America Marks 250 Years With Fireworks and Heat Across the Nation
TL;DR
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday over the Fourth of July weekend, Americans gather for cookouts, parades, and a record-breaking fireworks display on the National Mall, while a heat wave tests the electric grid and outdoor celebrations unfold across cities from Washington, DC to Philadelphia and Miami.
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