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'Accidental American' Balogun at Crossroads of US, Soccer Politics at World Cup
By Amy Tennery and Kristina Cooke NEW YORK, July 6 (Reuters) - Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with an intervention from President Donald Trump helping propel him to the centre of one of the World ...
U.S. Citizens Announce They're 'Rooting For Belgium' Tonight
Multiple U.S. citizens have announced on social media that they are "rooting for Belgium" on Monday night. The U.S. men's national team is taking on Belgium in the Round of 16. The Americans are in the middle of a World Cup controversy. FIFA has suspended the red card issued to star striker Folarin ...
Ipsos poll offers new snapshot of Americans' views on health care and GLP-1 drugs
America owes black women 'everything,' Rep. Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend
Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Essence Festival that America owes Black women "everything," sparking fierce online backlash over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Catawba College Dr. Michael Bitzer on shifting political attitudes and America's 250th anniversary
New polling is out on where North Carolinians stand on President Trump, the state’s U.S. Senate race, and the nation’s 250th birthday. We’ll explore the details with Catawba College political scientist and pollster, Michael Bitzer
Partnership Advances Adolescent Health in American Samoa
Learn how American Samoa advances adolescent health in American Samoa through collaboration among state and local health and education agencies.
Improv show to feature stars of stage, screen
Members of the improvisation collective Bluebird Improv will perform at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor on Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m.
Historian reflects on 250 years of American democracy, political crisis and reinvention
Historian Heather Cox Richardson sees a current, unparalleled "attempt to dismantle our democracy."
Trump says he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension
Balogun’s red card had prompted fury from American soccer fans and concerns about the team’s prospects without the star player in the next match.
Jack’s Daily: Ducks Big Decision; Blackhawks RFA Tidbit; Robertson News
Back to business as usual following the 250th Birthday celebration for the United States of America this weekend. The Chicago […] The post Jack’s Daily: Ducks Big Decision; Blackhawks RFA Tidbit; Robertson News appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
White House report accuses Smithsonian museum of ‘extreme political activism’
The 162-page report on the National Museum of American History marks an escalation of President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Smithsonian museums.
An Urgent Threat to the Foundation of Federal Science Funding
New proposed regulations on the use of federal funding could cripple American science by replacing merit-based peer review of research projects with the whims of political appointees and ending support for the publication of research results. An entomologist and former federal government leader urges anyone who supports science to contact policymakers to oppose the proposed rules.
Ghosts in Your Home? Scientists Reveal Why the Evidence Is Real - Futura-Sciences
When Science Faces the Paranormal Around the world, there are countless tales of haunted houses—manor houses in the French countryside, centuries-old British castles, and even stately homes in North America. If you’ve ever stepped into a room and suddenly felt uneasy, as if someone invisible was there with you, you’re...
How Denmark’s ‘Pig Election’ Rewrote Factory Farm Politics
Could animal welfare and clean water motivate American voters?
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History promotes 'extreme political activism,' WH report alleges
A 162-page White House report accuses the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and abandoning straightforward education.
Courts, citizenship and Alabama’s political test
This week’s "The Voice of Alabama Politics" examines citizenship, constitutional enforcement, death penalty clemency and voter turnout as Alabama’s political stakes sharpen in 2026.
Why Business Should Oppose OMB’s Plan To Politicize Grantmaking
The Office of Management and Budget is proposing sweeping changes to federal grantmaking that could harm American science, economic competitiveness and national security
Kasson looks at role of science during country's formative years
To mark the semiquincentennial, Matt Kasson writes in Popular Science about Benjamin Franklin and other citizen scientists who were, in his view, core parts of the American experiment.
Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?
Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.
Patchwork laws challenge nationwide hog production
The newest iteration of the long-overdue Farm Bill leaves intact California’s Prop 12. There’s an obscene amount of information within the bill, but animal welfare laws have the potential to shape the food systems here in America. A country unable to feed itself is a country unable to defend itself. In terms of Prop 12, […]
What’s inside the one bill Trump most desperately wants to become law
A sweeping set of national requirements for voters. An empowered DHS. What would happen if the SAVE America Act passed?
Meet the MAGA darling mobilizing Americans against Big AI
Amy Kremer was a "Stop the Steal" activist who helped organize the January 6 rally in 2021. She's now mobilizing against AI data centers.
After America’s 250th, Trump will test how far he can push NATO allies
As NATO leaders gather in Turkey, they are preparing for another summit shaped as much by managing President Donald Trump as by the alliance's security agenda.
