New York Times

• In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes

  A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.

• The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display

  The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.

• Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

  Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.

• ‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots

  It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.

• Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral

  As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.