July 4 coverage.

New footage confirms Nolan Wells wasn’t on towed boat during ill-fated July 4th trip

New footage has confirmed that tragic Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells wasn’t on a boat with his friends as it was towed away from a remote island during the ill-fated Fourth of Ju…

Nolan Wells drank heavily, chose to stay on remote island before vanishing on July 4 trip: report

Tragic Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells had been drinking heavily before vanishing on what became an ill-fated Fourth of July trip with friends – and chose to remain on the island …

Another illegal party set for SoCal coastal haven as city battles post-July 4 chaos

The warning from authorities comes weeks after chaos erupted in Newport Beach on the Fourth of July.…

Trump celebrates nuclear developers who hit ambitious July 4 deadline for new reactors

Republicans and Democrats are turning to nuclear power as a crucial source of power to meet growing demands from AI.…

America 250 attendees rally behind Trump's July 4 speech: 'What we needed to hear'

Attendees at the Great American State Fair react to Trump's Fourth of July National Mall speech, calling it a celebration of freedom over politics.…

Over 400 arrested after July 4 'TikTok Takeover' in beach city leads to fights, looting, vandalism, violence against cops

The City of Newport Beach in Southern California said police made 402 arrests after "social media posts drew a large influx of juveniles and young adults to the Newport Pier area w…

Trump touts American exceptionalism and condemns communism in July 4 speech

President Donald Trump capped off the United States’s 250th Independence Day celebration in a shorter-than-expected but substantive speech that both celebrated American exceptional…

At least 19 suspected heat-related deaths in New Jersey as temps soar over the July 4th holiday

There have been at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths across New Jersey as temperatures continue to soar over the July 4 holiday, officials said.…

Storms force evacuation of July 4 celebrations in Washington

Trump to speak at Lincoln Memorial as extreme heat and thunderstorms disrupt 250th anniversary events…

House dismissed for July 4 holiday amid SAVE America Act impasse

House GOP leadership is sending members home early for the weeklong July 4 recess, after a GOP blockade shut down the floor for the second week in a row. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA…

Over 550K patriots descend on Southern California for bonanza July 4 parties

Expect historic parades, a star-studded stadium blowout with cheap ticket prices, and an absolute arsenal of pyrotechnics.…

The land of the free and the home of the grave: Dress your giant skeleton for a July 4th fright fest

Bone in the USA!…

‘Heat dome’ will roast NYC this week with temps feeling like 110 degrees — as meteorologist issues July 4 warning

"It's going to be a very intense heatwave," Dan DePodwin, Accuweather's vice president of forecast operations, told The Post Monday.…

Daily on Energy: New post-war high strait traffic, Chevron pushes back on gas prices, and Wright eyes July 4 goal

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Only 27 percent of Democrats will display American flag on July 4: Poll

The poll found 64% of Republicans said they would display an American flag or flag bunting outside their home.…

America250 To Feature Chris Stapleton, Smashing Pumpkins In July 4 Benefit Concert

'Los Angeles knows how to put on a show'…

Why July 4 Turned Into a Trump Rally

The president has never accepted that the head of state and the leader of the Republican Party are separate roles.…

Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Iran announces funeral dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei, starting July 4 in Tehran and burial on July 9.…

Don’t Let Trump Hijack Our July 4th

What does the president have to do with national independence, anyway?…

Lesbian Minister Cancels July 4th Celebrations In Political Protest

A lesbian Nantucket minister is canceling her church’s annual Fourth of July celebrations in an act of political protest against the country’s “whiteness.”…

‘Unprecedented demands:’ NYPD cops to pull 12-hour shifts for July 4, World Cup and America 250

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said most cops will be working 12-hour shifts over the course of summer celebrations as tourists swarm the Big Apple.…

How to Experience the Vintage Sailing Parade That Will Take Over NYC on July 4

The tall ships are coming to New York Harbor.…

White House to attempt Guinness World Record with July 4 fireworks display

The White House has unveiled a slate of celebrations to mark America’s 250th anniversary this summer, including a record-breaking fireworks show on July 4.  Freedom 250, the White …

Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence

Joey Chestnut will defend his Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 despite being on probation for a misdemeanor battery charge in Indiana.…

Where’s the beef? Republicans better bring down costs before July 4

There’s a beef shortage in America, and it’s driving up prices at the grocery store for burgers and steaks just as the summer outdoor grilling season gets started. This isn’t helpi…

EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4

Joey Chestnut pleads guilty after bar fight — here’s what it will mean for July 4 Nathan’s competition

Joey Chestnut took a bite out of something more than just a hot dog.…

Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery after bar incident, hot dog-eating champion will be on probation July 4

Details on Chestnut's run-in with the law two months before his most important weekend of the year…