UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to return live with balloons, performances, Santa
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be live and in-person to kick off the 2021 holiday season, the department store announced Wednesday.
International Left-Handers Day: Facts about lefties you may not have known
Happy International Left-Handers Day! Nearly 10% of the world’s population is left-handed.
Pumpkin Spice Cup Noodles to hit Walmart shelves this October
Pumpkin Spice Cup Noodles are hitting the shelves near you, this fall.
Video: Rental truck catches fire, causing fireworks explosion
Shocking video captured the chaotic scene after a rental truck filled with fireworks caught fire during Fourth of July festivities.
VIDEO: Driver burned after lit firework tossed into convertible
Colin Kirby says he’s grateful to be alive after someone tossed a lit firework into his convertible on July 4. Nashville Police are looking for three suspects.
Errant firework kills Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
Iowa amusement ride under investigation after 2nd death in 5 years
Authorities are investigating the cause of an accident that killed a boy on a popular boat ride at an Iowa amusement park.
Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans after learning city didn't plan show
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Joey Chestnut, Michelle Lesco win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
People flock to Ocean City for July 4th weekend
People are heading to the shore for the long holiday weekend as things start to get back to normal.
July 4th is back in Philly: Weekend lineup of events
July 4th events put on hold last year are back on as Philly gets back to normal.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Wawa Welcome America announces headliners for 2021 Fourth of July celebration
The 2021 Wawa Welcome America celebration will be expanded to 16 days and will conclude with a concert on the Fourth of July starring Bebe Rexha featuring Flo Rida.
Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
'It's an explosive': Experts warn of the dangers of home fireworks displays
Many folks will light their own fireworks, as communities cancel professional displays for a second year, due to the pandemic. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns home displays probably led to a record number of injuries last year over July 4th.
While at home fireworks displays are tempting, experts warn of hazards
Dawn Timmeney talks with experts on the dangers of fireworks, as homeowners ready for at home displays.
Delta variant causes effectiveness concern in some vaccine recipients
Things may feel like they’re getting back to normal, but it’s clear the pandemic isn’t over, with the delta variant spreading across the country. Studies that show effectiveness are centered on the mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna and there is concern among people who got the J&J shot.