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Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 5:57 PM EDT • Politics • nbcwashington.com
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

About 4,000 to 5,000 Americans drown each year. Most are adults who die in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds or oceans.

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Jul 4 • 5:22 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.

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Jul 4 • 5:01 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history’s most celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways.

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Jul 4 • 4:59 PM EDT • Politics • wsbtv.com
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

The president’s speech capped an Independence Day eve that was otherwise most notable for a brutal heat wave the gripped much of the eastern portion of the country.

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Jul 4 • 4:16 PM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
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Moment of Science: Bald Eagles

It may have a bright yellow beak, but it'll always be known for the "red, white and blue". Let's fly through the high and lows of the bald eagle's history in America. 🇺🇸🦅

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Jul 4 • 4:10 PM EDT • Science • 13abc.com
Trump makes himself central to America’s 250th anniversary

The president has blended patriotic spectacle with campaign-style politics, reshaping a civic milestone around his leadership and worldview.

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Jul 4 • 4:08 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Should celebrities and athletes shut up about politics? It’s complicated.

The POLITICO Poll finds that a majority of Americans think there’s too much politics in places it doesn’t belong. But they can still be influenced by what their favorite stars and businesses say.

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Jul 4 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Poll finds most Americans willing to put politics aside on July Fourth

A new poll finds most Americans would celebrate July Fourth with political opponents, but many draw the line at romantic relationships.

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Jul 4 • 2:46 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs, and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

An extreme heat wave canceled some celebrations, but across the United States people gathered to mark the historic anniversary.

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Jul 4 • 2:20 PM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history.

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Jul 4 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

President Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the country’s ugliest chapters.

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Jul 4 • 1:21 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Fireworks, heat 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…

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Jul 4 • 1:08 PM EDT • Politics • kark.com
Opinion: Sports is one of America's greatest traditions and a powerful force that unites us

From Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier to Pat Tillman enlisting after 9/11, American sports showcase patriotism and unity at their finest.

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Jul 4 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Fireworks, heat 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 as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday. The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history’s

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Jul 4 • 12:23 PM EDT • Politics • triblive.com
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 12:14 PM EDT • Politics • ksl.com
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Sony's Marvel Tokon Blocked In Over 100 Countries On Steam

Unsurprisingly, these are the same 132 countries that were originally blocked from purchasing Helldivers 2 on Steam

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Jul 4 • 12:07 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Celebrations for America’s 250th begin amid heat and political division

Despite sweltering heat, heavy security and brewing protests, thousands were expected to descend on the nation’s capital for the historic anniversary.

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Jul 4 • 11:56 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
AFL-CIO on Taylor Swift's wedding: 'It's better in a union'

Taylor Swift is a member of the American Federation of Musicians and SAG-AFTRA, while Travis Kelce is a member of the NFL Players Association.

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Jul 4 • 11:52 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

While the language was similar to several other speeches Trump has given in recent days, it was notable for being delivered in a national park that commemorates some of America's most prominent presidents.

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Jul 4 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

Trump's speech Friday night at Mount Rushmore swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have delivered during high-profile Independence Day celebrations.

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Jul 4 • 11:17 AM EDT • Politics • wbaltv.com
Fireworks, heat 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...

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Jul 4 • 10:56 AM EDT • Politics • post-gazette.com
SBA administrator says small businesses are the American Dream

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discusses how small businesses embody the American Dream. She also highlights the transformative power of enterprise while warning against radical socialist agendas.

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Jul 4 • 10:33 AM EDT • Business • foxnews.com
Things older than America: Inventions, food, institutions

The United States turns 250 this year — but in the grand scheme of things, that's still quite young.

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Jul 4 • 10:12 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
SBA administrator says small businesses are the American Dream

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discusses how small businesses embody the American Dream. She also highlights the transformative power of enterprise while warning against radical socialist agendas.

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Jul 4 • 10:11 AM EDT • Business • foxnews.com
The Selective Frontier: The State of the American Experiment After 250 Years

Since its inception, America has revolutionized scientific research and technological advancements. Yet, in its shift away from federal research grants and “basic research,” science may find itself in an increasingly privatized and profit-driven setting.

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Jul 4 • 9:18 AM EDT • Science • theharvardpoliticalreview.com
25 Movies That Perfectly Capture What An American Summer Actually Feels Like

Bask in the essence of summer with these essential seasonal picks.

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Jul 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
Ecuador Robot Climbs Chimborazo as Science Gets Altitude and Attitude

A humanoid robot named Pemba Jose has climbed above 6,000 meters on Ecuador’s Chimborazo, turning a surreal mountain test into a serious question about conservation, climate science, national pride, and how Latin America monitors its hardest-to-reach frontiers today under pressure.

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Jul 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • latinamericanpost.com
America 250 celebrations expose a significant Republican gender gap

Partisanship isn’t the only force dividing the country over how we should be celebrating America’s 250th.

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Jul 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 8:40 AM EDT • Politics • kgns.tv
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 8:40 AM EDT • Politics • 14news.com
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 8:40 AM EDT • Politics • kotatv.com
Stevie Nicks performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding included a performance from Stevie Nicks, the 'Good Morning America' team confirmed on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 8:34 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
For America’s 250th, we’re reopening our public square: Letter from the Editor

the cleveland.com news site has reopened comments on politics stories for subscribers, aiming to foster civil, moderated debate.

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Jul 4 • 8:13 AM EDT • Politics • cleveland.com
What America gets right

We're still young — and learning.

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Jul 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • axios.com
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White supremacist group marches on U.S. Capitol on Fourth of July

A few hundred masked members of Patriot Front marched with American and confederate flags

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Jul 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
White supremacist group marches on U.S. Capitol on Fourth of July

A few hundred masked members of Patriot Front marched with American and confederate flags

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Jul 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
White supremacist group marches on U.S. Capitol on Fourth of July

A few hundred masked members of Patriot Front marched with American and confederate flags

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Jul 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
The American revolutionaries who popularized science in the early United States

Benjamin Franklin and other citizen scientists are core parts of the American experiment.

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Jul 4 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Fireworks, heat 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…

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Jul 4 • 7:59 AM EDT • Politics • wwlp.com
A Bipartisan Prescription for American Democracy

Leaders from across the political spectrum offer ideas to strengthen American democracy for its next 250 years.

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Jul 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
25 lessons and wishes to celebrate America’s 250th

The 250th celebration of America’s birth is upon us. There is undoubtedly much to salute. Despite plenty of strife and discontent at home, America remains a beacon to much of the world. The wisdom of our founders has largely withstood the test of time. That said, we are living through a tumultuous period, certainly not […]

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Jul 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Minnesota tries to put politics aside at Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture sent three crop art pieces to the state showcase in Washington, D.C.

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Jul 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • startribune.com
Cleveland Browns news (7/4): Happy 250th Birthday, America!

The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Saturday Dawg Chow.

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Jul 4 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America's 250th anniversary

The president's speech capped an Independence Day eve otherwise most notable for a brutal heat wave that gripped much of the eastern part of the country.

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Jul 4 • 6:18 AM EDT • Politics • cnbc.com
America at 250: Small business still carries the water

Guest essayist Chuck Violand writes as America turns 250, let's recommit to the values that helped build strong businesses and a strong country.

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Jul 4 • 6:05 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
America at 250: Small business still carries the water

Guest essayist Chuck Violand writes as America turns 250, let's recommit to the values that helped build strong businesses and a strong country.

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Greatest Sports Moments in USA History

Happy 4th of July! To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the TOC Staff wanted to share what we felt are the most iconic sports moments in our nation’s history. We hope you enjoy our lists. And we look forward to seeing your lists in the comment section. O Basse 1. Babe Ruth calling his shot in […]

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Jul 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Today on Pinstripe Alley

Will the Yanks get a win as America turns 250?

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Jul 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Jul 4 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Jul 4 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Bemotrizonal is coming to a sunscreen near you. Here’s what to know about the new ingredient.

Learn about the latest FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient, Bemotrizinol, and why it's changing American sun protection.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nola.com
The World Cup is just now discovering Middle America’s big heart. These Irish bingo kingpins built a $24 million business knowing it all along

Craig Reynolds and Will Meara launched Bingo Loco in a Dublin basement in 2017. Nine years later, Locomotive sells a million tickets a year in 300 cities.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • fortune.com
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250

As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Poll: Americans are willing to bridge political divides at July Fourth parties, over dinner and more

But they’re sharply divided over whether they would be willing to marry or live with partners with whom they strongly disagree politically.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250

As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Fireworks cap America’s 250th celebration in Alton

Alton's Fireworks on the Mississippi draw big crowds for semiquincentennial celebration

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Jul 4 • 3:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • thetelegraph.com
This Fourth of July, a quieter American story: Muslims in science, medicine and charity

This Fourth of July, a quieter American story: Muslims in science, medicine and charity

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Jul 4 • 3:15 AM EDT • Science • muslimnetwork.tv
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday

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Jul 4 • 1:18 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 1:15 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
America celebrates 250 years with fireworks, heat and politics

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Jul 4 • 1:14 AM EDT • Politics • apnews.com
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Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

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Trump hails America as 'most exceptional nation ever to exist' in Mount Rushmore speech

President Trump declared communism the greatest threat facing the USA and vowed the country would never become a communist nation in his Mount Rushmore speech.

