As Americans enjoyed their Fourth of July celebrations, with activities such as baseball, fireworks, and Joey Chestnut dominating in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Uncle Sam couldn’t help but feel beleaguered and under siege. Reports over the holiday weekend revealed that Americans were growing increasingly skeptical about the future of their country and felt …
I had the pleasure of celebrating the Fourth of July this week with an eclectic group of friends from all corners of the globe. Alongside fellow Americans, we were joined by friends hailing from Singapore, Iraq, and even Britain. As we gathered to watch the breathtaking fireworks display over the river, we raised our glasses …
During a segment on MSNBC’s “The Reidout,” host Joy Reid expressed her fear of leaving her house on July 4th due to the abundance of guns in America. She stated that the idea of attending a mass gathering or fireworks display seemed insane to her because of the current state of gun violence in the …
The name Michael Rubin has been making headlines recently due to a star-studded July 4th party at his luxurious Hamptons estate. Celebrities like Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many more attended the epic bash held at Rubin’s stunning 8,100 square-foot oceanfront manse. Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics and former co-owner of the …
The Fourth of July is often associated with festivities like barbecues, baseball, and fireworks. However, it seems that woke tweeting has also found a place in the mix. Ben & Jerry’s, a popular ice cream brand, used the occasion to express their views on the United States’ history with Indigenous land. While their tweet called …
Former President Donald Trump’s recent outburst can only be described as a display of excessive emotion, much like overcooked Fourth of July hot dogs. In his tirade, the aspiring 2024 Republican presidential candidate resorted to using all-caps and propagated false information with fiery language. Trump’s statement on Truth Social read, “MASSIVE PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT IS CURRENTLY …
The traffic heading to the Hamptons must have been absolutely dreadful this week, so rest assured that your decision to skip Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin’s white party was completely justifiable. (Check out the video below.) Of course, you probably didn’t have much of a choice. That’s why Rubin’s 90-second video showcasing a star-studded gathering of …
As a Cuban immigrant who arrived in the United States as a child, I immediately noticed the stark differences between the two countries. In America, politics was not a topic of conversation, it was considered dull and uninteresting. People went about their business calmly, trusting that others would do the right thing. The concept of …
In a move towards eco-friendliness and safety, cities like Boulder, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah have replaced traditional fireworks with drone light shows for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. According to Rick Boss, president of Sky Elements Drone Shows, drone shows are considered a safer alternative, particularly when the risk of wildfires …
Sheetz, a convenience store chain, is offering customers a special discount on gas for the Fourth of July. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania-based company is selling gas for $1.776 per gallon at its over 600 stores. This is about a 50% reduction from the national average. The promotion is valid all day and applies to regular, …