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Trump set to deliver 'historic' speech celebrating America's 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a historic speech on the National Mall featuring stories of American heroes before a massive fireworks display....

Paul Pelosi, 86, faces a hit-and-run charge after striking a parked car in Napa County: sheriff's office

Authorities ruled out DUI in the Paul Pelosi hit-and-run, but the sheriff's office is submitting a driver re-evaluation referral to the California DMV....

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

Trump pardoned people convicted of Clean Air Act violations who he said were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" and punished for "fixing their car."...

Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in America 250 speech before visiting global migrant hot spot

Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants....

OpenAI's Sam Altman wants to negotiate a 5% stake in company for US if competitors agree to key provision

Sam Altman reportedly met with Trump and Bernie Sanders about offering 5% of OpenAI to the public, but only if Anthropic and Meta do the same....

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First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington....

Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations; Trump says he will still speak in DC

Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America's 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, D.C....

The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

Trading volumes on Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June. Rothera, a new prediction market platform, was also able to manage $2 billion in volume....

Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: What parents need to know

Here's a breakdown of how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for free money and when the funds can be withdrawn....

BTIG names an athleisure company, cybersecurity stock and more as its top picks for the second half of 2026

The firm named 55 large- and small-cap stocks that it thinks are set to perform well in the next six months....

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In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes

A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally....

The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display

The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported....

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Hosts July 4 Party Amid Tension Over New Bridge

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.

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....

These Runners Celebrate July 4 at the Mount Marathon Race

The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska....