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A time capsule buried to mark America’s 250th anniversary includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange meant to be opened in 2276, though the battery may not survive 250 years; if it still functions, it will offer digital artifacts in Notes, illustrating speculation about how tech may look in the far future.
President Donald Trump is staging an unprecedented UFC event on the White House South Lawn, turning it into a 4,300-seat arena with an eight‑sided cage beneath a 92‑foot canopy called the Claw, run by UFC chief Dana White to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday, as thunderstorms loom.
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington for Rededicate 250, a largely conservative Christian prayer event honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary with prayer, praise and thanksgiving.
Disney is planning a 24-hour TV marathon on July 4, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring a new ESPN segment called 'America's Team' to find the team that best embodies the U.S., along with other patriotic programming across its platforms.
Disney's California Adventure will transform Soarin’ Around the World into Soarin’ Across America in 2026 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary, coinciding with patriotic initiatives and American-themed programming, amid ongoing debates about nationalism and Disney's cultural messaging.
The US Treasury is considering a $1 coin design honoring Donald Trump, featuring a clenched fist and referencing his survival of an assassination attempt, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations, amid political and economic tensions.