Category: July 4th

Miki Sudo Successfully Defends Hot Dog-Eating Title

NEW YORK—Defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women’s title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition. Sudo beat Mayoi Ebihara’s 33 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes Tuesday in a contest that…


Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo Defend Titles at Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Contest

Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. Chestnut out ate runner-up Geoffrey Esper and the rest of an international field of 15 competitive eaters by double digits…


More Cities Across US Replace Traditional Fireworks With Drone Displays, Citing Fire Risks and Reduced Air Quality

Some cities across the United States have opted for a different kind of 4th of July celebration this year. Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boulder, Colorado, will be featuring their first drone shows as opposed to the traditional firework displays, in an attempt to offer a safer alternative to fireworks. According to Salt Lake City…


Disney’s ‘Indiana Jones’ 5 Takes Home a Tepid $60 Million Over July 4th Weekend

Amidst its less-than-stellar Cannes premiere, flaccid 43 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating, and myriad woke-related controversies surrounding its studio, Disney’s latest Indiana Jones installment had a lukewarm $60 million box office debut. That’s according to Comscore numbers, which show Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” earned an estimated $130 million 3-day global weekend ($60…


Red, White, and Blueberry Chicken Salad (Recipe)

Not only does this 4th of July-themed salad have all the right colors to celebrate, but it is also packed with antioxidant-rich fresh summer fruit. Ingredients Dressing Ingredients: 1/4 cup brewed black tea (You can brew more and then use some for the dressing and some for the marinade.) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4…


Dr. Fuhrman’s Patriotic Salad (Recipe)

Go for some red, white, and blue vibes with this festive salad. Always a big hit with kids and adults! Serves 2 Ingredients 1 banana 1/2 cup unsweetened soy, hemp, or almond milk 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries 1 cup fresh organic or thawed frozen strawberries 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped…


July 4: The Best Birthday

With July Fourth only a few weeks away, it’s time to start planning how to make this year’s Independence Day the best ever. No other special date inspires quite the same deep emotions as Independence Day, when we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Fun…


Virginia Politicians Join July 4th Parade Amid Mounting Inflation

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.—At the annual Independence Day parade in Fairfax, Virginia, thousands of participants and spectators enjoyed the event though the weight of inflation was in the air, something different than in 2021. Many politicians, including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, also joined the parade. When asked about speculation regarding his potential White House bid in…


What Have Fourth of July Shortages Got to Do With China?

Commentary The United States is running low on numerous products, including dairy produce, gas, motorcycles, maple syrup, pet food, and potatoes. Now it’s time to add fireworks to this ever-growing list. Every true-blooded American knows that a Fourth of July celebration simply isn’t possible without fireworks. As Bloomberg recently reported, “the skies over a scattering of…


Founding Friends Bound Together by the Fourth of July

The United States has been blessed with many distinguished leaders. But the generation that founded our nation has a special place in the hearts of many Americans. Even among that very special generation, two of our Founders stand out not only because of their many accomplishments and their lasting mark on the country, but because…