The Washington Monument glowed blue in Washington, D.C., with “FREEDOM” projected across it ahead of President Trump’s historic speech marking America’s 250th birthday.

F-22 Raptor dancing in the sky

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a breathtaking, tight-formation flyover above the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the jets flying just inches apart.

President Trump displayed one of the oldest American flags in existence during the America250 celebration, calling it a symbol of the nation’s fight for independence.

More than 85,000 fireworks shells lit up the night sky during Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular, dazzling thousands of spectators who waited hours for the show.

Warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

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NEW - Cuba's president says Cuba isn’t afraid of a U.S. attack and is "getting ready so that we're not surprised or defeated," adding, Cubans are willing to die for "the revolution" and "fight to the very last drop of blood," to defend their rights, independence and sovereignty."

Trump posts about banners that have been hung on front on Dept of Interior building: "The wording above President Trump is "America First"—which needs no explanation!"

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Lightning strikes during US 250th anniversary fireworks celebration | Watch
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Wildfires in Spain’s Catalonia region have burned more than 2,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting residents in 10 municipalities to stay indoors.

https://x.com/breaking911/status/2073787470064308594

Eight people, including four kids, were shot as they enjoyed a 4th of July night out to watch some fireworks in Brooklyn. trib.al/CPmBWf4

https://x.com/nypost/status/2073780510539600214

Search for missing swimmer near Georgetown shifts to recovery effort
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/07/05/search-missing-swimmer-near-georgetown-shifts-recovery-effort/

Boy, 16, Found Dead in Michigan Home from Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Running Generator in Basement
https://people.com/teen-dies-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-after-running-generator-in-basement-12012107