4th of July celebrations for America’s 250th birthday across USA: Live updates

Key Points:

• French President Emmanuel Macron shared a striking photo of the Statue of Liberty during a French fighter jets flyover over New York Harbor, part of the "Liberte 250" tour commemorating the historic France-US alliance on Independence Day.
• The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater was escorted by the US Coast Guard from the Sail4th 250 event due to banners advocating for environmental and social justice causes, sparking controversy around freedom of expression during the celebrations.
• Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky commemorated America's 250th anniversary by linking the US fight for independence to Ukraine's ongoing war for sovereignty against Russia, expressing gratitude and solidarity with the US.
• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman piloted one of the jets in the National Mall flyover, and Washington, DC planned the largest fireworks display in history with 850,000 shells aiming for a Guinness World Record during the 40-minute show.
• The nationwide Independence Day celebrations included patriotic displays of tall ships, military units, and enthusiastic public participation, with many expressing pride in American freedom and reflecting on the historical significance of the 250th anniversary.