International Relations Jul 4, 2026 Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder. Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.” Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder. Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.” See more
Television Jul 4, 2026 ‘Human Vapor’ Review: Netflix Remakes a Japanese Sci-Fi Curio The director Ishiro Honda took a break from Godzilla with a villain who could turn himself into a cloud of gas. A new series pipes him into the 21st century. ‘Human Vapor’ Review: Netflix Remakes a Japanese Sci-Fi Curio The director Ishiro Honda took a break from Godzilla with a villain who could turn himself into a cloud of gas. A new series pipes him into the 21st century. Share
Independence Day (US) (July 4) Jul 4, 2026 Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday. Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday. Share
Floods Jul 4, 2026 The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later A year after a catastrophic flood killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, communities along the Guadalupe River are still rebuilding. The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later A year after a catastrophic flood killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, communities along the Guadalupe River are still rebuilding. Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 4, 2026 July Fourth Heat Wave Forecast: Latest Updates The Midwest gets a break, but much of the East Coast will again climb above 100 degrees. Experts said people should stay indoors as much as possible. July Fourth Heat Wave Forecast: Latest Updates The Midwest gets a break, but much of the East Coast will again climb above 100 degrees. Experts said people should stay indoors as much as possible. Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 4, 2026 Trump’s Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism While critics question just how much the World Cup will benefit tourism long term, Mexican officials believe it can help boost the country to fifth most visi... Trump’s Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism While critics question just how much the World Cup will benefit tourism long term, Mexican officials believe it can help boost the country to fifth most visi... Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 4, 2026 Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the cathedral for this World Cup and Mexico h... Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the cathedral for this World Cup and Mexico h... Share
Automobile Racing Jul 4, 2026 The Rise of Racetrack Country Clubs: ‘Racing Is Golf on Steroids’ A motorsports club north of Miami, on former orange groves, is being built to cater to enthusiasts and well-heeled novices eager to hit the gas and pull some... The Rise of Racetrack Country Clubs: ‘Racing Is Golf on Steroids’ A motorsports club north of Miami, on former orange groves, is being built to cater to enthusiasts and well-heeled novices eager to hit the gas and pull some... Share
Artificial Intelligence Jul 4, 2026 Are the ‘MANGOS’ Stocks Already Turning Soft? Wall Street loves an acronym. The latest one stands for Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia and three other companies at the center of the artificial intelligence boom. Are the ‘MANGOS’ Stocks Already Turning Soft? Wall Street loves an acronym. The latest one stands for Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia and three other companies at the center of the artificial intelligence boom. Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 4, 2026 Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while... Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while... Share
Personal Finances Jul 4, 2026 Things That Drive Us Crazy About Money in America For all that’s good about our financial lives, there are distinctly American things that are decidedly suboptimal. Please, can the 1040 fit on a postcard? Things That Drive Us Crazy About Money in America For all that’s good about our financial lives, there are distinctly American things that are decidedly suboptimal. Please, can the 1040 fit on a postcard? Share
The Rolling Stones Jul 4, 2026 The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues review – stomping blues and anti-Musk politics make this another late triumph (Polydor)Continuing the rejuvenated sound of 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, there’s touching vulnerability from Keith Richards while Jagger confronts war and autoc... The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues review – stomping blues and anti-Musk politics make this another late triumph (Polydor)Continuing the rejuvenated sound of 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, there’s touching vulnerability from Keith Richards while Jagger confronts war and autoc... Share
Pop and Rock Music Jul 4, 2026 What to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.) What to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.) Share
