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A tale of two Americas: An empty State Fair and an A-list royal wedding

Is the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrity obsession or modern mythology? The self-described showgirl marrying the football captain is the story of America.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 minute 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.

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 - 20 minutes ago

Ken Early: Travelling around the US for World Cup, it is clear why many Americans distrust politics

As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the official rhetoric of freedom and democracy grows further from the facts of daily life

Irish Times - Sports - 55 minutes ago

Two speeches, two different visions of what it means to be an American

The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

The British duke who played an outsize role in the American Revolution

The fight for democracy has always been a transnational cause.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 hour ago

US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity

US President Donald Trump lauded American exceptionalism and praised the country's past leaders, while taking aim at domestic "radicals and extremists".

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Nikole Hannah-Jones: 'Entire Existence of the United States' Is a 'Crime'

Nikole Hannah-Jones said that paying reparations for slavery would be admitting that "the entire existence of the United States" is a crime.

Breitbart - World - 2 hours ago

Woman steps in after 'shameful' Dem governor boycotts Great American State Fair

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 - 3 hours ago

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building proposal - The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there's an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court complaint. 02/07/2026

The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court complaint.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Louisiana's Top Court Halts Criminal Case Against The State's A.G.

“I hope this political witch hunt is not a harbinger of things to come,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Peruvian Appeals Court Restores Full State Oversight of Chinese-Owned Chancay Port

The decision reversed a January ruling that had curtailed the powers of Peru’s transport infrastructure regulator, Ositran.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

App launched to help Americans track nine hours of Fourth of July airpower

A new app lets spectators track the "Freedom 250" flyover schedule in real-time, from the Blue Angels to the F-22 Raptor afterburner display.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

1619 Project's Nikole Hannah-Jones: 'Entire Existence of the United States' Is a 'Crime'

Nikole Hannah-Jones said that paying reparations for slavery would be admitting that "the entire existence of the United States" is a crime.

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

L-L League well-represented on Pennsylvania baseball coaches all-state teams

Six Lancaster-Lebanon League baseball players have earned all-state recognition in a vote by Pennsylvania's coaches association.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 6 hours ago

'USA 250' Lights Up the Eiffel Tower as Paris Marks American Independence

Crowds gathered at the Trocadéro on July 3 as the Eiffel Tower lit a ‘USA 250’ message, opening a Parisian summer honoring the Franco-American bond.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Gavin Newsom launches unhinged rant claiming wiretapper Alexis Podesta wasn't 'in his orbit' — despite her a state job

Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office account on X unleashed a defensive social media tirade Friday, lashing out at President Trump, the Justice Department and The Post after reporting highlighted...

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Nearly 200 million under heat dome -- Nearly 200 million Americans across 28 states are sizzling under a so-called heat dome this Fourth of July weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

Nearly 200 million Americans across 28 states are sizzling under a so-called heat dome this Fourth of July weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

CBS News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu -- West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

BBC News - World - 7 hours ago

Empire State Building lights up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding: 'Her something blue'

The power couple tied the knot in a massive, star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Taylor Swift's Something Blue? Empire State Building Glow Ups Over Manhattan

New York City’s popular landmark was lit light blue over the city skyline to celebrate the power couple’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Louisiana's Top Court Halts The Criminal Case Against The State Attorney General

“I hope this political witch hunt is not a harbinger of things to come,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said.

Huffington Post - Politics - 9 hours ago

California's illegal fireworks trade fueled by interstate pipeline

The ease of access to pyrotechnics just across the border in Nevada is fueling an interstate pipeline of illegal trade that officials warn leads to catastrophic consequences.

New York Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Commentary: State of emergency in Crimea as Ukraine focuses pressure on 'jewel in Putin's crown'

Ukraine has focused its attention on Crimea as a target because of its symbolic significance, says this academic.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 10 hours ago

Former State agency chief faced disciplinary action after finding he assisted job candidate, WRC told

Ex-Inland Fisheries Ireland boss Francis O’Donnell claims he was unfairly dismissed and penalised after making protected disclosures

Irish Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow

New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 12 hours ago

The incredible history of the American hot dog

German immigrants’ weisswurst, bockwurst and blutwurst became as American as baseball when they transformed into the hot dog in the 19th century

Independent UK - US News - 12 hours ago

Fewer Americans are dying than ever — and experts think they know why

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 - 12 hours ago

US Monitored Israeli espionage targeting American and Iranian officials

ALBAWABA - The U.S. government is closely watching what officials call an uptick in Israeli intelligence activities targeting both U.S. and Iranian offi

Albawaba - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Rep. Al Green: Impeachment of a 'Reckless, Ruthless, Lawless President' Makes Me Proud to Be American

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) said the ability to impeach a president is what makes him proud to be an American as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. | Politics

Breitbart - Politics - 12 hours ago

The price of Trump's anti-science agenda - Troy Farah - From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the cost of the admin's war on science

From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the price for the admin's war on science.

