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America doesn't have royalty, but it has pop stars and sports stars. Journalist Brittany Spanos said Taylor Swift's relationship, now officially a marriage, with Travis Kelce reflects a new, more public phase of the singer's personal life and underscores the cultural impact of pairing two of America's biggest stars.

David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group co-founder and host of Bloomberg's The David Rubenstein Show, shares with David Gura his motivation behind, what he terms, "patriotic philanthropy," focusing on preserving key historical documents and monuments in the United States.

Between June 8th and 11th, NPR/PBS/Marist conducted a poll of 1,340 adults and found thatAmericans remain broadly proud of their country, but views on patriotism, the nation's future and trust in government are increasingly divided along partisan lines, even as overall levels of national pride have changed little over time. Director at the Eagleton Center for Public Interest at Rutgers Ashley Connan and Puck News writer Abby Livingston join Bloomberg This Weekend and analyze more of the poll data with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini.

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has opened in Medora, North Dakota, featuring AI-powered exhibits and a design meant to immerse visitors in the Badlands landscape that Roosevelt credited with shaping his life and presidency. Museum Director Robbie Lauf is on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the library aims to use modern technology to connect new generations with Roosevelt's legacy of conservation, leadership and public service while making history engaging for younger visitors.

President of the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum Susan Marenoff-Zausner joins Bloomberg This Weekend to share the vessel's history in World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam War, and 9/11. Marenoff-Zausner emphasized the museum's appeal, attracting over a million visitors annually, and highlighted that the true significance of the Intrepid lies in the stories and history contained within its steel walls.

For the 4th of July, Bloomberg's David Rubenstein sat down with Bill Barker, a historical actor-interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. As part of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, Barker discusses with Rubenstein, in character as Thomas Jefferson, the founding fathers public service, legacy, and symbolism. Watch the interview on Bloomberg This Weekend.

Documentarian Ken Burns joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share his perspective on the American Revolution and challenging the traditional, sanitized narratives often taught in schools. Burns says that a more complete account of the Revolution including its violence, complexity and diverse participants strengthens rather than diminishes the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

For the 4th of July, the Hudson River will have both the Naval Review and 'Sail4th 250' to celebrate the day. Retired Naval Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan and Rutgers University-Newark Professor of American Studies Robert Snyder join Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the historical significance of the Hudson River in American independence.

To celebrate America's 250th anniversary Bloomberg This Weekend is broadcasting Live from across New York City. David Gura and Christina Ruffini are on the Hudson River at the Intrepid Museum for the Navy Review and the tall ships parade, 'Sail4th 250', while Lisa Mateo is at Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs in Coney Island, home of the annual 4th of July hot dog eating contest. The team are joined by Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason who is at the White House reporting on how 'Freedom 250' plans have been affected by the heat.

• The Australian Government plans to double the maximum financial penalty for systematic breaches of its under-16 social media law to $99 million.
• The regulatory crackdown targets age-verification compliance and data transparency across five of the world's largest digital communication and media platforms.
• Rising compliance costs and potential multi-million-dollar fines create an escalating operational risk for global tech giants operating within regional jurisdictions.

UK pubs will be allowed to stay open for Monday's early morning match, but the overall benefit of the World Cup will likely be short-lived. Bloomberg's Sam Unsed discusses on "The Opening Trade."

Ludovic Subran, chief investment officer and chief economist at Allianz, says there isn't enough evidence to say that the AI trade is in "bubble" territory. Speaking to Bloomberg's Caroline Connan at the Aix-en-Provence Economic Forum in France, he also says emerging-market stocks are looking more attractive due to demand for semiconductors, and that Europe might fail to reap the "AI dividend."