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Chaos on Maryland Beach as Industrial Display Fireworks Ignite, Results in Massive Explosion
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— Jul 4, 2021
A massive explosion erupted Sunday morning along a Maryland beach as fireworks ignited during show preparations. At least one worker setting up the fireworks was injured, according to WBAL-TV . As a result, the town of…
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Katy Perry condemns White House Firework use; rights complicate
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— Jul 25, 2026
Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her 2010 hit Firework in a TikTok video depicting military strikes, saying she didn’t approve it and that it misrepresents the song’s message of hope and unity. Her objections sit within a broader outcry from other artists over unauthorized use of music by the administration, reflecting a wider backlash against politicized licensing of songs.
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‘Bang’: Firework Collides With Plane Carrying 52 Passengers
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— Jul 6, 2026
A firework hit a commercial plane on the Fourth of July while it was landing at the Midway International Airport in Chicago.
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Lawyers Argue Anti-ICE Protesters Who Allegedly Threw Rocks, Fireworks Didn’t Deserve Tear Gas
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— Oct 24, 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other left-wing legal groups claimed in court Thursday that using crowd control gas was not justified to disperse a crowd allegedly throwing rocks and fireworks at law…
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Democrat City Boasts Of July 4 Tyranny, Bans Fireworks And Even Sparklers
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— Jul 1, 2026
One deep blue D.C. suburb will not be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks as its local government urges residents to turn in some of their patriotic neighbors.
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Utah Restricts Fourth of July Fireworks as Wildfire Danger Reaches Historic Levels
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— Jun 26, 2026
Utah residents will face new limits on Fourth of July fireworks after Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in response to worsening wildfire conditions across the state. According to Fox News , the executive…
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Fireworks Trailer Erupts in Explosive Highway Chaos
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— Jun 8, 2026
Drivers on a Tennessee interstate were treated to an unexpected fireworks show Saturday night when a trailer packed with pyrotechnics burst into flames and exploded, shutting down traffic for hours. According to the New…
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Two College Students Charged After Setting Off Fireworks in Harvard Medical School Building
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— Nov 5, 2025
Two Massachusetts college students are facing federal charges after allegedly setting off fireworks inside a Harvard Medical School building over Halloween weekend — an incident authorities say could have had…
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Fuel Containers, Firework Mortars Found in Cybertruck That Exploded Outside Trump Hotel: Police
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— Jan 2, 2025
Authorities say a Tesla Cybertruck was filled with gasoline and camp fuel containers, plus large firework mortars when it exploded Wednesday in front of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. The blast left one person…
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WWE Roman Reigns vs Penta World Heavyweight Title Match in Mexico City
Announcement of Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta in Mexico City generated mostly positive fan excitement and hype, with some criticism focused on predicted booking outcomes rather than the match itself.
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Cities Replacing July 4 Fireworks With Lame ‘Environmentally-Friendly’ Alternative
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— Jul 3, 2023
Brats, beer, the smell of gunpowder and the boom and crackle of fireworks as they light up the night sky. If those words immediately evoke the thought of the Fourth of July, they may not do so for long. Cities across…
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Some July 4th Fireworks Shows Got Canceled Thanks to Environmental Activists
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— Jun 29, 2023
Multiple fireworks shows slated for July 4th along Los Angeles’ coastline have been canceled in the wake of a county mandate that was initially spurred by environmental activists, according to the Los Angeles Times. The…
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Family Furious After Police Raid Home With Guns Drawn Over Alleged Fireworks Violation
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— Jun 19, 2022
A family is demanding answers after police raided a California home with guns drawn and carrying shields while there were children inside. Police were looking into illegal fireworks connected to the home in the small…
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Gov. Kristi Noem Calls Out Biden Admin’s ‘Political’ and ‘Punitive’ Decision To Block July 4 Fireworks
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— Jun 29, 2021
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem blasted the Biden administration over its decision to ban Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore, claiming the decision “was political.” “We’re disappointed there won’t be…
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Noem Claims Biden Admin Canceled Mt. Rushmore Fireworks Because ‘They Don’t Want To Celebrate America’
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— Jun 3, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is revealing the reason she believes President Joe Biden’s administration canceled an Independence Day fireworks celebration at Mt. Rushmore. In a tweet on Wednesday, she wrote, “The…
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 9h
GOP Gov. Noem Sues Biden Admin After Fireworks at Mount Rushmore for July 4 Canceled
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— Apr 30, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is suing the Biden administration over its decision to cancel the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore. According to Fox News , Noem filed a lawsuit in U.S. District…
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Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
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Crow-Armstrong belts three homers as Cubs rout Reds
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Pete Crow-Armstrong slugged three home runs in the Cubs’ 17-5 rout of the Reds, marking his first career 3-HR game and boosting his historic pace at the plate. The fireworks bolster his NL MVP candidacy, as he leads MLB in WAR and contends with Shohei Ohtani for the award as September nears.
