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Crow-Armstrong belts three homers as Cubs rout RedsSports — 50mPete Crow-Armstrong slugged three home runs in the Cubs’ 17-5 rout of the Reds, marking his first career 3-HR game and boosting his historic pace at the plate. The fireworks bolster his NL MVP candidacy, as he leads MLB in WAR and contends with Shohei Ohtani for the award as September nears.

New York State Fair unveils 58th butter sculpture — 4dThe 2026 New York State Fair butter sculpture, weighing about 800 pounds and created by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton from butter sourced in Batavia, celebrates 250 years of American traditions in New York by depicting the state fair, Cooperstown baseball, the Empire State Building, a dairy farm, fireworks and ice cream, and was finished in roughly 11–12 days. The artwork, titled “Milk. Memories. Tradition. Rooted in New York,” continues a fair-era tradition dating back to 1969 and will be repurposed after the event rather than wasted.

Kaiserslautern beats Mannheim 1-0 after delay — Aug 21, 2026A German Cup clash between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about 30 minutes after fans threw fireworks and invaded the pitch, with order restored by police before the match resumed and Kaiserslautern clinched a 1-0 win in extra time via Ibrahim Kanate; coaches condemned the violence.

Katy Perry condemns White House Firework use; rights complicate — Jul 25, 2026Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her 2010 hit Firework in a TikTok video depicting military strikes, saying she didn’t approve it and that it misrepresents the song’s message of hope and unity. Her objections sit within a broader outcry from other artists over unauthorized use of music by the administration, reflecting a wider backlash against politicized licensing of songs.

On X · @thsottiauxOpenAI Codex Lead Tibo Moves Milestone Celebration After Early Usage ResetThe announcement of a delayed Codex milestone celebration due to an early usage reset generated strong positive excitement in the AI community, centered on appreciation for frequent resets and Tibo's generosity. Reactions are overwhelmingly one-sided with minimal neutral questions and no meaningful opposition.1,456 likes · 3m

Katy Perry Lifetimes Tour Film Worldwide Sept Release — Jul 23, 2026Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris will get a limited worldwide theatrical run starting September 2 in 70 countries, with IMAX screenings and 150 UK cinemas, filmed over two Paris nights with 60 cameras and including behind-the-scenes footage and a fan-favorite setlist. The release follows its Tribeca Festival premiere, supports charitable causes tied to Perry’s Firework Foundation and the Music Venue Trust, and is distributed by Trafalgar Releasing.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

‘The View’ Discusses The American Flag — Jul 7, 2026“The View” marked the Fourth of July weekend with a segment that managed to turn a broadly patriotic holiday into another culture-war argument. Across the country, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and plenty of American flags. For many people, the Stars and Stripes remain a straightforward […]

‘Bang’: Firework Collides With Plane Carrying 52 Passengers — Jul 6, 2026A firework hit a commercial plane on the Fourth of July while it was landing at the Midway International Airport in Chicago.

Freedom At Home, Persecution Abroad — Jul 3, 2026As fireworks light the sky this Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate 250 years of independence — two and a half centuries since a bold experiment in liberty took root on this continent. We will gather with family, fly our flags and reflect on the freedoms we often take for granted: the freedom to speak, to worship, to assemble and to live according to our convictions.

City Officials Raise Somali Flag After Cancelling Independence Day Fireworks — Jul 2, 2026A city in New York appears to be celebrating America's 250th birthday differently.

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More Could ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.1d · 1 reads

White House Says They Will Review Museum Exhibits Before America’s 250 Celebration — Aug 13, 2025Talk about fireworks before the Fourth of July. With the 250th anniversary of America’s founding just around the corner, the Trump administration has set its sights on one of the country’s most prestigious cultural…

Miami Football Star Faces Backlash After Post Game Altercation — Jan 20, 2026The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship ended in fireworks — and not the celebratory kind. Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who racked up 112 yards and two touchdowns in a standout…

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Lawyers Argue Anti-ICE Protesters Who Allegedly Threw Rocks, Fireworks Didn’t Deserve Tear Gas — Oct 24, 2025The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other left-wing legal groups claimed in court Thursday that using crowd control gas was not justified to disperse a crowd allegedly throwing rocks and fireworks at law…

Democrat City Boasts Of July 4 Tyranny, Bans Fireworks And Even Sparklers — Jul 1, 2026One deep blue D.C. suburb will not be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks as its local government urges residents to turn in some of their patriotic neighbors.

