President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.

America’s 250th birthday could have been — should have been — a celebration to end all celebrations. The nation’s biggest birthday yet could have been an opportunity for both commemoration and ...

President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term putting his personal stamp — and in many cases his image — on American institutions. Now his eponymous impulses have expanded to the ...

While President Donald Trump huffs and puffs over his unfinished White House ballroom (after bulldozing the East Wing for the project and leaving a big hole in the ground), preens over his remodel of ...

A family living in a remote farmhouse and their Italian artist neighbor get a nasty surprise when three brothers bully their way in, the eldest of them with a personal agenda. By David Rooney Chief ...

About 11 days ago the 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with a lighthearted French comedy, The Electric Kiss. That indicated to me they were getting the fun stuff out of the way in order to go really ...

The United States of America turns 250 years old on July 4, 2026. Museums across the U.S. are marking the important milestone not just with patriotic displays, but with exhibitions and programs that ...

Dear Annie: My dad is turning 73 next month, and my mom is throwing this big party for him. She is begging me to come, but my parents live across the country -- a six-hour plane ride. I work full time ...

When a team member reaches a certain number of years at a company (5, 10, 15…) or accomplishes something big, leaders and the organization often acknowledge and celebrate that. Your company may offer ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Not to be that person, but turning 30 is actually a pretty big deal. That's not to put pressure on ...

Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation after having been caught using taxpayer funds for personal reasons, including to throw herself a birthday party. Last year, shortly after ...