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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

music
482.7K2h ago

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in New York, officiated by Adam Sandler, according to Swift’s publicist.

photo of a chocolate frosted cake with rainbow star sprinkles

Neighbors say July 4 fireworks 'sound like a war zone'

culture
411.2K1h ago

Residents in San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle and Los Angeles report hours of explosive fireworks, smoky air and panicked pets.

Disco the mismarked red Pembroke corgi rests on his papa's lap, getting all the love because of the fireworks going on outside

Thomas Jefferson bicentennial of death noted on July 4

politics
337941h ago

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

tech
417222h ago

The Boston Pops' 1812 drone display over the Esplanade drew praise on TV as an alternative to traditional fireworks.

Boston Pops drone show wows viewers during July 4 broadcast

Ave Maria played before Trump 250 fireworks, viewers baffled

music
232.1K2h ago

A rendition of Ave Maria was broadcast before the July 4 fireworks at the Trump 250 event, prompting confusion on livestreams.

members of what i believe are the marines ij dress uniforms with ear mounted mics standing weirdly on a stage with lights doing nothing and appearing uncomfortable

Severe storms force evacuations, disrupt Trump July Fourth show

culture
234.9K1h ago

Thunderstorms prompted evacuations of the National Mall and delayed Trump’s Freedom 250 event; he vowed to speak afterward.

Severe storms force evacuations, disrupt Trump July Fourth show

France beats Paraguay, Mbappé scores 19th World Cup goal

sports
1201382h ago

Kylian Mbappé netted his 19th World Cup goal as France edged Paraguay 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals.

bbc.co.ukFrance beats Paraguay, Mbappé scores 19th World Cup goal

One Founding Father reportedly refused to celebrate Independence Day

culture
245481h ago

A historical piece resurfaced noting a Founding Father who declined to mark July 4, a detail readers are revisiting on America's 250th.

Harold Meyerson flags that founding father Benjamin Franklin made a persuasive argument for the wealth tax, in a letter to Robert Morris, then the richest man in America and the financier of the revolution. 

His basic argument: Public laws and society made you rich, so the public can decide what to do with the wealth we all collectively built. If you don't like that, he says, then leave society and go live with "the Savages." (Of course, the indigenous people of the time would not have allowed such greed in their societies, either.) 

Happy early 4th!

Noir Alley screens Angel Face on TCM Party

movies
394491h ago

TCM's Noir Alley screened Otto Preminger's Angel Face (1952), with viewers checking in under #TCMParty and #NoirAlley.

tcm.comNoir Alley screens Angel Face on TCM Party

Hatsune Miku 'Starry Party' game announced for Switch 2 and PC

music
163341h ago

Good Smile Company revealed Hatsune Miku: Nendoroid Starry Party, a 3D party action game coming to Switch 2 and PC (Steam) in 2027.

Hatsune Miku 'Starry Party' game announced for Switch 2 and PC

No Kings slogan resurfaces at July 4 rallies

politics
152431h ago

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

tv
272082h ago

Toei unveiled Kamen Rider My-th, a mouse‑themed Reiwa-era rider who uses a chest-mounted transformation belt in the teaser.

Kamen Rider My-th revealed, mouse-themed chest-belt rider

Wrigley crowd breaks fog delay by singing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

music
181642h ago

During a fog delay at Wrigley Field, Cubs and Cardinals fans joined to sing John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.

Wrigley crowd breaks fog delay by singing 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'

FrightClub hosts Boondock Saints watch party

movies
171441h ago

Online #FrightClub groups ran watch-alongs of The Boondock Saints (1999), with synchronized viewing and live commentary.

poster for boondock saints