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Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

July 4, 2026

Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now, and experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.

Milky Way arms are further out in space than previously known, NASA says

July 4, 2026

Milky Way arms are further out in space than previously known, NASA says

The discovery was made by the Chandra Observatory, most powerful X-ray telescope in the world. (Credit: NASA)

BROADCAST BIAS: Media celebrate America turning 250 but bash US the rest of the time

July 4, 2026

BROADCAST BIAS: Media celebrate America turning 250 but bash US the rest of the time

Polls show patriotism is suffering a dramatic decline among Democrats as media outlets frame the American flag as a political symbol tied to MAGA.

Three dead, 7 rescued in boating tragedy as severe holiday weekend storm ravages Wisconsin tourist hot spot

July 3, 2026

Three dead, 7 rescued in boating tragedy as severe holiday weekend storm ravages Wisconsin tourist hot spot

A fast-moving storm capsized a boat Friday on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, killing three people during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Trump grants pardons to 'persecuted' mechanics in right-to-repair crackdown: 'I am setting them all free'

July 3, 2026

Trump grants pardons to 'persecuted' mechanics in right-to-repair crackdown: 'I am setting them all free'

Trump granted full pardons to more than half a dozen people, calling the prosecutions "weaponization."

Maine man uses truck to rescue moose calf from charging bear: 'I knew what I had to do'

July 3, 2026

Maine man uses truck to rescue moose calf from charging bear: 'I knew what I had to do'

A Maine couple used their pickup truck to chase off a bear pursuing a moose calf during a fishing trip, and photos capture the dramatic wildlife encounter.

We should tell real American adventure stories to teach our boys about heroes

July 3, 2026

We should tell real American adventure stories to teach our boys about heroes

From George Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela to Davy Crockett at the Alamo, social studies textbooks have stripped adventure from history.

'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life

July 2, 2026

'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life

University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.

The crazy flag designs … that could have been our new flag

July 2, 2026

The crazy flag designs … that could have been our new flag

The story of the 1,900-plus designs submitted before President Dwight D. Eisenhower selected the United States of America's iconic 50-star flag.

Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

July 2, 2026

Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

Video shows Hernán Alberto Gil Flores carried through cheering crowds after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela.