Life-threatening heat emergency impacting some 4th of July, America 250 events – CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly 200 million Americans across 28 states are sizzling under a so-called heat dome this Fourth of July weekend. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast. Source link
Many hit the beach in hopes of cooling off on this holiday Friday, but more bodies near the water mean a greater risk of shark attacks. Lana Zak reports. Source link
AAA is projecting that 72 million Americans will either fly or drive more than 50 miles from home over this Fourth of July weekend. Robert Sinclair, senior manager for AAA, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
Philadelphia 4th of July parade canceled amid sweltering, dangerous heat wave – CBS News Watch CBS News Organizers canceled Philadelphia’s Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade after high temperatures raised significant safety concerns. Source link
More than 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July because they can malfunction, posing explosion and burn risks, federal safety regulators said. Winco is recalling its “Unity 7 Shot” 200-gram aerial cake fireworks devices because they can tip over and pose a serious risk of injury from explosion … Read more
Security measures in Washington, D.C., are heightened as thousands are expected for Fourth of July celebrations. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga reports. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took aim at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Elon Musk and what he described as the “arena of supremacy” in the United States during an immigration-themed America 250 speech on Friday ahead of Fourth of July weekend. Flanked by … Read more
As much of the U.S. swelters through near-record temperatures over the July 4 weekend, households can expect another unpleasant surprise: higher electric bills. Cooling costs are projected to rise 10.5% this summer from a year ago, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Many Americans face a tough choice between cranking up the air … Read more
There’s heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for , which includes a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The main events on the Fourth of July are deemed a “national special security event,” which is the highest possible designation. It’s a rare status that is usually reserved for … Read more
Prime Day may be over, but Amazon’s Fourth of July sale is just getting started. If you missed out on buying summer items on sale like fans (including handheld models), portable ACs, patio furniture, carry-on suitcases and outdoor gear last week, you’ll find plenty of deals up to 70% off to take advantage of. Below, … Read more