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Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs today. One specific American is predicted to eat 70 of them
North America
Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs today. One specific American is predicted to eat 70 of them
By Catherina GioinoJuly 4, 2026
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Commentary
America at 250: why the Constitution was built to restrain government, not celebrate majority rule
By Steve H. HankeJuly 1, 2026
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Environment
Long and dangerous heat wave to roast America from Dallas to New York through July 4th holiday
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressJune 29, 2026
Billionaire CEO Ken Griffin spent $43 million to buy the U.S. Constitution. Now he’s loaning out his copy so the public can see it
Politics
Billionaire CEO Ken Griffin spent $43 million to buy the U.S. Constitution. Now he’s loaning out his copy so the public can see it
By Glenn Gamboa and The Associated PressMay 13, 2025
Americans come out in droves to celebrate 4th of July fireworks as millions suffer under ‘significant and extremely dangerous’ heat
Lifestyle
Americans come out in droves to celebrate 4th of July fireworks as millions suffer under ‘significant and extremely dangerous’ heat
By David Sharp and The Associated PressJuly 5, 2024
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on July 4th for Independence Day 2024
Retail
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on July 4th for Independence Day 2024
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2024
Passengers pass through O'Hare airport on July 03, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois
Finance
TSA braces for record July 4th weekend with over 3 million travelers taking to the skies
By David Koenig and The Associated PressJuly 4, 2024
Fourth of July traffic will be record-setting. Here’s how to avoid the traffic jams
Lifestyle
Fourth of July traffic will be record-setting. Here’s how to avoid the traffic jams
By Chris MorrisJuly 3, 2024
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Politics
Here’s a look at how American presidents have celebrated July 4th, including Zachary Taylor’s maybe fatal food poisoning
By Calvin Woodward and The Associated PressJuly 4, 2023
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Politics
The history of Betsy Ross and the American flag: Legend outweighs fact as there’s just no trace of it before the Civil War
By Hillel Italie and The Associated PressJuly 4, 2023
July 4 fireworks
Environment
July 4th is an explosive day—for starting wildfires
By Mojtaba Sadegh and The ConversationJuly 3, 2023
A sparkler in front of the American flag.
Retail
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on July 4th for Independence Day 2022
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2022
An audience watching fireworks
Finance
Fireworks are going to cost a lot more this Fourth of July
By Chris MorrisJuly 1, 2022
People waiting in line at the airport.
Lifestyle
Traveling for July 4? Brace yourself for big crowds, delays
By Chris MorrisJune 29, 2022
Baby Trump Blimp Will Fly Near Washington Monument on July 4th As Trump Hosts ‘Salute to America’ Nearby
Leadership
Baby Trump Blimp Will Fly Near Washington Monument on July 4th As Trump Hosts ‘Salute to America’ Nearby
By Chris MorrisJuly 2, 2019
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Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stockplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 20, 2026
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By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2026
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'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimisticplaceholder alt text
By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
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