Award shows still attract millions, but watching a ceremony, following its highlights and trusting its winners are different kinds of attention.

Trump’s planned July Fourth fireworks display in Washington, D.C. includes roughly 850,000 pyrotechnics, a late start time, and National Park Service modeling warning of hazardous air pollution around the National Mall.

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's Democratic primary, delivering one of the biggest political upsets of the 2026 election cycle. The victory reflects growing anti-incumbent sentiment and renewed momentum for progressive candidates within the Democratic Party.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that laws in Idaho and West Virginia restricting transgender girls and women from competing on female school sports teams do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, a decision expected to shape legal challenges and education policy nationwide.