Fireworks Jul 3, 2026 How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th Plans include an air show in Texas, 18,500 fireworks in Idaho and a frog-jumping contest in Missouri. How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th Plans include an air show in Texas, 18,500 fireworks in Idaho and a frog-jumping contest in Missouri. See more
US politics Jul 3, 2026 Trump hijacks the US at 250 celebrations | Politics Weekly America This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself. As the anniv... Trump hijacks the US at 250 celebrations | Politics Weekly America This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself. As the anniv... Share
US immigration Jul 3, 2026 As the US turns 250, new citizens feel pride and unease: ‘It’s survival’ Amid Trump’s immigration crackdown, thousands take the oath of allegiance in a US ‘not as welcoming as in the past’In June, Yesica McKeone officially became... As the US turns 250, new citizens feel pride and unease: ‘It’s survival’ Amid Trump’s immigration crackdown, thousands take the oath of allegiance in a US ‘not as welcoming as in the past’In June, Yesica McKeone officially became... Share
Art and design Jul 3, 2026 Seaside shenanigans, Newcastle grit and dinosaurs of the deep – the week in art Rye spies a quirky summer show, Leonora Carrington’s surrealism is knowingly Freudian and ancient reptiles take over the Natural History museum – all in your... Seaside shenanigans, Newcastle grit and dinosaurs of the deep – the week in art Rye spies a quirky summer show, Leonora Carrington’s surrealism is knowingly Freudian and ancient reptiles take over the Natural History museum – all in your... Share
Poetry Jul 3, 2026 The best recent poetry – review roundup Cafés by Holly Pester; The Acrobat by Wis?awa Szymborska; Volvelle by Rachael Boast; Tree of Knowledge by Victoria Chang; Talk a Blue Streak by Lila Matsumot... The best recent poetry – review roundup Cafés by Holly Pester; The Acrobat by Wis?awa Szymborska; Volvelle by Rachael Boast; Tree of Knowledge by Victoria Chang; Talk a Blue Streak by Lila Matsumot... Share
Music Jul 3, 2026 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts review – rip-roaring rock history, but why is she playing Gary Glitter? O2 Academy, GlasgowIn her first UK headline show in 16 years, Jett has a terrific knack for a cover version, though she’s a touch nonchalant – and there’s a... Joan Jett and the Blackhearts review – rip-roaring rock history, but why is she playing Gary Glitter? O2 Academy, GlasgowIn her first UK headline show in 16 years, Jett has a terrific knack for a cover version, though she’s a touch nonchalant – and there’s a... Share
Music Jul 3, 2026 Add to playlist: the high-camp Irish trad of SexyTadhg and the week’s best new tracks The Irish fiddler brings pop exuberance to traditional songs that range from disco to haunting a cappella with a fearless sense of genre fluidityFrom Carlow,... Add to playlist: the high-camp Irish trad of SexyTadhg and the week’s best new tracks The Irish fiddler brings pop exuberance to traditional songs that range from disco to haunting a cappella with a fearless sense of genre fluidityFrom Carlow,... Share
Starling Bank Jul 3, 2026 Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs and boost investment in AI to reduce costs The London-based fintech said the restructuring was necessary to reduce ‘duplicate’ rolesBusiness live – latest updatesStarling Bank has said it will cut mor... Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs and boost investment in AI to reduce costs The London-based fintech said the restructuring was necessary to reduce ‘duplicate’ rolesBusiness live – latest updatesStarling Bank has said it will cut mor... Share
Datacenters Jul 3, 2026 US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punishedLenoxdatacenter.com went live in May, promoting wh... US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punishedLenoxdatacenter.com went live in May, promoting wh... Share
MLB Jul 3, 2026 Nationals’ Cavalli suspended seven games after ‘Sit down, boy’ comment sparks brawl Red Sox’s Contreras also given seven-game banPitcher apologized for remark, racial overtonesBench-clearing fracas resulted in four ejectionsMajor League Base... Nationals’ Cavalli suspended seven games after ‘Sit down, boy’ comment sparks brawl Red Sox’s Contreras also given seven-game banPitcher apologized for remark, racial overtonesBench-clearing fracas resulted in four ejectionsMajor League Base... Share
Wimbledon 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Wimbledon 2026: Fonseca in action; Djokovic, Sabalenka and Sinner to come – live All the latest news from Friday’s live action at SW19 SW19 diary: birds stop play | Order of play | Mail KatyCentre Court 1.30pm (25) Arthur Rinderknech (Fra... Wimbledon 2026: Fonseca in action; Djokovic, Sabalenka and Sinner to come – live All the latest news from Friday’s live action at SW19 SW19 diary: birds stop play | Order of play | Mail KatyCentre Court 1.30pm (25) Arthur Rinderknech (Fra... Share
World news Jul 3, 2026 Digested week: Serena Williams’s return and the superior branch of evolution | Emma Brockes The seven-time Wimbledon champion’s comeback at the age 44 serves as a reminder that some women aren’t normalThe week starts with Penelope Keith, sad news of... Digested week: Serena Williams’s return and the superior branch of evolution | Emma Brockes The seven-time Wimbledon champion’s comeback at the age 44 serves as a reminder that some women aren’t normalThe week starts with Penelope Keith, sad news of... Share
Fitness Jul 3, 2026 I’m putting creatine in my breakfast - but will it make me stronger, healthier and happier? I am having the world’s most basic midlife crisis. I have not found God. I have found a fitness supplement that was once the preserve of male bodybuildersI l... I’m putting creatine in my breakfast - but will it make me stronger, healthier and happier? I am having the world’s most basic midlife crisis. I have not found God. I have found a fitness supplement that was once the preserve of male bodybuildersI l... Share
