Today’s Trending News Headlines (July 2, 2016)

Here are today’s trending headlines, July 2, 2016.

Mediterranean Sea: A Russian ship came within 150 yards of a U.S. vessel Thursday, officials said. It was the second time in two weeks the Russian ship had closely approached a U.S. boat, CNN reported.

Bill Maher: Comedian and Television Host Criticizes Bill Clinton Over Meeting With Loretta Lynch. “To spend 30 minutes? That’s a long time to be talking about your grandchildren,” the comedian said on “Real Time With Bill Maher.” Lynch is overseeing the federal investigation into Hillary Clinton. Report.

Donald J. Trump Foundation: Trump Bought Tim Tebow Memorabilia With Charity’s Money in 2012. At a charity event, Trump paid $12,000 for a signed helmet and jersey using funds from his foundation, which could violate IRS rules if used for personal purposes, The Washington Post reported.

Kaitangata, New Zealand: Town Offers Relocation Packages in Bid to Fill Job Vacancies. Kaitangata, population 800, is “getting smashed” by inquiries after offering NZ$230,000 to those willing to relocate to fill its excess job vacancies, Bryan Cadogan, district mayor, report says.

Hillary Clinton: Presidential Candidate Interviewed by FBI Over Private Email Server. The interview, which lasted about three and a half hours and is part of a larger investigation, took place Saturday at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Clinton’s campaign said in a statement.

Washington, DC: Capital City May Be Renamed if It Becomes 51st State. A statehood commission decided that Washington, D.C. would be renamed the “New Columbia,” a name that voters picked in a 1982 referendum for statehood, The Washington Post reported.

The Pentagon: US Repeals Ban on Transgender Service Members. “Effective immediately, transgender Americans may serve openly,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced on Thursday, adding that the military must have associated protocol established in a year.