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Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are marking five decades together with a new documentary that puts their devoted fans at the heart of the story. The film celebrates how connection and community, not fame or fortune, drove one of rock's hardest-working bands to global success.
Alison Bilbay earned one of just 25 scholarships celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The Jersey Shore High School senior plans to study criminal justice and become an investigator.
The legendary FESTAC '77, which united thousands across Africa and the diaspora, is making a comeback to heal modern divisions. Festival organizers plan a grand 50th anniversary celebration in Nigeria for 2027.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, tech pioneers from Apple's Tim Cook to Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani reveal the innovations they believe define this moment, from AI to the humble bicycle. Their picks show technology's power to expand freedom and solve real problems.
Mexico's biggest tourism fair returned to Acapulco for its 50th anniversary, bringing 58,000 business appointments and $67 million to the hurricane-resilient city. For the first time ever, the prestigious event opened its doors to everyday visitors.
The beloved Rocky Balboa statue is stepping inside Philadelphia's Museum of Art for the first time ever, settling a decades-long debate about what counts as real art. The bronze boxer joins a major exhibition celebrating the film's 50th anniversary and exploring how monuments shape our culture.
Volunteers from a Kentucky church distributed over 20 pallets of essential goods to three local food banks, part of a nationwide effort honoring America's 250th anniversary. The donation brought everything from nonperishables to household necessities to families in need across multiple communities.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter celebrated a recovery center's 50th anniversary by sharing how the Minnesota Vikings helped save his life from addiction. For 35 years, he's traveled the country giving others hope through his own journey.
A dusty chest in a South Australian church revealed handwritten German hymns that hadn't been performed in over 50 years. The rediscovered music was performed for the first time in decades at Point Pass Immanuel Lutheran Church's 150th anniversary celebration.
Mfantsipim School, Ghana's first secondary school, launches its 150th anniversary celebration with a call to inspire future generations. Founded by the Methodist Church in 1876, the institution has produced UN leaders and countless pioneers across Africa.
Japan just planted 250 new cherry blossom trees in Washington to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary. It's a beautiful continuation of a friendship that began with 3,000 trees back in 1912.
The nation's top 60 high school baseball players will compete in Philadelphia in 2026, perfectly timed with America's 250th anniversary. It's a celebration of America's pastime meeting America's birthplace.
Apple celebrated its 50th birthday by bringing Beatles legend Paul McCartney to its Cupertino headquarters for a private concert complete with fireworks and flames. The 25-song show brought together 12,000 employees through a lottery system for what CEO Tim Cook called a night with "one of the most influential artists of all time."
The tech company that nearly went bankrupt in the 1990s just celebrated its 50th anniversary as one of the world's most valuable brands. Apple's secret? Making technology beautiful and easy to use for everyone.
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Giant bronze bison now stand at the entrance of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, honoring both America's 250th anniversary and one of conservation's greatest comeback stories. The installation celebrates how cooperation saved a species from fewer than 1,000 animals to thriving herds today.
Argentina just published nearly 500 pages of secret intelligence documents from its darkest chapter, including files on how the dictatorship spied on citizens. The move marks a historic step toward transparency as the nation approaches the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup.
Joshua Bennett wrote an epic poem featuring one remarkable inventor or dreamer from each U.S. state to mark America's 250th anniversary. His new book rescues forgotten pioneers and celebrates the unlikely lives that shaped the nation.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.
For the first time in decades, nine original documents from America's founding are leaving Washington, D.C. to visit cities nationwide. The Freedom Plane tour brings history home before the nation's 250th birthday.
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