved Africans in the Richmond area in 1753."I haven't filled in the gaps," Coard said, wondering if being enslaved by William Coard could be how his ancestors acquired their last name.According to researchers at the University of Southern California, enslaved Africans were "rarely included in any official records," leading to a "lack of ancestral information" for their descendants "spanning several centuries."For Coard, preserving what little African Americans know about their ancestors has become his life's calling.'The whole truth'As Lawler's findings in 2002 fueled a robust movement to honor the enslaved men and women who lived in the nation's first White House, the Philadelphia attorney founded Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC).For eight years, the group rallied city officials, politicians and advocates to petition the National Park Service and the city of Philadelphia to build a slavery memorial at the President's House."We came together and we said, this is outrageous that nobody is talking about this," Coard said. "And as so we begin to push and push and push."In this Aug. 19, 2025, file photo people walk past an informational panel at President's House Site in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/AP, FILEThe movement prevailed with the opening of the exhibit in December 2010. Its contents were a culmination of a robust collaboration between NPS officials, city leaders, historians and advocates, Coard said."The reason that these historically related institutions, whether it be museums or historic sites, are so important is because often it's the only time that the visitor will be engaged with that part of history," Updegrove said. "So it's so vitally important to get the story right. And getting the story right necessitates telling the whole story, not only from the perspective of a George Washington, but from the perspective of somebody who worked in that house.""And I think they've done a marvelous job of doing just that [at the President's House]," he added.But 15 years later, the future of the exhibit is hanging in the balance.The Trump administration is seeking to replace the exhibit's panels, claiming the content is "divisive" and "disparages" George Washington. Meanwhile, Coard and his coalition are backing the city of Philadelphia's fight to preserve it.Coard said that his group will continue to fight back."If you really claim to love America on the eve of the 250, you got to tell the truth," Coard said. "The whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and that includes the good, the bad, and the ugly."ABC News' Sabina Ghebremedhin and Jeana Fermi contributed to this report.

Jul 04, 2026
Philadelphia's Slavery Memorial Sparks National Debate Amid Controversy New

