American ingenuity transformed the world. Energy investments will define next 250 years

The American Revolution is the only one in world history that actually delivered on the promises it made

At 250, it's worth celebrating the fact that the American Revolution got it right—while other countries' revolutions devolved into chaos and bloodshed.

America at 250: Still funding its largest abortion provider

As America 250 celebrations begin across the country, people will gather to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial. In doing so, we celebrate July 4, 1776 — the moment the great American experiment was conceived. Notice what we do not celebrate. We do not mark America’s birthday from the day its government was formed, the day the […]

‘This isn’t about any one administration’: protests in DC reimagine the next 250 years in the US

Next250’s Declaration of Interdependence, a new art gallery featuring Americans’ collective values and hopes for the future, opens in McPherson SquareMore than a thousand people gathered on a block away from the White House on Saturday to unveil their vision for the US’s future, organizers said, with thousands more attending other events around the country.At the Next250 All of US rally, held a week before the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, organizers launched their Declaration of Interdependence, an art installation featuring the collective values they believe should define the next 250 years of America’s story. The pledge – a take on the declaration of independence, the country’s founding text – aims to build a country where everyone can earn a living wage, have access to green spaces and feel safe in their communities, activists said. Continue reading...

Onto the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so far

The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill.

Congo reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time with win over Uzbekistan

Fiston Mayele was also on target in a dramatic second-half comeback as Congo joined Cape Verde as another surprise qualifier for the round of 32.

How Josh Shapiro became a World Cup super fan

“I think sports is an amazing thing, and it has the effect of changing the psychology of the entire city,” the Pennsylvania governor and potential 2028 candidate said.

English bargoers swarm local pubs for World Cup party after victory over Panama

English revelers turned Manhattan into West Britain on Saturday, packing local pubs to celebrate a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama. 

World Cup Freddy Hunts for Moose, Finds Some Real Heights in Northeastern U.S.