Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250
The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.
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August 23, 2026 at 11:14 AMTrump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
August 23, 2026 at 06:17 PMWhat do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.
August 24, 2026 at 04:51 AMStrong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
August 29, 2026 at 12:53 AMHow a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.
August 22, 2026 at 11:16 PMTornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
August 21, 2026 at 02:35 PM