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Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous.

Orange County Register · 13h

Books on the Fourth of July: A mix of (mostly) fiction for the holiday heat

Looking for something to read in between the barbecues and fireworks? Try this mix of novels, short stories, poetry and more.

USA Today · 1d

July Fourth 2025: When, why and how the holiday started

The Fourth of July isn't just a day for cookouts and fireworks. Here's a quick lesson about Independence Day and when it became a federal holiday.

Jul. 4 holiday week expected to set record for travelers

July 4 holiday week expected to set record for travelers

According to AAA, a record 72.2 million Americans are traveling at least 50 miles from home this weekend, which is up 2.4% from last year. Almost 6 million will travel by air. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.

CBS News · 20h

Record-breaking travel expected for Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, Americans are taking advantage of the long weekend. AAA estimates 72 million people are traveling at least 50 miles for the holiday, which is 1.7 million more than last year.

Associated Press · 1d

Record number of Americans expected to hit road thanks to long Fourth of July weekend, AAA says

Millions of Americans are hitting the road, taking advantage of the Fourth of July falling on a Friday this year (AP video: Mike Householder)

More Sunshine But More Storms Rest of Holiday Weekend

Hope you had a great Fourth of July holiday Friday! Unfortunately, it was quite a soggy day but at least it cleared out in ...

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First holiday weekend under new boating safety laws in Florida

This July Fourth holiday weekend, boaters have even more motivation to behave on the waterways that make the Sunshine State ...

2don MSN

Drivers get a head start on their holiday travel in Massachusetts

AAA anticipates travel during the week of July 4th will be busier than ever before and many were getting a head start on ...

Natchez Democrat7h

Victim identified in July 4 Holiday Apartments shooting

A man’s life was taken during the July 4 holiday in a shooting at Holiday Apartments in Natchez. Retired coroner James Lee ...

Heartsome on MSN1d

Family Gives 70-Year-Old Mom a Surprise Holiday She Will Never Forget

Jamie shared this heartwarming clip of his mom getting the surprise of her lifetime. ''Our ma turned 70 in December, and we ...

9hon MSN

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show caps off a sunny holiday in NYC

The biggest celebration in the area was the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show. The 25-minute display lit up the sky over ...

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Northampton beach to be closed July 4 holiday weekend due to lifeguard shortage

A popular Western Massachusetts beach will be closed on July 4 and throughout the holiday weekend due to an ongoing ...

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