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AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: Lauren Mascitti Pays a Musical Homage to Her Great Grandfather Francesco's Journey to Ellis Island: 'I Love My Country and Always Wanted to Write a Love Letter Via Song'

It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250th birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s | B America 250

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 minute ago

Democrats Showcase How Much They Despise America: from 'Great Satan' to Denouncing Declaration of Independence

Democrat candidates and incumbent lawmakers have not been shy when it comes to bashing the country that allowed them to make it to their privileged positions.

Breitbart - Politics - 15 minutes ago

WATCH LIVE: Special coverage as America 250 celebrations kick off from coast to coast

Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time.

Fox News - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

Flo Rida Shows Up to Great American State Fair, Draws a Very White Crowd

Flo Rida's crowd at the Great American State Fair, put on by President Trump's Freedom 250, was almost entirely white, and what does that say about the event?

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 24 minutes ago

Hoekstra says no 'significant progress' in 14 months of trade negotiations, but U.S. to keep talking - The U.S. envoy to Canada says 14 months of trade talk between Canada and the Trump administration has resolved few issues. But Pete Hoekstra insists the Americans will keep talking in the hopes of striking an agreement on the future of CUSMA, as well as settling other issues. Politics - | 3 hours ago

The U.S. envoy to Canada says 14 months of trade talk between Canada and the Trump administration has resolved few issues. But Pete Hoekstra insists the Americans will keep talking in the hopes of striking an agreement on the future of CUSMA, as well as settling other issues.

CBC News - Politics - 37 minutes ago

Zohran Mamdani's America 250 Speech Had One Powerful Message Every American Should Hear

The speech did not directly name President Donald Trump but was a clear rebuke to the president’s immigration crackdown and politics of exclusion.

Huffington Post - Politics - 40 minutes ago

Sweltering heat forces temporary closure of Great American State fair as Fourth of July holiday kicks off

Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

BBC News - Top Stories - 43 minutes ago

As the nation bickers, small-town America still loves a parade

The America 250 parade in Cumberland unites liberals and conservatives alike, proving that small-town celebrations can bridge political divides.

Fox News - Opinion - 51 minutes ago

Commie Dems would destroy everything World Cup fans love about America

European World Cup tourists are marveling at cheap gas, Walmart, Buc-ee's, and air conditioning — all things Democratic Socialists would dismantle.

Fox News - Opinion - 51 minutes ago

USCG Eagle leads tall ship parade in New York City for America 250 celebration

U.S. Coast Guard Eagle Executive Officer Andrew Horvath discusses the tall ship parade in New York City's East River for America's 250th celebration. He details cadet training, the Eagle's mission and the Coast Guard's role in protecting the nation.

Fox News - US News - 51 minutes ago

: Grammy Award-Winner Andrea Pearson Says 'It's for Me and You' Inspired by Becoming an American Citizen

It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250th birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture, and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s special coverage for the 250, we reached out to some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters and artists and asked them to write original songs that reflect how they feel about America.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 57 minutes ago

Schooner-turned-bar once used by Jacques Cousteau mysteriously sinks in Brooklyn amid America 250 festivities

As hundreds of historic vessels from across the globe sail into New York Harbor, one of the US's own mysteriously sank beneath Brooklyn waters.

New York Post - US News - 1 hour ago

Washington, DC, Will Celebrate with 850,000 Fireworks for America's 250th Anniversary on July 4

Washington, DC's Independence Day fireworks display is set to be the "largest" fireworks display in American history.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 hour ago

Prince William Talks Soccer, American Football and Travis Kelce's Performance as a 'Backup Dancer' to Taylor Swift on 'New Heights' Podcast

Kelce made a surprise appearance onstage at Swift's Wembley Stadium stop two year ago; the prince was featured as a guest on Friday's episode of the Kelce brothers' podcast.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 1 hour ago

How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb -- As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.

As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.

CBS News - US News - 1 hour ago

Your Makeup Might Instantly Identify You As An American — Here's How

These signs are easy to spot if you know what to look for.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Soaring temperatures bear down as Trump gears up to celebrate America 250

Even a ball drop in Times Square akin to New Year’s Eve can’t distract from the safety risks due to soaring temperatures

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 hours ago

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mt. Rushmore

Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up across the United States

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 hours ago

Israel's president marks America's 250th with Mike Huckabee visit: 'Extremely moved and happy'

The visit came ahead of Saturday’s celebration of American independence.

New York Post - World - 2 hours ago

Dr. Oz on Medicare covering weight loss drugs, America's health innovation

Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses health innovation for America's 250th birthday, highlighting a new initiative where Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight loss medications for $50 a month, aiming to reduce health complications.

Fox News - Health - 2 hours ago

'Jesus Revolution' Director Says 'Young Washington' Is a 'Love Letter to America for Its 250th Birthday'

"Frasier" legend Kelsey Grammer says Thomas Fairfax, the 18th-century, Virginia plantation owner he plays in the new film Young Washington, changed the course of history.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

US military bases worldwide celebrate Independence Day, America's 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities

U.S. military bases around the world are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with fireworks and festivities for service members and their families.

Stars and Stripes - World - 3 hours ago

O say can you see -- What to expect at Trump's epic 4th of July 'Salute to America' bash: 'People will be in awe'

The grand festivities commemorating America’s 250th birthday on the National Mall promise to make for a “once in a lifetime” event, giddy organizers told The Post.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

The art of being an American is a balancing act 250 years in the making: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Being a thoughtful American is an art unto itself as the country celebrates its 250th birthday on the Fourth of July.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.

CTV News - World - 4 hours ago

Louisiana gov slams Democrats for accusing Trump of 'hijacking' America's birthday

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticizes Democrats for accusing President Donald Trump of 'hijacking' America's birthday. Landry defends Trump's policies, arguing they focus on making America great and safe, not personal ego.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 hours ago

Mamdani snubs Christopher Columbus in brief America 250 address

Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest news in New York politics, from NYC to Albany and more.

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Bessent talks Trump accounts, inflation -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday -- What are the essential American songs? To mark the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders. -- Jun 28

What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders. The songs span eras and genres, our only parameter being that they were written and performed by Americans.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Latest on Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having a wedding celebration on Friday at Madison Square Garden, law enforcement sources told CBS News. On Thursday, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner with a star-studded guest list. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having a wedding celebration on Friday at Madison Square Garden, law enforcement sources told CBS News. On Thursday, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner with a star-studded guest list. Jo Ling Kent reports.

CBS News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Low Cut Connie's All-Inclusive, All-American Protest Music

Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner makes protest music you can party to on the new album 'Livin' in the USA.' He talks about it on Nashville Now podcast.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The American innovation that made millions of others possible -- From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.

From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.

CBS News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Supreme Court's awful ruling encourages China's Hunan Horse to invade America

Birth tourism and surrogacy by Chinese nationals exploit birthright citizenship despite the ruling in Trump v. Barbara, but tools remain to fight back.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

We asked Americans to grade the economy. Then we asked if it would change their vote.

Americans at the Great American Fair gave the economy a grade B but said values, faith, family and party affiliation matter more at the ballot box.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

How one Texas town is turning America's 250th into a weeklong party

The town’s annual rodeo draws up to 3,500 people a night — and boasts a 15-year waiting list just to secure a coveted box seat, Jasmine Fernández reports

Independent UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Inside the corporate scramble to sponsor Trump's 'Freedom 250' celebration

Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

All we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured New York wedding celebrations -- Details of "America's royal wedding" are secret, but a lavish celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden seems to be on the cards.

Details of "America's royal wedding" are secret, but a lavish celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden seems to be on the cards.

BBC News - US News - 6 hours ago

Woman's Dem-led state boycotted the Great American State Fair — now she's taking a stand

Massachusetts women pays her own way to the Great American State Fair after Gov. Maura Healey and other Democratic governors boycott Freedom 250 event.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

The White House's America 250 Celebration Has A Glaring Omission That Experts Say Can't Be Ignored

Civic leaders and religious experts say the Trump administration's depiction of America as a solely Christian nation is wrong.

