To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope will be dubbed into Welsh for the first time, set to air on S4C from Christmas Day, featuring Welsh talent like Matthew Rhys as Han Solo.
The Trump administration reportedly contacted major grocery chains like Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons to urge them to reduce beef prices ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Walmart announced discounts, with President Trump taking credit for the move.
A congressional investigation report alleges the Trump administration orchestrated a "hostile takeover" of the US's 250th anniversary celebration, using a shadow corporation, Freedom 250, to enrich allies, harvest voter data, and promote Christian nationalist ideology, potentially involving wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes.
DOGE's federal funding cuts, directed by the Trump administration, significantly reduced grants for the National Endowment for the Humanities, impacting America's 250th-anniversary celebrations in states like Ohio and West Virginia. A federal judge later ruled the cuts unconstitutional.
Mainland tourists are visiting Hong Kong in large numbers for the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty, enjoying free ferry rides, museum admissions, and discounts.
America's 250th birthday celebrations are happening amid economic uncertainty, foreign conflicts, and political polarization, drawing parallels to past milestones like the 1976 Bicentennial. Historians compare the current events to earlier celebrations in 1826, 1876, and 1926, noting shifts from organic festivities to more complex and sometimes controversial affairs.
INS Sudarshini, Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, arrives in Baltimore to join US 250th anniversary celebrations, boosting maritime cooperation and showcasing India's maritime heritage.
Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 26, 2026, for the Lokayan 26 expedition. The visit highlights India's maritime heritage and India-US friendship, including community outreach and participation in Sail250 Maryland celebrations.
President Trump threatened a 10-year prison sentence for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its recent $14.7M renovation failed, turning green within weeks. He blamed "sick, deranged" individuals, alleging a "slit" was made, though evidence was not provided. Five people were arrested.
Donald Trump announced immediate repair work on the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC, citing vandalism. He claimed "many additional people have been arrested" for damaging the pool, which has also suffered from algae blooms and peeling paint after recent renovations.
Donald Trump announced the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will likely be drained for repairs due to algae blooms and peeling paint following a recent $14.2m renovation. He blamed vandalism for the issues, claiming several arrests were made, including Olympian David Hearn.
Musiker sagen Auftritte bei Trumps 250-Jahr-Feier ab, da er das Event politisiert. Trump bezeichnet sie als "drittklassig" und erwägt stattdessen eine Rede. Für seinen 80. Geburtstag plant er MMA-Kämpfe im Weißen Haus.
A large tent collapsed during a 20th-anniversary celebration at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia, on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and injuries to nearly two dozen others. The incident occurred during a severe thunderstorm with heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
The US Treasury is planning a $250 commemorative bill for the country's 250th anniversary, potentially featuring President Trump's portrait, pending congressional approval to bypass a law prohibiting living persons' images on currency.
A union is raising safety concerns for workers renovating the National Mall's reflecting pool, a project ordered by Donald Trump. The union criticizes the no-bid contract awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, citing potential safety hazards due to rushed work and undisclosed costs.
Donald Trump has unveiled a custom championship belt and White House arena plans for UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. UFC stars Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane joined Trump at the Oval Office ahead of the historic event, which will feature fights staged on the White House South Lawn.
