Fourth of July

Miki Sudo, of Florida, has won her 10th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

There’s certainly no shortage of backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July. But if you prefer to dine out on Independence Day, some restaurants are opening up with special holiday hours.

Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.

Large crowds of fans in will gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the the competitors as they chow down. But with Joey Chestnut not competing, the contest is suddenly wide open

Here are the top firework safety tips so you can make sure your 4th of July, 2024 celebrations are crisis-free.

Around 70.9 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more over the next week.

Around 70.9 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more over the next week.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up.

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In honor of Fourth of July, actor Jason Biggs ranks his top five (American) pies.

NBC’s annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special is returning with a star-studded lineup of musical guests.

On this Fourth of July, before chowing down a few hot dogs, make sure to go get your free doughnut courtesy of Krispy Kreme.

The 2024 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest will be without its main attraction: Joey Chestnut. The acclaimed eater has been banned after signing with a plant-based hot dog company.

Fourth of July celebrations on a popular Cape Cod beach may soon look a lot different after a chaotic holiday this year. Public safety agencies in Dennis, Massachusetts, are working on a plan to limit the number of people celebrating the holiday on Mayflower Beach after hundreds of young people became rowdy Tuesday. “It was kind of a disaster,” said…

Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.

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.

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.

Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country

Massachusetts State Police have urged everyone on the Charles River Esplanade to seek shelter due to the incoming weather, including heavy rain, thunder and lightning, according to an emergency alert.