How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
7/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin.
At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’
7/4/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
7/4/2026 9:12 AM 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.
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.
Trump Takes Stock of Other Presidencies, Shedding Light on His Own
7/4/2026 7:48 AM Open Story
In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of others.
How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil
7/4/2026 7:13 AM Open Story
Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.
Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine
7/4/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”
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.)
Scenes From Taylor Swift’s NYC Wedding: Fans, Stars and More
7/3/2026 7:59 PM Open Story
The scene outside Taylor Swift’s wedding in Manhattan had the drama and emotion of one of her albums.
Karlie Kloss, Jason Sudeikis and More Guests Arrive at Taylor Swift’s Wedding
7/4/2026 8:36 AM Open Story
The list includes Reese Witherspoon, the Haim sisters, and Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, among many other celebrities, athletes and musicians.
America at 250
7/4/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
The truth worth celebrating this summer is that our country is still being made.
The Unifying Speech We Won’t Get This Independence Day
7/4/2026 4:02 AM Open Story
America, we need a new beginning.
Happy Birthday to Us
7/4/2026 3:17 AM Open Story
A forgotten founder. A tour of Revolutionary taverns. But first, a royal wedding.
Did You Recently Buy a Home in New York? We Want to Hear Your Story.
7/2/2026 10:05 AM Open Story
From the five boroughs up to the Hudson Valley and the Finger Lakes, we’re looking for home buyers to feature in our weekly column, The Hunt.
The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later
7/4/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A year after a catastrophic flood killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, communities along the Guadalupe River are still rebuilding.