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The Unsung Lyrics of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
The four original stanzas of our national anthem give us hope.
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Twenty-Five Movies to Celebrate America at 250
They tell the story of who we are and why this big, beautiful, rambunctious nation is one worth the fight.
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America is destroying itself. It’s no surprise | Stephen Marche
Scholars will somedy wonder how the richest country in history chose to throw it all away. But the crisis has been there since the beginningThe 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence has arrived at a moment of some embarrassment for the Republic. The United States of America, established to overthrow a mad king, has…
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‘Trump accounts’: Wall Street-backed investment funds for children to go live
Savings plans for children born between January 2025 and December 2028 launched as president seeks electoral boostTrump accounts, a savings vehicle named after the US president and authorized by congressional Republicans, are set to go live on Saturday, offering American parents a new way to save money for their children by investing in funds managed…
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Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup’s last-16 matches
BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.
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Titus Welliver’s Bosch Officially Returns to Prime Video This Month for New Release
Bosch star Titus Welliver will return to his beloved role in the second season of the Ballard spin-off show coming soon to Prime Video.
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Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?
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‘There’s excitement in the air’: how America fell back in love with indie cinemas
With unexpected programming and a community ethos, independent cinemas across the US are giving multiplexes a run for their moneyOn a quiet street in New York City’s Ridgewood neighborhood stands an unassuming, windowless white building. Its lone door, covered with an amalgamation of cut-outs, looks like a teenager’s bedroom; the building numbers are displayed via…
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World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games beginsLes Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town.…
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Some Americans are reluctant to cheer for the US at the World Cup. They shouldn’t be | Alexander Abnos
There are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel discomfort about the behavior of their country. But sports have a way of bringing joy and unityThe US men’s national team are on the verge of history. One win away from matching their best-ever run in the World Cup’s modern era, they are playing with more…