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Dow Hits Records as Money Rotates Out of AI Chips Into Blue Chips: This Week on Wall Street

As America approaches its 250th birthday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average — the oldest U.S. stock market index — capped a holiday-shortened week at fresh record highs, surpassing 52,500 points on Thursday.

Benzinga

Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250

From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

Space

After 250 years of American independence, what do Australians think about the US?

Only rarely in the 250 years since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence has an 18-month period commanded as much global attention as the opening years of the second Trump administration.

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BYD Reclaimed The EV Sales Crown Despite Tesla's Huge Quarter

Tesla delivered over 480,000 cars in Q2, however, Chinese auto giant BYD managed to outsell the American company by nearly 77,000 EVs.

InsideEVs

The US is turning 250 – and Trump is making it all about him

It’s almost the Fourth of July and Donald Trump is making the most of the 250th anniversary of American independence. He has all but declared himself Patriot-in-Chief.

The Conversation

Being American means nothing: Standing in front of a Hindu temple, MAGA influencer slams children of H-1B visa holders ahead of July 4

MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer who is known for his hatred towards Indians shot a video keeping a Hindu temple in Texas in the background as he commented on the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship. Pointing out the children in front of the temple, the MAGA influencer said the…

The Times of India

Oscar winner launches limited-edition ring for America’s 250th birthday

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At the Races: Red, white and blues

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes At 250, America is a nation unsettled. “American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low“…

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Which farm dog breed is America's best? These hardworking dogs keep livestock safe — and one clearly stands above the rest

The best farm dog does far more than guard a barn. The right breed helps herd cattle, protect livestock, deter predators, and support daily farm work with natural instincts. While many people assume large, powerful breeds make the best farm dogs, experienced ranchers often rely on dogs bred for intelligence,…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump renews attack on defence spending levels ahead of Nato summit

The US president renews his charge that America is bankrolling the protection of other countries ‘without getting any benefit’.

The Independent UK

Why Trump Accounts Picked IVV, VTI and SPYM: The ETF Strategy Behind America's New Child Investment Plan

The U.S. Treasury has unveiled the investment lineup for the new Trump Accounts program, opting for some of the largest, lowest-cost index ETFs in the market rather than specialized or actively managed funds, according to Reuters. The decision places broad-market exposure at the center of a program designed to encourage…

Benzinga

The incredible history of the American hot dog: From Indiana street food to Cold War diplomacy

German immigrants’ weisswurst, bockwurst and blutwurst became as American as baseball when they transformed into the hot dog in the 19th century

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey celebrates America’s birthday by selling $250 ‘adversity’ rings – and it’s not going down well

‘Frank Underwood would never support this opportunistic grab for cash in the presidents name,’ one person wrote, referencing Spacey’s ‘House of Cards’ character

The Independent UK

Red, white and feeling blue: Trump leaves fewer than half of Democrats ‘proud’ to be an American, stunning new poll finds

Democrats are far less likely than Republicans, even independents, to say they are ‘proud’ of being American as 250th anniversary of USA’s independence nears and shame of Trump lingers

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Donors duped into giving cash to Trump-backed group instead of bipartisan America 250 team: report

Confusion between congressional organizing committee and Donald Trump-backed Freedom 250 led some philanthropists to pay their contributions to the wrong cause, House Democrats allege

The Independent UK

Trump turns DC into a maze of fences as his monument upgrades take over America 250 celebrations

The president’s construction projects have made many of the tourist amenities in Washington inaccessible

The Independent UK

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation

Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division

Fortune

Americans are escaping the U.S. for New Zealand where house prices have hit a new low—but only wealthy Americans with $3 million spare can invest

New Zealand’s falling home prices might make it look more attainable than it has in years. But the cooling market doesn't mean it's suddenly open season for foreign buyers.

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The Conversation

USA at 250: the Black American struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a tension between those who want to remember an uncomplicated past and those who would remember that freedom is a constant struggle. It’s a right that must be fought for and defended.

The Conversation

As the United States turns 250 there is bitter rivalry over who gets to tell the country’s story

The 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence has become yet another flashpoint in a politically divided America. There are even two different government organisations overseeing the celebrations.

The Independent UK

Yellow substance seen oozing out of Trump’s ‘Temu’ arch at the Great American State Fair

‘Must be the vandals again,’ wrote one X user

The Times of India

America’s Declaration of Independence was printed in a single overnight rush in 1776: Only 26 original copies still exist

Before it became a legendary symbol of liberty, the Declaration of Independence was just urgent news. Printer John Dunlap toiled throughout the night of July 4, 1776, crafting approximately 200 copies for swift dispatch. Intended for public readings, these broadsides were quickly discarded, resulting in only 26 known originals still…

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‘A sanitized view of America’: inside Trump’s campaign to erase US history from national parks

Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public lands

The Conversation

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease

As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, many people in the U.S. are deeply concerned about the country’s future.

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