President Trump floats celebrating 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House
President Donald Trump floats a plan to celebrate 250 years of American independence with a UFC match at the White House, along with other events in the year leading up to July 4, 2026.
509 recalls over 200,000 helmets due to head injury risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that 509 is recalling over 200,000 509 Helmets and 509 for Polaris Helmets due to a head injury risk.
EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump
The Environmental Protection Agency has placed on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a so-called “declaration of dissent” against the federal agency’s policies
WATCH: Climber rescued by helicopter after falling about 60 feet on New Hampshire's Mount Washington
A rock climber was rescued by a New Hampshire Army National Guard helicopter after falling about 60 feet on Mount Washington, authorities said. See raw footage of the rescue.
Three patients in critical condition in Oklahoma after Choctaw Nation fireworks fire
Three of the people hurt in a fireworks fire on the Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds in Oklahoma on Wednesday are in critical condition.
National Hurricane Center continues to track possible development off Southeast Coast this weekend
A look at the latest models and how your beach day could be impacted due to potential development
US recalls top diplomat in Colombia as tensions with President Petro escalate
The Trump administration on Thursday recalled its top diplomat in Colombia for “urgent consultations” after recent comments from Colombia’s president.
An elevated rip current risk this weekend as well as some showers and storms
A look at the timing of rain and why we could see choppy conditions along the coast
Spotted lanternflies pestering you? Here are an arborist's tips
Pesky spotted lanternfly bugs are back this summer in several states, but there are some new options available for dealing with them. An arborist explains.
Why hosting a July Fourth pool party may cost less this year
Americans have one more reason to celebrate this Fourth of July: getting all the gear needed to host a pool party costs less than it has in years.