For our special print issue on the country’s 250th anniversary, we asked about 100 historians and other public intellectuals to make some lists for us that summarize the nation’s high and low points: our best and worst presidents; the images that most sharply define American history; the greatest works ofContinue Reading
Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt’s win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings., Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt’s win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dedicated his team’s World Cup knockout win over Australia to the people ofContinue Reading
No decision was ever made to reschedule the kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera., No decision was ever made to reschedule kickoff time of 6pm local time in Mexico City, sources tell Al Jazeera. Mexico’s knockout match against England will go ahead asContinue Reading
On the day the federal government observed the Independence Day holiday, organizers of the capital’s main attraction, the Great American State Fair, were forced to shut down the festivities over the heat in Washington, D.C. The Freedom 250 social media page announced around 1 p.m. local time that the eventContinue Reading
As New Yorkers sweltered in a holiday heat wave that could feel as high as 115 degrees, Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned his attention to the strained energy grid and made a request of those living in the nation’s most-populated city: Set your air conditioning unit to 78 degrees. “Welcome toContinue Reading
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt’s match., A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt’s match. The Egypt national team say a Dallas policeContinue Reading
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s response., NewsFeed Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, whose 180-day mandate ends Friday, dismissed criticism of the government’s earthquake response, saying rescue crews were deployed immediately with adequate equipment. Residents have said they were on their own for the first 48Continue Reading
Watch live coverage as Traitor 47 delivers remarks at Mount Rushmore before a fireworks display, kicking off a weekend of 250th-anniversary celebrations across the country., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Exclusives Russia lost ground for a second straight month in June. CSIS says it has lost the initiative too. The war in Ukraine is grinding into a new frozen state as Russian advances slow or reverse in recent months. The energy superpower now rations fuel by QR code lottery. GovernorsContinue Reading
A Ukrainian defense technology company has unveiled an integrated counter-drone architecture featuring an automated “mini air defense” system designed to intercept FPV drones and an AI-enabled interceptor capable of autonomously targeting Russian reconnaissance UAVs, RBK-Ukraine reports. Ukraine has rapidly expanded development of domestic drone and counter-drone technologies as both sidesContinue Reading
Voters were primarily concerned with increasing levels of crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs, and Fujimori pledged to combat crime with an iron fist., Read MoreContinue Reading
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity., The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity. Beijing’s new ethnic unity law has taken effect. It strengthens Mandarin’s position as the primary language of education, official business and public spaces across China. TheContinue Reading
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US’s 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals., NewsFeed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US’s 250th anniversary with a speech reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals, saying the milestone offers Americans a chance to “take measure ofContinue Reading