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

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

Banks, post offices, and the stock market are closed, but grocery stores and restaurants may still be open for your last-minute BBQ needs. Today, Friday, July 4, 2025, is Independence Day. The day, also known as the Fourth of July,

Hundreds of people were rescued from ocean waters along the California coast on the Fourth of July due to strong currents and powerful surf conditions. According to the National Weather Service, some swells reached between six and eight feet,

A group of more than 10 people were pulled far from shore and scattered along a "dog-leg" rip current, which bends and abruptly changes direction.

A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect for much of coastal Southern California amid a busy Independence Day weekend where hundreds of people were rescued in one community alone on Friday. That community is Newport Beach;

Trump signs controversial spending bill during 4th of July celebrations President Donald Trump signed his massive spending bill during the White House's Fourth of July celebration