Salon - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

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 - 13 hours ago

On the eve of America's birthday, the first American pope takes centre stage

Reverend Paul Galetto says there has been a swell of enthusiasm for Pope Leo XIV across the greater Philadelphia region since his election.

CTV News - World - 13 hours 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 - 14 hours 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 - 14 hours ago

Buoyant tax receipts provide cover for runaway State spending

General government expenditure has jumped by 54 per cent since 2019

Irish Times - Business - 14 hours 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 - 14 hours ago

American Pride Levels Plunge Ahead of Nation's 250th Birthday: Poll

Only 51% of Americans say they are "extremely" or "very" proud to be American, according to a new poll. The figure is a steep decline from 82% who said the same in 2013.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

DC heat forces temporary closure of National Mall 'State Fair' as 4th of July celebrations get underway

The annual "A Capitol Fourth" concert will go ahead tonight despite record-setting heat settling over Washington, DC.

New York Post - Politics - 15 hours ago

The United States at 250: Who gets to tell a nation's story?

As the US marks 250 years of independence, debates over how the nation's history should be told have become part of the anniversary itself. President Donald Trump says America should tell a more patriotic story.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Khamenei Funeral: Millions Gather in Iran as Former Supreme Leader lies in State in Tehran

The commencement of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral processions on July 3, 2026, marks a deeply consequential moment for Iran, unfolding amidst heavy security and profound domestic political...

International The News - Top Stories - 15 hours 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 - 15 hours ago

Andy Murray 'scarred for life' at Wimbledon as BBC star issues statement

BBC star Tim Henman claims Andy Murray was left 'scarred for life' at Wimbledon and won't make the same mistake again

WalesOnline - Sports - 15 hours ago

Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life

Gabby Barrett opens up about growing up in Pittsburgh, competing on "American Idol" and how faith and family shaped her country music career.

Fox News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

'Thrilling' Netflix show about Empire State climbers is a 'true adrenaline rush'

The couple who made it to the top of the Empire State Building star in a Netflix documentary

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 17 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 - 19 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 - 19 hours ago

Can HOAs Ban the American Flag? What the Law Says

San Marcos homeowners are fighting HOA orders to remove American flags or face fines, sparking debate over flag rights.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Iran's Slain Leader Khamenei Laid In State In Tehran For Week Of Mass Funeral Events

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes in their first attack of the war.

Huffington Post - World - 21 hours ago

America at 250: Civil rights for Black Americans remain under attack

A rising generation of leaders understands that the struggle for Black America and other marginalized groups is, ultimately, a struggle for the future of American democracy itself.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 21 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 - 21 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 - 22 hours ago

U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization -- The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. -- Jul 2

The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

CBS News - Politics - 22 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 - 22 hours ago

Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous" -- President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.

President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Palantir: How a US spy-tech firm with links to Israel's genocide infiltrated the British state

MPs and advocacy groups warn UK government’s £670m worth of contracts with Palantir is an ‘unacceptable point of weakness’

Middle East Eye - World - 22 hours ago

Frankie Grande Wants Trump 'Furious' That His New Book Exists — And He Wants It Banned In Red States

The actor, singer and brother of Ariana Grande is having a moment, but says his memoir’s timing was driven by “where we are as a nation.”

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 23 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 - US News - 23 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 - 1 day ago

First suspected H5N1 bird flu case in NSW, as state ramps up surveillance

The dead seabird was found by a member of the public at Hawks Nest on the NSW Mid North Coast. The risk to humans remains low, but the virus would be devastating to the poultry industry and wildlife.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 1 day ago

Explosive diarrhoea parasite spreads across US with cases reported in 17 states

Health officials in the United States are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases after hundreds of people across at least 17 states fell ill with the foodborne parasitic infection.According to...

