Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
Juneteenth, ‘a day of profound weight and power,’ marked across the US
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
Celebrate Father’s Day with these famous movie dads on Tubi
Iconic movie dads from Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” to Will Smith, who starred alongside his son Jaden in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” are all free to stream on Tubi.
Iconic movie dads from Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” to Will Smith, who starred alongside his son Jaden in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” are all free to stream on Tubi.
Treat your dad: Father’s Day deals, specials and freebies
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Tempe History Museum hosts Juneteenth festival
While Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of African American slaves, just recently became a federal holiday, it has been a holiday in Tempe since 2020. FOX 10's Bailey Miller has a look at a community festival in the East Valley city over the new federal holiday.
While Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of African American slaves, just recently became a federal holiday, it has been a holiday in Tempe since 2020. FOX 10's Bailey Miller has a look at a community festival in the East Valley city over the new federal holiday.
Red, white & bust? Nationwide fireworks shortage felt in Arizona
Fireworks will be a tough sell during the Fourth of July weekend due to supply shortages. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Fireworks will be a tough sell during the Fourth of July weekend due to supply shortages. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
American Legion official resigns over muting veteran's mic on Memorial Day
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.
Walmart to close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving as 'thank you' to employees
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Veteran's mic muted as he told of Black people's role in Memorial Day origin
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
Mesa church hosts special Memorial Day event to honor fallen servicemembers
More than 200 American flags don the Apache Wells Community Church in Mesa, as the church organized an event to honor service members who gave their lives for the country.
More than 200 American flags don the Apache Wells Community Church in Mesa, as the church organized an event to honor service members who gave their lives for the country.
As Arizona emerges from depths of COVID-19 Pandemic, more people are out and about this Memorial Day
Compared to 2020, when people remained at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people are outdoors in sizeable numbers this Memorial Day.
Compared to 2020, when people remained at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people are outdoors in sizeable numbers this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
AAA expects big increase in travellers for Memorial Day Weekend 2021
AAA officials say 37 million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, an approximately 60 percent increase from 2020.
AAA officials say 37 million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, an approximately 60 percent increase from 2020.
US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend
More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.
More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.
Memorial Day 2021: The origin of America’s commemoration of its fallen troops
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.