New Hampshire State

Many Americans weren’t letting worries about their pocketbooks keep them from traveling and enjoying fireworks as they celebrate their nation’s birth with parades, cookouts and fiery splashes of colors against the evening sky. Travel records were projected to fall, with people already jamming airports and crowding highways ahead...

Americans to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts — and lots of fireworks

Why Do We Celebrate The 4th Of July With Fireworks?. People across the U.S. celebrate the 4th of July by watching fireworks light up the night sky. But why did the tradition start?. People also light fireworks on New Year’s Eve, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Although no holiday is...

Why Do We Watch Fireworks On The 4th Of July?

The Fourth of July is an ideal time to rejoice in America's freedom with loved ones. It is a day packed with national pride, pyrotechnics, and outdoor enjoyment. For parents seeking to make lasting memories for their children, here are ten fun activities to keep kids entertained and engaged on Independence Day.

10 Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids

BuzzFeed News

After Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner were called “climate criminals” for flying private, Jennifer Lopez is being widely mocked for taking a two-hour commercial flight.

People Are Defending Jennifer Lopez After She Was Brutally Dragged For Taking A Two-Hour Commercial Flight

Daily Mail

Kevin, 69, stressed that he 'loved' the Paramount western and would go back 'in a second,' but refused to divulge information on what really happened when probed by host Gayle.

Awkward moment Kevin Costner shuts down Gayle King as he refuses to discuss rumored feud with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan

RadarOnline

The Price Is Right host Drew Carey has revealed that contestants are often drunk or high while appearing on the long-running game show, RadarOnline.com has learned."That happens here all the time," Carey told TV Insider in a new interview this week. "They’ll have a gummy, or I’ll smell alcohol on their breath. Not unusual.""There was a guy here that was tripping on mushrooms," Carey recalled. "He came with a bunch of friends. He was a sketch [comedy] guy. I found out later when I went to UCB [sketch improv theater, Upright Citizens Brigade] to hang out.""They were like, ‘Did you...

'The Price is Right' Drug Scandal: Host Drew Carey Makes Stunning Confession, Says Contestants Are Frequently High or Drinking

New Jersey State

Connecticut State

The Mirror US

The owner of discount retailer Bob's Stores has filed for bankruptcy and will close all its locations

Bob's Stores is closing all locations - full list of store closures

Wisconsin State

Highland Park, IL

Cooper Roberts was just 8 years old when he was left paralyzed after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Now, two years later, Cooper, who just celebrated his 10th birthday, is beginning to grasp how permanently the shooting changed his life, according to his mom, Keely Roberts.

Mom shares update 2 years after son was paralyzed in July 4 shooting

Oregon State

Manchester, NH

A flight bound for Manchester, New Hampshire, was forced to divert on Wednesday after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the plane. The 25-year-old man from Oregon was arrested and charged with indecent exposure once the flight landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. He was later released after making his initial appearance in federal court in Buffalo, as per a statement from the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York.

American Airlines flight diverted after Oregon man, 25, 'exposes himself and urinates in aisle'

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Boston, MA

Dedham, MA

CBS Boston

DEDHAM – John O'Keefe's brother spoke exclusively to WBZ-TV on Wednesday about Karen Read and what his family endured during the high-profile Massachusetts murder case that ended in a mistrial. Paul O'Keefe said "we know what happened," and believes his brother's death is being overshadowed by what he described as the "Karen Read show."Read is accused of hitting and killing John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, with her SUV and leaving him to die during a snowstorm outside a Canton home in January 2022. Read's attorneys argue she is the victim of a coverup and is being framed by several...

John O'Keefe's brother speaks about Karen Read mistrial in first interview

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Wide Open Eats

What is the 4th of July without cookouts, plenty of patriotic flag-waving and of course, fireworks! Those colorful bursts that illuminate the evening sky always prompt oohs and aahs from thrilled spectators. We have taken the effort out of finding the best fireworks displays in each state by doing the...

Where To Find The Best 4th of July Fireworks Displays In Every State

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Jersey City, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Hudson County, New Jersey, men have been charged in connection with their respective roles in a Jersey City neighborhood street gang that distributed cocaine and heroin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

NJ Men Charged in Gang Drug Offenses & Weapon Charges

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Mayfield, NY

The US Sun

A WALMART shopper shared picture proof as to why she disliked shopping at the retailer. Jayne Jones Sullivan explained why the store’s new carts made it uncomfortable to do her shopping. The shopper said she typically does not visit Walmart but recently had a few reasons to go in-store. “I hate shopping at Walmart and […]

‘I thought the new cart felt weird’ Walmart customer agrees after shopper points out flaw – she even has picture-proof

Massachusetts State

BOSTON - Have you seen the hydrangeas this summer? They're exploding with color across Massachusetts.It's been such a great season, people are posting photos of their vibrant plants on social media. Some have pointed out that this is a stark contrast to last year when their bushes didn't bloom at all.Hydrangeas in bloomSo what's behind the bloom this year?Rick Harper, an extension professor in urban forestry at the University of Massachusetts, said extreme cold last winter and spring created tough conditions for hydrangeas, fruit trees and other plants."It's important to think about the growing season kind of like chapters in...

Here's why it's been an outstanding year for hydrangeas in Massachusetts

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

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Fourth of July celebrations in NH

Memorial Day may mark the first barbecue and trip to the beach, to dip our toes into the ice-cold water. By the Fourth of July summer...

Fourth of July celebrations in NH

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