The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence with parades, fireworks and patriotic celebrations across the country, as a sweltering heat wave and political divisions shape this year’s historic Fourth of July.

This proud and boisterous occasion is undeniably tinged with both division and doubt

America’s 250th anniversary highlights AI, journalism, democracy, and innovation, emphasizing trustworthy public media amid rising misinformation challenges.

This year, the United States is marking 250 years of independence with celebrations across the country. An historic occasion that US President Donald Trump intends to turn into…

America gears up for its 250th Independence Day, a momentous occasion celebrating liberty and self-governance. This July 4th also echoes a peculiar historical coincidence: three…

The opposition to the US’ imperialistic actions at the turn of the 20th century by prominent intellectuals should offer Americans today food for thought.

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USA's 250th anniversary is providing even more 4th of July show streaming options than usual. Here's what to watch.

LONDON: On the occasion of its 250th birthday this July 4, amid the usual fireworks, state fairs, battle re-enactments, parades and backyard barbecues that define Independence Day…

The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday amid a historic heat wave that has forced the suspension or rescheduling of events in several cities…

NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday

As fireworks compete with dangerous heat, America's semiquincentennial finds a country struggling to agree on what exactly it's celebrating

USA's 250th anniversary is providing even more 4th of July show streaming options than usual. Here's what to watch.

Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display in history.

Today marks the USA's 250th birthday. And it's celebrating with all the subtle restraint of a monster truck rally in a fireworks factory.

Guardian readers on celebrating on Independence Day every year – and especially this year

From Washington to LA, how plans to mark the United States' 250th anniversary could be disrupted by extreme heat.

The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history's most celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways.

The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history's most celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways.