Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday ...

People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among ...

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of America250FL, Florida's "official hub for the yearlong commemoration." ...

Today is Independence Day, and like most federal holidays, services and stores may be closed or open for different hours. This includes the stock markets.

The adoption by the Second Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 marked a major turning point not only in the history of the future United States, but the ...

July 4th is supposed to be a day of celebration. Family and friends come together to enjoy grilling, fun in the sun, local ...

A huge swath of the United States will experience dangerously high temperatures on Wednesday - just ahead of the long Fourth of July weekend - meteorologists said, while a fast-moving California ...

As Americans settle in for a weekend of barbecues and (hopefully) sunshine, here’s a look back at seven stories from Fourth of Julys past in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s online archive ...

At least 500 demonstrators lined the streets outside the federal courthouse in Eugene on July 4 for a "No Kings since 1776" ...

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, 2025), ending for the day at 1 p.m., and will be closed on the Fourth of July.