Huffington Post - Politics - 7 hours ago

Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America

It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Work of art -- Homeowner creates most patriotic front lawn celebrating America 250 with bald eagle mural

Armed with a weed whacker and the vision of a proud American, one Alabama resident transformed his front lawn into what may be the most patriotic yard in America.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

R.I. provided the 'first spark' for the American Revolution

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

America belongs to everyone who wants to be free

More readers on July Fourth and America's 250th year. Some are hopeful, others are less so, and one is pushing to preserve America's national tree.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 8 hours ago

The American experiment depends on the acts of ordinary people

America faces a sobering reality on its 250th birthday: The distance between the people making decisions and those living with the consequences has grown too large.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 8 hours ago

'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations

New York: The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift s wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New Yor...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump refashions America's 250th as a celebration of himself

Historians say the nation's 250th anniversary has become a politicized spectacle, a celebration of an imperial presidency.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ahead of America's 250th birthday, faith group urges families to reconnect through patriotic traditions

Communio's "Great American Family Fun Kit" offers July 4 activities, such as scavenger hunts and gratitude jars, aimed at helping families reconnect and teach patriotism.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Contributor: Argue about American values. What could be more American?

Do more than read and hear the Declaration of Independence. We should talk about what it means.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 8 hours ago

Swift-Kelce wedding festivities kick off -- Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.

Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.

CBS News - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

RI POLITICS - R.I. provided the 'first spark' for the American Revolution - As America's 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.

Boston Globe - Politics - 9 hours ago

"Vanishingly rare" copy of Declaration of Independence found in U.K. -- A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.

A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

FOX NEWS -- Tune in to celebrate freedom and America's 250th birthday

Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews.com. Breaking news and video. Latest Current News: U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, Sports

Fox News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

America's Wheat Harvest Set to Fall to Lowest Level in 150 Year

The figures have renewed concern about one of America's most important crops and raised questions about what it could mean for food prices.

Newsweek - US News - 9 hours ago

5 Things You May Not Know About the American Revolutionary War

Pirates played a pivotal role in America’s naval defense, and one woman was a living example of the main character from the animated film, ‘Mulan.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Celebrate America's Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King

Congress and the courts aren’t going to rescue us—but the public just might.

The Nation - Politics - 9 hours ago

2026 World Cup offers fans feast of flavors across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for more than goals, trophies, and unforgettable matches. As the first tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico,...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 10 hours ago

United we still stand -- Proof most Americans are proud of our nation, despite all our talk of falling patriotism

Most Americans basically agree that we're extremely fortunate and have something special to protect.

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Key America250 Partner Quietly Dropped Out After Event 'Morphed' Into Something 'We Didn't Agree With'

Leadership for the National Congress of American Indians cited fractured national efforts and inaccurate historical revisions around America250 planning from what the initial partnership agreed to.

Huffington Post - Politics - 11 hours ago

Half of America's founding story was erased

This July 4th, give the women who built America their rightful place in our history.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 11 hours ago

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's (maybe) wedding celebrations have begun. Here's what we know

The weekend-long event has begun but when it comes to the mastermind of Easter eggs and misdirection, you never truly know until Swift is ready for you to know.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Taylor Swift wedding celebrations kick off as stars descend on MSG

A stream of black SUVs were seen pulling up to the Manhattan venue to drop guests off under a white canopy tent

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

Indonesian military recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua

The West Papua National Liberation Army shot dead American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin and set his plane on fire after it landed in the Yahukimo region of Highland Papua province.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 13 hours ago

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's (maybe) wedding celebrations have begun. Here's what we know so far

The weekend-long event has begun but when it comes to the mastermind of Easter eggs and misdirection, you never truly know until Swift is ready for you to know.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

June 26 - July 2, 2026 Rescuers continue searching for survivors across Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes that killed hundreds and left many missing. Mexico snapped a 40-year drought in …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 13 hours ago

American pilot shot dead and his plane set on fire by Papua rebels

Military spokesperson says body of American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin has been recovered

Independent UK - US News - 14 hours ago

Photos of enduring American symbols across the globe as US turns 250

As the United States marks 250 years, its symbols continue to travel far beyond its borders — from Statue of Liberty replicas to themed stores, restaurants and classic American cars. The …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 14 hours ago

Trump's America is in a state of cold civil war. But on its 250th birthday, that's entirely fitting

Throughout its epic history, the United States have been anything but. The republic’s semiquincentennial will be marked not by unity, but by entrenched division.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Trump's America is in a state of cold civil war. But on the nation's 250th birthday, that's entirely fitting

Throughout its epic history, the United States have been anything but. The republic’s semiquincentennial will be marked not by unity, but by entrenched division.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Commentary: At 250, America could use a birthday resolution in Southeast Asia

As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, Southeast Asia still has questions about its reliability as a partner, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 18 hours ago

Fewer Americans are dying as drop in overdose deaths leads charge

Provisional CDC data shows the US mortality rate fell 4.6 percent to a record low, even as respiratory illnesses surged

Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago

Bruce Lee to become first Chinese American in California history with annual namesake day

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday afternoon officially designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, according to the office of state Assemblymember Matt Haney, who represents San Francisco.

