We asked people across Southern California what the milestone means to them — and about their hopes for the nation as it celebrates its independence. Read full story Author:
Commentary: 250 years? California was already going strong when the 13 colonies got their act together
Don’t get all cocky, you 13 original colonies. Yes, yes, 250 years, congratulations, enjoy the cake. Read full story Author: Patt Morrison
Arellano: Mission San Juan Capistrano is also turning 250. It has lessons for America
If a historical reckoning can happen in Mission San Juan Capistrano, it can happen anywhere. As we mark 250 years of this country, we need to push for more of …
Granderson: How to be better stewards of the nation into our fourth century
The abandoned infrastructure of the cotton boom, the auto industry and mining shows us what not to do as data centers are debated and built. Read full story Author: LZ …
Contributor: Theodore Roosevelt, the ‘melting pot’ and the meaning of America
Should American identity be defined by race and ethnicity? Or by fealty to a set of ideas? Read full story Author: Bruce J. Schulman
Demolition work at Boyle Heights warehouse halted by solar array owner, Lineage alleges
Lineage, which operates the facility, accused Altus Power, the solar panel subcontractor whose rooftop equipment is suspected of potentially sparking the June 17 fire, of obstructing demolition efforts. Read full …
Time for Congress To Make the Right To Carry a National Right
Last week, I had the privilege of joining President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania for a rally celebrating the passage of his signature tax cut legislation. It was an unforgettable day, …
Who Defends Constitution When US Violates Treaties That Govern War?
The greatest threat to American security does not always come from abroad. Sometimes it comes when the United States ignores the law it is sworn to uphold. The recent U.S. …
America’s Multicultural Miracle
The welcoming reception that so many European soccer fans have received as they have crossed the nation in pursuit of World Cup games has struck many as a happy surprise …
Congress Can Still Ban Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court has committed a grievous moral and legal error in Trump v. Barbara, the landmark case on birthright citizenship. In holding that the 14th Amendment confers automatic citizenship …
Pubs and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off after Fifa U-turn
England’s last-16 World Cup tie will kick off at 01:00BST on Monday, after Fifa reconsidered bringing it forward. Read full story Author:
Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was “really tough” to accept his political career was over. Read full story Author:
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena. Read full story Author:
In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday. Read full story Author:
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there’s a “bunfight for jobs” in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg. Read full story Author:
Fireworks, flyovers and a ‘really long’ Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a “really long” speech from the president and scorching temperatures. Read full story Author:
Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation
We traced Twana Jamal, once the “the godfather” of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire. Read full story Author:
‘Hotter and hotter and hotter’ – Europe’s new climate in seven charts
Temperature records were smashed in June – and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come. Read full story Author:
What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals. Read full story Author:
The schools starting late after 1am England kick-off to ‘reduce pressure’ on parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision. Read full story Author: