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Applying the philosophy of podcasting to text.

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Why the Turtle submarine represents the best of American ingenuity

Former President George Washington called it "an effort of genius."

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Revolutionary reenactor on the nuances of the nation's 250th birthday

Revolutionary reenactor Jeremiah Poope took host Robin Young on an 11-stop tour of some of Boston's most iconic revolutionary landmarks

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Presidential historians reflect on the Fourth of July

How should we celebrate this imperfect union at a time that feels so divisive?

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America may be turning 250, but it's only been 160 years since slavery was abolished

America is celebrating it's 250th anniversary this year, but its only been about 160 years since the 13th Amendment was passed, abolishing slavery.

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Artist and activist Ai Weiwei talks 'On Censorship' essay

Acclaimed artist and activist Ai Weiwei has often encountered censorship and surveillance throughout his career.

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Resting on the Rule of Law

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A popular climate fix could accidentally trigger massive changes to global weather

A new study found that not all geoengineering ideas are created equal. Brightening marine clouds over the eastern Pacific could dramatically weaken the El Niño cycle, triggering major changes to global weather patterns, while stratospheric aerosol injection left the system largely unchanged. Researchers say the results are a reminder that efforts to cool the planet could produce unexpected consequences if they are deployed without a full understanding of how Earth's climate works.

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One Year Later: President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Are Delivering for American Workers

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this week, our nation is stronger with President Trump at the helm— a leader who believes that people who work hard every day deserve to keep more of what they earn. One year after President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law, this once-in-a-generation legislation is delivering […]

The post One Year Later: President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Are Delivering for American Workers appeared first on The White House.

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Volkswagen’s next electric SUV is almost here, and it’s not just a rebadged ID.4 [Images]

The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan is expected to debut later this year, bringing much more than just a new look and name.

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What's happening in the Round of 16 in the World Cup?

There are just three spots left in the Round of 16. Can Cape Verde continue its magical run?

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Weekly Notes 27/2026

It’s been a hectic week. Lots of work, meetings, and things to get done. I still have things on my list. I might have to work a bit tomorrow. I continued with my regular P.T sessions. I could also play last Saturday, which was fun. BTW, welcome to the second half of 2026.

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America is turning 250. How is Washington, D.C., celebrating?

How does this big birthday compare to the bicentennial?

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Ted Landsmark was attacked with an American flag 50 years ago. What does the flag mean to him now?

In 1976, a white man attacked a young Black lawyer with an American flag in downtown Boston.

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OpenAI floats a potential government stake

OpenAI is discussing giving a 5% stake in the company to the U.S. government.

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How are Indigenous communities feeling about America's 250th birthday?

The U.S. is preparing to celebrate its 150th Fourth of July this weekend.

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Despite the heat, NYC residents are celebrating the Fourth of July

Temperatures in the city are reported to be near 100 degrees.

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New 'Amerigo' documentary asks more than 1,000 Americans if the American dream is still alive

When filmmaker David McCourt's grandfather came to the U.S. and landed a job, he considered himself neither rich nor poor and thus, in his estimation, had achieved the American dream.

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Thanks Bob Wertz for the kind words in this blog post about Micro.blog’s support for Bluesky and every other open API we can get our hands on:

…Micro.Blog is the perfect solution for people who want to experiment with different platforms, but maintain a centralized web presence. Manton’s built something amazing at Micro.Blog and I’m still surprised how few people know about it.

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Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start

During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.