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Military flyovers mark America’s 250th anniversary 0 (0)

The annual Independence Day Parade in the nation’s capital has been canceled by Washington, DC authorities, due to extreme heat. The parade was scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. ET on July 4. The heat index is expected to reach between 110°F and 115°F, and the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for DC. The decision was made for the safety of participants, spectators and staff, according to an announcement from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/07/04/america-250-july-4th-celebrations-updates–live/90736882007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: [See More…]

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LIVE: Trump delivers speech at Mount Rushmore fireworks celebration for America’s 250th anniversary 0 (0)

President Donald Trump will headline a pre-Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3, adding a speech beneath the granite faces of four consequential presidents to his schedule of events surrounding the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. A White House official told USA TODAY that Trump would be heading to South Dakota for the event at the national memorial that’s hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/06/25/donald-trump-mount-rushmore-250-anniversary-celebration-dakota/90682953007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ [See More…]

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Max Holloway on Conor McGregor’s talk before UFC 329: ‘Just please show up’ 0 (0)

Max Holloway talks to MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn about his UFC 329 rematch with Conor McGregor, fighting at welterweight, a potential Justin Gaethje rematch with a win and much more. **Thanks to Stake.com for facilitating the interview** Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFC329 #MaxHolloway #ConorMcGregor From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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UFC White House delivers EPIC night for MMA 0 (0)

#UFCWhiteHouse delivered in every way, shape and form: How did you rate the historic night? MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn reports for the final time from Washington. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #JustinGaethje #IliaTopuria From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Live: Trump White House hosts UFC Freedom 250 fight on president’s birthday in Washington, DC 0 (0)

It’s showtime. After months of hype, President Donald Trump will be ringside Sunday for one of the most unusual events in White House history as a series of mixed martial arts cage matches unfold in a makeshift arena on the South Lawn. The Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event is timed to the nation’s 250th birthday and Trump’s 80th. The president will be surrounded by high-profile supporters, administration officials, family, and military members for the seven-match contest, which airs live on Paramount+. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/14/trump-white-house-fight-updates–live/90509666007/?tbref=hp Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to [See More…]

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UFC fans react to polarizing White House event on South Lawn 0 (0)

UFC fans discuss Sunday’s historic – and polarizing – UFC White House event on the South Lawn. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #DanaWhite #DonaldTrump From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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UFC Freedom 250 full card final faceoffs for historic White House event 0 (0)

Dana White oversaw final faceoffs for Sunday’s UFC White House event at ceremonial weigh-ins with Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane and more. Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #IliaTopuria #AlexPereira From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Alex Pereira’s first heavyweight weigh-in for Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC White House 0 (0)

Former two-division champ Alex Pereira weighed more than Ciryl Gane at official weigh-ins for Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 interim heavyweight title fight at the White House. Full weigh-in coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2026/06/13/ufc-freedom-250-white-house-official-weigh-in-results-video-stream/90431092007/ Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #AlexPereira #CirylGane From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com

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Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje make weight for UFC White House title unifier 0 (0)

Champion Ilia Topuria and interim titleholder Justin Gaethje made weight for Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 main event at the White House, where they will unify lightweight titles. Full weigh-in coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2026/06/13/ufc-freedom-250-white-house-official-weigh-in-results-video-stream/90431092007/ Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAJunkieOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest UFC and MMA news: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFCWhiteHouse #IliaTopuria #JustinGaethje From heartwarming moments to the latest in sports, entertainment, and politics, our journalists are dedicated to bringing clarity to the news of the day with unique visual storytelling…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com