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Saturday, July 4 180 stories · 69 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly plan a wedding after weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship.  Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mount Rushmore on Thursday, outlining his political positions with what one expert described as a clear distinction between supporters and opponents.  And in Egypt’s western desert, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient Byzantine city.

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Dior dress and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

BBC · Tier A3 outletsyesterday

Celebratory confirmation of a high-profile romance blossoming

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The Guardianκ .27Δ .58Taylor Swift wears Dior wedding dress for marriage to Travis Kelce BBCκ .20Δ .58In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Most contestedEvolving

Trump speech at Mount Rushmore: Making it clear 'who's in and who's out', expert says

France24 · Tier B3 outletsyesterday

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France24κ .48Δ .70Trump hails American exceptionalism before railing at communism at 250th celebration Bloomberg Politicsκ .24Δ .70Trump Commemorates Fourth of July With Speech at Mount Rushmore

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Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

The Guardian · Tier A3 outlets8h ago

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Times of Israelκ .68Δ .24Egypt says it uncovered lost Byzantine-era residential city in western desert CBS Newsκ .64Δ .24Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

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