Inside the U.S. Post Office’s revolution, by foot, horseback, and helicopter

In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to ...

One Day in America

So what is America? On a single Friday in April, we carried pen and camera from sea to shining sea to find out.
Us Weekly

New on Streaming in July 2026 – All the Movies and TV Shows on Netflix, Prime Video and More

Want to know all the new movies and shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and other streaming services? Then read Us' ...
NPR

National Guard deployments

June 29, 2026 • Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of America 250 celebrations in recent weeks, amid President ...
Science Daily

Bird droppings helped build one of ancient Peru’s most powerful kingdoms

New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their ...
LSU Wire

Conservationists urge us to spare our shorebirds from fireworks, dogs

We can celebrate our independence, having a blast at the beach. But conservationists urge us to do it without making the most dependent shorebird chicks fly the coop well before they're ready.

Philly finished its July 4th concert and fireworks after a lengthy storm delay; city celebrated nation's 250th in extreme heat

What you should knowPhiladelphia's July Fourth concert and fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway resumed following a ...