Aurora borealis, or northern lights, produced by a solar geomagnetic storm are seen from Shenandoah National Park in Rileyville, Virginia, on October 10, 2024. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Millions ...

The Fourth of July is bringing fireworks and a whole new reason to refresh your summer eyewear. Zenni Optical is lighting up the holiday with up to 30% off prescription glasses and sunglasses. Go full ...

The 4th of July weekend is here and so are some of the year’s best deals. Whether you’re shopping for seasonal deals on grills, patio furniture, kitchen gadgets and hosting essentials for future ...

The U.S. stock market is closed on weekdays for federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekend, the market closes on the nearest weekday. For Independence Day 2026, the NYSE and Nasdaq will be ...

FITCHBURG — The annual Civic Days Block Party this Friday evening will include traditions such as music, entertainment, pro wrestling, food trucks, vendors, and of course fireworks. The July 3rd event ...

Many businesses and government offices will observe the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3. Most banks, the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS are expected to operate on July 3, some with ...

Whether you’re planning a huge 4th of July bash or just a small gathering, it’s now time to start figuring out your menu. While you’re probably focused on all the savory grill recipes for the main ...

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel for Independence Day this year, according to a report released Wednesday by AAA. The auto club predicts that between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday ...

The N.C. 4 th of July Festival has crowned a queen after more than 30 years. The Miss N.C. 4 th of July Festival Scholarship Pageant was held on Saturday, June 6. More than 200 people attended what ...

U.S.-based perovskite/silicon solar module maker Tandem PV has achieved a conversion efficiency of 30.4% from a 100 cm² demonstration module in internal testing. The module features the company’s ...

The Miss N.C. 4th of July Festival Scholarship Pageant is returning after a 30-year hiatus. The pageant will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in downtown Southport. Contestants will compete in ...