Jul 4, 2019

Who’s footing the bill for the president’s big July Fourth parade?

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The National Parks are losing out on some $2.5 million for Trump's big parade. U.S. farmers don't see the benefits of the "new NAFTA." "Stranger Things" stays on brand.

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President Trump’s July 4 events in Washington, D.C. come at a cost

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jul 4, 2019

Tanks, flyovers and extra policing all add to the tab for a military-themed “Salute to America."

A Bradley Fighting Vehicle arrives as preparations are made for the "Salute to America" Fourth of July event with US President Donald Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, July 3, 2019, which will feature flyovers by the Blue Angels, an airplane used as Air Force One, as well as military demonstrations and a speech by Trump.

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USMCA disappoints Southeastern growers

by Emma Hurt

Jul 4, 2019

According to one farmer, the "new NAFTA" spells disastrous consequences for her family's business.

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto (L), US President Donald Trump (C) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are pictured after signing a new free trade agreement in Buenos Aires, on November 30, 2018, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit.

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Stranger Things returns with product tie-ins galore

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jul 4, 2019

Cryptic product tie-ins for the show have been everywhere in recent months.

Fans pose at the many photo-op stations at the Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 3 Fun Fair at Santa Monica Pier on June 29, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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