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Fireworks business booms this Fourth of July as trade talks fizzle out incoming supplies
Some fireworks companies warn tariffs could slow business ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026. The American ...
Fireworks needlessly destroy fingers, hands and lives every year, doctors say
Every year, doctors amputate fingers and hands damaged by fireworks. They try to save eyes. And sometimes they have to ...
How the Weather Could Make Your Fireworks Fizzle
Rain can put a damper on your July 4 display, and drought risks can turn a neighborhood celebration into a five-alarm fire.
The science behind fireworks
Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou takes a look at the science that gives fireworks their color. Former federal prosecutors say ...
How the U.S.-China trade war could cut fireworks displays short this Fourth of July
The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit ...
Boom! Lawmakers have aimed to change Michigan's fireworks laws since they went into place
Since Michigan legalized fireworks sales, state lawmakers have routinely introduced bills to change fireworks regulations ...
Frustrated about fireworks? Here’s who to call
To report fireworks activity, residents can call (617) 343-9800. In Worcester, the Worcester 311 app offers a “quick and easy ...
July Fourth boycott to skip parades, fireworks, flags. What participants will do instead
A Fourth of July boycott is scheduled for Independence Day 2025. Here's why it's happening and what participants will do ...