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As Washington, D.C., readies for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, race-zone preparations and restrictions are denting foot traffic for local eateries and shops, with at least one restaurant noting weaker business and a nearby school opting for remote learning on Friday to accommodate the race preparations.
Downtown Washington, DC expects heavy traffic as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix routes a 1.66-mile course, prompting closures from Friday 3 a.m. through Sunday 11:59 p.m.; drivers report extreme delays and officials urge residents to use public transit as gridlock is likely to worsen over the weekend.
The Kennedy Center told a court it will not attempt to restore former President Trump's name on the building before September 8, as the litigation over its naming and signage continues.
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver mocks Warner Bros.’ DC superhero film lineup, highlighting a string of underperformers such as Birds of Prey, The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Black Adam, and Supergirl, while noting the studio’s box‑office woes and its ties to HBO, joking that DC’s film bets have repeatedly crashed into a brick wall.
The D.C. region could see heavy thunderstorms Monday with the potential for flash flooding, especially south of I-66, though rainfall coverage is expected to be lower than Sunday. Temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-80s with heat indices in the 90s, and a heat alert is in effect for the District. Storms may bring down trees and power outages, with unsettled weather continuing into midweek before a brighter pattern returns.
The Independent reports the White House posted a clip praising the gilded Arts of War and Arts of Peace statues near the Lincoln Memorial while leaving out critical reviews, prompting accusations of deceptive editing and underscoring Trump’s broader DC makeover narrative.
David Jenkins, the creator of Our Flag Means Death, announced on Threads that his Booster Gold series for HBO/DC will not move forward, confirming the development is dead after Deadline previously reported he’d write and show-run the pilot; the piece also notes Jenkins’ comment sits alongside Mahershala Ali’s public stance on the Blade reboot, with Ali saying he’s moved on and Jenkins echoing that sentiment in relation to Booster Gold.
At SDCC, fans debate why Marvel, DC and Star Wars are faltering: Marvel is in a transitional phase toward new team-ups like Avengers: Doomsday; DC faces scrutiny over following Marvel’s playbook under Gunn/Safran while some fans praise the direction; Star Wars fans worry about oversaturation on Disney+ and push for more grand theatrical storytelling. The discussion also points to streaming fragmentation and a lack of a cohesive monoculture as broader challenges, even as a few fans remain hopeful for future releases.
DC recorded 6,009 911 calls during July 4th, about 700 medical contacts on the National Mall, and four arrests on the Mall, with crowds returning after rain delays and the celebration largely peaceful.
A photo gallery covers Fourth of July celebrations in the DC region, including a promised 850,000-shell Salute to America 250 on the National Mall; despite dangerous heat that caused some disruptions, the events largely proceeded, though severe weather later forced evacuations and disrupted festivities around the Mall.
Trump’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall was temporarily closed Friday afternoon due to an extreme heat wave in Washington, near 100°F, with safety officials expanding cooling resources and water stations. The disruption followed earlier heat-related issues like a food hall power outage and the cancellation of Vanilla Ice’s performance, amid low attendance, as Trump braces for a late-night rally and Independence Day events.
Reagan National Airport will close Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for rehearsals ahead of America 250 celebrations, with Wings of Freedom demonstrations and low-flying military aircraft around DC, Arlington and Alexandria; Saturday’s FAA closure runs noon to midnight for the full celebration along the National Mall with flyovers and appearances by Air Force One, the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, tri-bomber formations and B-2 stealth bombers.
Washington, DC’s 40-minute Fourth of July show, staged by Pyrotecnico, will light the sky with more than 850,000 fireworks and effects and more than 4,250 pounds of fireworks per minute across three launch areas (Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, West Potomac Park, and the Potomac River). The operation requires 50+ trucks and a crew of at least 75, and, if completed as planned, could break the current world record for the largest fireworks display (held by Iglesia Ni Cristo in the Philippines since 2016) as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
Supergirl’s disappointing box-office performance is being framed as a potential indicator of a broader slowdown in superhero films, prompting industry watchers to reassess audience appetite, franchise strategies, and DC’s upcoming slate as studios recalibrate risk and investment in the genre.
An entertainment writer argues the heated online backlash to the Supergirl film is disproportionate, saying the movie is a solid if not spectacular entry in the current wave of superhero cinema. While it has flaws like one-note characters, aweak villain, and a puzzling soundtrack, many audiences found it enjoyable and engaging. The piece suggests the extreme negativity could stem from superhero fatigue, heightened expectations, or gender biases more than the film’s actual quality, urging readers to temper hype with a balanced view.