New York Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

America 250 Map Reveals Dramatic Changes Across US Since 1976

The USGS has released a new satellite portrait of the nation that highlights how dramatically the American landscape has changed.

Newsweek - US News - 20 hours ago

FNC's Roberts: Democratic Socialists Want To 'Crap All Over America'

Thursday on Fox News Channel's "America Reports," host John Roberts said Democratic Socialists want to "crap all over America." | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 20 hours ago

Americans weigh in on state of nation as birthday nears

WASHINGTON — Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. All the fingernails-on-chalkboard screeching ou

The Columbian - US News - 20 hours ago

Breitbart Business Digest: The America First Economics of the Declaration of Independence

The economic causes that animated the Founders—control of taxes, control of immigration policy, control of trade policy, limiting the growth of government—echo through our politics today. |

Breitbart - Politics - 21 hours ago

The hot dog: We need to be frank about how German sausages became an American icon

“Hot dogs become embedded in American culture,” says Bruce Kraig, author of “Hot Dog: A Global History.” “It becomes completely associated with ballparks by the 1890s.”

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Great American State Fair

The latest news on Trump's Great American State Fair (which is turning into an absolute shit show).

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Young Dancers Nearly Struck by Falling Stage at Great American State Fair

The Great American State Fair’s rocky start got even worse Thursday, when a piece of scaffolding from the Salute Stage nearly struck a group of young dancers rehearsing below

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Proof most Americans are proud of our nation, despite all our talk of falling patriotism

Most Americans basically agree that we're extremely fortunate and have something special to protect.

New York Post - Opinion - 22 hours ago

How Americans Would Change the Constitution—New Poll

More than 70 percent of Americans back requiring a right to health care in the Constitution, a new poll found.

Newsweek - US News - 22 hours ago

Even Republicans Don't Want Trump's Version of the SAVE America Act

Congress is paralyzed in part because of widespread GOP opposition to his proposed restrictions on voting by mail.

New York Magazine - Politics - 23 hours ago

America Has Two Options at the Box Office This Fourth of July Weekend. The Choice Is Clear. -- Sam Adams

Two new movies promise to tell a tale of the history of the United States. Only one truly captures it.

Slate - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Witham: How to think about our American Revolution

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we need to eliminate the false or misleading information about what makes freedom possible. Why is the Declaration of …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

9 captivating artworks to see in L.A. that redefine 'American'

As we reflect on America's 250th year, we highlight artworks on display at museums across Los Angeles that contextualize and challenge what it means to be American.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Contributor: American upheaval: How the past 25 years divided a nation

Republicans called the 1990s a “holiday from history” — but after 9/11, history roared back.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Papuan separatists kill American pilot, torch civilian aircraft in Indonesia

ALBAWABA- Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Highland Papua province claimed responsibility on Thursday for killing an American pilot and setting his civi

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Musk's X poses "serious risk to Americans' privacy," advocates warn FTC

FTC urged to reject Elon Musk’s bid to end X monitoring amid AI concerns.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Norman Rockwell's America takes on Trump's anti-immigration agenda

A museum display is a gut check on America in 2026.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

List of America 250 Events Being Canceled, Replanned Over Major Heat Wave

Dangerously high temperatures in the Northeast have triggered a string of cancellations of 250th anniversary events.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Olivia Dean's 2026 North American Tour: How to Get Tickets to Sold Out Dates

Olivia Dean's 2026 North American tour is mostly sold out. Here's how to get tickets to sold-out dates, current resale prices, and tips to avoid scams.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

A Letter to My Two Nieces on the 250th Birthday of America | Opinion

My hope is that you get to have an America I may never see with my own eyes, but which I’m sure can exist.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

Peek into history -- Hotels for the history books: These old-school inns are filled with American mythology

If you’re searching for a stay in the heart of America the Beautiful, look no further than a truly old-school inn.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The World Loves America This Summer—Democrats Should Take Notes | Opinion

Leading up to America’s 250th celebration, many foreign guests are gleefully experiencing the greatest country on earth.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

To Chicago actor Harry Lennix, Abraham Lincoln's words still resonate on America's 250th birthday

Lennix is the latest celebrity narrator to deliver some of the 16th president’s most timeless quotes in Aaron Copland’s 1942 work “Lincoln Portrait.”

