Celebrate 4th of July with these food freebies and deals
Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.
NYC adds Diwali as public school holiday, with a catch
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
Krispy Kreme unveils festive doughnuts ahead of 4th of July
Krispy Kreme is celebrating the upcoming Fourth of July holiday with patriotic doughnuts.
Honoring freedom: Thousands flock to Juneteenth celebrations across Tri-State
Americans across the country are observing the relatively new Juneteenth federal holiday with festivals, parades, cookouts and other gatherings.
Juneteenth 2023: More than half of states recognizing it as official public holiday
At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.
What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Father's Day in Hollywood: Kids who have joined their dads in blockbuster movies and hit TV shows
Tom Hanks, Chris Hemsworth and Clint Eastwood have all appeared in films with their children.
Ultimate Father’s Day gift: Son donates kidney to save his dad’s life
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
Father's Day 2023: What to know about the holiday and how it started
Father's Day founder Sonora Smart Dodd was raised by her dad after her mother died in childbirth in 1898.
Juneteenth 2023: What’s open and closed on Monday for the federal holiday
With Juneteenth now recognized as a federal holiday, many offices and businesses will be closed. Here's a look at the list.
Memorial Day holiday US air passenger travel tops 2019 levels
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says more than 9 million people were screened at airports over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice
President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.
NYC Memorial Day: USS Intrepid holds annual wreath-laying ceremony
The annual ceremony honors members of the U.S. military who gave their lives serving their country.
'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day
Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.
Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Weather officials warn Memorial Day beachgoers of dangerous rip currents along coasts
Weather service officials are warning beachgoers of dangerous surf and rip currents across U.S. coasts this Memorial Day weekend.
Top 10 travel destinations to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
The top destinations are based on the number of war memorials and veteran-owned businesses in each city.
Memorial Day Weekend: Beach businesses hoping for busy season
2023 is the first summer since the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the potential return of pre-pandemic crowds has small business owners keeping their fingers crossed.
Memorial Day 2023 deals for veterans and military members
Restaurants and shops are celebrating veterans and active duty members with a variety of deals and freebies.
What Memorial Day travel will cost you this year versus last year
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.