Next American Sports Pro and QuickBuzz Announce Strategic Partnership to Build a Global Sports & Entertainment Digital Ecosystem
Ten-Year Collaboration Aims to Drive Subscriber Growth, Fan Engagement, and Long-Term Digital InnovationLondon, UK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next American Sports Pro (NASP), a rapidly expanding sports media and athlete development organization, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with QuickBuzz to collaborate on creating one of the world's largest integrated sports and entertainment digital ecosystems. The partnership combines NASP's growing spor
Why AI Doesn’t Think, Cannot Reason, Isn’t Intelligent and Will Never Achieve Consciousness
Recent public comments made about AI suggest that Americans have difficulty with the implications of linear time. This is odd given that its conception is largely Western and is centered on the clock time used to coordinate capitalist employment. The conceptual difficulty regards sequencing, or plans for future actions. But it also involves the distribution of profits. 100% of the capital equipment used in Western economic production was produced by workers. So, why does the resulting product belong to financiers rather than those who produced it?
America First Business Challenge seeks ambitious Americans for $1 million in grants
Founder Aristotle Loumis joins "NewsNation Prime" to provide more insight into the America First Business Challenge.
America First Business Challenge seeks ambitious Americans for $1 million in grants
Founder Aristotle Loumis joins “NewsNation Prime” to provide more insight into the America First Business Challenge.
Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup
For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.
As socialism rises in popularity, GOP turns to a new attack: ‘Communists’
As more Americans take on a positive view of socialism, and those candidates win elections, more Republicans are using a different label: communist.
White House report accuses Smithsonian leaders of 'extreme' activism
A White House report accuses leaders of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History of embracing "extreme political activism."
Kentucky, Rhode Island towns highlight July 4 celebrations without ‘political conversations’
Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday, with cities large and small coming together to mark the occasion in their own ways. That includes Somerset, Ky., and Brist…
Modern-day filibuster has become a 'tool of obstruction,' Trump senior political advisor says
Trump senior political advisor James Blair discusses Republicans weighing changes to the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act on ‘Sunday Night in America.’
The 8 healthy habits doctors wish more people would bring back
Rates of chronic disease, obesity and stress continue to rise across America. Experts warn that some of the healthiest habits from the nation's earlier centuries may have fallen by the wayside.
Why a Surprising New Travel Trend Is Fueling a Massive Small Business Boom Across the U.S.
As the price of airline tickets continues to spike, Americans are turning to another form of transportation.
Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease
From walking everywhere to eating seasonal foods and sharing community meals, experts say these forgotten American health habits are worth reviving.
Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump has posted a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama boarding Air Force One covered with graffiti | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
President Donald Trump has posted a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama boarding Air Force One covered with graffiti | WWJ Newsradio 950
U.S. Army Hawaii celebrates 250 years of American independence at Schofield Barracks
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Thousands of Soldiers, families and community members gathered on Weyand Field July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of...
White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology
The White House has accused Smithsonian Institution leadership of adopting a divisive ideological framework that erases American heritage.
Donald Trump attempts to troll Taylor Swift during wedding weekend with 'America's Eras Tour' posts
The official White House launched a bizarre AI-powered campaign over the weekend during Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce, which ripped off her record-breaking 'Eras Tour' to tell the story of America.
Jesse Eisenberg says it would be ‘silly’ to leave the U.S. over Trump’s presidency
Jesse Eisenberg admits he doesn't see the point of leaving the U.S. over Donald Trump's presidency when he can stay put and 'help those who are struggling through a tougher period in American history.'
"Shame on you": Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash - Live Updates
Politicians across the political spectrum blasted the decision to clear American star Folarin Balogun to play Monday.
Latest penalty miss brings up bad omens for Brazil 👻
South American giants Brazil had a massive opportunity to go up 1-0 over opponents Norway during Sunday's Round of 16 clash. But they went on to squander it. Manchester United star Matheus Cunha was b...
Bob on Business: The Vickery is open, adding 321 residences to the Near Southside
Also, an acquisition; chicken for Frogs; and celebrating America’s 250th with your feet.
Chris Stapleton and Chaka Khan celebrate America's 250th at the L.A. Coliseum
Chris Stapleton was the headlining act at a Fourth of July benefit concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris and Queen Latifah.
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted
A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.
Which US state is ‘America's food poisoning capital’ — and how the other 49 rank for risk
Virginia Hemp Farmers And Businesses Worry About Changes Included In Newly Passed Marijuana Market Legislation
Legislators want to “change the law that they created, to clearly favor Wall Street corporations over Virginia farmers and small businesses.” By Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury A legal cannabis market is set to take effect in Virginia next summer under the final state budget, but Mannassas-based Barbara Biddle has already given notice to her […]
FIFA clears Folarin Balogun to play for USMNT against Belgium, FOX Sports reports
FIFA has cleared U.S. men's national team forward Folarin Balogun to play in the Americans' World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle, according to a FOX Sports report.
Bill Clinton blasts Trump as Americans mark nation's 250th anniversary
Bill Clinton took an apparent swipe at Trump during an America250 celebration in Philadelphia, warning of threats to democracy and institutions.
WATCH: Trump delivers keynote address at ‘Salute to America 250’ event on the National Mall
Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vietnam.
Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on his military service, veterans advocacy, and America 250 celebration
California Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, one of just a handful of veterans elected to the Legislature, reflected on his military service, his role in founding the Veterans Caucus, and his efforts to organize California’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Protecting the Declaration of Independence: An up-close look at one of America’s most important documents
Poll: The political right has staked a claim on patriotism across the West
An international POLITICO Poll finds that the language and symbols of patriotism are intertwined with right-wing parties that have centered national identity and anti-immigration rhetoric.
As higher airfares and gas prices make vacations ‘crazy expensive,’ small business owners say Americans are staying closer to home this summer
“This summer, we’re still doing a couple overnights and the lake house, but nothing else.”
Infuriating Google commercial imagines the founding fathers embracing AI
It should make Americans of every political stripe want to hurl their devices against a wall.
Americans of all ages are spending less time socializing
It's a fundamental shift in the way we live our lives that has implications for everything from what we believe to how long we live.
Detroit Tigers Land Three American League All-Stars
Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Riley Greene have been selected to represent the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Morocco Return to the World Cup Last Eight
Morocco are going back to the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Canada in a Round of 16 tie that confirmed their status as one of the most formidable sides in international football outside of Europe and South America. A goal from Amine Ouahbi was enough to separate the teams on Friday in what proved to…
Politics chat: Trump's July 4 speech, financial disclosures; Supreme Court rulings
We take a look at President Trump's July 4th speech, as well as his reluctance to sign the bipartisan housing bill intended to help make homes affordable for Americans.
Why are Republicans red and Democrats blue?
The party colors are a surprisingly recent tradition. But do they really represent the diversity of Americans’ beliefs?
REVIEW: Princeton professor's book delves into the roots of blackface in American society
The persistence of blackface in American culture is the subject of professor Rhae Lynn Barnes’s bombshell of a book, “Darkology."
REVIEW: Princeton professor's book delves into the roots of blackface in American society
The persistence of blackface in American culture is the subject of professor Rhae Lynn Barnes’s bombshell of a book, “Darkology."
Trump, in July 4 speech, says he ‘wasn’t treated that well’ despite American right to equal justice
President Trump on Saturday said in his Fourth of July speech on the National Mall that he “wasn’t treated that well” in a reference to his legal battles and felony conviction as …
Science History Institute presents "Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks" through July 2027
There have been fireworks aplenty to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, but have you ever wondered where fireworks came from? Or how does it work? The Science History Institute has a free exhibition on view that's sure to spark your interest.
America's divided birthday
President Trump used his Independence Day speech to warn against communism while promoting his political agenda. DW breaks down the messaging, symbolism, and politics behind Trump's speech with US analyst Scott Lucas.
Colorado needs an Independence Day
Happy 250th Birthday, America! You look fabulous. As all the cool countries are saying, “250 is the new 230.” The Declaration of Independence wasn’t merely an announcement of war against a tyrant. It was the most revolutionary political document ever written. The Declaration was a landmark in human development, perhaps the landmark of all human […]
Looking for a quieter way to celebrate America 250? Read these books
Now that the fireworks smoke has cleared (somewhat) and the Fourth of July fanfare has started to fade, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what it all means
America has been deeply divided before. Here’s why today’s divisions are different
At 250 years, America’s fault lines are showing. Partisan and regional divisions rival the most intense internal conflicts it has faced since the Civil War.
The twisted history Trump’s White House is using to redefine religious freedom
Is religious freedom on the retreat in America? A Trump commission certainly believes that to be true.
Can USMNT World Cup run ‘change American soccer forever’ as special Seattle return looms?
Seattle has served as the backdrop for many big U.S. soccer moments. With a last-16 game on tap, how important could Monday wind up being?
America celebrates its 250th birthday after another rough year
War, inflation and presidential grifting mark an Independence Day best put in the past. But America has made it through worse times, which lends perspective and offers hope for better times ahead.
Politics is personal for a CT attorney. She’s also a Haitian immigrant now running for Congress
After a years-long journey in search of the American Dream, she eventually received her law degree, bought a home at the age of 30, and is now raising three children with her husband.
NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building flag was created for a 1976 bicentennial expo
NASA's VAB flag served as a showcase during the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial Exposition on Science and Technology, which was themed "3rd Century America."
For the 2014 film Interstellar, director Christopher Nolan hired Caltech physicist Kip Thorne as his science consultant — and the visual simulations Thorne helped design for the film's black hole were so mathematically accurate that they generated two peer-reviewed scientific papers and became the model for how astrophysicists visualize black holes today
In late 2012, when the American film director Christopher Nolan formally took over the production of a Warner Brothers science-fiction project that had been drifting through Hollywood development since approximately 2005 (originally intended for Steven Spielberg, based on a screenplay concept the film producer Lynda Obst had developed jointly with the Caltech theoretical physicist Kip […]
America’s entrepreneurial boom begins long before venture capital
Latino-owned businesses added 180,000 net new firms between 2017 and 2023 while white-owned firms declined — and the talent pipeline behind that growth runs through Minority-Serving Institutions now facing funding uncertainty.
Trump's bashing Dems as 'Godless communists.' Does America care?
Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
Yamamoto's All-Star performance lifts Dodgers past Padres
LOS ANGELES — On a night celebrating America's 250th anniversary with fireworks looming over Chavez Ravine, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a performance worthy of the holiday stage.
Trump touts America's "golden age", attacks communism in delayed July 4th speech
Diamondbacks 4, Milwaukee 3: A Win for AMERICA!
Against the odds, Merrill Kelly and Adrian Del Castillo led us to an unlikely 4th of July victory!
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
WASHINGTON — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states
Secure the Future of Children's Health Care Coverage
Nearly half of America's children rely on Medicaid and CHIP for their health coverage. This fact sheet lays out the steps Congress must take to secure children's health care coverage for the future.
In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas
President Trump concluded the semiquincentennial celebration by reflecting on the nation's history, honoring veterans and pushing his political agenda during his address at the Salute to America event. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports on key points from the president's speech.
Opinion | The science of the Declaration of Independence
On our 250th anniversary, a different look at America’s founding document.
Returning to pre-Trumpian politics won’t save America
The opening of the Obama presidential library set off a wave of nostalgia for an era that is not coming back
Phillies bring all the fireworks to Royals’ fourth straight loss
The Royals fell to the Phillies 6-1 after Michael Wacha allowed four runs on three homers in six innings. This was Wacha’s first start after being named a 2026 American League All-Star. While it was among his worst starts of the season, it wasn’t a terrible start overall. He even struck out 7! But the […]
Eagle ambassadors soar at Rend Lake’s Independence Day science program
Families spread their wings this Fourth of July with a close-up look at one of America’s most recognizable symbols during a special environmental science program at Rend Lake.
Trump delivers ominous warning to political opponents at America 250 event
Randy Arozarena Named to 2026 American League All-Star Team
Randy Arozarena to represent Mariners in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Watch Ebola Crisis Exposes Congo's Fragile Health System
Daniele Nyirandutiye, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, discusses how the Ebola outbreak in Congo exposed critical weaknesses in healthcare and why long-term investment is essential.
Magic show at SWH Library July 15
Magician Norman Ng will perform a show for families and kids 3+ at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Wednesday, July 15, from 4-5 p.m.
Months after Mayo Clinic left, some rural towns adjust to a ‘completely different health continuum’
With impending federal changes to Medicaid, workforce issues and the increasing cost of American healthcare, many rural healthcare providers are in a period of uncertainty.
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple sta…
America at 250: July 4th marked by celebration and political division
From SoCal beach parades to sweltering East Coast crowds, see how Americans balanced patriotism, World Cup fever and political division on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Adventure Science Center hosting Red, White & Boom
Adventure Science Center will be hosting its Red, White & Boom event Saturday, July 4, to celebrate America’s 250th.
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
President Donald Trump plans to speak on the National Mall before what is being billed as a historically enormous fireworks show that will rain down over the nation's capital.