These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Christmas in July sweet treats at Sweeteez Sweets in Phoenix
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We're still a few months away from hearing those silver bells ring, but that's not stopping Sweeteez Sweets in Phoenix from celebrating Christmas a little early. We're checking out some sweet deals happening at the bakery located near 19th Avenue and Happy Valley Road.

Celebrate Christmas in July with a baking camp for kids
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It's not exactly Christmas yet, but some Valley kids are already practicing their holiday baking skills. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae takes a look at their tasty creations.

Getting Phoenix Zoo ready for Zoolights
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It's only July, but crews at the Phoenix Zoo are working hard to get the zoo ready for its annual Zoolights event, which happens during the holiday season. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae takes a look.

79 shot, 15 fatally, over Fourth of July weekend in Chicago

Fifteen people were killed and 64 others wounded in shootings across Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend.

US holiday fuels worries about skyrocketing virus cases

Experts fear celebrations for the July 4th weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging coronavirus outbreak.

What should you do if your dog goes missing due to fireworks?

The 4th of July causes many dogs to runaway due to the fireworks. So what should you do if your dog is missing or you find a lost pet?

At-home firework sales are up as COVID-19 forces crowds to a minimum

Hundreds are expected to head out to the Fiesta Mall fireworks show Saturday night, but it'll be different since people are asked to stay in their cars during the 18-minute show.

Hot dog champs repeat as July 4 eating contest moves indoors

The coronavirus outbreak moved the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from the Coney Island boardwalk to an undisclosed indoor location but the results were familiar.

17-year-old Bald Eagle at Liberty Wildlife spreads patriotism
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Now that it's 4th of July weekend, signs of Americana are shared, and one of them is the 17-year-old bald eagle at Phoenix's Liberty Wildlife.

'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline

With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.

Daveed Diggs asks: 'What to my people is the Fourth of July?'

Speaking against a backdrop of historical images including the civil war to present-day photos of a kneeling Colin Kaepernick, Daveed Diggs talks of Black people being "terrorized" and "failed every day."