July 4th

The Absurd Fight Over Trump's July 4th Parade

By Elliot Ackerman

Here's Everything That's Open and Closed on July 4th 2019

By Wilder Davies

How to Make an American Flag Crepe Cake

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5 Creative Ways to Photograph Fireworks

By Josh Raab
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President Obama's Official Photographer Selects His Best July 4th Photos

"This is the last time I’ll ever be on the roof of the White House during the fireworks," Pete Souza tells TIME

By Olivier Laurent

The 11 Grossest Things People Have Found Inside Hot Dogs

The hot dog is a strange food

By Denver Nicks

How Fireworks Can Trigger PTSD

Fireworks will be going off with a bang all weekend, but for some, they cause more anxiety than celebration

By Alice Park

Here's What Happens To Your Steak When You Grill It

Nothing says the Fourth of July like juicy seared food, so here’s a quick lesson on the science behind grilling

By Alice Park

How to Photograph Fireworks

Long exposures and wide angles are key

By Marisa Schwartz Taylor

Ramadan, Day 8: Finding Inner Freedom

The holy month of Ramadan is a time of deep reflection for Muslims worldwide. Over the 30 days of Ramadan, Imam Sohaib Sultan of Princeton University will offer contemplative pieces on contemporary issues drawing from...

By Sohaib N. Sultan

Beware of Bugs at Your BBQ

An Independence Day warning

By NBC News

See Who Shares a Birthday With the U.S.A.

Did you know the United States shares a birthday with Nathaniel Hawthorne, Calvin Coolidge, Malia Obama and these other famous Americans?

By Michael Solomon

10 Stunning Pies (Other than Apple) for the Fourth of July

This article originally appeared on Food & Wine.Apple pie might be the ultimate American dessert, but we contend that it’s better in the fall. Here are 10 bright and tangy summer fruit pies to make...

By Food and Wine

10 Ways to Make Ribs for the Fourth of July

This articleoriginally appeared on Food & Wine.The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Get some grilling practice this weekend with these ten incredible recipes for ribs.1. Molasses-Smoked Baby Back Ribs What’s Tim Byres’s...

By Food and Wine

15 Juicy Burgers for the Fourth of July

This article originally appeared on Food & Wine.Here are 15 amazing burgers from F&W’s grilling experts and star chefs like Bobby Flay.1. Beef Burgers with Peanut–Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Bobby Flay’s incredible burgers are topped with...

By Food and Wine

Here's What Competitive Eating Does to Your Body

Eating champions expand their stomachs far beyond normal size

By Abby Abrams

It's Always the Fourth of July in Space

Some of the universe's most stunning galaxies, nebulas and stars are colored like the American flag—and have been for billions of years

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