People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

Dinosaurs are ruling the box office again. “Jurassic World Rebirth,” the seventh installment in Universal’s long-running prehistoric series, stomped to $147.3 million over its first five days in 4,308 North American theaters.

Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem to have that reservation. The newest installment in the “Jurassic World” franchise ruled the Fourth of July holiday box office with a global,

Dinosaurs are alive and well at the box office as Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” trampled competitors, grossing $147 million domestically over five days of the Fourth of July weekend.

Fireworks to celebrate Independence Day are seen inside the stadium before a quarterfinal match of the FIFA Club World Cup between Chelsea and Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field

Jason Kelce recently found himself at the center of controversy after posting a video to Instagram celebrating the Fourth of July. Irish-born Jason Corbett's murder case explored in Netflix documentary,

Two teenagers attempt to light a roman candle after a Fourth of July fireworks show at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis on Friday, July 4, 2025.