Independence Day Vacationers Warned of Dangerous Bacteria Levels at These Five Popular California Beaches

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Lots of people tend to go to the beach for the Fourth of July. But health authorities have put out warnings about bacteria on beaches.

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Miranda Lambert Shares Some Behind-The-Scenes Pictures From Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding

Miranda Lambert Shares Some Behind-The-Scenes Pictures From Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding

The country stars were at Madison Square Garden in New York City yesterday for the wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and her now-husband, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Permits filed with the city for street closures from July 2-4 reveal that the couple expect to host around 1,000 guests at the event, there were tons of celebrities spotted on their way to the venue, and leaving after the festivities yesterday, and it was previously reported that the […]

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Dolly Parton’s 2003 Fourth Of July Performance Of “Light Of A Clear Blue Morning” Is The Perfect Thing To Watch On America’s 250th Birthday

Dolly Parton’s 2003 Fourth Of July Performance Of “Light Of A Clear Blue Morning” Is The Perfect Thing To Watch On America’s 250th Birthday

The queen. Back in 2003, the Dolly Parton delivered performances of several different songs, including her hit “9 to 5,” at the A Capitol Fourth Independence Day celebration, which was a 90-minute live televised concert held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. But her performance of her classic hit “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” feels especially powerful on this Fourth of July holiday, as we celebrate 250 years of this great country. Of course, […]

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Jon Pardi’s Wife, Summer, Seeks Primary Custody and Spousal Support as Divorce Goes Public

AUSTIN, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Jon Pardi and Summer Duncan attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT)
Jon Pardi and Summer Duncan

New court filings reveal Jon Pardi’s wife is seeking primary custody of their two daughters, alimony, and an equitable division of assets.

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Man Injured in Possible Shark Attack on Long Island Amid Multiple Sightings

Westhampton Beach, N.Y.: View of the “Caribbean Blue” colors of the Atlantic Ocean hitting the sand at Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton Beach, New York, on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Drew Singh/Newsday RM via Getty Images)
Shark Attack, New York

A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a suspected shark attack on Long Island, prompting a temporary beach closure.

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250 Years Of Freedom & Nothing Represents The 4th Of July Better Than “Put It In Reverse Terry”

250 Years Of Freedom & Nothing Represents The 4th Of July Better Than “Put It In Reverse Terry”

We’ve officially reached America’s 250th Birthday, and in my humble, American opinion, you can’t have 4th of July without recognizing the holiday’s famous, unofficial mascot: Terry (A.K.A. “Put It In Reverse Terry”). There are many things that come to mind when it comes time to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks lighting up the night sky is always a staple, along with the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, where Joey “Jaws” Chestnut strengthens his case every year for the greatest athlete of […]

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