Trump Rants About NATO Ahead Of SummitAhead of a crunch summit, President Donald Trump on Thursday cast more doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance as he suggested the U.S. gets few benefits from its membership.“The United States spends more money on NATO than any other country, by far, to protect them, without getting any benefit from so doing,” he wrote on Truth Social.He went on to suggest the U.S. spent $999 billion on NATO between 2014 and 2025, and listed how other member nations spent tens of billions of dollars.It's unclear which estimates the president is referring to.The U.S. spends roughly $980 billion annually on defense and has interests beyond its commitment to the NATO collective. NATO's annual budget is about $6 billion.“Ridiculous!” he added.The U.S. has long been the biggest spender on defense in cash terms, but other countries spend more as a percentage of their gross domestic product.Next week, leaders from all 32 member states are expected to convene for a two-day summit in the Turkish capital of Ankara.Trump has repeatedly called on members of the military alliance to spend more on defense, while also threatening to withdraw from NATO and reduce U.S. troop levels.Latest Live UpdatesConvicted Child Abuser And Rocker Gary Glitter Charged For Alleged Sex With A Minor GirlSinger Gary Glitter has been charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, the Crown Prosecution Service announced in a news release Thursday. The charges are in connection to alleged abuse that happened between 1978 and 1981. The woman reported the allegations in January 2025. Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was convicted in 2015 of attempted rape, sexual assault, one for a girl under the age of 13. Before that, he spent time in prison for possessing child abuse images on his computer. Extreme Heat In D.C. Means Only 'Essential Personnel' Can Attend Rehearsal Concert ThursdayCapitol police in D.C. said Thursday that only "essential personnel" will be able to attend tonight's rehearsal concert for an Independence Day celebration taking place Friday amid extreme heat."After a safety consultation with the Office of the Attending Physician -- due to the excessive heat -- only essential personnel will be permitted to attend tonight's (July 2) rehearsal for A Capitol Fourth Concert," the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement.Temperatures are forecasted to reach 100 degrees on Thursday and on Friday, when the concert is expected to happen."For safety reasons, the public will not be able to attend tonight's rehearsal concert," the statement added.Another announcement will be made at 10 a.m. Friday about the status of the concert.Balogun Red Card Draws Comparisons To Unpunished Messi PlayFolarin Balogun's controversial red card in the United States' 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night sent sportsworld into a meltdown, and leaves the U.S. men's national team without its leading goalscorer for the round of 16 clash against Belgium on Monday.After putting the Americans ahead in the 45th minute, Balogun was sent off in the 64th after stepping on an ankle of Bosnian player Tarik Muharemovic. With the ball heading his way, Balogun tried to get his body in position and landed on the back of Muharemovic's leg.There appeared to be little intent, with the forward landing awkwardly as much as anything else. But when the incident was sent to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for review, and the coming together was shown in slow-motion, it appeared more dangerous. As a result, the play was deemed a “serious foul” warranting a dismissal.Balogun's teammates did little to disguise their anger at the decision.“Obviously the ref made a decision that he made, but I think it’s questionable,” midfielder Weston McKennie said after the match. “I think there’s been many other plays like that throughout the tournament on other players that a card wasn’t given at all. It’s disappointing.”One play in particular was swiftly seized on by soccer fans: Lionel Messi’s studs-up tackle on Algeria captain Aissa Mandi during the group stage of the tournament.The Argentinian superstar escaped both a red and cautionary yellow card. The main difference between the two plays is that Messi's tackle avoided being subjected to a slow-motion replay, as it was not sent to VAR for consideration. Writing in The Athletic, former English Premier League referee Graham Scott said he believes Balogun's actions were “all part of the normal rough and tumble” of soccer, and the contact with Muharemovic was “accidental.” But he argues the Monaco striker is “a victim” of the modern VAR trend, because the slow-motion replay makes for “grim viewing.”“I would prefer tackles like this to produce cautions at worst,” he argues. “Messi was let off completely, and there is nothing reckless about Balogun’s actions either.