Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country

Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.

By The New York Times

An American birthday worth celebrating

Though its founding ideals are threatened, the US has the capacity for renewal

Tom Holland sees echoes of Rome in the American experiment

A conversation with the British author, podcaster and amateur cricketer on the United States at 250.

By Clare McHugh

Washington marks America's 250th anniversary with sloppy and politicized celebrations

Taken over by Donald Trump, the celebrations are set to culminate on Saturday with Independence Day. The pavilions installed on the National Mall in Washington, intended to honor history and popular culture, have failed to draw crowds.

Zohran Mamdani gives speech to mark US’s 250th birthday in New York – watch live

The New York City mayor is expected to deliver a speech on Friday morning from behind George Washington’s desk in New York City Hall to mark the US’s 250th anniversary Continue reading...

By Guardian Staff

July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital

July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.

By Brittney Melton

BRET BAIER: This July Fourth, let’s find awe in the places that tell America’s story

Mount Rushmore, Mount Vernon, and national parks take center stage as America marks its 250th anniversary with renewed conservation efforts.

$500m for Trump, access for Pakistan: How a crypto-diplomatic bet paid off

The crypto firm that brought Trump a windfall has also allowed Pakistan to gain clout with US administration.

Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration

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

Nigeria: US pulls some troops after anti-IS operation

The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against "Islamic State" militants in northeastern Nigeria, but it is continuing to provide intelligence support at Abuja's request.

America’s first sphere of influence becomes the test of its power at 250

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Teresa Elena Frontado and Igor Patrick look at how Beijing is testing long-standing US influence in the western hemisphere. Asked during the 2024 presidential campaign whether he was concerned about Brazil and Mexico drifting...

By Teresa Elena Frontado,Igor Patrick

USA at 250: 'Zohran Mamdani 'represents the new emerging wing of the Democratic Party'

As the United States of America is set to mark 250 years as a nation, François Picard is pleased to welcome Fanny Lauby, Associate Professor of Political Science at Montclair State University. Professor Lauby observes some striking trends as the US reaches its Semiquincentennial: Recent Supreme Court rulings have taken Americans to uncharted territory with an 'expansion of the presidency at the expense of the powers of Congress and checks & balances in general' All the while, Donald Trump has...

By FRANCE24

Trump celebrates installation of slave owner statue near White House and urges people to visit it

The statue was removed from public display during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020

By Brendan Rascius

I spent 5 months in Chile. It changed my outlook on where I wanted to live — and helped me find my dream city in the US.

I moved to Santiago to learn Spanish, but my time abroad helped me find the US city I actually wanted to live in once I returned. Jenna DeLaurentis I'd dreamed of moving to a big city like NYC, but changed my mind after living in Santiago, Chile. Living abroad taught me what I liked (proximity to nature) & didn't like (big-city vibes) in a home. When I returned to the US, big cities no longer appealed to me. I moved to Nevada instead Growing up in a small Midwestern city, I always dreamed o...

Oil prices stable as US-Iran peace efforts hold

‘Why wouldn’t we be anti-American?’ The long, sordid history of Canadians dissing our neighbour

Some Canadians harbour resentment that Americans don’t know more about Canada, while others have difficulty 'living in their shadow,' says Canadian author Madelaine Drohan

By Simon Tuck

Can Europe survive without the US? Inside its $900 billion-military overhaul, defence reset

By PRIYANSHI RASTOGI

US feared Israel could kill Iran’s top negotiators during peace talks: Report

Mike Huckabee: Faith and freedom, America and Israel's common thread - opinion

As America marks its 250th year, the shared values binding US and Israel are as vital as ever.

How Trump Made America’s 250th Anniversary About Himself: An Incomplete List

The president has is doing all he can to equate himself with American greatness. It's not working

By Ryan Bort

US navy ship docks in Limassol as America marks 250 years

The United States naval ship USS Arleigh Burke docked in Limassol on Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July on Saturday, when America will be marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. “Grateful for Cyprus’s hospitality & partnership as we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence,” the US embassy in Cyprus wrote in […]

'America250': All About July 4 US Independence Anniversary Celebrations

Ahead of the grand day on July 4, activities have already begun across the nation, including commemorative events and nationwide campaigns.

Donald Trump mocked over library of fake books on new $400m Air Force One plane

By Josh Marcus

Does the American Dream still exist?

As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, faith in a better tomorrow is beginning to waver

By Jamie Timson, The Week UK

Russia rewrites its history textbook again — this time adding Trump’s ‘positive role’ in peace talks and a reference to Anchorage

Russia has prepared a new edition of its official history textbook for 11th graders. The Russian business news outlet RBC reviewed the new version and found that the section dealing with the United States had been significantly revised. Among the changes: the textbook now credits the Trump administration with playing a “positive role” in settling the war in Ukraine. Meduza summarizes what else has changed.

Electric school buses tapped to shore up fragile US power grids during summer heat

Electric school buses in US send power back to grid during heat waves, easing demand; hundreds more are coming now

By Reuters

Why The Left Really Hates Trump's America 250 Celebration

Why The Left Really Hates Trump's America 250 Celebration Authored by Fred Fleitz via American Greatness, Earlier this week, I walked around the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Despite the heavy negative press coverage, I thought it was impressive and inspiring. The event boldly portrays American patriotism and exceptionalism across our great nation to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday. It runs from June 25 through July 10, featuring mor...

By Tyler Durden

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know - The Daily Star

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know  The Daily Star

Kevin Bacon's Horror Movie That Launched A 7-Part Franchise Resurfaces As US Streaming Hit At The Perfect Time

Kevin Bacon's horror movie that launched a seven-part franchise resurfaces as a streaming hit in the United States at the perfect time.

By Adam Bentz

Patients, others lament poor government funding for hypertension

Patients and experts decry inadequate government funding for hypertension in Nigeria, calling for increased awareness, screening, and treatment to combat t Read More: https://punchng.com/patients-others-lament-poor-government-funding-for-hypertension/

By Punch Newspapers

Full list of Nigerian celebrities who have joined US army

A growing number of Nigerian celebrities have traded the spotlight for military service in the United States, with actors, actresses and beauty queens publicly announcing their enlistment in recent years. The post Full list of Nigerian celebrities who have joined US army appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Two egos, one war: Why Iran understands Trump and Netanyahu better than they understand themselves - Tehran Times

Two egos, one war: Why Iran understands Trump and Netanyahu better than they understand themselves  Tehran Times

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight Islamist militant groups.

By David Apinga