Fourth of July
No injuries after Delta plane hit by July 4 fireworks while preparing to land at a Chicago airport
"We just had a firework hit our plane," a pilot told air traffic control, a recording of the incident shows. The pilot said it had occurred at about 200ft (61m), according to BBC reporting.
Saying thank you to the United States as it celebrates 250 years of freedom - opinion
Former hostage Alon Ohel performs song to honor Oct. 7 victims at New York Fourth of July event
'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives
At least eight shot, including four children, during New York Fourth of July celebrations
Seven of the victims are in stable condition, while the eighth, a 21-year-old woman, is in critical condition.
A turning point in religious history - opinion
The Fourth of July also commemorates a turning point in Western religious history that was a blessing to the Jews.
'Greatest force for freedom': Middle East leaders congratulate US, Trump on 250th Independence Day
Political leaders from across the Middle East sent messages to President Trump on the Fourth of July, with many underscoring positive relations with the US and the nation's commitment to democracy.
Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners
The ship had banners that read, "Save the Clean Water Act" and "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions."
Trump celebrates victory over Iran, destroying Navy 'in a moment' during Fourth of July speech
He also lauded the US for destroying Iran's entire naval force "in a moment," consisting of 159 Iranian ships.
America at 250: The promise of equality is still worth defending - editorial
As America marks 250 years, its unfinished promise of equality can offer Israel the lesson that democracies endure when citizens defend their ideals while demanding better from their country.
America at 250: The triangular relationship between US, Israel, and Jews is at risk - opinion
A sober look at this triangular relationship shows that each of its sides has weakened in recent years.
NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers Fourth of July speech condemning Trump and US immigration policies
In his speech, Mamdani condemned “the powerful [who] have always known their answer: America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy where only a select few are allowed freedom.”
Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US
Netanyahu and Trump last met on February 11, 2026. Later that month, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran.
As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile - opinion
Sociologist Charles Liebman long ago pointed out that all Jews in America are Jews by choice. Nothing in American society binds you to your Jewishness.
