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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Who Gets to Be an American?

Chinese Americans celebrated Independence Day in 1895, yet faced systemic racism and exclusion, highlighting the complexities of identity and patriotism in a hostile environment.
fromTrentonian
2 weeks ago

JAY DUNN: White Sox, Rockies meet this summer in first matchup of historically awful MLB teams

This year, the Colorado Rockies will face the Chicago White Sox on July 4th, marking the first time two historically terrible teams will meet in one stadium.
Chicago Cubs
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Perilous fight: Fireworks industry urges Trump to consider tariff exemption as it warns July 4th celebrations could be imperiled nationwide

The astronomical tariffs on China are threatening to blow up July 4th displays from sea to shining sea - as well as the small, family-run businesses that keep them stocked with the dazzling skyrockets.
US Elections
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies

Greece celebrated its Independence Day on Tuesday, commemorating the start of the 1821 War of Independence against Ottoman rule with military parades and religious services.
Boston food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia's first female president

In her inaugural speech, Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged her historic election, but also said that Namibians elected her for her competence and merit.
US Elections
Chicago
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Jury selection to begin in murder trial of suspect in suburban Chicago July 4 parade shooting

The trial of Robert Crimo III begins nearly three years after the deadly July 4 parade shooting, where seven people were killed.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Myanmar's military regime to free thousands of prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's military rulers announced the release of 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country's 77 years of independence from British colonial rule.
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