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Hawaii man dies after launching fireworks in parking lot on the Fourth of July
Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Firework thrown from truck at group sitting on porch
An unidentified person threw a large firework at a home on July 4, while a family and some friends were sitting on the front porch.
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From afterthought to national symbol: Here's why the American Flag wasn't always revered as it is today
Though flags proliferate every July 4, they would have been rare during early Independence Day celebrations. Only in the mid-19th century does the U.S. flag become a permanent fixture at the White House, scholars believe.
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Rain or shine, millions across the US brave severe weather to celebrate Fourth of July
Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country
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Joey Chestnut wins record 16th Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Miki Sudo claimed a ninth title before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition.
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Texas Fourth of July drone show sets new Guinness World Record
Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest holds weigh-in ahead of Fourth of July competition
The weigh-in was held Monday for the Fourth of July spectacle known as the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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A list of stores staying open (and closed) on July 4th in 2023
Get your favorite nationwide retailer’s Independence Day hours in one spot.
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Illinois man in critical condition after firework exploded in his face
A commercial-grade firework exploded in the face of an Illinois man as he was investigating why it hadn’t detonated. Investigators in Lake County say the 58-year-old man was looking into the tube containing the firework when it launched and exploded Sunday night. He is in critical condition at a hospital. Following the accident, authorities turned over other fireworks the man...
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With a record number of travelers expected to drive this July 4, here's how to save on gas
Pent-up travel demand will prompt more people to hit the road this holiday weekend. These tips can help drivers save on gas.
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2023 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: How to watch, records, more
Fourth of July signals the return of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here’s how to watch the New York-based competition in 2023.
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Fanfare and boos marked July Fourth for presidents. Zachary Taylor's was the worst
Some presidents have inserted themselves front and center on Independence Day.
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Five ways to protect your pets during the Fourth of July
Fireworks aren’t much fun for many dogs, cats and other animals. Here’s how to keep them safe during a loud Fourth of July weekend.
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What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Here are five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
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What to know if you're hitting the road for Fourth of July weekend
With the holiday weekend arriving, roads are expected to see heavy traffic on Friday as people make their way to their Fourth of July destinations. Travel company AAA has predicted that road traffic on this year’s holiday weekend will smash records, with more than 43 million people expected to drive their car to their destination. That’s an increase of 2.4%…
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Setting off fireworks for 4th of July? Here's some safety tips
Here are the top firework safety tips from experts across the country—so you can make sure your 4th of July, 2023 celebrations are crisis-free
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CPSC finds nearly half of fireworks have safety violations, prohibited chemicals
A new report found that the number of people injured or killed by fireworks is on the rise.
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Pepsi unveils first soda condiment for Fourth of July
Pepsi unveiled its first condiment, Colachup, and will debut it at MLB ballparks on the Fourth of July.
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Record number of travelers projected ahead of Fourth of July weekend
AAA projects that a record 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home over the Fourth of July weekend.