The Fourth of July is almost here! The federal holiday, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated annually on July 4 to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Mili Godio Updates Editor The Fourth of July weekend is ...

We all know the basics of 4th of July history—Colonies, independence, fireworks, those red-white-and-blue celebrations we’ve been doing since grade school. Easy, right? But how much do you actually ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Cory Fernandez Commerce Editor July Fourth weekend is ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: The Fourth of July is turning into New Year’s Eve, programming-wise, but instead of countdowns, we’re treated to copious amounts of fireworks! There’s no shortage of ...

United States stock markets will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on a Saturday this year. The origins of the Fourth of July date back to July 4, 1776, when ...

COMMENTARY: The nation we celebrate this July Fourth is where God has chosen for us to keep his work alive. ‘Religious freedom is grounded in the dignity of the human person — the very principle the ...

Joseph J. Ellis is the author, most recently, of “The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding.” On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote the following words to his wife, Abigail, from ...

Here are the 4th of July fireworks livestreams for America's 250th anniversary. Credit: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Happy 4th of July, America. This year's Independence Day celebrations ...

I will use pretty much any holiday as an excuse to head to the salon and opt for a festive manicure. And since this summer is full of so many chic nail trends, there’s no better time to go for a fun ...