Philadelphia's Slavery Memorial Sparks National Debate Amid Controversy

As the city of Philadelphia fights the Trump administration's removal and replacement of the slavery memorial at the President's House, the man who founded the movement to build the exhibit decades ago has found himself at the center of a heated national debate about how to tell this painful chapter of U.S. history."On the eve of the 250th, Americans, far and wide, are going to be talking about how patriotic they are, how much they love this country. Well, you can't love something unless you know something," said Philadelphia attorney Michael Coard.Coard founded Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) in 2002 -- the group that launched a successful movement to build the exhibit, which memorializes the nine African men and women who were enslaved at the site of the nation's first White House by President George Washington.As the future of the memorial remains uncertain as America turns 250, Coard reflected on how a remarkable archaeological discovery and his own search for his lost ancestry inspired a decades-long fight to preserve the history of enslaved Africans in the nation's birthplace.A groundbreaking archaeological discoveryAlthough it was well-documented that Washington enslaved hundreds of people, this part of his legacy was largely omitted from public exhibits and historical sites, including Philadelphia, presidential historian Mark Updegrove told ABC News."For so long in the course of our history, we did ignore the stories of slaves. That's not something that we talked about readily in our history," Updegrove said.But in Philadelphia in 2002, the publication of a monumental archaeological discovery just steps away from the Liberty Bell Center by independent historian Edward Lawler, Jr., would bring the legacy of slavery and Washington's role in it back to the forefront of America's consciousness.In this Feb. 19, 2026, file photo Michael Coard, attorney and founder of the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), speaks after National Park Service workers reinstalled a slavery exhibit at the President's House, following a U.S. judge's order to reinstall it, in Philadelphia.Hannah Beier/Reuters, FILELawler's research, which was published in August 2002 in The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, unearthed the foundation of Washington's home in Philadelphia, which was demolished in 1832, uncovering the layout, including the slave quarters.Lawler's report, which led to a major excavation in 2007 at the site of the nation's first executive mansion, included the names of the nine men and women who were enslaved there by Washington: Austin, Christopher Sheels, Giles, Hercules, Joe, Moll, Paris, Richmond and Ona (Oney) Judge, the personal maid to Martha Washington."We found out that George Washington enslaved Black men, women and children there, and many of us were, like me, we in the African American community in Philadelphia, we felt betrayed," Coard said."I went to arguably the best school in the country, Masterman, and never heard about it. I went to America's first HBCU chain university, never heard about it ... born and raised in Philadelphia, never heard about it," Coard said. "It is because it was designed not to be discussed, not to be talked about, because that was a blemish on America."In this photo released by the National Parks Service, President's House Site is shown in Philadelphia.National Parks ServiceA search for lost ancestryCoard, who has roots in Virginia but grew up in Philadelphia, said that learning about the enslaved people who lived at the President's House struck a chord and fueled his own curiosity about his lost ancestry as a Black American.Reflecting on his time in middle school at Masterman, Coard said that his best friend Michael was Italian American, whose fluency in his native tongue and strong connection to his roots and ancestry ignited a "latent jealousy" in a young Coard, who longed to learn more about his own ancestors."I had a kind of latent jealousy for Michael. Why? Because he could still speak the same language his great-great-great-great grandfather spoke in Italy," Coard said. "He could tell me in what state in Italy his great great grandfather was born, what city, what neighborhood, what street, what block."Popular ReadsBut Coard, like many Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved, said that he has no certain record of his own ancestry.Portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart painted in 1803.STOCK PHOTO/Getty ImagesPursuing what he called his own "amateurist research," Coard said the most he could learn was that there was an Englishman named William Coard in Virginia, where Coard's family is from, who purchased a boatload of enslaved Africans in the Richmond area in 1753."I haven't filled in the gaps," Coard said, wondering if being enslaved by William Coard could be how his ancestors acquired their last name.According to researchers at the University of Southern California, enslaved Africans were "rarely included in any official records," leading to a "lack of ancestral information" for their descendants "spanning several centuries."For Coard, preserving what little African Americans know about their ancestors has become his life's calling.'The whole truth'As Lawler's findings in 2002 fueled a robust movement to honor the enslaved men and women who lived in the nation's first White House, the Philadelphia attorney founded Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC).For eight years, the group rallied city officials, politicians and advocates to petition the National Park Service and the city of Philadelphia to build a slavery memorial at the President's House."We came together and we said, this is outrageous that nobody is talking about this," Coard said. "And as so we begin to push and push and push."In this Aug. 19, 2025, file photo people walk past an informational panel at President's House Site in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/AP, FILEThe movement prevailed with the opening of the exhibit in December 2010. Its contents were a culmination of a robust collaboration between NPS officials, city leaders, historians and advocates, Coard said."The reason that these historically related institutions, whether it be museums or historic sites, are so important is because often it's the only time that the visitor will be engaged with that part of history," Updegrove said. "So it's so vitally important to get the story right. And getting the story right necessitates telling the whole story, not only from the perspective of a George Washington, but from the perspective of somebody who worked in that house.""And I think they've done a marvelous job of doing just that [at the President's House]," he added.But 15 years later, the future of the exhibit is hanging in the balance.The Trump administration is seeking to replace the exhibit's panels, claiming the content is "divisive" and "disparages" George Washington. Meanwhile, Coard and his coalition are backing the city of Philadelphia's fight to preserve it.Coard said that his group will continue to fight back."If you really claim to love America on the eve of the 250, you got to tell the truth," Coard said. "The whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and that includes the good, the bad, and the ugly."ABC News' Sabina Ghebremedhin and Jeana Fermi contributed to this report.

Jul 04, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Vows Steal the Spotlight at MSG Wedding New

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Vows Steal the Spotlight at MSG Wedding

They’re speaking now.Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan dished on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s “intimate” wedding on “Good Morning America” — and shared sweet details from the couple’s vows.Stephanopoulos, 65, divulged to viewers Saturday morning that the bride and groom, both 36, had “little books” at the altar.Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan recapped Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on Saturday morning’s show. GMAStephanopoulos said the couple had “little books” reading their vows at the altar. GMAStephanopoulos shared similar details with an ABC reporter Friday night, with the journalist recounting, “He says … the vows were everything you would hope for. Real, vulnerable, serious and silly, deeply loving.”Roberts, on Saturday, gushed over the pair bringing “their own vows.”She went on to dub the Madison Square Garden ceremony “really intimate” because “they had their neighbors [and] their high school friends [there] … like any wedding you would attend.”Roberts noted, “They brought their own vows.” GMAShe and Stephanopoulos both raved over how “intimate” the Madison Square Garden nuptials were. GMAStrahan called the event a “dream wedding.” GMAStephanopoulos agreed, “[It was] as intimate as it could possibly be given that it was Madison Square Garden. … It’s hard to imagine a place that big and a wedding with such stars could feel so personal.”He called the ceremony “beautiful,” gushing that it was “a garden inside the Garden.”Roberts, who was photographed leaving the wedding early on Friday, confirmed Page Six’s previous reporting that “Stevie Nicks perform[ed]” at the star-studded event.Roberts said, “They had their neighbors [and] their high school friends [there] … like any wedding you would attend.” GMAShe confirmed Page Six’s reporting that Stevie Nicks (pictured above in January 2010) performed. WireImageRoberts was spotted leaving the wedding early Friday night. Christopher Sadowski for NY PostHere’s latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG: A-lister officiates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skip traditional bridal party to honor 2 special loved ones at wedding Taylor Swift wears Christian Dior Haute Couture wedding dress to marry Travis Kelce Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of A-list pals at extravagant MSG wedding Ed Sheeran wears turquoise paisley suit for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding Strahan, 54, called the evening the couple’s “dream wedding” — and thanked them for inviting the “GMA” crew.“We really, really appreciate it,” the ex-NFL star added.Swift and Kelce tied the knot in front of more than 1,000 loved ones after, we hear, getting legally married ahead of time.Kelce and Swift (pictured above at their August 2025 proposal) legally wed ahead of the star-studded bash, we hear. Instagram/ Taylor SwiftMore than 1,000 guests watched them tie the knot at MSG on Friday evening. REUTERSThe newlyweds blasted the news publicly with signs outside of MSG reading, “JUST&T MARRIED.”Swift’s rep subsequently released a statement, revealing the pop star walked down the aisle in a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown and Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.The “Uncut Gems” actor, 59, was “funny and touching,” Stephanopoulos confirmed, labeling the entire event “moving.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 04, 2026
David Gergen's Sudden Passing Leaves a Void in American Politics New

David Gergen's Sudden Passing Leaves a Void in American Politics

David Gergen, një nga këshilltarët më të respektuar të Shtëpisë së Bardhë dhe një figurë kyçe në politikën amerikane, ndërroi jetë më 10 korrik 2025 në moshën 83-vjeçare pas një beteje me demencën Lewy body.VAZHDO LEXIMIN ME POSHTE!Vdekja e tij shënon fundin e një karriere të jashtëzakonshme që përfshinte shërbimin në administratat e katër presidentëve amerikanë, si dhe një ndikim të thellë në fushën e medias dhe edukimit të liderëve të rinj. Gergen lindi më 9 maj 1942 në Durham, Karolinën e Veriut. Pas përfundimit të studimeve në Universitetin e Yale dhe në Shkollën e Ligjit të Harvardit, ai shërbeu në Ushtrinë e SHBA-së gjatë viteve 1960. Karriera e tij politike filloi në vitin 1971 si ndihmës-shkrues fjalimesh për Presidentin Richard Nixon. Më pas, ai shërbeu si këshilltar i komunikimit për presidentët Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan dhe Bill Clinton, duke u njohur për aftësinë e tij të jashtëzakonshme për të formuluar mesazhe të qarta dhe të fuqishme për publikun.Një nga momentet më të njohura të karrierës së tij ishte krijimi i pyetjes “A jeni më mirë tani se sa ishit katër vjet më parë?”, e përdorur nga Reagan në debatin presidencial të vitit 1980. Kjo pyetje u bë një nga slogane më të fuqishme në fushatat elektorale amerikane.Pas shërbimit në administratën Clinton, Gergen kaloi në fushën e medias, duke shërbyer si analist politik në CNN, PBS dhe NPR. Ai gjithashtu ka qenë redaktor i lartë në revistën U.S. News & World Report dhe ka kontribuar në shkrime për revistën Parade.Në vitin 1999, Gergen u bashkua me Shkollën e Administratës Publike të Harvardit si profesor i shërbimit publik dhe themeloi Qendrën për Liderizmin Publik. Gjatë 20 viteve të tij në krye të kësaj qendre, ai ndikoi në formimin e brezave të rinj të liderëve, duke i mësuar ata për rëndësinë e etikës, komunikimit dhe shërbimit ndaj publikut.Gergen ishte i njohur për qasjen e tij të balancuar dhe të matur ndaj politikës, duke u përpjekur gjithmonë të kalonte përtej ndarjeve partiake dhe të promovonte bashkëpunimin dhe mirëkuptimin. Ai ishte një kritik i ashpër i polarizimit të politikës amerikane dhe një mbështetës i një qeverisjeje të përgjegjshme dhe të ndershme.Gjatë karrierës së tij, ai ka marrë 27 diploma nderi nga institucione të ndryshme dhe ka shkruar dy libra të njohur: “Eyewitness to Power” dhe “Hearts Touched With Fire”, ku ndan përvojat e tij dhe mendimet mbi udhëheqjen dhe shërbimin publik.Gergen ishte i martuar me Anne Wilson që nga viti 1967 dhe ata kishin dy fëmijë dhe pesë nipër e mbesa. Ai ishte një njeri i thjeshtë dhe i përulur, i njohur për mirësinë dhe integritetin e tij. Shumë kolegë dhe bashkëpunëtorë e kujtojnë atë si një mentor të shquar dhe një njeri të përkushtuar ndaj shërbimit publik!Në nderim të tij, një varrim privat është planifikuar në Varrezat Mount Auburn në Massachusetts. Gjithashtu, një ceremoni publike do të mbahet në Shkollën Kennedy të Harvardit, ku Gergen kaloi pjesën më të madhe të karrierës së tij akademike dhe ku ndikimi i tij do të vazhdojë të jetojë përmes punës së Qendrës për Liderizmin Publik.Vdekja e David Gergen është një humbje e madhe për politikën amerikane, median dhe edukimin publik. Ai do të kujtohet si një njeri që i shërbeu vendit të tij me përkushtim dhe integritet, duke lënë një trashëgimi të pasur për brezat që do të vijnë. PV: 9,878

Jul 04, 2026
Delfín 'Hidalgo' sorprende con su predicción para México vs Inglaterra New

Delfín 'Hidalgo' sorprende con su predicción para México vs Inglaterra

Luego de haber derrotado al conjunto de Ecuador con un solido marcador de 2 goles a 0 en los 16vos de final de la Copa Mundial 2026 de la FIFA, la Selección Mexicana de Futbol se prepara para enfrentar su reto más grande hasta el momento en los octavos de final del torneo.Será el próximo domingo 5 de julio en punto de las 18:00 horas cuando México se enfrentará a la escuadra de Inglaterra en la cancha del Estadio Ciudad de México, equipo que al igual que el conjunto nacional, llega invicto al encuentro que definirá quien avanzará a los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026.El partido ha generado grandes expectativas entre los fanáticos de la Selección Mexicana, quienes mantienen la ilusión de que el equipo tricolor se alce con la victoria y finalmente pueda pasar a los cuartos de final luego de 40 años desde la última vez que lo logró en el Mundial de 1986.Delfín 'Hidalgo' predice quién ganará el partido de México vs Inglaterra En medio de la incertidumbre por el destino de la Selección Mexicana en la Copa Mundial 2026 de la FIFA, el Delfín 'Hidalgo' del parque acuático Dolphin Discovery de Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, realizó su predicción sobre el posible ganador del partido de México vs Inglaterra.En un video compartido a través de las redes sociales oficiales del Dolphin Discovery, tras ser cuestionado sobre quien ganará el encuentro, el Delfín 'Hidalgo' adelantó que México derrotará a Inglaterra y logrará pasar a la siguiente fase del Mundial 2026.Cabe destacar que el Delfín 'Hidalgo' se ha vuelto viral en las redes sociales por haber predicho todas las victorias de México en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 hasta el momento, por lo que diversos cibernautas han expresado tener plena confianza en la predicción del mamífero para el partido contra Inglaterra.

Jul 04, 2026
Gas Prices Drop as July 4 Travelers Rejoice: What's Behind the Relief? New

Gas Prices Drop as July 4 Travelers Rejoice: What's Behind the Relief?

U.S. drivers are seeing more relief at the pump heading into the busy Independence Day travel weekend, with gasoline prices continuing to fall as crude oil markets stabilize following the easing of Middle East supply disruptions.The national average price for regular gasoline fell to $3.84 per gallon on July 2, according to AAA, extending a steady decline from late May. Prices are down nearly 50 cents from a month ago, though they remain above year-ago levels.“Overall, gas prices remain the highest they’ve been in 4 years, but the downward trend since late May is welcome news during the busy summer driving season,” AAA said in a statement.The decline comes as millions of Americans prepare to travel over the long July 4 holiday weekend, traditionally one of the busiest driving periods of the year.Crude oil prices have retreated sharply from the highs reached during the U.S.–Iran war, helping to put downward pressure on retail gasoline costs despite lingering uncertainty surrounding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Transit of crude and other key commodities through the maritime chokepoint has picked up since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17 that extended a fragile ceasefire and reopened the strait to commercial traffic.Related StoriesWhile the pause in fighting has largely held, there have been several minor exchanges of fire as Iran seeks to assert control over Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and doubles down on plans to impose tolls, or what it calls maritime service fees, after the current 60-day grace period lapses.U.S. President Donald Trump, along with senior members of his administration, has opposed any type of fees on Hormuz transit, pushing for an arrangement that will ensure freedom of navigation.Crude Prices Continue to RetreatBenchmark oil prices softened this week as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to normalize.West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 6 cents at $68.63 per barrel early Friday, while Brent crude was at the $71.87 mark.Analysts at ING said the market is on track for a fourth consecutive week of declines, with improving oil flows through Hormuz helping to unwind the geopolitical risk premium that drove oil prices sharply higher during the conflict.The easing supply outlook has pushed the front end of the Brent futures curve toward contango—a market structure often associated with adequate or growing near-term supplies.“Yet with the flat price falling and the forward curve moving into contango, we could start to see more buying in the market,” ING analysts wrote, suggesting that trading dynamics could put some upward pressure on prices.Other experts described market participants as mostly hopeful but bracing for a possible uptick in tensions that could once again squeeze oil supply.“It’s a case of guarded optimism, with the market wanting to believe the peace efforts will hold, but it’s still hedging its bets until it sees real evidence on the water,” said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.Trump on Thursday hailed signs of energy markets’ normalization while predicting further declines in prices.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said oil prices were “plummeting fast,” and gasoline prices were also falling, “but not as fast as they should be.”The president praised a fuel retailer for announcing one-day price reductions at 25 gasoline stations across the Philadelphia area on July 3 to mark America’s 250th birthday celebrations.“A very smart Retailer ... is stepping up,” Trump wrote, urging other gas stations to follow suit.The comments followed Trump’s June 30 warning that gasoline retailers should pass along falling crude oil prices more quickly to consumers.At the time, he accused some stations of price gouging and urged retailers to target prices around $2.50 per gallon, while saying his administration was examining whether companies were failing to reflect lower wholesale costs at the pump.If gas stations don’t lower prices at the pump, “big problems lie ahead,” Trump warned.Industry executives and energy analysts have said that gasoline prices typically lag movements in crude oil markets.Chevron Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said last week that lower crude prices should lead to cheaper gasoline but predicted that the adjustment would take some time.“There is a lag between reductions in oil prices and when that shows up at the pump,” Bonner told CNBC.

