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Shutterstock The tragedy on the Guadalupe River in Texas proved that catastrophic flooding isn’t just a coastal problem. From Houston...

Shutterstock From clogged interstates and sky-high TSA counts to a freak lightning strike that blew up a Florida fireworks show,...

Shutterstock It's not just hot dogs Joey Chestnut is devouring. Boasting 55 official world-eating records that span everything from poutine...

Shutterstock Every Fourth of July, Coney Island turns competitive eating into must-see TV—and now, a busy betting and predictio markets....

Shutterstock There’s something undeniably electric about the Fourth of July. The grills fire up, flags wave in the breeze, and...

Shutterstock America doesn’t do subtle. From presidents blowing things up to daredevils launching themselves skyward, Independence Day has a history...

Shutterstock Think you’ve got Independence Day memorized down to the last musket shot? Even the nerdiest history buffs miss a...

Shutterstock Fireworks are a blast — until they blow up in your face. Literally. Every year, Americans light up the...

Shutterstock Planning a getaway this long weekend? You’re not alone — and the highways, gas stations, and departure gates are...

Shutterstock As the U.S. gears up for the July 4th holiday, weather watchers are eyeing a brewing disturbance in the...