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Trump launches US’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack

In speech at Mount Rushmore, US president claims resurgent ‘communist menace’ poses threat to country

The Guardian - US · Jul 4

Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 50 photographs that capture America at 250

From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more

On This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relations. From the Continental Congress advancing American independence and the signing of the Civil Rights Act to Amelia Earhart's disappearance, the Simla Agreement and the opening of the first Walmart, the…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Trump mistakes the bully pulpit for bullying leadership — history's villains were never heroes

His admiration for Attila the Hun, Stalin and Hitler reveals a fundamental misreading of power: brute force builds empires that crumble, not legacies.

Fortune · Jun 24

It’s not easy being green: Trump’s botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor

The symbolic power of a stagnant pond beneath Lincoln’s statue has proven irresistible for the president’s critics

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

Word of Wisdom by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman: "Intelligence is not only the ability to reason; it is also the ability to..." - One of the most valuable lessons from Thinking, Fast and Slow shows why remembering the right experience can matter more than acquiring new knowledge every day

The global understanding of human capability changed when Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman introduced his groundbreaking framework on cognitive processing. True mental power extendsfar beyond simple logical calculations or high score achievements on standard academic exams. The revolutionary Daniel Kahneman intelligence theory on memory access and attention control explains how our…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

The white working class knows the American project isn’t working. Here’s why that will never matter to them

Access to power over other racial groups is their preferred political currency

The Guardian - US · Jun 21

America@250 swathed in red, white, and blue — and green algae

TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US capital was designed to mirror America's greatness. Instead, it is currently redolent of an expensive middle-school science experiment that has gone spectacularly wrong.

The Times of India · Jun 20

Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: 'Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for...' - the Great Emancipator's inspiring words on freedom for all, equality, liberty and justice

Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: Abraham Lincoln's words, spoken during a divided America, underscore the universal nature of liberty. His Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for this freedom, making his message profoundly relevant today as a call for justice and equality for all.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln 'You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time' teaches life lesson on trust in Gen-Z digital era

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln's quote teaches us a timeless lesson about the power of truth and the limits of deception. It reminds us that while lies may achieve temporary success, they cannot permanently conceal reality. The quote highlights the importance of integrity, critical thinking, and trust in…

The Economic Times · Jun 18