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Jul 4 • 12:38 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Declaration of Independence sets 'America apart from everybody else'

Oakland County Circuit Judge Michael Warren explains why the Declaration of Independence makes the USA so unique in world history.

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Jul 4 • 12:02 AM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
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America held a big birthday party — and a soccer extravaganza broke out

The game the rest of the world knows as football is teaching America something about itself on its 250th birthday and reminding foreigners that the nation is far more welcoming and complex than its bitter political caricature.

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Jul 4 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Freedom 250 Independence Day Entertainment

Freedom 250 presents events from the National Mall prior to the evening "Salute to America" program.

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Jul 4 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • c-span.org
Fourth of July fireworks pose hidden health risk for certain Americans, experts warn

Americans release 300 million pounds of fireworks annually, creating smoke that worsens asthma and COPD, experts warn.

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Jul 3 • 11:36 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Prince William and Kate reportedly met with Taylor, Travis before wedding

Before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held what can be considered America's version of a royal wedding, the superstar couple reportedly met with some British royals.

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Jul 3 • 7:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Happy Birthday America vendors discuss importance of business exposure

Staunton is expected to draw thousands of people to this weekend’s Happy Birthday America celebration. The event isn’t just bringing people together; it’s also creating opportunities for local businesses.

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Jul 3 • 7:16 PM EDT • Business • whsv.com
Gov. Wes Moore on ‘responsibility’ to show ‘patriotism is not political’

Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.) joins Meet the Press NOW to preview his upcoming address on America’s 250th birthday as President Trump prepares to deliver his own remarks.

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Jul 3 • 5:11 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer

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Jul 3 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • abcnews.com
Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington

The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.

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Jul 3 • 3:49 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up

The Great American State Fair, on the National Mall in Washington, shut down in the early afternoon Friday due to the heat

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Jul 3 • 3:18 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up

The Great American State Fair, on the National Mall in Washington, shut down in the early afternoon Friday due to the heat

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Comedy saved Teruko Nakajima. Her ‘Made in America’ is saving others

From Cedars-Sinai psych ward to Upright Citizens Brigade stage, Teruko Nakajima turns a doctor’s “prescription” for comedy into an one-woman show.

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Jul 3 • 3:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Long Reads for the Long Weekend

