United States Semiquincentennial (2026) Jul 3, 2026 America Unites for a Day of Grand 250th Celebrations From large events in the biggest cities to small-town gatherings to backyard barbecues, a divided America is finding many ways to salute itself. America Unites for a Day of Grand 250th Celebrations From large events in the biggest cities to small-town gatherings to backyard barbecues, a divided America is finding many ways to salute itself. See more
Power Failures and Blackouts Jul 4, 2026 Storms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave. Storms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave. Share
Television & radio Jul 4, 2026 TV tonight: another chance to enjoy Catherine O’Hara in Schitt’s Creek The hit riches-to-rags comedy comes to the BBC. Plus: celebrate Independence Day with Madonna, Beyoncé, Springsteen, Gaga and more. Here’s what to watch this... TV tonight: another chance to enjoy Catherine O’Hara in Schitt’s Creek The hit riches-to-rags comedy comes to the BBC. Plus: celebrate Independence Day with Madonna, Beyoncé, Springsteen, Gaga and more. Here’s what to watch this... Share
Life and style Jul 4, 2026 I’m taking the plunge and buying a new swimsuit: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon Continue reading... I’m taking the plunge and buying a new swimsuit: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon Continue reading... Share
Theatre Jul 4, 2026 Britain has so many stories. The reason we fund the arts together is so we can tell them | James Graham Dear England, Ink, Sherwood … I owe my career to publicly funded art. Never downplay it: it’s how we speak to each otherJames Graham is a British playwright... Britain has so many stories. The reason we fund the arts together is so we can tell them | James Graham Dear England, Ink, Sherwood … I owe my career to publicly funded art. Never downplay it: it’s how we speak to each otherJames Graham is a British playwright... Share
Jul 4, 2026 An AI philosopher, the conflict and chaos in Taylor Swift’s songs and the erasure of US history from national parks Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading... An AI philosopher, the conflict and chaos in Taylor Swift’s songs and the erasure of US history from national parks Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading... Share
Culture Jul 4, 2026 From Madonna to Minions & Monsters: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead The queen of pop returns with a new album of pristine dancefloor bangers, while the begoggled yellow munchkins indulge in a spot of time travelMinions & Mons... From Madonna to Minions & Monsters: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead The queen of pop returns with a new album of pristine dancefloor bangers, while the begoggled yellow munchkins indulge in a spot of time travelMinions & Mons... Share
Sport Jul 4, 2026 World Cup last 16, Wimbledon and the British F1 GP – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading... World Cup last 16, Wimbledon and the British F1 GP – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading... Share
Culture Jul 4, 2026 From The Invite to My Chemical Romance: the week in rave reviews Seth Rogen brings an oddly sweet relationship comedy, and the facepainted kings of theatrical emo turn The Black Parade into a formidable live spectacle. Her... From The Invite to My Chemical Romance: the week in rave reviews Seth Rogen brings an oddly sweet relationship comedy, and the facepainted kings of theatrical emo turn The Black Parade into a formidable live spectacle. Her... Share
Vegetables Jul 4, 2026 Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for Beijing-style courgette pancakes with hot honey cucumbers | Meera Sodha recipes A spicy, umami-rich salad provides sweetness and crunch alongside these simple Chinese-style courgette pancakesThis week marks nine years since I started wri... Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for Beijing-style courgette pancakes with hot honey cucumbers | Meera Sodha recipes A spicy, umami-rich salad provides sweetness and crunch alongside these simple Chinese-style courgette pancakesThis week marks nine years since I started wri... Share
Family Jul 4, 2026 Tim Dowling: our new electric car has a mind all of its own Perhaps I’ll learn love our EV once it stops talking utter nonsense – and knows where it’s goingYou don’t say goodbye to your old car when you get a new car... Tim Dowling: our new electric car has a mind all of its own Perhaps I’ll learn love our EV once it stops talking utter nonsense – and knows where it’s goingYou don’t say goodbye to your old car when you get a new car... Share
Photography Jul 4, 2026 Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250 From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image... Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250 From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image... Share
Biology Jul 4, 2026 Hunting the tardigrade: one small step in sequencing DNA of all life on Earth As this year’s invertebrate of the year competition launches, we join scientists studying last year’s winnerNominate your invertebrate of the yearWitek Morek... Hunting the tardigrade: one small step in sequencing DNA of all life on Earth As this year’s invertebrate of the year competition launches, we join scientists studying last year’s winnerNominate your invertebrate of the yearWitek Morek... Share
