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Minions narrowly beat Toy Story 5 in July Fourth weekend box office battle

‘Minions & Monsters’ has topped the July Fourth weekend box office, narrowly beating ‘Toy Story 5’

The Independent UK · Jul 5

USA@250: One nation, under construction

America's 250th birthday bash in Washington was a spectacle of military displays, patriotic speeches, and a massive fireworks show. President Trump addressed thousands of supporters, highlighting national achievements and warning of threats, though the event was marred by thunderstorms and a white supremacist march. The celebrations underscored the nation's enduring…

The Times of India · Jul 5

Trump headlines US' 250th birthday celebrations in divided America

America's 250th birthday was marked by celebrations across the nation, though a severe heatwave and approaching thunderstorms disrupted events in Washington D.C. President Trump's planned rally and fireworks display faced evacuation orders amidst sweltering temperatures. The anniversary also highlighted deep national divisions, with differing views on the country's adherence to…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

July 4 live: Trump rants about communism in delayed America 250 speech before he joins Melania to watch fireworks

There was chaos on the National Mall as Freedom 250 attendees tried to return after being told to leave due to weather

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Quote of the day by George Washington: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace” a lesson on strength and deterrence

Quote of the day by George Washington: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace” reflects the Founding Father's belief that strength can help prevent conflict. As the US marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, the historic quote offers insight into Washington's…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

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 · Jul 4

Imagining the 250th in Kamala’s America

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

Salon · Jul 4

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 · Jul 4

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 · Jul 4

United States at 250: Looking beyond the founding fathers to unsung revolutionaries

The American Revolution is often examined through the lives of towering figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. But as the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, RFI uncovers the stories of an enslaved spy, a woman who fought disguised as a man and an…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4