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Trump settles for July 4 eve flyovers and fireworks at Mount Rushmore

The president has floated adding his face to the national memorial. On Fourth of July eve, he will at least get to stand in front…

But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution

Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were…

How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major…

Oregon ER doctors win a ‘David and Goliath’ battle against a national company

In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success…

How young people feel about American identity, on the nation’s 250th birthday

Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.

The election that never ends: Inside Trump World’s endless relitigating of 2020

From confirmation fights to the brink of firing, his officials have learned that the way to stay in the president’s favor runs through his conviction…

A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools

The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.

Nikolaj Arcel’s Hans Christian Andersen Biopic Among First Titles To Be Supported Through Denmark’s New Production Incentive Scheme

My Fairytale Life, Nikolaj Arcel’s feature biopic of Hans Christian Andersen, is among seven titles that have received support in the inaugural round of funding…

NEWSBRIEF: USA 250, RUSSIA STRIKES UKRAINE, DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUTURE

Heat threatens US 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.

NEWSBRIEF: USA 250, RUSSIA WAR ADVANCES SLOW, DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUTURE

Heat threatens U.S. 250th celebrations, Russian advances slow as Ukraine hits back, infighting risks derailing Democrats' House hopes.