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Indy Pass plans 50+ new resorts, 300+
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— Sep 1, 2026
Indy Pass has expanded to more than 300 destinations by adding over 50 independent resorts, with about 30 more announced this week and a keynote on Sept. 8 to unveil further partners. The pass remains a two-day-per-resort program with Indy+ offering no blackout dates and a discounted third day, priced at $399 for the base pass and $449 for Indy+, with waitlist presales starting Sept. 1 and general public on Sept. 8.
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New York City Allows Swimming at Beaches Ahead of Independence Day Weekend
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— Jun 24, 2020
Beaches in New York City will be open to the public for swimming ahead of Independence Day, after partially being reopened for Memorial Day weekend celebrations last month, Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted late on Tuesday…
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Children’s Choir Blocked From Singing at Capitol Scheduled for Trump’s Independence Day Celebration
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— Jun 29, 2023
The Rushingbrook Children’s Choir made headlines when Capitol police shut down their performance of the National Anthem, but now they will be singing at former President Donald Trump’s July 1 Independence Day…
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Musk Tweets Last-Minute Recommendation to ‘Independent-Minded Voters’ Ahead of Election Day
Opinion
— Nov 7, 2022
With just one day left until Election Day, billionaire businessman and Twitter owner Elon Musk is making a recommendation to voters. “To independent-minded voters,” Musk began in a tweet on Monday morning. “Shared power…
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
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Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing
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— Sep 2, 2026
Taiwan plans to exceed NT$1 trillion in defense spending for 2027, signaling the island’s determination to bolster its self-defence and deterrence amid cross-strait tensions. Beijing condemned the move as reckless pro-independence posturing and warned it cannot deter reunification, as Taipei pressed ahead with broader defense and military modernization aims during Armed Forces Day.
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Beijing calling it "destabilizing" is rich coming from the side with the missiles pointed across the strait.
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City Officials Raise Somali Flag After Cancelling Independence Day Fireworks
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— Jul 2, 2026
A city in New York appears to be celebrating America's 250th birthday differently.
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Bannon Reports to Prison to Start 4-Month Sentence
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— Jul 1, 2024
Steve Bannon will spend this Independence Day anything but independent. The former political aide to former Donald Trump reported to federal prison to serve a four-month sentence on Monday, USA Today reported. Bannon…
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US Surgeon General Ahead of Fourth of July: Wearing a Mask Will Give People ‘More Independence’
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— Jul 3, 2020
U.S. surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams is encouraging people to wear a mask if they go out this weekend as Americans celebrate Independence Day. Amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic and recent spikes in cases…
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Mark Meadows Reacts To Decision on Trump’s Facebook Ban: ‘Sad Day for America’
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— May 5, 2021
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is calling it a “sad day for America” after Facebook’s independent Oversight Board upheld the decision to suspend former President Donald Trump . “It’s a sad day for…
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Bea Binene Announces “The First Escape” Premiere for Final Arc of *Our Yesterdays Escape* on Viva One
Bea Binene posted about the premiere of the final arc of the series on Viva One, urging fans to watch legally. The announcement generated hype and nostalgia primarily within the Philippine loveteam and University Series fandom, with coordinated positive responses but no notable opposition.
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Indonesia marks 81st Independence Day, Prabowo-led ceremony
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— Aug 14, 2026
Indonesia marks its 81st Independence Day with President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka leading multiple ceremonies, from the Merdeka Palace parade to a solemn National Visitation at Kalibata, with condolences and greetings arriving from international leaders. In a State of the Nation address, Prabowo touted multi-year high growth and urged that investment translates into jobs and higher living standards, aiming for about 6% growth by year’s end amid global uncertainty.
