Kiki, who was bred to race, will cross the Atlantic to live in California with her new family. Read full story Author:
Pupils perform for Foo Fighters in stadium show
The Bell Tower Beats, from Anfield Road Primary School, performed for the US stars in Liverpool. Read full story Author:
Mr Blobby costume sells for £8,500 at auction
Auctioneers say they had bids from around the world for the costume of the ‘iconic’ TV character. Read full story Author:
How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
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. Go to Source Author: Richard …
Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open divisions to fester. Go to Source Author: Farnaz Fassihi …
At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November. Go to Source …
See how Americans are celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary
Fireworks, parades and celebrations in photos from around the country. Read full story Author: Washington Post staff
See how Americans are weathering a heat dome’s sweltering temperatures
People are seeking refuge from intense temperatures and humidity this week. Read full story Author: Thomas Simonetti
Will it be stormy or dry for July Fourth fireworks where you live?
See where a “ring of fire” weather pattern could produce disruptive thunderstorms. Read full story Author: Ben Noll
Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral …
Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor
The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff. Go to Source Author: …
Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital
The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are registered for a Social Security number. Go to …
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Fans flock to Madison Square Garden for NYC nuptials
Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift’s upcoming nuptials. Read full story Author: Summer Lin, Karen Garcia, Eloise Rollins-Fife
Sure you want to set off that illegal firework? A police drone might be watching
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Revisit the roots of their love story ahead of MSG wedding bash
Revisit the roots of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind romance turned generational love story, from the Kelce brothers’ ‘New Heights’ podcast to a romantic garden engagement. Read full story …
As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Go to Source Author: Clarence Williams https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday
A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington closed for several …
Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes. Go to …
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued. Go to Source Author: The New York Times https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout
Beef is far worse for greenhouse gas emissions compared with other meat. Go to Source Author: Francesca Paris https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml