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A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of...
Why it matters: A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of...
A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Why it matters: A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches take place outdoors.
Why it matters: The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches take place outdoors.
The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homeland Mersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to see fellow Bosnian...
Why it matters: The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homeland Mersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to see fellow Bosnian...
Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th president The sound of YMCA by the Village People booming through the badlands of North Dakota...
Why it matters: Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th president The sound of YMCA by the Village People booming through the badlands of North Dakota...
Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People and the public voice behind “Y.M.C.A.,” has died at 74. The song’s afterlife shows how pop culture becomes political currency — and who benefits when it does.
Why it matters: Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People and the public voice behind “Y.M.C.A.,” has died at 74. The song’s afterlife shows how pop culture becomes political currency — and who benefits when it does.
House Democrats were staggered Wednesday by the loss of yet another one of their longtime colleagues to a democratic socialist challenger. Why it matters: Rep.
Why it matters: House Democrats were staggered Wednesday by the loss of yet another one of their longtime colleagues to a democratic socialist challenger. Why it matters: Rep.
Even before the world’s top mathematicians gather in Philadelphia in late July for the International Congress of Mathematicians, a high-stakes battle is unfolding over where the global event will next take place.
Why it matters: Even before the world’s top mathematicians gather in Philadelphia in late July for the International Congress of Mathematicians, a high-stakes battle is unfolding over where the global event will next take place.
The polls have closed in the 2026 Colorado primary election. This year is a defining one for both major parties in the state, as anti-establishment candidates are challenging incu...
Why it matters: The polls have closed in the 2026 Colorado primary election. This year is a defining one for both major parties in the state, as anti-establishment candidates are challenging incu...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...
Why it matters: NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...
One big reason why D.C.'s July 4 fireworks show is being pushed later: President Trump is scheduled to give a 45-minute speech on a National Mall stage, a source involved in the planning tells Axios.
Why it matters: One big reason why D.C.'s July 4 fireworks show is being pushed later: President Trump is scheduled to give a 45-minute speech on a National Mall stage, a source involved in the planning tells Axios.
At New York City Pride, Jewish contingents experienced sharply different receptions—some received cheers while others faced heckling and organized protest tied to anti-Israel sentiment. The split highlights how activist blocs, parade organizers, and city authorities wield crowd response and enforcement rules to include or exclude participants.
Why it matters: At New York City Pride, Jewish contingents experienced sharply different receptions—some received cheers while others faced heckling and organized protest tied to anti-Israel sentiment. The split highlights how activist blocs, parade organizers, and city authorities wield crowd response and enforcement rules to include or exclude participants.
Organizers of the four-day Electric Forest festival are appealing for attendees to come forward with information A newborn baby was found dead in a portable bathroom at a Michigan dance music festival on Sunday, and...
Why it matters: Organizers of the four-day Electric Forest festival are appealing for attendees to come forward with information A newborn baby was found dead in a portable bathroom at a Michigan dance music festival on Sunday, and...
New York City mayor says Democratic candidates he endorsed speak to people struggling to make ends meet. Plus the best pictures from weekend Pride events across the US Good morning.
Why it matters: New York City mayor says Democratic candidates he endorsed speak to people struggling to make ends meet. Plus the best pictures from weekend Pride events across the US Good morning.
A family disclosure says Cole Tomas Allen held radical views and planned to “fix the world” before he allegedly tried to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. That matt...
Why it matters: A family disclosure says Cole Tomas Allen held radical views and planned to “fix the world” before he allegedly tried to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. That matt...
Apparent gunshots sent the White House Correspondents’ Dinner into chaos and forced top officials out of the room. The panic matters because this was not a random crowd. It was...
Why it matters: Apparent gunshots sent the White House Correspondents’ Dinner into chaos and forced top officials out of the room. The panic matters because this was not a random crowd. It was...
Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a World Cup travel advisory for the United States. The warning says Trump’s immigration policies and broader crack...
Why it matters: Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a World Cup travel advisory for the United States. The warning says Trump’s immigration policies and broader crack...
Millions of people are expected to take part in No Kings protests on March 28, with events planned in all 50 states and on every continent except Antarctica. The scale matters b...
Why it matters: Millions of people are expected to take part in No Kings protests on March 28, with events planned in all 50 states and on every continent except Antarctica. The scale matters b...
César Chávez Day observances have been renamed, postponed, or canceled in several states after sexual abuse allegations surfaced. The fight is now about who gets honored in publ...
Why it matters: César Chávez Day observances have been renamed, postponed, or canceled in several states after sexual abuse allegations surfaced. The fight is now about who gets honored in publ...