International The News - Health - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Body of American pilot killed in Indonesian separatist conflict recovered

The West Papua Liberation Army said the aircraft was targeted because it allegedly entered an area the separatist group considers an operational zone.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Brown releases statement following shocking trade

Brown thanks the Boston fans and talks about earning the respect of 76ers fans.

NBC News - Sports - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Takeaways from Texas: JB Pritzker building state party coalitions that might prove helpful in 2028

He mentioned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his Texas speech, saying he had been optimistic about his post-pandemic work as Illinois governor until buses carrying thousands of migrants began to appear in the state.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Illinois House Speaker Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to quit over undisclosed misconduct allegations

Gov. JB Pritzker stopped short of calling for the resignation of the two-term House member from southwest suburban Plainfield, but said "we should all take that very seriously."

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Lawsuits seek to hold Midway Blitz agents accountable in lieu of state charges

The lawyers who brought the lawsuits say it's "ridiculous" that not a single immigration agent has been charged in connection to the deportation campaign last fall.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Two arrested after unfurling banner on Empire State Building antenna - Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items. 01/07/2026

Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items.

Euronews - World - 1 day 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 - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump's State Fair Arch Gets Sad and Sloppy Renovation

The shoddily constructed Arc de Trash has new columns and yellow foam dribbling from its seams.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

State Dept: Cuban Foreign Influence Operative Detained, Pending Deportation

A Cuban man who spent more than a decade in the U.S. working as a foreign agent of the Castro regime was detained alongside his family.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Mass. Senate seeks to regulate social media use by targeting 'most addictive' features -- Democratic state Senate leaders on Thursday unveiled legislation that would require social media platforms to put restrictions on minors' use of their most addictive features.

Democratic state Senate leaders on Thursday unveiled legislation that would require social media platforms to put restrictions on minors’ use of their most addictive features.

Boston Globe - Politics - 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

Why more Americans are putting off marriage

For generations, marriage was considered a key part of the American Dream. But that trend is quickly changing for younger Americans, especially women: Just 33% of Gen Z women say marriage is integral to achieving the American Dream, compared with 43% of Gen Z men, according to a new CNBC and SurveyMonkey survey. Despite marriage's association with greater wealth and happiness, the potential benefits aren’t enough for some younger Americans to make it an immediate priority.

CNBC - Top Stories - 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

Ex-Delaware State basketball coach excited about opportunity at Caesar Rodney

CAMDEN — As a college coach, Eric Skeeters recruited his share of former Caesar Rodney High basketball standouts. He can rattle off their names — players like Laron Profit, Janavor …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 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

Rocker Bryan Adams Releases Trump Protest Song for Canada Day: '51st State'

Rocker Bryan Adams released a protest song against President Donald Trump for Canada Day, titled "51st State," a reference to Trump's previous calls to annex the northern neighbor.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 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

Love has no limits: Couple arrested after climbing atop Empire State Building for proposal

ALBAWABA - In a daring stunt, a couple went viral after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building to unfurl a massive "peace and love" banner and

Albawaba - Top Stories - 2 days ago

1.7 MILLION PLANNED SATELLITES COULD DEVASTATE ASTRONOMY, SCIENTISTS WARN

A new study has issued a warning regarding the companies’ competing efforts to launch 1.7 million satellites into Earth’s orbit and their ever-lasting impacts on the future of space...

International The News - Technology - 2 days ago

Watch: Couple scale Empire State Building, get engaged and are arrested

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

United States decides not to renew trade pact with Mexico and Canada

President Trump has opted against the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and will instead pursue separate trade deals with the two major trading partners, FOX Business has learned.

Fox News - Business - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days ago

2 people arrested after hanging 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

New Heights: Netflix's Daredevil Couple Get Engaged Atop Empire State Building

'Skywalkers' documentary stars get engaged and unfurl peace banner, but CNN slams the "performative, egregious" duo: "They will end up in jail."

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 2 days ago

Waterman is happy to give new Delaware State basketball players a fresh start

DOVER — The 14 players who call themselves Delaware State men’s basketball players right now come from a number of different places. Indeed, several of them are originally from other …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Court Clears Tennessee Immigration Law Making Illegal Entry a State Crime

Tennessee has implemented a new law that criminalizes illegal migrants, following a judge's decision to dismiss a pro-migrant lawsuit.

Breitbart - World - 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

Power is stripped from state schools superintendents in major education overhaul

New budget deals means that California voters in November will select a new schools superintendent with an uncertain, more limited role in education.

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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Illinois affirms trans girls can play on girls' sports teams, as Supreme Court upholds state bans

Top Illinois officials said that trans athletes in the state have the right to play on teams consistent with their gender identity, and nothing in Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling changes that. But the Trump administration said it would work to ensure that “every educational institution in America abides by the law of the land.”

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

In 'The American Five,' teaming up to change history

Berkshire Theatre Group's production of Chess Jakobs's play runs through July 11.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 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

Henlopen Conference's new alignment in DIAA state tournaments

HENLOPEN CONFERENCE New DIAA State Tournaments The preliminary new alignments for Henlopen Conference teams in 2027-28: NORTHERN DIVISION CAESAR RODNEY Division I: Baseball, Boys’ …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 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

HPC - Bold move, Cotton: Trump administration tells US techies it expects American quantum computer by 2028

Ahem. National effort required to kick-start the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery and keep America ahead of the game

Register UK - Technology - 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

Monday, July 6 -- Meeting of Delaware's Seashore Chapter of -- Please join Delaware's Seashore Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild for its

Please join Delaware's Seashore Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild for its monthly meeting starting at 10:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the Georgetown Public Library, 123 West Pine Street, Georgetown, DE 1994

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

DOJ Files Lawsuits Against Massachusetts, Rhode Island Laws on In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

The department contends the state policies violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Kaiser Permanente, estate of La Center pediatrician hit with 5 new lawsuits amid child sex abuse investigation

Five new lawsuits have been filed against Kaiser Permanente and the estate of Dr. Michael Wilmington on behalf of former patients of Wilmington, a now-deceased Clark County pediatrician under investig

The Columbian - Health - 4 days ago

An American in Paris, Sans Air-Conditioning

The French disdain for climatisation hits its breaking point.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 4 days ago

Community Sports: First Little League state tournaments of summer begin Sunday

The first of Little League state tournaments get started Sunday (July 5) with Little League Softball being held in Chehalis and Intermediate Baseball in Pasco.

The Columbian - Sports - 4 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 - 5 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 - 5 days ago

Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

California creates AI job trend tracker -- California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

South Korea's proposed platform law could cost US states $525B over the next decade, model estimates

A model estimates $525 billion in losses for U.S. states over the next decade if South Korea's trade commission adopts controversial regulations.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Can Malone beat the odds again in state's 36th Senate District? [column]

In early 2025, there was a special election in Pennsylvania’s 36th Senate District to replace Ryan Aument that flipped the political landscape in Lancaster County on its head. Democrat James

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 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 - 6 days ago

As Pa. state budget deadline nears, here's where negotiations stand among the divided General Assembly

With just a handful of days left before Pennsylvania’s current budget expires, negotiations appear to be headed in the right direction as lawmakers try to prevent another impasse like last

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Larry David's all-American reality check -- Melanie McFarland

In HBO's "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," the comedian makes pettiness all-American

Salon - Entertainment - 7 days ago

World Cup Tourists See What Too Many Americans Have Forgotten

The world still sees something special in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 days ago

Legacy of Maryland's Liberty Tree will be dedicated July 1 at Janes Island State Park

CRISFIELD — In early American history communities had gathering places where patriots would talk politics, organize protests, hang effigies and strategize on ways to resist British tyranny. A …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 7 days ago

'Declining sector': Carbon credits give states off-ramp for logging

The approval of a carbon credit method for native forest management paves the way for the NSW government to fulfil its election promise to create the Great Koala National Park.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 8 days ago

Cardiac arrest survival in Clark County outpaces state, national rates

Cardiac arrest survival in Clark County continues to outpace state and national rates, according to an annual report on the clinical performance of the county’s emergency medical services system.

The Columbian - Health - 10 days ago

Missouri Judge Rules State Abortion Laws Violate Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendment

Judge Jerri Zhang has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024.

Huffington Post - Science - 14 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

How European World Cup athletes have trained for US heat — as visitors admit: 'We owe Americans an apology'

Americans are just built different. England, for instance, started "thermal challenge work" a year ago, using red light saunas to adjust to US heat.

New York Post - Health - 14 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 - 16 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 - 21 days ago

United States -- 4 -- - -- 1

All our updates, with full opening ceremony and post-match coverage, following our text commentary stream.

Aljazeera - Sports - 21 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

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

New NHS radiotherapy set for thousands of men with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 55,000 men being diagnosed every year

Independent UK - Health - 24 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

Washington AG Brown: 'States control elections, not the president'

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said his office is ready to defend the state’s voting system against attacks from the Trump administration.

The Columbian - Politics - 28 days ago

Prostate cancer screening: Final guidance recommends against testing all men

Only men with a specific gene variant and a family history of certain cancers should be screened, experts have said.

Evening Standard - Health - 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

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage could squeeze small businesses in red states

A $25 minimum wage sounds appealing but experts and economists warn it could squeeze small businesses and hit lower-wage states hardest.

Fox News - Business - 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

Carvana to create 100 jobs at Hoffman Estates facility

The online car retailer will add inspection and reconditioning services to its wholesale auction site Adesa Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Man uses his penis to pull police car down the street — to 'raise awareness' for prostate cancer

John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street using his manhood after being set ablaze.

New York Post - Weird - 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

Warwick grad signs as undrafted free agent with Indianapolis Colts after spending 2 seasons at Penn State

Warwick grad Nolan Rucci, an offensive tackle from Penn State, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent, he posted on Instagram on Saturday night.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 2 months ago

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in historic shift

Trump told his administration in December to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana

Independent UK - Health - 2 months ago

Iyad el-Baghdadi: Israel as an ethno-nationalist state, won't last beyond the 2030s

Author, thinker and activist Iyad el-Baghdadi joins us on this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC to break down the impact of Israel’s war in Gaza and its wider consequences for the region. We explore Baghdadi’s hypothesis on whether Israel can survive as a Jewish supremacist state beyond the 2030s and whether a Palestinian state is still viable. We also discuss what the Arab response to Trump’s Gaza proposal reveals about regional politics.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

American Idol: Trump's Vision of His Place in History

How the president turns everything into idol worship.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 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

Sir Chris Hoy reveals prostate cancer diagnosis gave him 'new purpose'

The Olympian said he had found a new purpose in life after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer.

Independent UK - Health - 3 months ago

Varsity360: Putting a wrap on the dramatic state basketball tournaments

Columbia River and R.A. Long went far in the 2A boys state tournament, Seton Catholic and Evergreen girls made program history and Brooklynn Haywood of Union took aim at the all-time state scoring rec

The Columbian - Sports - 3 months ago

Too afraid to leave home: ICE's toll on Latino HIV care in the United States

Since the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis in February 2026, Latino communities are struggling to access HIV care.

Global Voices - Health - 3 months ago

Sovereignty of Gulf States red line: No to escalation, yes to diplomacy

At a highly sensitive regional moment, the collective responsibility to preserve security and stability grows ever greater, and the voice of wisdom mu...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Someone wrote a travel guide to 'fashionable' Swansea 200 years ago and made a shocking statement

An extensive 1823 travel guide shows Georgian Swansea as a fashionable seaside resort with bathing houses, elegant inns, and trips to Mumbles and Gower, but made a surprising claim about a south Wales gem

WalesOnline - Weird - 4 months ago

Winter Olympics star banned by his own country as statement released addressing behaviour

French ice hockey player Pierre Crinon has been suspended by his national federation for the rest of the Winter Olympics following an on-ice altercation with Canada's Tom Wilson

WalesOnline - Sports - 4 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

DWP state pensions 'set for larger increase' than expected

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown an upward revision to total wage growth

WalesOnline - Business - 8 months ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

J.K. Rowling Just Issued A Lengthy Statement Branding Emma Watson "Ignorant," And This Whole Situation Is A Perfect Example Of The Paradox Of Tolerance

“Had Emma not decided in her most recent interview to declare that she loves and treasures me... I might never have been this honest,” Rowling wrote in a lengthy statement earlier today.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 9 months ago

State AG urged to investigate how popular Detroit Democrat avoided mandatory jail time for third DUI

A complaint alleges Wayne County prosecutors “blatantly failed” to enforce a 30-day jail sentence

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 9 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

Red State Voters Approved Progressive Measures. GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Undermine Them.

In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy — and shift power to partisan legislatures.

ProPublica - Politics - 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

Real estate expert reveals what 'matters' to developers for homebuilding as Big Tech buys in

Madison Ventures Plus managing director Mitch Roschelle explains how incentives can help developers build homes amid a frustrating housing market.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago