By Amen Galinato, CNN Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States. But as a stifling heat wave spreads and wildfires rage, experts advise revelers to be on alert against severe — and potentially fatal — firework-related injuries. The US Con...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 STEAM Academy has a new principal, EPISD said. Monica Brinkley was named the new principal, EPISD said. Brinkley brings more than two decades of educational experience and a proven record of improving student achievement, building positive school c...
The stars read the book’s 20 points aloud, which provide advice for countering authoritarian systems of government. These points include ideas like “do not obey in advance,” “be wary of paramilitaries” and “practice corporeal politics.”
Unlike previous stamps honoring the nation’s birthday, the design does not depict the document itself, any of the Founding Fathers or significant landmarks, instead opting for a more minimalist tribute.
Unlike previous stamps honoring the nation’s birthday, the design does not depict the document itself, any of the Founding Fathers or significant landmarks, instead opting for a more minimalist tribute.
Chestnut spoke to "GMA" before the annual contest. By Nadine El-Bawab July 4, 2026, 11:01 AM Joey Chestnut was crowned the winner of the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time on Saturday. He ate 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. "I knew I was going to be a...
A host of leaders from around the globe took to social media on Saturday to extend congratulations to America on its 250th anniversary milestone. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her message celebrated the relationship between the U.S. and European nations. “Today, we join o...
A host of leaders from around the globe took to social media on Saturday to extend congratulations to America on its 250th anniversary milestone. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her message celebrated the relationship between the U.S. and European nations. “Today, we join o...
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Joey Chestnut ate the win once again at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July men’s hot dog eating competition on Coney Island on Saturday. Chestnut, 41, ate 66 hot dogs, just under his amount of 70.5 last year. It marked his 18th win in the annual Independence Day c...
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Joey Chestnut ate the win once again at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July men’s hot dog eating competition on Coney Island on Saturday. Chestnut, 41, ate 66 hot dogs, just under his amount of 70.5 last year. It marked his 18th win in the annual Independence Day c...
Por Max Foster y Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN La duquesa de Sussex, el príncipe Archie y la princesa Lilibet no acompañarán al príncipe Harry cuando visite Londres la próxima semana, ya que persiste el desacuerdo sobre la protección policial de su familia. No obstante, aún es posible que la fam...
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- The boardwalk will be buzzing this weekend as Fourth of July events take over Coney Island. Dozens are expected to gather to see champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo defend their titles in the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on ...
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- The boardwalk will be buzzing this weekend as Fourth of July events take over Coney Island. Dozens are expected to gather to see champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo defend their titles in the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on ...
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Americans celebrating the Fourth of July on Saturday woke up to the biggest news of all: new music from Beyoncé. The superstar singer dropped a single titled “Morning Dew (Donk),” her first music since the 2024 album “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” The single “s...
By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. Wow! If you missed last night’s match between Argentina and Cape Verde...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Sacaton Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico, continues to grow and remains at 0 percent containment, fire officials said Saturday morning, July 4. The fire, which is burning 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned an estimated 6,782 acres. The...
"[ChatGPT's] architecture preys upon those with mental health disabilities," the man said in a statement.
"[ChatGPT's] architecture preys upon those with mental health disabilities," the man said in a statement.
In time for the Fourth of July, one of the more DUI-prone days of the year, a recent study ranked states based on how much a violation will increase a driver's average insurance cost.
The long-awaited Trump accounts for children are about to accept their first contributions.
The long-awaited Trump accounts for children are about to accept their first contributions.
Americans may think they know a lot about the Declaration of Independence, but many of those ideas are elitist and wrong, as historian Woody Holton explains.
Americans may think they know a lot about the Declaration of Independence, but many of those ideas are elitist and wrong, as historian Woody Holton explains.
By Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will not be accompanying Prince Harry when he visits London next week, as a disagreement over his family’s police protection continues. It is, however, still possible that the Su...
By Christopher Lamb, CNN Lampedusa, Italy (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV marked July 4 with an appeal to Americans to receive immigrants with “compassion and generosity” as he made a visit to the frontlines of the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. In a letter released soon after he arrived on the so...
Por Alayna Treene y Kit Maher, CNN El presidente Donald Trump indultó a 11 personas el viernes, informó un funcionario de la Casa Blanca a CNN, incluidas varias que infringieron la Ley de Aire Limpio destinada a reducir las emisiones y mejorar la calidad del aire. Más temprano ese mismo día, ...
Por Kosta Gak y Charlotte Reck, CNN El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, envió el sábado un mensaje personal de “sinceras felicitaciones” a su par estadounidense, Donald Trump, con motivo del 250 aniversario de la independencia de Estados Unidos. En el mensaje se dirigió a Trump primero como...
Por Ashley Strickland, CNN Los parientes prehistóricos de los humanos, apodados “hobbits” debido a su baja estatura, podrían haber sido carroñeros, en lugar de hábiles cazadores capaces de abatir grandes presas o encender hogueras para cocinar, según una nueva investigación. El estudio se sum...
By Camille Knight, CNN Paris (CNN) — If you’re visiting Paris this summer, you may want to add swimming in the Seine to your itinerary. And after the heat this city has seen in the past few weeks, you may absolutely need to. Paris just experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures ...
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Dieciséis países siguen con vida en el Mundial 2026, pero eso solo durará horas: este sábado comienzan los octavos de final, con dos primeros duelos que prometen mucha emoción. Estadio Houston Houston, Texas, Estados Unidos 1 p.m. de Miami. 10 a.m. de ...
Por Maria Gilbert, meteoróloga de CNN El 250 aniversario de Estados Unidos también marca la recta final de una de las olas de calor más intensas que ha azotado el este del país en años —un fenómeno agravado por el cambio climático— y podría generar una mayor amenaza de tormentas mientras la nac...
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — In the end, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s marriage was announced to the world like something out of one of her music videos: Billboards outside of Madison Square Garden lit up in purple with the message “JUST&T MARRIED” announcing the news to...
CNN By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Happy Independence Day to our readers in the USA! We’re celebrating at CNN Travel with the launch of our list of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit for 2026. While this weekend is hotter than many of us might like (stay safe if your region’s being hit hard by ...
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Happy Independence Day to our readers in the USA! We’re celebrating at CNN Travel with the launch of our list of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit for 2026. While this weekend is hotter than many of us might like (stay safe if your region’s being hit hard by the US...
By Amen Galinato, CNN Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States. But as a stifling heat wave spreads and wildfires rage, experts advise revelers to be on alert against severe — and potentially fatal — firework-related injuries. The US Con...
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Trump Accounts, a new federal savings and investment vehicle for children, went live on July 4. To date, more than 6 million Trump Accounts have been opened for children under age 18, according to the Treasury Department. Of those, 1.4 million will receive the mu...
Por Alli Rosenbloom y Zoe Sottile, CNN Al final, el matrimonio de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce se anunció al mundo como si fuera algo sacado de uno de sus videos musicales: las vallas publicitarias a las afueras del Madison Square Garden se iluminaron de color púrpura con el mensaje “JUST&T MARR...
By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — America’s 250th birthday also marks the final stretch of one of the most intense eastern US heat waves in years — one made worse by climate change — and it could fuel an added storm threat as the nation gathers to celebrate. Get your heat forecast i...
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — In the end, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s marriage was announced to the world like something out of one of her music videos: Billboards outside of Madison Square Garden lit up in purple with the message “JUST&T MARRIED” announcing the news to...
By Alli Rosenbloom, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — In the end, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s marriage was announced to the world like something out of one of her music videos: Billboards outside of Madison Square Garden lit up in purple with the message “JUST&T MARRIED” announcing the news to those...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A look at road closures and road projects that could impact your daily commute and travels in the El Paso area in the week ahead. One project to take note of: There will be nightly closures for the Artcraft freeway expansion from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, July [...]
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