Jacksonville Progress

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia on Saturday as fans celebrated the double joy of soccer's biggest tournament on home soil and the 250th anniversary of American independence in the nation's birthplace. A pregame show celebrating the city's history included Tony Award winner Idina Menzel singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” a star-shaped stage.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he considered the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team's hotel in Dallas. Video began circulating Thursday, a day before Egypt beat Australia in the round of the 32 at the World Cup, showing both men arguing with a Dallas police officer, apparently over a player preparing to take a picture with a young fan in the hotel lobby.

The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Local students include: kAm– pF3C6J p4<6C[ @7 qF==2C5[ q2496=@C @7 $4:6?46 :? wF>2? t?G:C@?>6?E2= $4:6?46 7C@> qF>A6CD r@==686 @7 p8C:4F=EFC2=[ u@@5 2?5 {:76 $4:6?46Dk^Am kAm– qC@@<6 w2>3J[ @7 qF==2C5[ q2496=@C @7 $4:6?46 :? qFD:?6DD p5>:?:DEC2E:@? 7C@> $2> |] (2=E@? r@==686 @7 qFD:?6DDk^Am kAm– {2?5@? (:=D@?[ @7 qF==2C5[ q2496=@C @7 $4:6?46 :?

World Lung Cancer Day is Aug. 1, and this summer is a great time to check in with your lung health. The early stages of lung cancer may not have obvious symptoms, which is why awareness and regular screening play such an important role. Whether you are a current smoker, a former smoker, or have never smoked, you can take preventative steps and discuss cancer risk with your provider or care team.

Sam Houston State University released the lists of students named to its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List of Academic Honors. The students listed on the President's Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Texans prepare to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks and participating in outdoor activities. Fireworks are a longstanding tradition of Fourth of July celebrations, but they also pose a risk to people, property and natural resources when used improperly. Taking simple precautions can help prevent injuries and reduce the risk of wildfire.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he’ll put his money where his mouth is. With four months to go until November’s elections, it's still unclear how much MAGA Inc., the country's largest political war chest with $382 million in the bank as of last month, plans to spend on key races.

World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine. "It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious," Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast from London, said about the American food he has tried in Dallas, Boston, New York and Atlanta. kAm“x 5@?’E H2?E E@ D2J E9:D 3642FD6 :E’D 2 =:EE=6 3:E 92CD9[ 3FE E96 A@CE:@?D 2C6 2 =:EE=6 3:E =2C86C — 2 =@E >@C6 E2DE:6C — D@ x 42?

DALLAS — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Monday, July 6. Post Offices will be open, and deliveries will occur as normal on Friday, July 3.

AUSTIN – A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Park staff are presenting seven tips to help visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty the state has to offer. In 2025, 169 heat-related incidents were reported across Texas’s state parks, with six involving pets. kAmpD H6 2AAC@249 A62< 962E D62D@?[ 96C6 2C6 E96 E@A D6G6? 924<D E@ 96=A C65F46 E96 C:D< @7 962E\C6=2E65 :==?6DDik^Am kAmwJ5C2E6 – u@C 6G6CJ 9@FC J@F DA6?5 :?