92 m. ago Day 2 of Calgary Stampede Rodeo: Early calendar start makes for tough travel decisions

Athletes faced with financial choices to make due to Fourth of July shows ongoing State-side

Culture

11 h. ago July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and fireworks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey told reporters early Saturday morning that […]

Events

30 h. ago Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Investigators have located human remains following an explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse, Yolo County said in a statement Friday. Seven were missing after the Tuesday fireworks explosion near Esparto, which gripped the small farming community. It sparked a massive fire that led to other spot fires. Nearby Fourth of July celebrations were called […]

Events

31 h. ago Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed […]

Economics

37 h. ago Joey “Jaws” Chestnut wins his 17th Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest after a 1

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt. Chestnut, 41, consumed 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, falling short of his record of 76 wieners and […]

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63 h. ago Cintas Corporation Announces Webcast for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it will release fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The Company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live webcast of the call will be available to individual investors and the public beginning at […]

Culture

5 d. ago American pride has fallen to new low, driven by splits on party, age: poll

The Gallup poll, released ahead of July Fourth celebrations, found the number of people saying they are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be an American has fallen since last year.

Culture

1 week ago Parades, concerts and heat warnings to mark Fête nationale in Quebec

Quebecers will be decked out in blue and white today as the Fête nationale holiday is marked by parades, celebrations, and heat warnings.

Society

2 w. ago Lower Gas Prices to Spur Record July Fourth Road Trips, AAA Says

A record number of US drivers are expected to hit the road for the July Fourth holiday period starting next weekend, helped by the cheapest gasoline in four years.

Economics

3 w. ago Father's Day funnies: Father's DayComics and cartoons celebrating dads on Father's Day June 15

This Sunday is a time for dads — it’s Father’s Day on June 15, 2025, which happens on the third Sunday of June each year in dozens of countries around the world. It’s not a stat holiday, but it is a day that many people mark by thanking fathers for all that they do. It’s […]

Culture

3 w. ago Father's Day funnies: Father's Day Comics and cartoons celebrating dads on Father's Day June 15

This Sunday is a time for dads — it’s Father’s Day on June 15, 2025, which happens on the third Sunday of June each year in dozens of countries around the world. It’s not a stat holiday, but it is a day that many people mark by thanking fathers for all that they do. It’s […]

Culture