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Utah's governor made a tough call to keep families safe this Fourth of July, temporarily banning fireworks statewide due to extreme wildfire conditions. Local leaders can still designate safe celebration zones, balancing safety with tradition.
A free mobile app is helping Americans track nine hours of military flyovers in real-time during Washington D.C.'s massive Fourth of July celebration. The companion guide features adjustable timers, aircraft photos, and historical details for the patriotic aerial showcase.
America's champion competitive eater returns to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this Saturday, aiming for his 18th victory in 19 years. Joey Chestnut bounced back from a 2024 ban to reclaim his crown with 70½ hot dogs last year.
When torrential rain turned a Texas river into a raging torrent last Fourth of July, seven Boerne firefighters launched into some of the most dangerous water rescues of their careers. Now they're sharing how teamwork and training helped them bring eight people home safely.
Beloved Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews emerged from her quiet retirement to deliver a powerful message of hope to thousands of Parkinson's researchers and patients. The 90-year-old icon rallied the medical community to keep pushing for a cure.
EPCOT's beloved a cappella group brought thousands together with powerful performances of "This Land Is Your Land" during Independence Day weekend. Their harmonies reminded visitors that America's diversity is its greatest strength.
British visitors documented their first Independence Day celebrations and went viral for one surprising reason. It wasn't the fireworks that amazed them most, it was how friendly Americans were.
From bamboo tubes in ancient China to computer-choreographed displays lighting up American skies, fireworks have evolved into an engineering marvel that brings millions together. This Fourth of July marks 249 years of the tradition that started with just 13 rockets.
Baseball fans can watch "The Sandlot" on the big screen followed by live MLB games at four drive-in theaters across America this Independence Day. The special events combine nostalgia, family fun, and fireworks to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
A baby deer somehow ended up on a rooftop in Astoria, Oregon, leaving firefighters to stage an unusual Fourth of July rescue. The fawn was safely reunited with its mother after the holiday adventure.
Fort Wayne is bringing back its beloved Fourth of July parade after the Three Rivers Festival's cancellation last year ended a 50-year tradition. Veteran parade organizers are rallying to pull off the celebration in just 80 days.
After missing last year's contest, competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut returned to Coney Island and claimed his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title. The 10-time consecutive champion downed 66 hot dogs and buns on the Fourth of July, proving his dominance in the sport remains unshaken.
Summer Games Done Quick returns this July with a week of incredible speedruns that raised over $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders last year. Watch skilled gamers turn their talents into real-world help from July 5 to 11.
The Hoover High School boys basketball team is returning to Alabama's state championship game for the fourth year in a row after defeating Fairhope 53-40. The Bucs have won three consecutive state titles and will play for their fourth on Saturday.
After beating multiple myeloma twice through clinical trials, Julie Cohen turned her battle into a mission. She now dedicates her life to coaching other cancer patients through their darkest moments.
Stargazers have double the reason to look up this month when two meteor showers peak together on July 30-31. The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will light up the night with up to 25 shooting stars per hour.
A two-day pop-up clinic in Gainesville will offer completely free dental, vision, and medical care to anyone who needs it, no questions asked. Remote Area Medical is calling for volunteers to help serve the community this July.
Alabama fourth graders just made the largest math gains in the nation, jumping six points and nearly catching up to the national average. After years of focused investment, the state's efforts to recover from pandemic learning loss are paying off.
Japanese figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto scored a season-best 79.31 in her short program at the World Championships in Prague, edging ahead as she chases a fourth world title before retirement. The emotional performance brought the competition full circle to where her international career began 13 years ago.
Australia is giving households three hours of free electricity every day starting this July, turning excess solar power into savings and cleaner energy for everyone. Early research suggests the program could reduce fossil fuel use and inspire similar schemes worldwide.
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