- U.S. Ambassador to Canada Hosts July 4 Party Amid Tension Over New Bridge
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:42:01 +0000
Pete Hoekstra had made false claims that Canada hadn’t fully paid for the $4.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
- This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0000
People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.
- Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Could Face Charge Over Napa County Car Crash
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:12:11 +0000
The police said Paul Pelosi was the driver of a convertible that struck a parked car on Friday. The district attorney will decide whether Mr. Pelosi will be charged.
- These Runners Celebrate July 4 at the Mount Marathon Race
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:18:14 +0000
The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska.
- Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:06:13 +0000
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.
- Maryland Boat Explosion Leaves at Least 10 Injured, Officials Say
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:49:59 +0000
A 32-foot-long boat exploded in Chesapeake City, leaving four people with serious burns, officials said. The cause was under investigation.
- Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:04:53 +0000
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.
- TV coverage of the Fourth of July will emphasize holiday festivities, not Trump’s speech
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:00:38 +0000
- Fireworks Canceled in Some Western Towns Because of Wildfire Danger
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:31:20 +0000
This Fourth of July, fires burning in several states have forced local officials to rethink celebration plans.
- Watching the tall ships parade from a small tugboat.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:13:56 +0000
While grand ships with billowing sails made their way in the Hudson River, a crew in a modest tugboat kept watch on the high-traffic day on the water.
- For new citizens, it’s about having their voices heard. And about pizza.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:00:23 +0000
- White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:57:20 +0000
The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.
- At the tall ships parade, a historic bell rings out.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:37:28 +0000
- It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:51:45 +0000
In Philadelphia, extreme temperatures forced the cancellation of some events, including the city’s big parade and a ceremonial pitching of George Washington’s field tent.
- Luxury hotels in Washington roll out $250,000 Fourth of July packages.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:42:27 +0000
- Justice Alito Gives No Indication He’s Ready to Step Down From the Supreme Court
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:02:43 +0000
This term, Justice Alito delivered major wins for conservatives on voting rights, immigration and guns. He’s given no indication that he’s ready to step down.
- For leader of the tall ships, some rare 18th-century cargo.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:32:56 +0000
The USCGC Eagle, which leads the parade of tall ships in honor of America’s 250th birthday, is carrying a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence.
- Here’s the latest.
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:24:30 +0000
- How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:13:32 +0000
Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.
- Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:28:34 +0000
A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.
- Representative Joyce Beatty Still Celebrating Victory in Kennedy Center Legal Battle
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:59 +0000
Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, said her lawsuit challenging the president’s changes to the performing arts center was a fight for justice.
- How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:58 +0000
Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin.
- The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later
- Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:23:53 +0000
A year after a catastrophic flood killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, communities along the Guadalupe River are still rebuilding.
- ‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:29 +0000
It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.
- What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0000
My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securing American independence 250 years ago.
- Storms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario
- Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:02:48 +0000
Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread power losses amid a heat wave.