UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers this year at higher pay

UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 workers, at higher pay than a year ago, to help handle the holiday rush this season, in line with hiring the previous three years.

Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' movie lineup released

Hallmark Channel lists 31 movies that will air on “Countdown to Christmas” and another nine that will run on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas.”

New Google feature will tell you the best time to book your flight

Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.

National parks and hundreds of other recreation sites are free to visit Friday

The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.

Holiday travel: Is now the time to book airline tickets?

Airline prices for Christmas holiday travel are already tracking as high as last year. Should you book your flights now?

Watch: Statue of Liberty comes to life in NYC drone show

The NYC July 4 fireworks were spectacular as always, but it was the drone show that had social media talking.

The American flag's history, from 'afterthought' to revered

The American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol. Here is a look at its history.

1 dead, 9 hospitalized after firework explosion in west Michigan

A firework explosion at a private property prompted police and fire crews to respond to the home around 11 p.m. Monday night.

Fourth of July foods and how much some popular items cost this year

Consumers heading to the grocery store to stock up for Fourth of July parties may find discounts on popular foods for the holiday but not others, according to a new report.

Happy semiquincentennial: We're already planning America's 250th birthday in 2026

This 4th of July, a special commission tasked with planning America’s semiquincentennial in 2026 will officially launch its three-year countdown campaign.

Passengers see fewer flight cancellations, delays for July 4th weekend

One of the biggest concerns was whether 5G signals would interfere with aircraft equipment that's critical when planes land in low visibility.