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Washington's July 4 parade is off. The fireworks are still on

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Organizers called off the Independence Day Parade late Friday, citing an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 115 degrees. The evening fireworks display remains scheduled.

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Merriam-Webster delivers patriotic eight-word smackdown for Fourth of July

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Merriam-Webster delivers patriotic eight-word smackdown for Fourth of July

Merriam-Webster just won Independence Day with a brilliant patriotic eight-word smackdown on the Fourth of July against the United Kingdom.

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Fireworks Canceled in Some Western Towns Because of Wildfire Danger

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Fireworks Canceled in Some Western Towns Because of Wildfire Danger

This Fourth of July, fires burning in several states have forced local officials to rethink celebration plans.

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LeBron James spends Fourth of July near potential NBA free agency destination

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LeBron James spends Fourth of July near potential NBA free agency destination

The basketball world is waiting with bated breath regarding where LeBron James will sign in free agency. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania already conveyed James’ decision is likely among six teams: the Cavaliers, the Heat, the Nuggets, the Warriors, the 76ers and the Timberwolves. LeBron James still is mulling his options after deciding to leave...

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George Washington’s Bravery Reminds Us America Is Worth Fighting For

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George Washington’s Bravery Reminds Us America Is Worth Fighting For

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** You’ve probably seen the viral slogan that pays homage to one of the finest displays of all-American spunk in our history. The phrase “Americans: We’ll cross ...

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Masked men with Confederate flags storm D.C. on July 4: video

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Masked men with Confederate flags storm D.C. on July 4: video

Hundreds of Confederate flag-bearing men marched into Washington, D.C. on July 4th, according to multiple reports. In a post on X, journalist Mitchell Miller, a reporter for WTOP News, shared a video of what he described as "a group of masked men gathered at Union Station" with Confederate flags and calls for "reclaiming the country and getting rid of immigrants." Miller added, "They have been marching across Capitol Hill."He wasn't the only one who captured the spectacle. PatriotTakes, which follows right-wing extremism, estimated in a post on X, "around 400 white nationalists Patriot Front members are marching in D.C. today with Confederate flags, etc."PatriotTakes reported that "a streamer with the group described it as a 'total Aryan victory.'"Spencer Allan Brooks, a local D.C. reporter, also posted video of the masked men. "White supremacist group Patriot Front is marching around Washington, DC this morning," he wrote. "They were seen at Union Station and in Capitol Hill neighborhoods."Videos showed that some of the flags were also upside-down American flags. Reuters noted in photo captions that Patriot Front members were also seen in nearby New Carrollton, Maryland.

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Parade of Tall Ships cruises through New York Harbor to celebrate Sail4th 250: Photos

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Parade of Tall Ships cruises through New York Harbor to celebrate Sail4th 250: Photos

The Sail4th 250 parade of ships included the US Navy and fighter jets in New York Harbor on Saturday.

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What to know about July 4th security on National Mall

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What to know about July 4th security on National Mall

Security at this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will look different from previous years to accommodate a speech from President Trump marking the 250th anniversary. The iconic annual fireworks show in the nation’s capital was designated as a “National Special Security Event” for the first time ever this…

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