Month: July 2026

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary  AP News For America’s 250th, Trump Hosts a Celebration and Derides His Foes  The New York Times ‘The American Dream is back,’ Trump says during Fourth of July speech  Euronews Trump addresses nation and fireworks light up National Mall after storm…

Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration  Al Jazeera Live updates: Iran mourners call for defiance, revenge as Khamenei’s funeral enters second day  CNN Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor  Reuters Iran’s regime survived the war and is now savvier, ruthless and more…

Esplanade reopened to the public following weather delay  Boston 25 News Crowds enjoy Fourth of July festivities on the Esplanade after evacuation for severe weather  WHDH Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular dazzles crowd after evacuation due to weather  NBC Boston Photos: July Fourth celebrations in Boston  The Boston Globe Heading to the Boston Pops 2026…

America’s 250th celebrations marked by severe weather, political division  The Washington Post Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s July 4 speech  WBAL-TV CANCELED | America’s Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat  WUSA9 Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech  The New York Times In…

Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, faces charge for Napa County hit-and-run  KCRA Paul Pelosi involved in hit and run in California and could face charges, authorities say  CNN Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Could Face Charge Over Napa County Car Crash  The New York Times Husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suspected in Napa…

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250  AP News Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack  The Guardian At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’  The New York Times Trump Attacks Socialists as He Speaks From Mount Rushmore  WSJ Trump returns to…

Iran plans dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death  NPR Live updates: Iran begins dayslong funeral for supreme leader  CNN Iran Rallies Millions in Mass Funeral for Slain Leader Khamenei  Bloomberg.com Iran war live: Millions expected in Tehran for funeral of Ali Khamenei  Al Jazeera Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei…

The growing dangers of record heat waves like the one engulfing July 4th celebrations  PBS CANCELED | America’s Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat  WUSA9 Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday  AP News July 4th event updates: Parades canceled across DMV, celebrations delayed  FOX 5 DC Extreme heat bears…

Reflections on America’s 250th birthday  NPR America is anxious, and awesomely powerful  The Economist America 250: Toward a New Narrative  Cato Institute How Four Children’s Picture Books See America at 250  The New York Times As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history  Reuters