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President Trump’s administration petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge’s ruling that reinstated three Democratic commissioners to the CPSC.

The House has passed President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” a sweeping tax-and-spending package, in a 218-214 vote, clearing the way for him to sign it by his July 4th deadline. The measure marks a major political win for Trump. Two Republicans, Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, joined all Democrats in voting against it.

Amazon is shutting down its standalone Freevee app in August and integrating the ad-supported streaming service into its main Prime Video platform.

Chuck E. Cheese has launched a new adult-focused arcade called Chuck’s Arcade, designed as a nostalgic yet modern experience featuring classic and new games.

Your July 4th BBQ isn’t getting much cheaper. A cookout for 10 people will cost about $70.92 this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation—just under last year’s $71.22, but still the second-most expensive since 2013. The survey tallied staples like ground beef, chicken, pork chops, potato salad, strawberries, and ice cream. While beef prices have climbed due to shrinking cattle herds, pork chops are slightly cheaper. Overall, costs remain higher than before the pandemic. That estimate doesn’t include drinks, snacks, or extras, so your actual bill may be higher.

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of the third-ever known interstellar object currently speeding through our Solar System at over 60 kms.

Microsoft is slashing about 9,000 jobs in its largest round of layoffs in over two years, affecting teams across Xbox, sales, and other divisions worldwide.