Stories from July 5, 2025

Israel will send ceasefire negotiating team to Qatar a day before Trump and Netanyahu meet
U.S.-led ceasefire efforts in Gaza appear to be gaining momentum after nearly 21 months of war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says Israel on Sunday will send a negotiating team to talks in Qatar. 
Floods turned beloved Texas camp into a nightmare. At least 23 girls remain missing
Texas parents are frantically posting photos of their daughters and pleas for information as at least 23 campers from an all-girls summer camp remain missing after floods tore through the state’s south-central region.
Quiet evening ahead as cold front moves out
As the cold front moves east, we can expect quiet skies for Saturday evening. Comfortable dew points will set the stage for a perfect end to the holiday weekend, with sunshine returning on Sunday and seasonable temperatures.
Minnesotan Chet Holmgren returns with an NBA championship trophy — and hoops with kids
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren — and native Minnesotan — returned home to show off the Larry O’Brien trophy on Thursday in St. Paul. The Thunder trounced the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals in May, then went on to capture the title last month.
North Korea has a new luxury beach resort. But the country isn't open to most tourists
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he wants the luxury resort on the eastern seacoast to become a "world destination," but the country has been reluctant to allow in foreign tourists.
Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Russia sent drones into Ukraine
Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight, dashing hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
Democrats see Trump’s big bill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy
President Donald Trump says his bill is big and beautiful. But Democratic leaders see the package as the key to their party's resurgence. Democratic officials are finalizing plans for dozens of rallies, voter registration drives, attack ads, bus tours and even a multiday vigil.
At least 78 dead and dozens missing after catastrophic Texas flooding
Speaking at a news conference Sunday, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said of the 68 deceased in his county, 40 are adults and 28 are children. There are 10 children and one counselor missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp next to the Guadalupe River.
Heat break ahead: Cold front brings showers and storms
After a hot and sticky Fourth of July, some much-needed relief is on the way. A cold front will move through the region, bringing showers and storms to the region. By Sunday, dew points will drop, and sunshine will return, making for a much more comfortable end to the holiday weekend.
'Buy now, pay later' purchases can now affect your credit score. Here's what that means
Services that split up payments into installments are increasingly popular, especially among young and low-to-middle income shoppers. But now the FICO credit scoring company will be tracking that debt.
How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era. In Southern California, some July Fourth celebrations have been canceled due to immigration raids and safety concerns.
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