In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
7/4/2026 10:02 PM Open Story
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
7/4/2026 9:05 PM Open Story
The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.
Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
7/4/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.
‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots
7/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.
Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
7/4/2026 11:37 PM Open Story
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
7/4/2026 1:22 PM Open Story
Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.
Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home
7/4/2026 3:33 AM Open Story
The country’s security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli war in February.
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
7/4/2026 3:28 AM Open Story
A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.
Justice Alito Gives No Indication He’s Ready to Step Down From the Supreme Court
7/4/2026 6:02 AM Open Story
This term, Justice Alito delivered major wins for conservatives on voting rights, immigration and guns. He’s given no indication that he’s ready to step down.
What to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities
7/4/2026 5:38 AM Open Story
Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.)
The Growing Daylight Between Netanyahu and Trump
7/4/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
There is suddenly daylight between the Trump administration and Netanyahu.
It Failed in France. It Would Be a Disaster in California.
7/4/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
California might bet its future on the notion that billionaires won’t leave. But they are already fleeing the state.
This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.
7/4/2026 7:17 PM Open Story
People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.