250th anniversary celebrations
Coverage of 250th anniversary celebrations in the Nexus archive.
- A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states
An extreme heat wave affecting 20 U.S. states, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, has prompted warnings from the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees with heat indices up to 115, posing risks of heat-related illness. The heat wave coincides with the Fourth of July and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project
President Donald Trump claimed six people were arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has faced issues like algae blooms and peeling paint after a $14-million renovation. Trump attributed the damage to vandalism without evidence, while the Interior Department and U.S. Park Police have not confirmed his claims. Security has been increased around the pool ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
Donald Trump stated the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will 'probably' be drained for repairs due to algae blooms and peeling paint, which have marred a $14.2m renovation for America’s 250th anniversary. Trump blamed the issues on 'disgraceful Vandalism' and said contractors would drain the water to address the problems.