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gaming2 days ago•4 min saved

GTA Online Prepares Independence Week With Big Rewards Ahead of Kortz Center Heist

GTA Online runs a July 9–13 Event Week ahead of the Kortz Center Heist update, offering Independence Day rewards, hats and apparel, and heavy discounts on bunkers, agencies, and vehicles. It also launches the Fine Art Collector Program with login bonuses (GTA$ in 72 hours and a free Benefactor Turreted Limo) and a hefty heist-related reward path, plus double FIB file rewards, podium and prize-ride vehicles, test-track options, and new gun-van contents. GTA+ members get extra spins and perks as more content heads toward the next major update.

via RockstarINTEL|

#discounts #gaming #gta-online

gaming5 days ago•5 min saved

Indie Comeback: Compulsion Games and Double Fine Reclaim Independence from Xbox

Compulsion Games and Double Fine announce they will return to independent management after their time with Xbox, retaining ownership of Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. This follows Xbox's July 6 layoffs of 3,200 staff and the divestment of five studios, with Ninja Theory and Undead Labs in acquisition and Arkane Lyon entering a consultation period. Both studios express gratitude to Xbox and anticipate the next chapter as independent entities.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#compulsion-games #double-fine-productions #gaming

politics5 days ago•8 min saved

Pratt challenges Mamdani over Fourth of July critique of America

Reality TV figure Spencer Pratt mocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for using Independence Day to critique U.S. history, calling him “vile, commie” in a viral response; Mamdani’s America 250 speech framed immigration and wealth inequality in terms of an “arena of supremacy,” while Pratt urged Americans to embrace their country and push back against efforts to rewrite history.

via Fox News|

#immigration #independence-day #new-york-city

national-news5 days ago•22 min saved

DC fireworks extravaganza kicks off America 250 amid storm delay

More than 800,000 fireworks illuminated the National Mall in Washington, DC, to mark America 250. The celebration, including the Salute to America with President Trump, was briefly interrupted by a thunderstorm that forced an evacuation, but attendees returned for the fireworks and continued the event.

via WMUR|

#america-250 #fireworks #independence-day

politics5 days ago•38 min saved

America’s 250th: History Outshines Trump’s Hype

The Bulwark editors say Trump tried to hijack America’s 250th birthday with self-promoting stunts, but history—and a broader display of democratic values (the Pope’s Independence Hall remarks on liberty and immigration, plus champions like Zelensky and Magyar)—outshone him, underscoring the nation’s resilience over narcissistic spectacle.

via The Bulwark|

#250th-anniversary #independence-day #liberal-democracy

politics5 days ago•66 min saved

Trump Defends July Fourth Speech by Focusing on Crowd Size Amid Empty Seats

President Trump railed about crowd turnout after videos showed gaps at the National Mall, claiming 422,000 attendees before severe weather forced evacuations and that many returned for a late speech; White House comment was not provided and coverage highlighted that the turnout appeared smaller than historic milestones.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #independence-day #maga

culture-and-politics6 days ago•23 min saved

July 4 Weekend Spotlight: Swift’s PatriotismYo and Trump’s Spectacle Clash

As America marks 250 years of independence, Taylor Swift’s Independence Day moment and Donald Trump’s patriotic rally weave a tale of two national figures whose showmanship defines the holiday as much as any policy, spotlighting the tension between celebrity-driven spectacle and foundational ideals during the July 4 weekend.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#celebrity-culture #culture-and-politics #donald-trump

us-news6 days ago•0 min saved

DC Prepares for 250th Anniversary with Grand Fireworks and Lengthy Presidential Address

Washington, DC, is gearing up for the United States' 250th birthday celebration with 850,000 fireworks, planned flyovers, and a notably long presidential address, in hot conditions.

via BBC|

#250th-anniversary #fireworks #independence-day

local-news6 days ago•5 min saved

DC’s 250th Independence Day Fireworks Light the Mall as Weather Looms

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.

via WTOP|

#dc #fireworks #independence-day

business6 days ago•26 min saved

New York City Fourth of July BBQ costs near $300 as inflation bites

Shoppers in NYC will spend about $295 on a 10-person July 4th barbecue, up 31% from $232 last year, as prices for beef patties, hot dogs, cheese, beer, ketchup and tomatoes surge due to drought, tariffs and higher transport costs, adding about $63 to the typical cookout.

via New York Post|

#bbq #business #food-prices

politics6 days ago•6 min saved

Trump Turns July 4 into a campaign stage, touts wins and warns of a 'communist' threat

President Trump used a July 4th National Mall speech to mix patriotic celebration with a partisan pitch, praising his achievements, casting opponents as a threat, and urging action on the Save America Act and changes to election rules, while veterans, Artemis II astronauts, and a high-energy fireworks display framed the event as a continuation of his political narrative ahead of the midterms.

via USA Today|

#america #filibuster #independence-day

national-news6 days ago•22 min saved

Washington, D.C. Caps America 250 With Record-Breaking Fireworks Show

Washington, D.C. celebrated America 250 with a record-breaking display of more than 800,000 fireworks over the National Mall. A thunderstorm briefly forced an evacuation of Freedom 250’s Salute to America, but attendees returned for the fireworks and President Trump.

via WLKY|

#america-250 #fireworks #independence-day

world6 days ago•5 min saved

America’s 250th birthday becomes a battlefield of politics and pageantry

America marked its semiquincentennial with traditional Independence Day celebrations, but the 250th anniversary was deeply tangled in politics as President Trump championed the Freedom 250 effort amid House scrutiny over funding and affiliations with America250; with a massive fireworks display planned on the National Mall, weather threats forced precautionary evacuations, and Vice President JD Vance urged unity as critics accused the celebrations of political manipulation and lack of transparency.

via Al Jazeera|

#america250 #freedom250 #independence-day

politics6 days ago•6 min saved

Trump uses 250th Independence Day to blend patriotism with partisan aims

President Trump marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a patriotic address that mixed praise for veterans and national milestones with a push for his political agenda, including support for the SAVE America Act and hardline anti-communist messaging, as weather forced evacuations and DC ceremonies proceeded alongside similar celebrations across major cities.

via WTOP|

#elections #independence-day #politics

world6 days ago•18 min saved

USA’s 250th birthday heats up with fireworks and a Brooklyn Bridge blaze

Americans marked the United States’ 250th birthday with nationwide celebrations amid scorching heat and storms, with NYC moving Macy’s fireworks earlier to dodge bad weather; images of flames and smoke emerged from the Brooklyn Bridge during the event, but no injuries were reported as revelers enjoyed parades, barbecues and other festivities.

via The Independent|

#4th-july #america #brooklyn-bridge