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‘All men are created equal’: America has lost its values. It’s time to go back to the founding text

As the US celebrates 250 years, the Declaration of Independence has been curiously absent. Yet its language on the consent of the governed is more relevant than ever

The Guardian - US

On America's 250th Birthday, the United States Arms the World's Tyrannies

On a Fourth of July, John Quincy Adams warned against the foreign policy that his successors would later adopt.

Reason

America’s 250th birthday celebrations are a mess. Here’s how we should mark the day

Instead of a UFC event and poorly attended state fair, how about ditching the electoral college and a new season of Game of Thrones?

The Guardian - US

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Imagining the 250th in Kamala’s America

A celebration of what could have been if the 2024 election had gone differently

Salon

The war that defined America

The Barbary War was an early indicator of American imperialism that we're still dealing with today

Salon

1776 All-Stars: George Washington Was a Model of Restraint

America's first president helped establish the tradition of military submission to civilian authority.

Reason

Trump Rolls Out America's 250th Anniversary. Mamdani Invokes A Swift Word Of Caution

US President Donald Trump has warned about the threat posed by Communism to America as he ushered in the 250th anniversary of American Independence. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani struck a different tone, celebrating America as a nation "working each day towards the perfection in which it was conceived."

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America is destroying itself. It’s no surprise

Scholars will someday wonder how the richest country in history chose to throw it all away. But the crisis has been there since the beginning

The Guardian - US

Review: This Iconic Musical Reminds Us That Open Debate Still Matters

1776 is a musical about John Adams' pursuit of American independence.

Reason

Some Americans are reluctant to cheer for the US at the World Cup. They shouldn’t be

There are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel discomfort about the behavior of their country. But sports have a way of bringing joy and unity

The Guardian - US

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.

Fortune

250 years of US independence: How France helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War

After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the British Empire, a decision that would permanently alter the fate of both nations.

France 24

US 'royal wedding': Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially tied the knot on Friday, triggering frenzied global attention around America's "royal wedding". The couple made no public announcement about their wedding plans and reportedly insisted that guests sign non-disclosure agreements.

France 24

Trump kicks off America’s 250th birthday with speech from Mount Rushmore

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US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity

America turns 250 on Saturday – a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive centre stage.

France 24

Trump hails American exceptionalism, evokes 'communist menace' at 250th celebration

US President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of US independence on Friday with rhetoric about American exceptionalism before calling on the country to fight what he called the sinister threat of communism. The speech evoked the Red Scare of the 1950s, one of the country’s ugliest chapters, when…

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #250: All the US/UK cultural crossovers you may have missed but need to read about

A tour through the moments when American celebrities crossed the ocean and landed somewhere entirely unexpected

The Economic Times

Trump mocks Iran, says it's 'dying to settle,' claims US gave them a 'week off' for Khamenei's funeral

US President Donald Trump, during his Mount Rushmore address, claimed his administration's pressure has crippled Iran, even granting them a "week off" for a funeral. He also highlighted perceived victories in Venezuela and touted an unprecedented economic boom, asserting America is now the "hottest country anywhere in the world" and…

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The Guardian - US

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 Economic Times

US marks 250 years: Indian icons join cinematic tribute celebrating 'Idea of America'

India's prominent figures have joined forces in a cinematic tribute to the United States' 250th anniversary, celebrating the deep-rooted bond between the two democracies. From political leaders to sports stars and artists, they lauded America's spirit of innovation, meritocracy, and relentless pursuit of excellence, highlighting its global influence and inspirational…

The Independent UK

America marks its 250th birthday with heat, hot dogs, fireworks – and the Brooklyn Bridge catching on fire

Americans celebrated across the country Saturday despite the disruptions

The Guardian - UK

As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant?

The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different story

The Guardian - UK

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

Benzinga

Mayor Mamdani Slams Elon Musk Over Wealth 'Hunger' As America's 250th Anniversary Speech Sparks Tesla CEO's Fiery Response: 'He is a Taker, Never a Maker'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) took aim at Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Friday, using a speech marking America’s 250th anniversary to spotlight wealth inequality.

The Economic Times

'Communism a mortal threat to American liberty': Trump at landmark US 250 event

President Trump declared Communism the gravest threat to American liberty, equating it to a mortal danger surpassing historical conflicts. Speaking at Mount Rushmore, he asserted that embracing Communist ideology, particularly from newcomers, undermines the nation's core values and historical narrative.

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