July

Red state gov bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire concerns ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday issued a temporary, statewide restriction on fireworks for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, citing “historic” and “extraordinary” wildfire conditions across the state. Cox, a Republican, signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency, temporarily suspending state law to allow … Read more

Will mortgage interest rates drop in July? 4 things to consider now

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Mortgage interest rates could drop again this July if certain market conditions change. Surasak Suwanmake/Getty Images June was certainly an eventful month in the interest rate environment. A report released on June 10 showed inflation surging in May past 4%, bringing it to its highest level in more than three years. And a Federal Reserve … Read more

Why credit card debt relief makes sense this July

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Credit card debt relief could be especially beneficial to pursue this July. Connect Images It’s never too late to tackle your credit card debt, but heading into July 2026, millions of American borrowers may find it particularly advantageous to do so right now. With credit card interest rates still hovering around 20%, this may be less … Read more

America’s Block Party to celebrate July 4th with benefit concert and nationwide events

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America’s Block Party will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the concert at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on the holiday will feature Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins and additional stars to be announced … Read more

Zac Brown Band, Jon Batiste, Goo Goo Dolls and more to perform at CBS’ America 250 special on July 4

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Americans will be ringing in the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence with coast-to-coast celebrations and star-studded concerts and performances. Join CBS for “The Great American Block Party 250,” a primetime special on Saturday, July 4, hosted by “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil and “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Nischelle Turner.  Dokoupil and Turner will host live … Read more

“Do not open until July 4, 2276”: What will America’s Time Capsule reveal?

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As America approaches this milestone anniversary, many celebrations are looking back at our past 250 years, but one looks forward. Tom Medema, project manager for America’s Time Capsule, says, “The time capsule gives everybody the chance to talk to the future. It is a form of time travel for ideas and for physical things.” Medema … Read more

Federal student loan changes go into effect July 1. Here are 4 questions borrowers need to ask now.

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The upcoming student loan changes could impact your finances, so make sure to ask the right questions now. designer491/Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers have spent the last few years adapting to a series of major changes, from the end of pandemic-era payment pauses to the start of new repayment programs and shifting forgiveness rules. … Read more

What borrowers need to consider before the July federal student loan changes

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The federal student loan changes arriving in July could have meaningful consequences for borrowers. Pla2na/Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers have spent the last few years adapting to a constantly changing borrowing and repayment landscape. Between the end of pandemic-era relief, the return of required student loan payments and a series of court challenges affecting … Read more

4 things student loan borrowers should do before July 1

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The student loan decisions you make in the coming weeks could impact your balance for the foreseeable future. Jinda Noipho/Getty Images For most of the past decade, the smartest thing many federal student loan borrowers could do was wait — whether that meant waiting for a payment pause to be extended, waiting for a forgiveness … Read more

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 after shooting disrupted initial event

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Washington — The White House Correspondents’ Association announced Tuesday that it will reschedule its annual press dinner for July 24 after the initial event was disrupted when a gunman attacked the gathering attended by President Trump, senior administration officials and scores of journalists. Weijia Jiang, who is the president of the association and a CBS … Read more