This article was originally published in The Conversation. Editor’s note: Americans may think they know a lot about the Declaration of Independence, but many of those ideas are elitist and wrong, as historian Woody Holton explains. His 2021 book “Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution” shows how independence and the Revolutionary […]
We were standing in front of a pub near a famous golf course in Saint Andrews, Scotland. The discomfort of a misty rain was compounded by a steady breeze from a large body of water appropriately named the North Sea. My wife, Carla, and I were prepared. We wore gloves, sweaters, and parkas with hoods. […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Fourth of July is widely celebrated, and many local agencies are reminding the community that fireworks are not only illegal in Colorado Springs, but can also severely impact our veterans and pets. Despite how exciting they might be, it is important to take care of your furry friends. The Humane Society […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Fourth of July is widely celebrated, and many local agencies are reminding the community that fireworks are not only illegal in Colorado Springs, but can also severely impact our veterans and pets. Despite how exciting they might be, it is important to take care of your furry friends. The Humane Society […]
Jul. 3—Fourth of July is a day to celebrate America. No matter where you are in New Mexico, you’ll have ample opportunities to enjoy fun, fireworks and food while celebrating Independence Day. Here is a list of some of the events happening Thursday across the state: Albuquerque Freedom 4th at Balloon Fiesta Park Albuquerque’s annual […]
Jul. 3—Residents of Sandoval, Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties have a safe designated driver option for the Fourth of July weekend. The Take a Ride on Us program is offering 2,500 Uber ride vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis. Riders can enter the code NMFREE24 under the vouchers section of the Uber app to receive […]
Independence Day arrives Thursday and several offices and businesses will be closed to commemorate the holiday. Weather permitting, the Fourth of July will be spent celebrating with cookouts, fireworks and festivities. Don’t expect to your trash to be picked up or for mail to be delivered. July 4th fireworks in Indiana: Here’s when you can […]
Jul. 2—Events all over north Alabama are looking to stay on track this Independence Day despite a forecast of extreme heat and a chance of rain. Huntir Cramer, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service out of Huntsville, said the biggest threat this week and next week is the heat. The coming temperatures will possibly […]
We the people of Rutherford County will have varying Independence Day celebrations to consider July 3 and 4. The annual Smyrna festival for Independence Day will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway. The event includes food and drink venders, live music and inflatables. The fireworks show will […]
ALBANY – Albany’s big fireworks display on Thursday celebrating Independence Day will bring bright explosions to the night sky for the annual tradition. That also means the closing of streets in the area of the fireworks, and the city has alerted residents to keep that in mind while out driving ahead of the event. Beginning […]
Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski both were late starters in the financial independence movement.Bill Yount BI spoke to three late starters in the financial independence movement. They started to save and invest in their 40s and 50s and set themselves up for early retirement. Their strategies range from safe investments to living minimally to […]
Jul. 1—Even with gas prices recently on the rise in Ohio, roadways, airports and other avenues of travel will be more jam-packed than ever this July 4 holiday. Approximately 71 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day week, a 5% increase compared to 2023 and an 8% increase compared […]