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America turns 250 while summer hits hard and minds stay divided

July 5, 2026

The big 2-5-0 birthday bash for the United States is rolling out across the country with huge fireworks, boat parades, hot dog contests and plenty of political noise. The celebrations started even as a brutal heat wave kept pushing temperatures past 100 degrees in many places. Washington DC hit 115

opinion

America: More than a Land, an Ongoing Promise

July 5, 2026

The United States wasn't born from shared blood or soil, but from a bold declaration that all humans deserve freedom and fairness. Unlike older nations shaped by wars or kings, America began as an experiment—one written down in documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The

opinion

Anchorage’s Quiet Upgrade: More Jobs, Cleaner Streets, and Downtown Revival

July 5, 2026

Anchorage isn’t the same city it was five years ago. Where crime and blight once dominated headlines, today’s version looks and feels different. Prosecutors now fill every city-required role, and police response times have improved after years of understaffing. Illegal camps—once breeding grounds fo

opinion

A Bold Idea That Changed History Forever

July 5, 2026

Two and a half centuries ago, something extraordinary happened when a group of leaders put words on paper that would shake up the world. They weren’t just declaring freedom from another country—they were introducing an idea so powerful it would ripple through time. The document they created didn’t j

crypto

How Trump's crypto cash could shake up politics

July 5, 2026

The news about Trump’s crypto earnings isn’t just about money—it’s about power. More than $1 billion poured in from a crypto venture with his sons and a separate licensing deal for "celebration coins. " That’s a lot of cash for any family, but especially when it comes from a president who controls p

politics

Celebrities step up during America's milestone year with a push for voting rights

July 5, 2026

America just turned 250 years old, but some of its most famous faces aren’t in the mood for a birthday party. Instead, a group of actors, writers, and activists used the milestone to launch a different kind of celebration. They released a video urging people to think carefully about their vote in th

science

Looking back and moving forward at a decade of science

July 5, 2026

Ten years ago a new voice joined science’s conversation. It started as a small step—a specialized spot for the fast-growing field of immunity research. Over time, that space grew into something bigger. Papers poured in from labs around the world, each one a brick in the building of what we now know

entertainment

Silo season 3 takes over Apple TV streaming charts worldwide just days after release

July 5, 2026

Apple TV’s Silo has just landed in first place on the service’s global streaming rankings after its third season premiered. The dystopian show, based on Hugh Howey’s self-published novels, now sits at the top in 97 countries including Brazil, France, India, Japan, and South Korea. Earlier seasons re

politics

Restoring Washington: A closer look at Trump’s infrastructure push in the capital

July 5, 2026

Officials are calling it a cleanup effort—but some wonder who really benefits. Over the last few years, $14. 7 million helped refresh the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool, while $250 million went toward reviving the Kennedy Center. Then there’s the $400 million plan for a White House ballroom. The

politics

National Guard in DC: Praise and Protests Over Safety Claims

July 5, 2026

In Washington D. C. , a debate is unfolding over the National Guard’s long-term presence in the city. Officials recently praised the troops for reducing crime and improving public spaces, but critics argue the deployment feels more like an occupation than a safety measure. The scene played out durin