Nasa’s Hubble captures a spectacular cluster of 500,000 ancient stars to mark America's 250th anniversary

NASA celebrates America's 250th birthday with red, white and blue snaps of the cosmos — Space photo of the week

NASA celebrates America's 250th birthday with red, white and blue snaps of the cosmos — Space photo of the week

NASA's Hubble spots a stellar sparkler for the Fourth of July

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular red, white, and blue view of one of the Milky Way's oldest star clusters to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Hidden within the ancient cluster are clues to how exploding stars helped transform the young universe into one capable of forming planets and, eventually, life.

RAF flying aces paint the sky red, white and blue for America’s 250th birthday

Thousands of events were held across the US to celebrate the historic milestone, as a swathe of the country sweltered

Hubble Spies Starry Chandelier

The subject of today’s NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is an ancient inhabitant of our galaxy. This sparkling scene features a globular cluster: a collection of tens of thousands to millions of stars, all tightly bound together under the influence of gravity. There are more than 150 globular clusters in our galaxy, though there may be []

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship on America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary

The US marks the milestone with celebrations billed by the president as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.

Where to Watch Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Online

This year's star-studded special marks the largest show to date, celebrating both the 50th anniversary of Macy’s annual fireworks and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

America's 250th birthday seen from space: Nasa shares stunning ISS footage of Los Angeles fireworks

America's 250th birthday seen from space: Nasa shares stunning ISS footage of Los Angeles fireworks

In the USA, a time to decide

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America is a very big deal, indeed.

Trump Visits Mount Rushmore to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

The United States is commemorating its 250th anniversary with nationwide celebrations marking the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The anniversary is one of the country’s most significant historical milestones, with events taking place across the nation and culminating in a major celebration in Washington. As part of the commemorations, Donald Trump is [] The post Trump Visits Mount Rushmore to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center

The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.

ABC 7 Celebrates America 250: Fireworks, festivals, parades and more

The Fourth of July marks a major milestone for America as we celebrate 250 years.

25 Wild and Surprising Facts About America as It Turns 250

From historic anomalies to cultural staples, a look at the numbers and narratives that shape America on its landmark anniversary.

Extreme heat bears down as US prepares to mark 250th anniversary of independence

The anniversary has served as an opportunity for the US to reflect on its history while also reminding it of the political polarisation of the moment.

America 250 around the world

As the United States marks its 250th birthday, governments, world leaders, and American diplomatic missions around the globe joined in celebrating the milestone with congratulatory messages, illuminated landmarks, and tributes to the country’s founding. In France, the Eiffel Tower displayed “USA 250” in lights, while Sri Lanka illuminated Colombo’s Lotus Tower and encouraged residents to []

80+ events happening in July

America's 250th birthday celebration will be huge, but here are other events happening around the Triangle this July.

‘So content and loved’ Emmerdale legend celebrates major milestone

The actress recently marked a very important occasion

Disneyland Welcomes One Billionth Guest

Disneyland Resort has reached a historic attendance milestone by welcoming its honorary one billionth guest. The recognition took place on July 3, 2026, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, just days ahead of the resort’s 71st anniversary. The Disneyland one billionth guest honored during the ceremony was 8-year-old Andres Robles of Arizona. He was visiting [] The post Disneyland Welcomes One Billionth Guest appeared first on That Park Place.

60 million stars: Euclid space telescope snaps the largest-ever close-up photo of the Milky Way's crowded heart

60 million stars: Euclid space telescope snaps the largest-ever close-up photo of the Milky Way's crowded heart

America’s 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max

America's 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, an AI-generated prediction, and dozens of historic artifacts to represent life in 2026.

AP tours Donald Trump’s takeover makeover of Washington

The United States is celebrating its 250th year. And what better way to mark that anniversary than with an American summer staple — a trip to the nation's capital. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren; AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Nannup geopark hub takes major step forward

The Nannup geopark hub project has reached a major milestone, with building contracts signed and a licence application submitted to the Shire of Nannup.

State-funded America 250 commemorations kept mellow as federal funding cuts still sting in Illinois – Chicago Tribune*

State-funded America 250 commemorations kept mellow as federal funding cuts still sting in Illinois – Chicago Tribune*

Alienware is celebrating its 30th anniversary with three new monitors

Alienware is celebrating its 30th anniversary with three new monitors

RedState Celebrates America 250

RedState Celebrates America 250

A letter to Europe: Join us in celebrating America’s birthday

This year our transatlantic family has an opportunity to celebrate what has held us together over the past 250 years — and, we hope, will hold us together for the next 250 years to come.

America’s 250th birthday: A guide to Fourth of July events on the Peninsula and beyond

From fireworks and festivals to live music and drone shows, here’s where you can celebrate the nation’s milestone anniversary.

America 250 celebrations shine across nation and beyond

From Alabama to Italy, America 250 celebrations showcase art, drone shows, and innovation for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/cw9ry2b7 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump Asked Him to Sell America to the World. Meet Nick Adams.

'I want it to be a seamless five-star experience' for tourists coming to America, Adams said.

BRET BAIER: This July Fourth, let’s find awe in the places that tell America’s story

Mount Rushmore, Mount Vernon, and national parks take center stage as America marks its 250th anniversary with renewed conservation efforts.

Famous World Landmarks That Are Worth Seeing In Real Life

We’re no strangers to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks; we’ve seen them in movies, TV shows, billboards, commercials, and even in some of our favorite music videos. Though we might have had a vivid depiction of what it would be like to see them in real, yet experiencing them in person left us [] The post Famous World Landmarks That Are Worth Seeing In Real Life appeared first on Identity Magazine.

Trump to mark US 250th anniversary at Rushmore

Trump to mark US 250th anniversary at Rushmore

60 million stars shine in Euclid telescope's new image of the Milky Way

The European Space Agency on Wednesday released the largest and most detailed visible-light image of the Milky Way's center. The picture shows more than 60 million stars in the galactic bulge, glistening along with nebulae and star clusters. It is a mosaic of nine separate pointings, each covering a patch of sky somewhat larger than a full Moon. — Read the rest The post 60 million stars shine in Euclid telescope's new image of the Milky Way appeared first on Boing Boing.

America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come

America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy.

NASA celebrates James Webb's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image of Centaurus A yet

NASA has released the most detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy we've ever seen, captured by the James Webb telescope.