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New York State Fair unveils 58th butter sculpture
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The 2026 New York State Fair butter sculpture, weighing about 800 pounds and created by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton from butter sourced in Batavia, celebrates 250 years of American traditions in New York by depicting the state fair, Cooperstown baseball, the Empire State Building, a dairy farm, fireworks and ice cream, and was finished in roughly 11–12 days. The artwork, titled “Milk. Memories. Tradition. Rooted in New York,” continues a fair-era tradition dating back to 1969 and will be repurposed after the event rather than wasted.
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Kaiserslautern beats Mannheim 1-0 after delay
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— Aug 21, 2026
A German Cup clash between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about 30 minutes after fans threw fireworks and invaded the pitch, with order restored by police before the match resumed and Kaiserslautern clinched a 1-0 win in extra time via Ibrahim Kanate; coaches condemned the violence.
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Katy Perry Lifetimes Tour Film Worldwide Sept Release
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— Jul 23, 2026
Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris will get a limited worldwide theatrical run starting September 2 in 70 countries, with IMAX screenings and 150 UK cinemas, filmed over two Paris nights with 60 cameras and including behind-the-scenes footage and a fan-favorite setlist. The release follows its Tribeca Festival premiere, supports charitable causes tied to Perry’s Firework Foundation and the Music Venue Trust, and is distributed by Trafalgar Releasing.
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Boston Red Sox “STORY TIME” Video of Trevor Story’s Walk-Off
Official Red Sox highlight of Trevor Story’s 10th-inning walk-off single draws overwhelmingly positive, celebratory reactions from fans and media, with only mild residual skepticism.
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‘The View’ Discusses The American Flag
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— Jul 7, 2026
“The View” marked the Fourth of July weekend with a segment that managed to turn a broadly patriotic holiday into another culture-war argument. Across the country, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and plenty of American flags. For many people, the Stars and Stripes remain a straightforward […]
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Freedom At Home, Persecution Abroad
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— Jul 3, 2026
As fireworks light the sky this Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate 250 years of independence — two and a half centuries since a bold experiment in liberty took root on this continent. We will gather with family, fly our flags and reflect on the freedoms we often take for granted: the freedom to speak, to worship, to assemble and to live according to our convictions.
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City Officials Raise Somali Flag After Cancelling Independence Day Fireworks
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— Jul 2, 2026
A city in New York appears to be celebrating America's 250th birthday differently.
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White House Says They Will Review Museum Exhibits Before America’s 250 Celebration
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— Aug 13, 2025
Talk about fireworks before the Fourth of July. With the 250th anniversary of America’s founding just around the corner, the Trump administration has set its sights on one of the country’s most prestigious cultural…
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Miami Football Star Faces Backlash After Post Game Altercation
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— Jan 20, 2026
The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship ended in fireworks — and not the celebratory kind. Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who racked up 112 yards and two touchdowns in a standout…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 9h