The Fourth of July is more than fireworks and barbecues; it's the honoring of America's birthday. We speak with Jeff Bloodworth, Professor of Modern American Political History at Gannon University, to give us a refresher on why the occasion is worth celebrating. https://www.ntd.com/beginning-the-world-anew-historian-reflects-on-the-true-meaning-of-july-4_1077195.html
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'Beginning the World Anew': Historian Reflects on the True Meaning of July 4
We discuss why the occasion is worth celebrating.
The military is a big part of the way the U.S. celebrates its freedoms during July 4th. NTD spoke with Tyler Grey, the author of a new book that will be out this month, called 'Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story,' about his path of healing. https://www.ntd.com/a-veterans-journey-overcoming-trauma-to-emerge-stronger_1077192.html
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A Veteran’s Journey: Overcoming Trauma to Emerge Stronger
Tyler Grey shares his path of healing.
✨👼🏻 Tolkien’s Works Show How to Tame ‘Our Fallen Nature’ in AI Age: Author
At a time when Big Tech champions synthetic consciousness and digital immortality, debate over the moral and metaphysical implications of A.I. and transhumanist ambitions continues. Author Paul List’s book, called "Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed," adds valuable food for thought to this debate, and he joined NTD to discuss.
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At a time when Big Tech champions synthetic consciousness and digital immortality, debate over the moral and metaphysical implications of A.I. and transhumanist ambitions continues. Author Paul List’s book, called "Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed," adds valuable food for thought to this debate, and he joined NTD to discuss.
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https://www.ntd.com/tolkiens-works-show-how-to-tame-our-fallen-nature-in-ai-age-author_1077191.html
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele dismissed claims by lawyers of suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia that he was tortured while in prison in the South American nation. https://www.ntd.com/salvadoran-president-dismisses-abrego-garcias-claims-of-torture_1077249.html
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Salvadoran President Dismisses Abrego Garcia’s Claims of Torture
Garcia was indicted in May by a Tennessee federal grand jury for smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States.
Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for Friday as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving flood water. https://www.ntd.com/fatalities-reported-in-central-texas-flooding_1077204.html
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At Least 13 Dead in Texas Floods and More Than 20 Girls Missing From Summer Camp
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha reported that there were 13 deaths from the flooding.
Americans across the nation are celebrating Independence Day with parades, cookouts, and fireworks. Many flocked to Washington to join in the Fourth of July festivities, starting with the famous parade down Constitution Avenue. https://www.ntd.com/americans-flock-to-nations-capital-for-independence-day-parade_1077221.html
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Americans Flock to Nation’s Capital for Independence Day Parade
Americans across the nation are celebrating Independence Day with parades, cookouts, and fireworks.