Jul 04, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Intimate Vows at MSG Wedding Surprise Fans New

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Intimate Vows at MSG Wedding Surprise Fans

They’re speaking now.Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan dished on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s “intimate” wedding on “Good Morning America” — and shared sweet details from the couple’s vows.Stephanopoulos, 65, divulged to viewers Saturday morning that the bride and groom, both 36, had “little books” at the altar.Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan recapped Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on Saturday morning’s show. GMAStephanopoulos said the couple had “little books” reading their vows at the altar. GMAStephanopoulos shared similar details with an ABC reporter Friday night, with the journalist recounting, “He says … the vows were everything you would hope for. Real, vulnerable, serious and silly, deeply loving.”Roberts, on Saturday, gushed over the pair bringing “their own vows.”She went on to dub the Madison Square Garden ceremony “really intimate” because “they had their neighbors [and] their high school friends [there] … like any wedding you would attend.”Roberts noted, “They brought their own vows.” GMAShe and Stephanopoulos both raved over how “intimate” the Madison Square Garden nuptials were. GMAStephanopoulos agreed, “[It was] as intimate as it could possibly be given that it was Madison Square Garden. … It’s hard to imagine a place that big and a wedding with such stars could feel so personal.”He called the ceremony “beautiful,” gushing that it was “a garden inside the Garden.”Roberts, additionally, confirmed Page Six’s previous reporting that “Stevie Nicks perform[ed]” at the star-studded event.Strahan called the event a “dream wedding.” GMARoberts said, “They had their neighbors [and] their high school friends [there] … like any wedding you would attend.” GMAShe confirmed Page Six’s reporting that Stevie Nicks (pictured above in January 2010) performed. WireImageHere’s latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG: A-lister officiates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skip traditional bridal party to honor 2 special loved ones at wedding Taylor Swift wears Christian Dior Haute Couture wedding dress to marry Travis Kelce Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of A-list pals at extravagant MSG wedding Ed Sheeran wears turquoise paisley suit for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding Strahan, 54, called the evening the couple’s “dream wedding” — and thanked them for inviting the “GMA” crew.“We really, really appreciate it,” the ex-NFL star added.Swift and Kelce tied the knot in front of more than 1,000 loved ones after, we hear, getting legally married ahead of time.Kelce and Swift (pictured above at their August 2025 proposal) legally wed ahead of the star-studded bash, we hear. Instagram/ Taylor SwiftMore than 1,000 guests watched them tie the knot at MSG on Friday evening. REUTERSThe newlyweds blasted the news publicly with signs outside of MSG reading, “JUST&T MARRIED.”Swift’s rep subsequently released a statement, revealing the pop star walked down the aisle in a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown and Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.The “Uncut Gems” actor, 59, was “funny and touching,” Stephanopoulos confirmed, labeling the entire event “moving.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 04, 2026
US Heatwave Forces Major Event Cancellations Amid Massive Power Outages New

US Heatwave Forces Major Event Cancellations Amid Massive Power Outages

As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 1 million outages being reported across multiple states.The current total of 956, 388 homes, according to tracking site PowerOutage, accounts for states in the Midwest and Northeast that have been impacted by severe weather and extreme heat.That number, which will fluctuate throughout the day as crews work to restore power, is for households, meaning that the number of people impacted by these outages is likely to be much larger.The outages come as some areas are expected to experience severe weather and stifling heat again on Saturday.Millions of Americans, however, will be contending with a heatwave that is blanketing much of the country, including in Philadelphia where the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade that had been set for Friday was canceled due to the dangerous heat wave, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI.Elsewhere, America's Independence Day Parade, which was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on July 4 in downtown Washington, D.C. was canceled by organizers late Friday evening due to the extreme heat in the District of Columbia.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 03: Members of a high school band from Alabama receive water outside of Independence Hall after news that the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade has been canceled due to extreme heat on July 03, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The long-awaited parade celebrating the nation's 250th birthday was cancelled due to an extreme heatwave bringing dangerous triple digit temperatures to much of the eastern United States.Spencer Platt/Getty Images"The organizers of America's National Independence Day Parade, scheduled for July 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM, have regretfully canceled the parade due to extreme heat in the Washington, DC, region. The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning for the District of Columbia, with heat index values expected to reach between 110°F and 115°F," a statement on the website said.Popular Reads"This decision was made after extensive consultation with the National Park Service, the District of Columbia City Government, and Freedom 250, and careful consideration of the safety of our participants, spectators, and staff as the top priority," the statement continued.The Great American State Fair and FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall will open at noon Saturday, two hours later than originally planned, because of the extreme heat, organizers announced Friday.The delay is the latest weather-related schedule change from Freedom 250 as Washington, D.C., faces another day of dangerous triple digit heat.

Jul 04, 2026