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Fireworks business booms this Fourth of July as trade talks fizzle out incoming supplies
Some fireworks companies warn tariffs could slow business ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026. The American ...
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4th of July: Why do we set off fireworks? American history lesson from July 4, 1776
On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...
Fireworks, hot dogs and gas: What costs more – or less – this Fourth of July weekend
This Fourth of July, millions of Americans will be hitting the road, feasting on barbecue fixings, while watching firework ...
How the U.S.-China trade war could cut fireworks displays short this Fourth of July
The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit ...
Planning to set off Fourth of July fireworks? Officials urge safety to avoid injuries, property damage
Used fireworks should be soaked in water before disposal to avoid trash fires. MDFR also emphasizes staying hydrated and ...
Fear of immigration raids cancels Los Angeles Fourth of July events
Immigration raids and enforcement actions have prompted some Southern California communities to cancel their annual ...