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

America's next 250 years depend on passing faith and freedom to our children

As America celebrates its 4th of July milestone, the real question is whether we're teaching the next generation about faith, freedom and patriotism.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

GOP state rep says he was kicked off House floor over 'patriotic' suit ahead of America 250

A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker was left bemused after being ordered to leave the floor of the state’s House of Representatives for wearing an American flag-themed suit jacket – ahead of the...

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China's playing dirty in the AI arms race — and Americans seem to be changing their minds

CCP-linked backers are at least partly responsible for the anti-AI sentiment halting more than $20 billion in energy-infrastructure investment.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China's playing dirty in the AI arms race — and Americans appear to be helping them change US minds

CCP-linked backers are at least partly responsible for the anti-AI sentiment halting more than $20 billion in energy-infrastructure investment.

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Commentary: Thank you, World Cup, for providing the connection and inspiration Americans so desperately need

My family did not plan to make the World Cup the centerpiece of our summer, but once it began, we couldn't stop watching.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Gun violence rocks World Cup celebration as US city's mayor takes drastic action

As three countries are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there have been instances of disruption. According to Boston, Brockton – a city in Massachusetts – is one of them.The city is set...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact

The U.S., Canada and Mexico begin negotiations to renew the USMCA as tariff disputes cloud North American trade.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 2 days ago

National unity takes centre stage in Carney's Canada Day celebrations

The Prime Minister’s planned speech in Edmonton was cancelled as a severe storm prevented his plane from taking off

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Bank of America boss drops his recession prediction for the US economy

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says a recession is not coming despite his firm predicting three Federal Reserve rate hikes and inflation through 2028.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Tech Led The Market Again, But America's Biggest Companies Weren't The Biggest Winners.

Technology stocks remained among the strongest performers during the first six months of 2026, but the biggest gains came from companies outside the United States.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

American vaccines that transformed public health, prevented millions of illnesses over 250 years

17 vaccines that dramatically reduced infections and death rates from diseases

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

America's Best Online Platforms 2026

Newsweek and Statista are proud to present America’s Best Online Platforms 2026.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

A people's view of America as seen on TV -- Melanie McFarland

From "Atlanta" to "This Fool," these 13 comedies highlight the real America in all its glory

Salon - Entertainment - 2 days ago

'United Saints of America': Trump-Inspired 'Fighter' Singer Jon Kahn, Nashville Hit-Maker Michael Farren Release Patriotic Anthem Ahead of America's 250

Breitbart’s own Jon Kahn, has had much success in the music world, having many of his songs placed in Film-TV and he has worked with members of Creed, the Foo Fighters, and The Wallflowers. But something special happens, when Kahn turns his musical attention to America.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Marc Andreessen is making the same audacious bet the Founding Fathers did: that America's best days are ahead

"We're the best country in the world,” Marc Andreessen told The Post. “The idea that we still have that level of risk-taking spirit in the country … is a really, really special combination.”

New York Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Iran blast US DHS official Mullin over World Cup exit celebration

Iran's World Cup campaign has spilled into a political dispute after U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin openly celebrated the...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

America's 250th birthday has arrived. Here's how to celebrate in the Chicago area

Get the details on just some of the parties and programs honoring the country's semiquincentennial.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Commentary: Even in ugly times, the bicentennial united us. America 250 still can

If grassroots America could find reason to celebrate in the shadow of political assassinations, a crippling gas shortage and the Vietnam War, we can figure out a way to do it again, 50 years later.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

The Best of US: How Medal of Honor Defines True American Valor

America may not be able to agree on much 250 years after its founding. But the Medal of Honor is a form of valor beyond dispute.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

America at 250: An unexpected history -- On the 250th anniversary of the United States, seven Globe Ideas writers explore stories behind the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers, and Boston's role in all of it.

