July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.

Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and banks are also closed, with limited FedEx and UPS services

The holiday weekend is ending soon, but there's still a chance to save big on washers, vacuums, refrigerators and more with the best 4th of July appliance sales.

Repeated rounds of stormy weather loitering off the Southeast coast could do more than just dampen fireworks celebrations in Florida this weekend – there’s a good chance it becomes hurricane season’s next named storm.

Here are the seven best moments of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour on July 4 in Washington, D.C.

Each night, Beyoncé continues to blend high fashion and cowboy couture, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as th

There may be no greater show on earth, as Beyoncé proved during her July 4 Cowboy Carter Tour stop in Washington, D.C.

The United States will start a yearlong celebration of its 250th birthday. Here's what you need to know about the patriotic celebrations, which started with the Grand Military Parade & Celebration on June 14th.

The Fourth of July is more than a day of fireworks; it’s a tribute to the enduring ideals that built a nation: freedom, bravery, and unity. As the United States marks nearly 250 years of independence in 2025,