Sunday, July 5, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden
musicTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in New York, officiated by Adam Sandler, according to Swift’s publicist.
Neighbors say July 4 fireworks 'sound like a war zone'
cultureNeighbors say July 4 fireworks 'sound like a war zone'
Residents in San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle and Los Angeles report hours of explosive fireworks, smoky air and panicked pets.
Thomas Jefferson bicentennial of death noted on July 4
politicsThomas Jefferson bicentennial of death noted on July 4
Users marked that Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, the 200th anniversary coinciding with America's 250th.
Boston Pops drone show wows viewers during July 4 broadcast
techBoston Pops drone show wows viewers during July 4 broadcast
The Boston Pops' 1812 drone display over the Esplanade drew praise on TV as an alternative to traditional fireworks.
Ave Maria played before Trump 250 fireworks, viewers baffled
musicAve Maria played before Trump 250 fireworks, viewers baffled
A rendition of Ave Maria was broadcast before the July 4 fireworks at the Trump 250 event, prompting confusion on livestreams.
Severe storms force evacuations, disrupt Trump July Fourth show
cultureSevere storms force evacuations, disrupt Trump July Fourth show
Thunderstorms prompted evacuations of the National Mall and delayed Trump’s Freedom 250 event; he vowed to speak afterward.


France beats Paraguay, Mbappé scores 19th World Cup goal
sportsFrance beats Paraguay, Mbappé scores 19th World Cup goal
Kylian Mbappé netted his 19th World Cup goal as France edged Paraguay 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals.
bbc.co.ukOne Founding Father reportedly refused to celebrate Independence Day
cultureOne Founding Father reportedly refused to celebrate Independence Day
A historical piece resurfaced noting a Founding Father who declined to mark July 4, a detail readers are revisiting on America's 250th.
Noir Alley screens Angel Face on TCM Party
moviesNoir Alley screens Angel Face on TCM Party
TCM's Noir Alley screened Otto Preminger's Angel Face (1952), with viewers checking in under #TCMParty and #NoirAlley.
tcm.comHatsune Miku 'Starry Party' game announced for Switch 2 and PC
musicHatsune Miku 'Starry Party' game announced for Switch 2 and PC
Good Smile Company revealed Hatsune Miku: Nendoroid Starry Party, a 3D party action game coming to Switch 2 and PC (Steam) in 2027.
No Kings slogan resurfaces at July 4 rallies
politicsNo Kings slogan resurfaces at July 4 rallies
Pro-democracy 'No Kings' rhetoric and solidarity rallies appeared in Independence Day posts and local demonstrations.
Kamen Rider My-th revealed, mouse-themed chest-belt rider
tvKamen Rider My-th revealed, mouse-themed chest-belt rider
Toei unveiled Kamen Rider My-th, a mouse‑themed Reiwa-era rider who uses a chest-mounted transformation belt in the teaser.
Wrigley crowd breaks fog delay by singing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'
musicWrigley crowd breaks fog delay by singing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'
During a fog delay at Wrigley Field, Cubs and Cardinals fans joined to sing John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.
FrightClub hosts Boondock Saints watch party
moviesFrightClub hosts Boondock Saints watch party
Online #FrightClub groups ran watch-alongs of The Boondock Saints (1999), with synchronized viewing and live commentary.