“Military Flyovers Planned In D.C. Will Take Place Every Hour... For 7 HoursMilitary flyover demonstrations are expected to happen every hour for seven hours during Washington, D.C.'s Fourth of July celebration on Saturday.As part of America's 250th anniversary, military flyovers will begin at 1:15 p.m. local time and happen every hour until sunset. Saturday's celebration will also include what President Donald Trump has called the "LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY." But internal documents from the National Park Service revealed concerns that the fireworks will cause hazardous air pollution and smoke around the Mall, the Washington Post reported.FBI Directing Resources Into 2020 Presidential Election Probe Over Bogus Claims: ReportThe FBI is reportedly using more resources and manpower to investigate the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia over bogus claims it was rigged in favor of Joe Biden. It wasn't.Documents obtained by MS NOW reveal FBI leadership, under Director Kash Patel, has authorized intelligence analysts to work overtime -- including weekends and holidays -- to desperately find evidence of election fraud. “In support of the Director’s Office priority effort, the Directorate of Intelligence (DI) and Criminal Division are requesting all FBI field offices to immediately surge support to an FBI Atlanta priority investigation,” said an unclassified memo issued Wednesday and obtained by MS NOW.Read the full story at MS NOW.Key MomentVenezuelan Man Rescued From Collapsed Shopping Mall — 8 Days After EarthquakesA security guard was on Thursday rescued from a collapsed shopping mall eight days after the devastating Venezuela earthquakes, The Associated Press reported.Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, had been trapped under 29-feet of wreckage after the Galerías Playa Grande shopping center in La Guaira crumbled on June 24.The father-of-two was in his small security cabin, which shielded him from the falling building and created a vital pocket of air.Rescuers used a telescopic camera to maintain contact with Gil Flores after he was discovered at the weekend.They have since passed him water and liquid nutrients to keep him alive ahead of Thursday's successful extraction.His wife, Gusbimar González, told CNN once she found out that he was alive "I saw a ray of sunshine.""He was holding up like a hero," she added.Gil Flores is said by rescuers to be in a "good condition."Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes have killed at least 2,295 and left more than 11,000 injured, officials say. Amtrak Cancels Several Trains Amid Northeast's Ongoing Heat WaveAmtrak Northeast, which covers Virginia to Maine, announced several cancellations Thursday due to the northeast's ongoing heat wave.Cancellations include: Trains 72, 74, 76, 73, 75, and 77, 84, 119, 173, 176, 193, and 196 and Acela 2152, 2154, 2190, 2165, 2167, and 2193.Amtrak's website says "extreme heat can cause rail, bridge and overhead wires to expand," leading to lower speeds or cancellations.The heat wave is expected to last until Sunday and temperatures could exceed 100 degrees by Thursday. Ocasio-Cortez Backs Progressive In Michigan Senate RaceRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has endorsed another progressive, Abdul El-Sayed, ahead of a Democratic Party primary in the Michigan Senate race. The support puts her on collision course with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has backed moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the battleground state, and underlines the tensions within the party over its future direction.In an interview with The New York Times, Ocasio-Cortez said the party is facing an “existential” moment.Read more here:U.S. Job Growth Misses Expectations In June, Unemployment Rate Falls To 4.2%WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor market stability.Nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 jobs last month after a downwardly revised 129,000 rise in May, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its closely watched employment report on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls advancing 110,000 after a previously reported 172,000 increase in May.Estimates ranged from as low as 25,000 to as high as 200,000. The moderation was payback after three consecutive months of strong gains in payrolls and likely does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions. It could also be bringing payrolls into alignment with other labor market surveys, including small business hiring plans, which have offered a less robust picture of the jobs market.The report was released a day early due to Friday's public holiday marking the United States' 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday.3 Companies To Donate Millions Of Eggs To Settle Price-Fixing Claims— 53 million.That's how many eggs three companies — Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings and Hickman’s Egg Ranch — will have to donate to food banks and community organizations in 17 states across the U.S. under settlements negotiated with the Justice Department and the states to settle claims that they colluded to increase the price of eggs.The three egg producers, who have not admitted wrongdoing as part of the settlements, will also have to pay $3.3 million to the states, The Associated Press noted.See All Updates