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In NPR's ongoing Swing Shift series, voters share how they view America's future.
Illustrations by Tara Anand
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
Tamara Keith
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) is scored on by Argentina's Lisandro Martinez during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026.
Lynne Sladky
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Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
The Associated Press
A crowd attends the start of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Altaf Qadri
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Associated Press
The nation's capital may be the focal point of the 250th Independence Day celebration, but people all across America have plans to mark the occasion, from boisterous public parades to quiet personal reflections on history.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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Reflections on America's 250th birthday
Susan Bence, John Burnett, Sofi Gratas, Deena Prichep, Maayan Silver, Ryan Warner, David Wright
Texas Standard
One year after Hill Country floods, report details ‘cascading failures’ at Camp Mystic
Investigator Michael Massengale weighs in on the report he co-authored about what went wrong last July 4.
Kerr County has new flood sirens, but the activation plan is a ‘work in progress’
Researchers at UT Arlington are developing a new flood warning system
Texas Standard for July 3, 2026: What investigators found at Camp Mystic
Why Texas? As Republican fight for control of Congress heats up, GOP convention planned for Dallas
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