Fireworks and Trump Speech Cap Independence Day Celebrations

When Flor and David Speakman’s car broke down in Carpinteria, Calif., in traffic on July 3, they were not deterred. They left the car with a mechanic and picked up a rental.... Read more »

America@250: The United States of Anxiety

TOI correspondent from Washington: When President Donald Trump asserted repeatedly in recent months that the United States has become the “hottest country in the world” little could anyone have imagined he meant... Read more »

Federal judge blocks Philadelphia’s mask ban targeting ICE officers

DOJ sues Virginia over anti-ICE policies as key anti-terror tool nears expiration The Department of Justice launches a lawsuit against Virginia concerning new anti-ICE policies, including a controversial mask ban for federal... Read more »

After 250 years, the ‘American dream’ is tarnished but alive

Does it mean getting rich? Owning a house with a white picket fence? Having a better life than your parents? Whatever it means, the “American dream” still offers hope to millions of... Read more »

Arkansas to ban using SNAP for candy, soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with its plan to ban government food aid from being used to buy candy and soda beginning on Wednesday, even though a federal judge ruled last week that... Read more »

Algae turns reflecting pool green after repainting. Here’s why : NPR

Algae turns the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green on the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The... Read more »

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann’s ex-wife says he got what he deserved

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Asa Ellerup, the ex-wife of convicted Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann, said through her attorney Friday that the 62-year-old architect... Read more »

Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike

WASHINGTON — Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits several overdue reports to lawmakers, including its investigation into a deadly strike on an elementary... Read more »

Labour’s Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain : NPR

Andy Burnham, Britain’s Labour candidate for Makerfield, gestures in front of supporters during the by-election in Makerfield, England, Thursday, June 18, 2026 where voters are choosing a new lawmaker with Andy Burnham... Read more »

Austin Metcalf’s father backs camera ban in Karmelo Anthony trial

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FRISCO, Texas – Austin Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, says he “100%” stands by the judge’s decision in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial to keep... Read more »