Jeremiah 31:7 For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.
Let us start with the FIRES (to include explosions & Heat)
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An enormous cloud of smoke has been seen billowing in the sky above Rome following a huge explosion. A loud boom was heard across several districts in the Italian capital after an accident at a …
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Fireworks factory: https://apple.news/AjsH_5sc5TgCpWjYlYKrwAw.
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Authorities in California said seven people are still missing after an explosion at a warehouse storing commercial fireworks. Fire officials said they have been unable to get close to the facility because of ongoing flames. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.
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California: https://apple.news/ANAzsPrq6QR6Qsh16qwSazA
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Madre fire, one of at least a dozen in the state, has burned more than 50,000 acres in San Luis Obispo county
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Current US Fire Map: Wildfire Map: Track Live Fires, Smoke, & Lightning | Map of Fire
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More than 200 firefighters are struggling to tackle an out-of-control wildfire on Crete — Greece’s largest island and a tourist hotspot — as authorities order mass evacuations. The fire …
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Europe heat impacts – https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/04/deadly-heatwave-across-europe-sparks-wildfires-and-shuts-nuclear-plant + https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/edf-shuts-down-golftech-nuclear-plant-due-high-river-temperature-2025-06-30/.
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As a deadly heatwave sweeps Europe, extreme weather sparked wildfires in Turkey which took the life of an 81-year-old man. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by aircraft and helicopters, were …
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Ere you left your room this morning,
Did you think to pray?
In the name of Christ our Savior,
Did you sue for loving favor?
As a shield today.
Did you think to pray?
In the name of Christ our Savior,
Did you sue for loving favor?
As a shield today.
Chorus:
Oh, how praying rests the weary!
Prayer will change the night to day;
So, when life seems dark and dreary,
Don’t forget to pray.
Oh, how praying rests the weary!
Prayer will change the night to day;
So, when life seems dark and dreary,
Don’t forget to pray.
1st version: https://youtu.be/HBmmaK4E-XQ?si=38X9tMCJF4-J9Rs_.
Wars/Fighting
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Anti-ICE protest shuts down Sixth Street Bridge as multiple rallies …
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/los-angeles-cancels-july-fourth-events-deportation-fears-rcna216174. + Anger grows over alleged racial profiling in immigration raids : NPR. AND Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE, to be deported – ESPN.
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The family of Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. says it has “full confidence in his innocence” after he was arrested by U.S. immigration officers and set to be deported to Mexico.
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Four people targeted CISCO’s truck as they labelled the US-based company with ‘genocide’ and said they have ‘no place’ at the event. ‘We want an answer’: They fear their relatives are among …
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Ukraine used long-range drones on Friday to strike the Marinovka air base in Russia’s Volgograd region, more than 270 miles from the front lines, destroying at least two Su-34 fighter-bomber …
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+ https://apnews.com/article/putin-trump-call-ukraine-iran-9b0054c655cbb3b54126bb3f2c32713c?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=share. AND https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/02/from-plane-crash-to-deadly-arrests-whats-behind-the-russia-azerbaijan-standoff-a89644.
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Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan hit an all-time low this week, as simmering tensions over the death of two Azerbaijani men amid mass arrests in Russia have rapidly escalated into a full …
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https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/israeli-likud-party-ministers-urge-netanyahu-annex-west-bank-2025-07-02/. + https://www.foxnews.com/world/violent-criminal-gangs-have-near-total-control-world-nations-capital-un-says. AND https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2025-07-03/ty-article/u-s-contractors-say-colleagues-firing-live-ammo-at-innocent-gazans-at-aid-sites/00000197-cfb8-da1d-a5ff-efbe04b20000.
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U.S. contractors say colleagues firing live ammo at innocent Gazans at …
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GodSmack!
When you met with great temptation,
Did you think to pray?
By His dying love and merit
Did you claim the Holy Spirit
As your guide and stay? [Chorus]
Did you think to pray?
By His dying love and merit
Did you claim the Holy Spirit
As your guide and stay? [Chorus]
2nd version: https://youtu.be/rROtyA6MtWU?si=bDt8S6Ny23JrQf82.
Noteworthy Weather Issues
https://apple.news/AUIjf3A3IS8aT8ESLmBVvqw. + https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-13-people-confirmed-dead-and-more-than-20-missing-from-girls-camp-in-texas-flooding-13392488?s=09.
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The missing children were among more than 700 who were at a summer camp when floodwaters swept through at around 4am local time.
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Heavy thunderstorms killed several people and caused widespread damage in New Jersey overnight ahead of the holiday weekend, authorities said, as storms walloped the Northeast.
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When your heart was filled with anger,
Did you think to pray?
Did you plead for grace, my brother,
That you might forgive another
Who has crossed your way? [Chorus]
Did you think to pray?
Did you plead for grace, my brother,
That you might forgive another
Who has crossed your way? [Chorus]
3rd version: https://youtu.be/NTKLdxHWAFE?si=AYtLcxrU6fws2JYt.
Various Crimes/Updates
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River North mass shooting sees 4 killed, 14 wounded after rapper’s party The attack happened Wednesday night outside a restaurant as people were leaving an album-release party for Chicago rapper …
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking. He’ll stay in jail awaiting his sentencing date.
www.businessinsider.com
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Combs was found guilty of prostitution-related offenses but cleared of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He still faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of abuse.
www.reuters.com
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The Qantas breach is the latest in a string of Australian data breaches this year, with AustralianSuper and Nine Media suffering significant leaks in the past few months. In March 2025, the Office …
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A mass shooting left four dead and 14 wounded in Chicago on Wednesday night.
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When sore trials came upon you,
Did you think to pray?
When your soul was bowed in sorrow,
Balm of Gilead, did you borrow
At the gates of day? [Chorus]
Did you think to pray?
When your soul was bowed in sorrow,
Balm of Gilead, did you borrow
At the gates of day? [Chorus]
Noteworthy Deaths
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The actor, best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, was found unresponsive in Malibu
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The Australian actor died in Florida on Wednesday after being diagnosed with cancer
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Jimmy Swaggart has died.
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1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.