MAPPED: Americans are flocking to historic cities like DC and Boston for the country's 250th anniversary

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The Washington Monument is in view as Rachel and Scott Sliker, of New York, ride the Freedom 250 Ferris wheel during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Washington Monument as seen from a Ferris wheel at The Great American State Fair, celebrating the US's 250th anniversary.

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I made potato salad using recipes from Guy Fieri, Sunny Anderson, Ina Garten, and Ree Drummond to find the best side dish

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I tried potato-salad recipes from Guy Fieri, Sunny Anderson, Ina Garten, and Ree Drummond.

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Vintage photos show what Coney Island's July Fourth celebrations used to look like

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Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.
Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.

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Trump's America First tariffs are raining on America's birthday parade

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President Trump pinching the spark out of a firework

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For a decade, Indiana businessman Bob Hamilton has operated six fireworks pop-ups in the weeks leading up to July 4. Most years, it's a great business — he says he brings in about $200,000 for a few weeks of work.

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