I tested 50+ beach products with my kids this summer so you don’t have to. Here’s the short list of what’s actually worth buying

Beach days sound simple until you’re standing in a parking lot with a 4 ½-year-old who insists on carrying everything by himself, a 21-month-old who changes her mind every five minutes and a 9-month-old who still needs naps, shade and a surprising amount of gear. After our first beach trip of the summer, I realized … Read more

Navy’s elite Blue Angels under investigation after video shows low flyover at Florida beach

The Navy’s elite Blue Angels say they are reviewing the circumstances surrounding a low flyover at a beach in Florida.  Video shows people watching from Pensacola Beach, Florida, as jets soared above the Gulf — before one jet flew low over a crowd and banked sideways. It barreled so low that it sent sand, chairs … Read more

Metallic space balls found on Australian beach

Mysterious metal spheres washed ashore on a northern Australia beach, and officials say the unidentified floating objects are literal space balls — although there’s no known affiliation with the Mel Brooks comedy classic “Spaceballs.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Several of the metallic objects were … Read more

Apache pilots’ suspensions lifted after low flyby over South Carolina beach

The suspensions of eight Apache helicopter pilots in the South Carolina Army National Guard who flew at a low altitude over a beach have been lifted, the Pentagon said Friday, after they were temporarily suspended pending review.  Video showed the helicopters flying low over a South Carolina beach as part of a July 4th “Salute … Read more

Man has hand blown off by explosive while cleaning July Fourth debris off California beach

A man lost his hand after an explosive device detonated while he was cleaning up Fourth of July firework debris on a Northern California beach. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking along Point St. George Beach in Del Norte … Read more

Man loses hand after explosion on California beach while picking up debris, family says

A man suffered a violent hand injury after an explosive device detonated while he was walking along a beach in Northern California over the holiday weekend, officials said. It happened July 5 at the Crescent City’s Point St. George beach parking lot in Del Norte County. Due to the severity of his injuries, the man … Read more

Florida beach lightning strike leaves one dead, three injured ahead of July 4th weekend

One person was killed and three others were injured Friday after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District said in a statement that crews were dispatched to the scene of a … Read more

Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones … Read more

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

WESTERLY, R.I. — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar’s impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online, photographers were staking out vantage points and … Read more