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Trump Reveals ‘Most Spectacular TRUMP RALLY’ for July 4
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— Jun 15, 2026
President Donald Trump is getting ready for Independence Day by planning “most spectacular TRUMP RALLY”in Washington, D.C. The event will take place the day the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday. “On July 4th, at The…
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5 Interesting Facts About July 4
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— Jul 4, 2022
Fireworks, BBQs, and bonfires are some of the things that tend to be associated with the Fourth of July. While the date of when Independence Day should be celebrated initially was somewhat debated, some of the things we…
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Nebraska Senate Race Tightens As Election Day Draws Closer
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— Oct 28, 2024
Republican Sen. Deb Fischer has a narrow lead in the Nebraska Senate race against independent opponent Dan Osborn with just eight days left until the election, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll released…
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Republican Governor: ‘They Should Have Followed the Guidelines’ at Mount Rushmore Event
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— Jul 5, 2020
After President Donald Trump held an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore — which did not feature social distancing — some Republicans are saying the participants should have adhered to federal guidelines…
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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Pepsi Gets Roasted After Branching Out to More Than Just Soda: ‘This Has to Be a Joke’
Reporting
— Jul 5, 2023
Pepsi entered the condiment business in preparation for Independence Day, and not everyone was thrilled by the prospect of cola-flavored hotdogs. The soda maker unveiled a new condiment Tuesday, which was created as…
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JOHN STOSSEL: We Now Need Laws To Just Let Kids Be Kids
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— Oct 26, 2024
What does it take for a parent to get arrested? Surprisingly little. Scott and Heather Wallace of Hewitt, Texas , encourage their three boys to play outside on their own to build independence. One day, driving home from…
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STEPHEN MOORE: Climate Change Fanaticism Was The Big Election Loser
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— Nov 11, 2024
A few days before last week’s election, Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders issued a dire warning to voters. If Trump won, “the struggle against climate change will be over.” He had that right. Climate change…
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Poll finds most Americans believe Trump profited
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— Aug 19, 2026
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power, and that his policy decisions are influenced by his private business interests. The survey shows about half of Republicans think business interests influence his decisions, 63% say the crypto profits are inappropriate, Democrats push corruption investigations, and Trump maintains he has no day-to-day role in the family business with investments managed independently.
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Soldier Smashes Through Roof of Home When Parachute Fails to Deploy After Jumping Out of Plane
Reporting
— Jul 14, 2021
Just two days after many Americans celebrated their independence, a British soldier came crashing through the roof of a house in Atascadero, California, around 5 p.m. No one had suspected the British were coming to that…
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
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TikTok Puts News Outlet In Time Out For Posting Charlie Kirk News
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— Sep 18, 2025
The TikTok account of an independent media outlet was banned for several days from the Chinese-owned video app over seemingly innocuous videos that were gaining traction. Off The Press brands itself as a “news brand for…
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Trump Repeats Vow to Defeat ‘Radical Left’ in July Fourth Speech
Reporting
— Jul 5, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to defeat the “radical left,” in an Independence Day speech at the White House that condemned recent protests against monuments to historical figures as attempts to destroy…
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Biden Can’t Quite Stick Landing On Pronouncing Most Famous Line In Founding Document
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— May 30, 2025
Former President Joe Biden on Friday couldn’t quite finish reciting the most famous line in the Declaration of Independence. Biden delivered a speech at a Memorial Day event in Delaware, which was his first since his…
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US First Lady Melania Trump Statue Set on Fire in Slovenia
Reporting
— Jul 8, 2020
A wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump was torched near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, on the night of July Fourth, as Americans celebrated U.S. Independence Day, said the artist who commissioned the…
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Op-Ed: Old Man Waving Flag on Roadside Drops Wisdom About Patriotism
Opinion
— Jul 9, 2021
How altered must the experience of Independence Day celebrations have felt for Americans across the political divide last Sunday. On one side, the 1619ers chastised an incurably racist America that deserves to be burned…
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Terence Crawford Posts Wholesome "Feeling Blessed" Message on X
Undisputed boxing champion Terence Crawford shared a positive morning post about feeling blessed, drawing mostly supportive and neutral reactions from fans with no significant backlash. Approximately 80-90% of reactions agree or engage positively, while 10-20% include light jokes or off-topic comments without forming opposition.
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