America Celebrates 250th Birthday; Dangerous Heat Expected This Weekend | NTD Good Morning (July 3)

#America250 #HeatWave #NATO #USNews #globalcelebrations 00:00 - Today’s top stories: 4th of July celebrations and safety warnings 01:03 - Kicking off America's 250th anniversary weekend 01:17 - Dangerous heat wave warnings across the Eastern U.S. 02:43 - 4th of July travel tips and roadside assistance advice 04:57 - President Trump’s packed schedule for America 250 07:56 - Insights on the U.S. economy and upcoming policy speeches 10:04 - Global tributes: Landmarks around the world shine in red, white, and blue 11:46 - New commemorative 250th-anniversary passport unveiled 14:04 - NATO leaders to meet in Ankara: Defense spending and Ukraine 14:50 - National security concerns over environmental group’s ties to China 17:29 - Communication breakdowns cited in 2024 assassination attempt report 18:26 - GOP celebrates one-year anniversary of historic tax cuts 20:45 - Launch of the new "Trump Accounts" child savings program 21:51 - World Cup update: Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland advance 23:05 - Top events to watch for the 250th Independence Day weekend 25:19 - "Spirit of '76" exhibition opens at Freedom Plaza in D.C. 26:11 - Exploring American history through the Autry Museum in LA 28:46 - Voices from the fairgrounds: Pride and patriotism across the country 31:38 - Poll: What is the most iconic American food? 34:16 - Barbecue survival guide: Tips for healthy 4th of July eating 43:59 - Celebrity chef Melvin Boots: Expert twists on classic hot dogs Cities across the U.S. gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, as well as countries beyond U.S. borders. The State Department inviting landmarks, monuments, and historic sites across the globe to shine in red, white, and blue. In South Korea, the National Museum of Korean History's LED screens showcasing America's story through next week. In Japan, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Aqua Symphony all lighting up in the colors of the American flag. A dangerous heat wave is expected to continue through the 4th of July weekend, with the National Weather Service warning of widespread extreme heat risk across the eastern half of the country. Forecasters say temperatures could reach as high as 100 degrees, combined with the humidity, may make the air feel as high as 115 degrees. Officials are urging people to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, seek air conditioning whenever possible, and never leave children or pets inside unattended vehicles. NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara next week with defense spending, Ukraine and transatlantic unity at the top of the agenda. Secretary General Mark Rutte says allies are expected to announce tens of billions of dollars in new defense contracts. NATO officials say one of their top priorities is keeping the U.S. committed to the alliance's mutual defense pact. -- 📺 Watch NTD News 24/7 on cable, broadcast, and streaming: https://www.ntd.com/watch -- 🧶More NTD Programs: https://www.ntd.com/programs?utm_sour... -- 🇺🇸 Stay updated with breaking news, special reports, and LIVE COVERAGE on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTDlive_ -- 🔵Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed with NTD News. 👉https://www.ntd.com/newsletter.htm?ut.... If the link is blocked, type in NTD.com manually to sign up. -- 🔵 Watch more: https://www.ntd.com/?utm_source=YouTu... - 🔵 Watch NTD Original Documentaries: https://vimeo.com/user109504031/vod_p... - 🍀 Support NTD 👉 https://donorbox.org/ntd -- © All Rights Reserved.