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, seven writers explore stories behind the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers, and Boston's role in all of it.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 2 days ago

Why America's global appeal is in decline

As US foreign policy leans on war, sanctions and tariffs, Joseph Nye’s soft power concept looks less like a guide and more like an obituary

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

When three presidents died on the Fourth of July, Americans saw the work of God

On July 4, 1831, James Monroe died from heart failure and tuberculosis at his daughter’s house in New York City.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

Don't overlook the enslaved, Indigenous and poor immersed in the American Revolution

Who we picture fighting for freedom shapes who we believe deserves it.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

Former top Republican sees 'Fortress North America' concept as a winner in USMCA trade talks

Paul Ryan, onetime speaker of House, says emphasizing alignment of continental economies in face of Chinese competition will appeal to President

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Disneyland celebrates USA's 250th with patriotic Soarin' Across America re-theme

Disneyland is rolling out the red, white and blue carpets for America’s 250th anniversary.

New York Post - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Exclusive — American Chemistry Council's Chris Jahn on Cutting Onerous Regulations: 'Real Opportunity to Strengthen American Manufacturing'

American Chemistry Council President and CEO Chris Jahn cheered the Trump administration's work to repeal onerous regulations, stating that doing so helps American manufacturing and to compete U.S. competitive on the global stage.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

ACC CEO Chris Jahn on Permitting Reform: America Permitted and Built Empire State Building in Two Years

American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn said at the Council's first policy summit on Thursday that there is a dire need to enact permitting reform, noting that the Empire State Building was permitted and built into only two years.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Americans' views of “Old Glory” are divided by politics, age and race, according to a new survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research ahead of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

New evidence reveals true brutality of American War of Independence

The American War of Independence was particularly atrocity-prone because it had a unique combination of features

Independent UK - Science - 3 days ago

How Donny Hathaway turned this soft rock cover into America's defining song

Hathaway’s gospel-infused arrangement and call-and-response with a crowd at the Troubadour transformed Carole King's song from a private promise into a proclamation of Black resilience.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Everything Going Wrong at Trump's Great American State Fair

From low attendance to power outages to a janky model of Trump’s arch, D.C. is marking America’s 250th birthday with a parade of humiliations.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Commentary: Can America avoid a 'Jack Ma moment'?

The US government is skating close to its own Jack Ma moment, when a government wounds a tech leader seemingly out of spite, say these New York Times writers.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 3 days ago

How trains drove American history -- The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.

The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

Democratic socialists seize the moment with extreme, anti-American views that badly tarnish the party

Democratic socialists are pushing the party dramatically to the left on Israel, police and capitalism, giving Republicans a political gift.

Fox News - Politics - 4 days ago

World Cup 2026: American reporter faces backlash over 'Insensitive' remarks

An American TV reporter covering FIFA World Cup 2026 has been hit with backlash over her insensitive commentary.A journalist from ABC Los Angeles has been forced to issue a public apology following...

International The News - Sports - 4 days ago

Iranian-American musician Mahan Esfahani wants to revive the harpsichord — from early repertoire to contemporary music.

Mahan Esfahani has a goal: reviving the harpsichord on concert stages worldwide. Born in Tehran, he now lives in the United States. His long-standing passion is Johann Sebastian Bach.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 5 days ago

DAVID MARCUS: As the nation bickers, small-town America still loves a parade

The America 250 parade in Cumberland unites liberals and conservatives alike, proving that small-town celebrations can bridge political divides.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

World Cup fans get taste of American life -- at the mall

East Rutherford, United States: Waving flags and dancing to booming Latin music, the Ecuador football fans were living the World Cup fever. Let s get...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

What would the founders say about America today? [column]

The Declaration of Independence, whose 250th anniversary we’ll celebrate this week, articulated a new concept of government, one empowered by the consent of its people and founded on the “self-evident”

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 6 days ago

America's 'independence' celebrates 250 years of jingoism and genocide

The myth of US freedom, retold by nationalist historians, politicians and corporate media, erases the slavery, dispossession and white supremacy on which the republic was built

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 7 days ago

Fake Tests, Excessive Pills, and Pricey Skin Grafts: How Healthcare Fraud Works in America

Americans should never wonder whether a procedure was done out of medical necessity or for profit, officials say.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

How much water does AI really use? -- The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.

The heaviest demand on America's water isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.

CBS News - Technology - 7 days ago

A Viral German Tourist Is Revealing a Sad Reality About America -- Alex Kirshner

One man’s World Cup road trip has turned him into a folk hero—and exposed something about the U.S.

