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Picturing the Semiquincentennial: From the Tall Ships of New York Harbor to the Monoliths of the National Mall

Witness America's 250th birthday through a striking collection of images capturing the Blue Angels over Lady Liberty and monumental preparations on the National Mall.

Latin Times · Jul 4

Taylor Swift wedding guests reveal details of ‘moving’ ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday evening.

Evening Standard · Jul 4

A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast

The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump.

France 24 · Jul 4

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."

International Business Times · Jul 4

'Trump is your president': White house 'inserts' itself into Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding celebrations

The White House playfully spoofed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding announcement, altering a New York City billboard to read "Trump is your president." This social media jab follows Donald Trump's own Eras Tour-inspired graphic and his history of public criticism towards Swift, particularly after her endorsement of Kamala Harris.…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at New York’s Madison Square Garden

The pop star and NFL player celebrated with a string of celebrity guests.

The Independent UK · Jul 4

I ditched my cumbersome camera kit for a compact Yashica – now that's what I call Independence Day!

Fed up with carting around heavy camera gear, I went on a whistlestop trip to New York City armed with only a pocket-sized Yashica Tank. But would I do it again?

Digital Camera World · 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

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.

Benzinga · Jul 4

New York's 4th of July, Elevated: A Premium Guide to America's 250th Birthday

NYC's 250th July 4th brings triple-launch fireworks, free lotteries, tall ships and an eight-drop Times Square ball. Here's what's confirmed.

Latin Times · Jul 4