This year marks the 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the United States Declaration of Independence, which will be celebrated on July 4, 2026.

KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - An investigation is underway after a firework hit a Maui home, causing major damage on New Year’s Day. The homeowners, who did not want to be identified, said the blast ...

An incident involving a firework in North Lubbock has left an 18-year-old dead on New Year's Day. The Lubbock Police Department confirmed that officers responded to the area of North Ulrich Avenue and ...

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence area home, as well as a work van, were caught in flames due to New Year’s Eve fireworks, according to Florence County Fire Rescue. Crews responded at 12:40 ...

THE HAGUE, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Two people died in the Netherlands in fireworks accidents and there were scattered instances of violence as the country celebrated the New Year, and in a separate incident ...

A large firework exploded within a car in Gold Bar on New Year’s Eve, Sky Valley Fire confirmed, sending two people to the hospital. “Initial reports are explosion caused by fireworks, both patients ...

With 2026 right around the corner, Maryland has plenty of events Wednesday for anyone who wants to bring in the new year with a bang. From the traditional Inner Harbor fireworks show to Annapolis’ ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Ringing in the New Year often means fireworks, but first responders are reminding everyone, one wrong move can turn a celebration into a trip to the ER or worse.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Looking for a fun way to ring in the new year? With 2026 just hours away, DC News Now has compiled a list of some events, parties and dazzling fireworks shows taking place ...

Colorado is heading into New Year’s Eve unusually dry, and officials are warning that fireworks could spark fires in several counties across the state. Colorado state law generally bans fireworks that ...