Slate - Technology - 8 days ago

Why Trump just gave America's banks the answers before a crucial test

We shouldn’t be surprised that 32 of America’s biggest banks just passed their annual exam with flying colours. They already knew the answers.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 8 days ago

How did the far right take over Latin America?

Donald Trump has openly supported this far-right political wave, and now has a string of allies across the continent

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Delaware National Guard band to kick off America 250 tour in Milton

The Delaware National Guard’s 287th Army Band will be starting its America 250: Summer Concert Tour on June 24 at the Milton Theatre’s Quayside @ Nite outdoor venue.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 11 days ago

CELEBRATING AND RENEWING AMERICA AT 250 YEARS

By <a href="/tag/theodore-r-malloch">Theodore R. Malloch</a> June 19, 2026 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 13 days ago

Middle Age Should Be Americans' Prime. Instead, They're at Breaking Point

New research shows that middle aged Americans are lonelier and more depressed and have worse health than any previous generation.

Newsweek - Technology - 14 days ago

Knicks' long wait ends as New York erupts in title celebration

More than five decades of frustration, near misses and fading hopes gave way to jubilation Thursday as hundreds of thousands of New York Knicks fans packed...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 14 days ago

Republicans Are Pushing A Cringey Celebration In June — And Their Goal Is Clear

This is clearly a violent move to delegitimize our existence and identities without saying it explicitly.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 15 days ago

A deadly cat-killer fungus is spreading across South America

Pathogenic fungi may even tolerate high body temperatures, scientists warn

Independent UK - Science - 15 days ago

CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4 -- CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.

CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.

CBS News - Top Stories - 15 days ago

War on Iran: How the Gulf stepped in to clean up America's mess

As Trump waged a war he could not end, Gulf states closed ranks, revived diplomacy with Tehran and prevented a wider regional crisis

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 16 days ago

UK squares up to America's big AI beasts at London Tech Week

Squabbles over social media and AI set the tone at the capital’s annual technology shindig, reports Alex Pell

Evening Standard - Technology - 17 days ago

Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

Doha: Jordan Clarkson made history as the first Filipino American player to win an NBA championship after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 19 days ago

American 'Bratlantic' boys are ruining London's gay scene

American gym gays: stop telling us you love foreskins and try to be more Judi Dench, says writer Jack Cullen who runs a drag queen agency

Evening Standard - Opinion - 20 days ago

Separation of Church and State: America's Best Idea

Christian nationalists keep forgetting what the country’s founders kept writing down.

The Nation - Top Stories - 21 days ago

Dutch chip startup claims all-European fab flow – with help from a very American friend

Satnav parts designed and manufactured in the EU, but using GlobalFoundries to produce them

Register UK - Technology - 22 days ago

The Art of the American Revolution Across the Generations

The United States’ founding moment from Washington Crossing the Delaware to the paintings of Jacob Lawrence, Kara Walker, and Kent Monkman.

The Nation - Entertainment - 22 days ago

Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about -- Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.

Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Business - 24 days ago

Corporate America Is Experiencing AI Sticker Shock

Many companies went all-in on using AI. Then they got the bill.

New York Magazine - Technology - 25 days ago

The US is celebrating 250 years. But whose version of America wins?

Donald Trump wants a MAGA rally, artists are cancelling. The United States' birthday party is about to get underway.

SBS - Politics - 28 days ago

First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?

The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.

Aljazeera - Science - 29 days ago

Bank of America to hire nearly 4,000 summer interns and campus recruits

Bank of America announces plans to hire nearly 4,000 summer interns and full-time recruits from over 500 colleges and universities this summer.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

'Barren and Desolate': Mark Twain Wasn't the Only American Miffed by Palestine

Newspaper Editor and Owner Moses Beach Was Part of the Famous 1867 Tour Group That Encountered a Landscape That Wasn't Exactly 'A Land Flowing With Milk and Honey'

Haaretz - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Gas at $4: Understanding America's strange obsession

The average gasoline price across the US has surged to its highest level since 2022 as oil markets react to the Middle East conflict and the summer travel season

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

How Netanyahu Became a Punchline on American TV

Benjamin Netanyahu Once Styled Himself as the Polished English-speaking Statesman Who Brought Israel Honor Abroad. Today, He Is an Object of Ridicule in Satire, Late-night Shows and on Social Media

Haaretz - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Foreigners hilariously reveal the stuff branded 'American' to those outside the US: Doritos, Solo cups and more

The discussion was sparked after a curious poster on Reddit posed the query, "Are there any things that are called 'American ______' in other countries?"

