All articles tagged with #fourth of july
President Trump claimed vandals damaged the grass on the National Mall where he spoke during the Fourth of July celebration, posting a photo of brown patches without providing evidence. The piece notes similar grass damage at federal grounds after other events, mentions earlier lawn etchings on the Mall, and notes a private lawn‑products company tied to a Trump supporter pledging $1 million to restore the South Lawn.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are reportedly savoring married life after their Fourth of July ceremony, with People magazine noting they feel more connected, excited for the future, and grateful for each other as they balance busy careers.
Mississippi teen Nolan Wells vanished after a Fourth of July boating trip on Horn Island; his body was found the next day. His best friend says the group didn’t panic initially, assuming Wells had simply passed out on someone’s couch during the holiday, and notes that Wells and the friend had been close since middle school.
New audio obtained by NBC News captures Nolan Wells’ friends begging for help when the boat they were on suddenly took on water after the bilge pump failed on a Horn Island trip. Wells, 18, vanished on the return from the Fourth of July outing; his body was later recovered off the island. Authorities say foul play isn’t suspected, and an independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick and ordered by Wells’ family is underway, with results forthcoming. Wells’ funeral is planned for Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Nolan Wells’ family says authorities and independent experts will jointly inspect the teen’s cellphone after concerns that content may have been deleted, as the 18-year-old Mississippi college football player remains the subject of a multi-agency investigation following his Fourth of July disappearance and subsequent death near Horn Island. Wells’ family claims Snapchat data appeared missing when the phone was recovered; a grand jury will be convened after the authorities finish gathering information. An autopsy is underway—with preliminary findings expected soon—and his funeral plans are underway, including high-profile support from Rev. Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry, and Colin Kaepernick.
NASA photographer Jim Ross flew in an F/A-18 over Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2026, photographing the National Mall during the Freedom 250 flyover celebrating America’s 250th birthday, with other NASA aircraft and notable appearances such as Jared Isaacman’s F-5 Tiger and Artemis II astronauts in attendance.
The family of 18-year-old football standout Nolan Wells says he must be accounted for after his friends left him on Horn Island during a Fourth of July boat trip in Mississippi; Wells’ body was recovered two days later, investigators say nothing yet points to foul play, an autopsy is pending, and an independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick is being conducted.
Jelly Roll says he’s unfazed by his ex-wife Bunnie Xo kissing Dylan Wolf, a 24-year-old reality star, at his Goodnight Nashville bar on the Fourth of July; Bunnie defends the moment as safe and ‘home,’ says she’s not dating, and Wolf tells TMZ she’s single and having fun.
Ali Larter celebrated the Fourth of July with a mountain getaway in Idaho, noting that moving from Los Angeles to Sun Valley in 2020 has made her summers simpler and longer, filled with family time, fly‑fishing, river floats and a slower, wellness‑minded lifestyle while she balances motherhood with filming Landman.
Jenna Bush Hager celebrated the Fourth of July with an Instagram carousel showing her husband Henry Hager and their kids—Hal (6), Poppy (10), and Mila (13)—enjoying a sunset beach moment, a big fish catch, bubbles, fireworks, and even a fruit-snacking moment with her cat Maisie; fans marveled at how quickly the children are growing, a moment that also spilled into a TODAY show segment with Sheinelle.
San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood plans a two-week inquiry asking city agencies how autonomous vehicles, including Waymo, affected transit service, emergency response, and egress during the Fourth of July fireworks turnout that exceeded expectations. Residents reported a robotaxi gridlock and long delays; Waymo said some vehicles were stalled or towed, while Muni officials apologized and noted the event’s northwestern location constrained transit. The inquiry targets Emergency Management, Fire, and MTA to determine what could be done better for future large events.
A Kotaku writer recounts a Fourth of July gathering where a Pikachu-branded firework named Peek-a-boom erupts in a dramatic finale, spinning and showering sparks from multiple points. The firework delivers a surprising show, Pikachu survives the burst, and even a later SUV bump doesn’t stop the mythical moment from becoming a humorous look at fireworks culture.
A Fourth of July weekend flash mob in Newport Beach drew thousands and devolved into chaos, resulting in about 400 arrests (402 reported), multiple fires, and clashes with police. Emergency crews logged 102 incidents, with 44 hospital transports and six trauma cases. Authorities deployed 350+ officers from 17 agencies; most arrestees were non-residents aged 15–25 from AZ, NV, and CA. Mayor vowed to prevent a recurrence as the city reviews the incident.
Jana Kramer shared a Fourth of July lake weekend with husband Allan Russell, their kids, and extended family, posting photos of paddle boarding, jet skiing, swimming, and fireworks, including a playful moment with daughter Jolie as they celebrated lake life with friends.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station observed July 4 fireworks from about 260 miles up as the ISS orbited overhead over the United States; NASA shared footage of fireworks over Los Angeles from space, and the article notes NASA’s Artemis II mission photos and the ISS’s ongoing role in microgravity research.