Feds Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Bought Mortars, Fireworks To Kill Cops At LA Riots — Jun 18, 2025The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges on Wednesday against a man who allegedly plotted to bring explosives to anti-deportation riots in Los Angeles in order to kill police officers. Texas man Grzegorz…

On X · @CubsChicago Cubs Highlight Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Three-Homer Game, Promise More Highlight ReelsThe official @Cubs account posted a short video (likely of PCA’s bat flips, home runs, or highlights from his first career three-homer game) with the caption “We’ll be revisiting this regularly.” It comes amid PCA’s breakout performance in a 17-5 win over the Reds on Aug. 29, 2026, where he hit three homers and drove in six runs. The post is trending among Cubs fans because it celebrates the young outfielder’s MVP-caliber hot streak, flashy style (including bat flips), and the team’s offensive explosion, tapping into excitement about his rising stardom.1,566 likes · 4m

Heated Exchange as Joy Reid Grilled on MSNBC Firing — Jul 18, 2025Joy Reid didn’t hold back, and neither did Piers Morgan. And if you thought cable news had run out of fireworks, Thursday night proved otherwise. Right from the jump, Morgan cut through the niceties and went straight…

QuizMovie night: the classics testFifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.4 min · today's quiz

Utah Restricts Fourth of July Fireworks as Wildfire Danger Reaches Historic Levels — Jun 26, 2026Utah residents will face new limits on Fourth of July fireworks after Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in response to worsening wildfire conditions across the state. According to Fox News , the executive…

Fireworks Trailer Erupts in Explosive Highway Chaos — Jun 8, 2026Drivers on a Tennessee interstate were treated to an unexpected fireworks show Saturday night when a trailer packed with pyrotechnics burst into flames and exploded, shutting down traffic for hours. According to the New…

Two College Students Charged After Setting Off Fireworks in Harvard Medical School Building — Nov 5, 2025Two Massachusetts college students are facing federal charges after allegedly setting off fireworks inside a Harvard Medical School building over Halloween weekend — an incident authorities say could have had…

Fuel Containers, Firework Mortars Found in Cybertruck That Exploded Outside Trump Hotel: PoliceReporting — Jan 2, 2025Authorities say a Tesla Cybertruck was filled with gasoline and camp fuel containers, plus large firework mortars when it exploded Wednesday in front of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. The blast left one person…

Daily Caller News FoundationAs Questions Pile Up, Democrat Governor Won’t Clarify Whether Patients Died From Measles Or ‘With Measles’Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday the tragic deaths of two individuals with measles in Lancaster County, which is home to a large Amish population. 2d

America’s 250th Anniversary Logo Just Dropped and It’s About as Inspiring as Joe BidenOpinion — Dec 11, 2023This is one patriotic effort that isn’t exactly setting off fireworks. With celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States just two years away, the event’s logo is due for an official…

Cities Replacing July 4 Fireworks With Lame ‘Environmentally-Friendly’ AlternativeOpinion — Jul 3, 2023Brats, beer, the smell of gunpowder and the boom and crackle of fireworks as they light up the night sky. If those words immediately evoke the thought of the Fourth of July, they may not do so for long. Cities across…

Some July 4th Fireworks Shows Got Canceled Thanks to Environmental ActivistsReporting — Jun 29, 2023Multiple fireworks shows slated for July 4th along Los Angeles’ coastline have been canceled in the wake of a county mandate that was initially spurred by environmental activists, according to the Los Angeles Times. The…

Atlanta Rocked by Violent, Antifa-Style Riot; Things Take a Vicious Turn When Police Arrive on the SceneReporting — Jan 22, 2023A mob of riotous demonstrators overwhelmed downtown Atlanta on Saturday night as a “Night of Rage” spiraled into violence. Black-clad and masked rioters set off fireworks during the incident — using tactics associated…

Top Immunologist's Cancer Goes Wild After COVID Booster Shot, CT Scans Look Like a Firework Went OffReporting — Sep 26, 2022Michel Goldman, 67, a top European immunologist and vaccine expert, believes a COVID-19 booster shot accelerated the growth of his cancer. In a report published on Saturday, speaking in long detail with The Atlantic …

On X · @elonmuskElon Musk Flags Major 2027 AI Infrastructure Bottleneck Beyond PowerReactions to Elon Musk's claim of ~15 GW unpowered AI hardware in 2027 due to transformers, cooling, and grid limits show broad acceptance. Most replies acknowledge the supply-chain mismatch and discuss solutions rather than reject the estimate.1,857 likes · 5m