July 4th 2024 served up a packed day of news, from dramatic sports comebacks to urgent weather warnings and serious freedom of the press concerns.
On the pitch, Fluminense stunned Internacional with a late comeback to reach the Copa Libertadores final, and Lionel Messi popped up late to help Inter Miami salvage a 3-3 draw with Philadelphia.
Those matches changed tournament stories and gave fans a dramatic end to the day.
Outside sports, a Guatemalan court ordered journalist Jose Rubén Zamora back to prison, a move that raised fresh global concerns about press freedom and the safety of investigative reporting.
In West Africa, the Alau Dam collapse sparked a flood emergency in Maiduguri that displaced hundreds of thousands and created fears about disease, clean water and malnutrition in temporary shelters.
South Africa also faced extreme conditions: the Western Cape and Namaqua coastlines moved under a Yellow Level 2 warning as huge waves and strong winds threatened people and vessels.
On the economy and tech front, China’s crypto stance was in the spotlight, mixing rumors about new restrictions with a clear push for the digital yuan and questions over legal reform.
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Fluminense's win came after Gabriel Mercado opened the scoring for Internacional before late goals from John Kennedy and Germán Cano flipped the tie.
Lionel Messi turned the game for Inter Miami with a late strike to force a 3-3 draw and lift team morale ahead of club competitions.
Manchester City's win over Chelsea highlighted Vivianne Miedema's critical impact off the bench and ended Chelsea's long unbeaten run under their coach.
In business and tech, China kept tightening crypto rules while promoting the digital yuan, leaving some companies to eye friendlier hubs like South Korea.
Naivas' 4-0 win moved them into promotion contention in the National Super League and reshuffled the table heading into the season's run.
Other quick hits: Mpume Nyamane's wedding and TV exit, a major boxing rematch announcement, and previews for upcoming Europa League and FA Cup ties.
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Independence Day 2024 will see major closures including banks, postal services, and Wall Street, while many retailers and grocery stores will stay open. Urgent banking can be managed via ATMs and online. Confirm store hours before shopping, as some services may offer limited operations.