New York Post - Weird - 1 month ago

The American workforce is a matriarchy -- Sara Estep -- As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare

As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare

Salon - Top Stories - 1 month ago

NYC lost more residents across all income levels in 2025 as Americans flee high-cost blue cities

After two years of growth, New York City’s population fell in 2025, as many movers stayed local, heading to nearby suburbs and neighboring states.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

The human cost of the data center push in Latin America

In this cross-border article, Global Voices is sharing stories from several countries in Latin America where communities are pushing back against AI-driven data center development.

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

At Least 146 People Were Killed After A Crowd Surge At A Halloween Celebration In South Korea

A witness told BuzzFeed News she was making her way through the crowd when "suddenly this wave of panic rushed us." This story contains graphic photos and describes disturbing video.

BuzzFeed News - World - 2 months ago

American and Israeli flags burnt in Iran following ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has agreed to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks, while Tehran said it would permit 'safe passage' through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Iran War: Trump Rejects Zelensky's Drone Help, Warns NATO over Hormuz Coalition | Firstpost America

Since Donald Trump authorized joint US strikes with Israel against Iran, his messaging has appeared inconsistent, swinging between confident claims of imminent victory and contradictory statements about the war’s progress. While bombing continues and Iran retaliates, global concern is rising. European leaders including Pedro Sanchez, Emmanuel Macron, and Giorgia Meloni have urged restraint and civilian protection.

First Post - Top Stories - 3 months ago

India's LPG Lifeline Arrives As "Shivalik" Safely Crosses Strait Of Hormuz | Firstpost America |N18G

India has received a major LPG shipment as the tanker Shivalik LPG Carrier arrived at Mundra Port after crossing the sensitive Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carried around 40,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, enough to fill nearly 28 lakh domestic cylinders. Its arrival comes amid tensions in the Gulf that have disrupted global energy routes, making the shipment a crucial boost to India’s LPG supply chain.

First Post - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Anthropic vs Anthropic: Why is a Karnataka start-up suing the US AI giant? -- A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company's India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India's booming tech market

A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company’s India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India’s booming tech market

First Post - Technology - 4 months ago

The Scientific American Staff's 67 Favorite Books of 2025

Here are the 67 books Scientific American staffers couldn’t put down this year, from fantasy epics to gripping nonfiction

Scientific American - Opinion - 5 months ago

Scientific American's Best Nonfiction of 2025

The 10 best nonfiction books of 2025, from the history of replaceable body parts to our AI future

Scientific American - Opinion - 6 months ago

Scientific American's Best Fiction of 2025

The 10 best fiction books of 2025, explore far-off planets, future climate catastrophes and more

Scientific American - Opinion - 6 months ago

Once planned as America's most expensive new home, $75M estate lists beside Larry Ellison's Florida mansion

An exclusive coastline property lists for $75 million with rare dual-water exposure, as potential buyers could become Larry Ellison's neighbor in a billionaire enclave.

Fox News - Business - 7 months ago

Two-thirds of Americans back Trump's $1,000 baby savings plan proposal, new survey finds

A BlackRock survey shows nearly two-thirds of Americans support Trump accounts, a new savings program giving newborns $1,000 to invest in stock markets.

Fox News - Business - 9 months ago

America's new plan to fight a war with China

Readying for a rumble in the jungle

Economist - World - 10 months ago

What Superman tells you about American foreign policy

Should a man who can do anything choose to do nothing?

Economist - Entertainment - 11 months ago

How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans

Asian crime syndicates’ online scams have reached industrial proportions, cheating victims around the world out of more than $44 billion a year. U.S. banks have been unable to stop them.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Nick Denton Has Had Enough of America

The former media mogul discusses how he became “ashamed” of Gawker and why he’s selling his apartment and moving to Budapest.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

Native American news roundup, March 9-14, 2025

A look at some Native American-related stories that made headlines this week

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home

Some trace back for generations in the Lone Star State, which today has the third-largest Asian American population in the US

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago