Fireworks are an essential part of the Independence Day festivities in America, but do you know why it’s popular to celebrate July 4th with a bang? The vision of tradition dates back to 1776, when John Adams imagined that a bright sky would honor the 13 independent colonies that would …

Updated: 11:30 am Minnesota health officials reported 423 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, following a trend of increasing positive case numbers in the state. But trends in daily deaths from the disease still suggest a hopeful downward trend. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s daily publication of data …

The North American White-throated Sparrow, whose song preferences are the subject of a new study. WASHINGTON: Members of a species of Canadian sparrow famous for its lighthearted signature song are changing their tune, a curious example of a “viral phenomenon” in the animal kingdom, a study showed Thursday. Bird enthusiasts …

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Clothing company Lucky Brand Dungarees files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it said Friday, becoming the latest retailer to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. The firm said it had signed a “horse stalking asset purchase agreement” with SPARC Group LLC, which owns brands like Aeropostale …

Five Americans who attempted to enter Italy after flying in a private plane to the island of Sardinia were rejected due to EU coronavirus restrictions. The EU has opened its borders to some countries, but the United States has been excluded due to its high rates of coronavirus. The travelers …