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- ENES KANTER FREEDOM: I came here for my basketball dream. I stay for freedom and the American dream - Enes Kanter Freedom came to America as a Muslim immigrant chasing basketball dreams but found a sense of belonging and now speaks out against extremism.
- Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year - The Washington Monument will become the "world's tallest birthday candle" on New Year's Eve with historic projections celebrating America's founding and future.
- Interior Department plans AI Theodore Roosevelt exhibit for America250 - Revolutionary AI technology brings Theodore Roosevelt back to life at his North Dakota national park, letting visitors interact with the president.
- Times Square ball goes red, white and blue for America's 250th birthday - Times Square's 2025 ball drop will sparkle in red, white and blue patriotic colors to kick off America's 250th birthday celebrations nationwide this year.
- White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report - The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.
- See the Biden-era ‘DEI’ coins Bessent scrapped as Trump team restores patriotic 250th designs - Scott Bessent canceled commemorative quarter designs from the Biden administration that focused on breaking chains and suffrage rather than featuring any Founding Fathers.
- Top automaker unleashes 250 limited-edition Corvettes inspired by America's founding - General Motors' Chevrolet is celebrating America's 250th with dark, metallic "Stars and Steel" Corvettes and trucks, including 250 special Corvettes and a charity auction model to back veteran families.
- US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront - State Department surges resources globally to handle World Cup visa demand, reducing wait times while maintaining rigorous security vetting procedures.