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Happy Fourth of July weekend! As has been a tradition of mine going back to the beginning of the EntStrategyGuy website, I’m sharing my favorite long reads of the last year, like I did in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. Let’s dive right in! Subscribe “Different Prices for the Same Ride: How Uber and Lyft Use AI to Get More Money Out of You“ by Derek Kravitz in Consumer Reports I don’t think surveillance pricing, like the kind described in this brilliant Consumer Reports article, is long for the world—it’s toxically unpopular—but we’ll see if either party takes on this issue. If I ran a political party focused on affordability, I would focus on a few pro-consumer and pro-market policies: Banning non-compete agreements. Ending surveillance pricing Eliminating junk fees (read more here...) Ensuring “right to repair” for consumer (and military!) products Capping excessive app store fees Stopping digital/algorithmic price-fixing tools. Preventing automatic subscription price increases. And more. If you want to fight inflation, there are a lot of great ways to do it quickly. Speaking of higher prices... “Secret Documents Show Pepsi and Walmart Colluded to Raise Food Prices Across the Economy“ by Matt Stoller in BIG Again, I think a political party should focus on lowering prices for consumers. And deals like this—Walmart making a deal/forcing Pepsi to offer the lowest prices at its stores and nowhere else—hypothetically lower prices at Walmart...but raise them everywhere else. “15 DUIs, still driving: California’s failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road“ by Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler in CalMatters CalMatters does terrific reporting in California, something the Golden State desperately needs more of, and this article is a great example of that. “PugLips: The next insanely popular thing you’ve never heard of…” by Simon Carless in Game Discover Co I thought that this parody article (and yes, it’s a parody, but I was definitely unsure at first) was hilarious and totally nailed how much tech/business journalism feels these days. Actually, three of my favorite articles this year were on hype in the video game industry, including Georg Zoller’s “The Video Game Industries Very Dark Night”—which I linked to recently and wrote a follow-up here—and Owen Mahoney’s “Derek Zoolander, Videogame Exec”. In particular, I like Mahoney’s focus on user experience as a guide to what trends will actually grab hold of customers. “The Matrix Lies“ by Evan Shapiro in Media War & Peace Evan Shapiro’s first person account of his experience with AI was hilarious. I think LLMs capabilities have significantly grown from last summer, and yet...my editor/researcher just had an abysmal experience using an LLM to do a quite basic task (which our LLM normally does each week) and the LLM made a mistake on every single data entry...along with seven different mistakes affecting twelve of the twenty or so entries, including mistakes that are explicitly spelled out in the prompt. That’s a brutal failure rate. Again, if you use AI/LLM for data collection, you need to take a lot of extra steps to verify and check the data. “Ghosts in the Balcony: A Cross-Country Trip to 58 Theaters Fighting to Survive“ by Matthew Frank in The Ankler I thought Matthew Frank’s pitch to head across America to visit theaters sounded insane aggressive at the time—at least it felt that way to someone a decade older than him; man, to be in your twenties again, am I right?—but I knew the result would be great. And it was, a terrific feature by a great young writer. Also, I loved Matthew’s recent article on who’s getting the precious few entry level jobs in Hollywood. (Hint: nepotism.) “Disney erased FiveThirtyEight“ and “Did Las Vegas get too greedy?” by Nate Silver in Silver Bulletin I love media history and analysis, and there’s no one better to get the history of FiveThirtyEight than from Nate Silver, who wrote about his personal experience in one of my favorite pieces from this year. I also loved Nate’s breakdown of what’s causing Vegas’ woes, but I’ll offer one criticism, summarized as “Might I suggest antitrust?” Many centrists/center-right/libertarian thinkers (Nate is self-described as the latter) often don’t consider consolidation or antitrust as factors in policy issues like housing, America’s military readiness, or, in this case, Las Vegas. Even if libertarians want to debunk antitrust/consolidation concerns, I’d love to read that debunking. In this case, Vegas is incredibly consolidated (though it also has been for a long time) and I’d have loved to read Nate at least contending with this factor, since he addresses almost every other potential factor for Vegas’ decline. “Why Microsoft’s Carbon Removal Pullback Is Such a Big Deal“ by Robinson Meyer in Heatmap News I’m a big supporter of carbon removal efforts, but this nascent industry faces a lot of headwinds, including this big move most recently. I think it’s clear that solar panels and batteries should be able to get the world to its carbon footprint goals, but effective carbon renewal remains necessary to prevent the worst impacts of global warming. “AI is killing the cheap smartphone“ by David Oks LLMs and AI will impact the world in ways we’re not ready for, and already, third world countries are seeing the prices of cheap cellphones skyrocket due to the cost of chips skyrocketing. This article by David Oks is a terrific breakdown. “100 Days of Madness: Netflix, Paramount, Warner and the Future of Hollywood“ by Wade Major at Hollywood Heretic Wade Major dove deep into Hollywood/streaming’s financials in this must read piece. Not that I agree with everything in this article (read my take on Warner Bros./Paramount here) but the analysis is top notch. I think many people discount how quality thinking, regardless of the argument/conclusion, will make you a better thinker. “Erased by the UFC: Frank Shamrock, The MMA GOAT of the 20th Century“ by Nate Wilcox in The MMA Draw Newsletter Growing up playing the UFC fighting game on the Dreamcast, Frank Shamrock was my favorite MMA fighter, and this history/tribute to him was great. Other Fun Reads “The Hardest Part Of History To Tell Is How It Felt“ by Craig Fehrman at Defector “Unmasking the Sea Star Killer“ by Craig Welch at bioGraphic “What Could Save the Industry? Fin-Syn“ by Richard Rushfield in The Ankler Alex Rollins Berg in Underexposed on movie bumpers, pillow shots, Disney trash cinema, cult films, and Casablanca. David H. Montgomery in YouGov’s The Surveyor on punctuation marks, condiments, dinosaurs, and comic strips and kids media. “How Medium finally pivoted its way to profitability“ and “Why the best journalists on YouTube are all former Vox employees“ by Simon Owens in Simon Owens’s Media Newsletter “It’s Not Just You, Netflix Shows Have Gotten Slightly Shorter: Here’s What the Data Says“ by Kasey Moore at What’s on Netflix “Numlock Awards: How Diane Warren became the biggest loser in Oscar history“ by Nathaniel Rakich and “Numlock Awards: The Oscar Bait era is over. The Oscar Chum era is here.” by Walt Hickey & Michael Domanico at Numlock Awards

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Jul 3 • 2:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Oklahoma fireworks stand sees rush at family business ahead of Fourth of July

Families are making their final preparations to celebrate America's 250th birthday on the Fourth of July.

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Jul 3 • 2:38 PM EDT • Business • koco.com
11 ideas from UC Berkeley Haas that changed American business - Haas News

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we're celebrating a few of the ideas born at UC Berkeley Haas that helped shape American business.

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Jul 3 • 1:53 PM EDT • Business • newsroom.haas.berkeley.edu
Tucker Carlson Floats Idea of New Political Party Amid Split From Trump

The conservative commentator isn’t the only former MAGA figure to push for a challenge of America’s two-party system.

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Jul 3 • 1:49 PM EDT • Politics • time.com
'Rough draft' of the Declaration on display for America's 250th birthday

Those visiting the Library of Congress over the next several months will be able to get a rare look at a draft of our founding document up close

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Jul 3 • 1:25 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Mamdani blasts ICE agents, Elon Musk and 'supremacy' in America 250 speech ahead of July 4 weekend

Zohran Mamdani blasted Elon Musk, ICE and oligarchs in a fiery America 250 speech flanked by naturalized citizens ahead of July 4 weekend.

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Jul 3 • 1:15 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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.

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Jul 3 • 1:14 PM EDT • Politics • dw.com
Americans disgusted at Trump earning $1bn from crypto as president: ‘Obviously a grift’

Hundreds of Guardian readers expressed concerns over greed in the White House and a billionaire president unconcerned with high gas and grocery prices

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Jul 3 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst says taxpayers won’t fund $300 billion Iran rebuild

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that American taxpayers won't pay toward the $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran.

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Jul 3 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • ktiv.com
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst says taxpayers won’t fund $300 billion Iran rebuild

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that American taxpayers won't pay toward the $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran.

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Jul 3 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • kwqc.com
Why America's founding was so exceptional

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Jul 3 • 12:36 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Mamdani delivers address to mark nation's 250th birthday

Mamdani’s 15-minute speech covered a range of topics about America.

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Jul 3 • 11:55 AM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Bernie Sanders says US is on the 'verge of a political revolution'

Meet Challenger, the legendary 35-year-old bald eagle making a special appearance to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., as military aircraft stage a thunderous dress rehearsal overhead.

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Jul 3 • 11:49 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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.

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Jul 3 • 11:46 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here's a look back at the saga

Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking.

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Jul 3 • 10:54 AM EDT • Science • space.com
What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall amid scorching temperatures and controversy over his efforts to put himself at the center of the commemoration.

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Jul 3 • 10:48 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Major retailers open for July 4: Here's where you can shop and eat on America's 250th birthday

Need last-minute July 4 essentials? See which major stores and restaurants are open, closed or have reduced hours in the United States.

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Jul 3 • 10:38 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Trump jumps on Taylor Swift wedding fever with 'America's Eras Tour'

This weekend is all about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce – and President Trump. With Swift-Kelce wedding fever gripping New York City and beyond, Trump found a (blank?)

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Jul 3 • 10:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
America’s Time Capsule will be buried for 250 years. Here’s how to watch.

The high-tech historical repository will be buried in Philadelphia on July Fourth.

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Jul 3 • 10:05 AM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Mamdani’s politics of joy: What can Arkansas politicians learn from New York’s jubilant mayor?

Zohran Mamdani’s first half-year in office has been a mixed bag when it comes to policy outcomes. There is, however, one area of unquestioned success for the NY mayor: the forging of a sustained politics of joy unmatched by that of any major American politician in recent decades.

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Jul 3 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • arktimes.com
America 250 live updates: July Fourth festivities unfold; Trump to give speech at Mt. Rushmore

Follow live as America’s 250th anniversary events unfold on the July Fourth federal holiday, including fireworks and a Trump speech at Mt. Rushmore.

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Jul 3 • 9:29 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Celebrating America's 250th: How business innovations in Memphis shaped daily American life

Innovations created in Memphis and the Mid-South have forever changed American life and culture.

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Jul 3 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • fox13memphis.com
How Trump Made America's 250th Anniversary About Himself

Donald Trump is trying to make America's 250th anniversary about himself, from putting his face on federal building to the celebration itself.

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Jul 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.

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Jul 3 • 8:53 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up

President Donald Trump is heading to South Dakota for a speech and fireworks at Mount Rushmore on Friday night

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Jul 3 • 8:47 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com