The Fourth of July festivities in D.C. will include what’s expected to be the largest fireworks show in American history. Pyrotecnico, which has been putting on displays for more than a century, is in charge of the celebration. Rocco Vitale, the company’s president, gives a sneak peak at the operation. Source link
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O’Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans. Source link
Ryan DeWitt and Matthew Childress, the fathers of a camper and counselor who died during last year’s deadly floods at Camp Mystic in Texas, spoke to CBS News’ Jason Allen about the pain of losing their daughters and their mission to push for safety changes in summer camps across the U.S. to prevent other families…
President Trump on Friday announced pardons for six people whom he said had been wrongfully prosecuted for “fixing their car” in what he called an act of “weaponization and stupidity” by federal prosecutors. “I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW!,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The White House did not immediately…
Actors bring historical figures and America’s 250-year history to life in Philadelphia – CBS News Watch CBS News Actors with Historic Philadelphia turn sightseeing in the city into storytelling – bringing historical figures like Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross to life. Janelle Burrell shows how they’re celebrating 250 years of America. Source link
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the phrase…
As much of the U.S. swelters through near-record temperatures over the July 4 weekend, households can expect another unpleasant surprise: higher electric bills. Cooling costs are projected to rise 10.5% this summer from a year ago, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Many Americans face a tough choice between cranking up the air…
U.S. antitrust regulators said Friday they are closely monitoring oil markets for potential price-fixing or market monopolization, and they urged state attorneys general to assist in investigating unlawful conduct. “Recent volatility in crude oil prices does not suspend either the antitrust laws or state consumer protection laws, and it does not authorize companies to manipulate…
More than 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July because they can malfunction, posing explosion and burn risks, federal safety regulators said. Winco is recalling its “Unity 7 Shot” 200-gram aerial cake fireworks devices because they can tip over and pose a serious risk of injury from explosion…
There’s heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for America 250 celebrations, which includes a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The main events on the Fourth of July are deemed a “national special security event,” which is the highest possible designation. It’s a rare status that is usually…
