NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean on Friday, arriving in Hawaii after a more than 2,400-mile journey from California.Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.She launched from Monterey, California, in May with the goal of becoming the first American woman, the youngest woman and the fastest woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific, according to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As America marks its 250th anniversary, 9/11 Memorial and Museum President and CEO Elizabeth L. Hillman said this year’s milestone coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, highlighting the nation’s past and its resilience.”This year, America’s 250th birthday coincides with the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which means that what’s happening at our site is very much connected to the history of the country and to the recognition of this important milestone,” Hillman told Fox News Digital.”9/11 is an important part of our nation’s history, but especially now…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SAVANNAH, Ga. – A piece of Revolutionary War history that spent more than two centuries hidden underwater is now on display in Georgia’s oldest city, just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum. The cannons spent nearly 240 years underwater.”This is the largest discovery of 18th century artillery from a single Revolutionary War naval event,” said Nora Fleming Lee, CEO of Coastal Heritage Society. “So the discovery is really significant…

Optimized for professional use, the Staccato HD P4X pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip, and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability.Gun Digest readers are no strangers to the Staccato brand, and now a new model from the Texas maker could leave them with whiplash as they do a double-take on a handgun that promises to raise the bar on an already high-end pistol. Could Staccato’s introduction of the Staccato HD P4X be the brand’s most advanced mission-ready pistol?Built on the same 4-inch compensated platform as the widely popular Staccato HD C4X, which is optimized for concealed carry with…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – As America celebrates its 250th birthday, historic sites in Philadelphia are spotlighting the people and places tied to the nation’s earliest days — including one of its most enduring symbols: the American flag.While the Founding Fathers are often at the center of Revolutionary War history, one of the country’s most recognizable symbols is traditionally associated with an ordinary woman working from her home in Philadelphia.Betsy Ross, a 24-year-old upholsterer, is traditionally credited with sewing what many believe was the first American flag in the summer of 1776 after reportedly…

close Video Palestine is not competing in the World Cup. They have nothing to do with the tournament, but that didn’t stop Egypt coach Hossam Hassan from making his team’s win against Australia politically divisive by waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch. The video of Hassan went viral on social media with people chanting “Free, free Palestine!” in the background.Following their victory via penalty kicks, Hassan said he was dedicating the win to the “good and noble” Egyptian and Palestinian people. JUDGE UPHOLDS FIFA’S BAN ON IRAN’S OLD FLAG AT WORLD CUP GAMES AFTER EMERGENCY HEARING IN LOS ANGELES…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When you’ve had your fill of fireworks, parades and potato salad, there’s nothing like curling up with a good movie on a warm summer evening.Here’s 16 of the best movies about America that will put you in a patriotic mood.”1776″A toe-tapping rendition of the founding of our country, 1972’s “1776” brought the Broadway musical of the same name from stage to screen just in time for the bicentennial with much of the celebrated cast reprising their roles.SECRETS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELDS EMERGE 250 YEARS AFTER AMERICA’S FOUNDINGStandout songs include “Sit Down, John”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is facing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after authorities say he struck a parked vehicle in Napa County, California, on Friday, and drove away before his own car became disabled.The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened Friday afternoon in Yountville, just over an hour north of San Francisco.A witness reported seeing a brown convertible hit an unoccupied parked vehicle before continuing north. Deputies later found the damaged convertible partially blocking a nearby roadway and identified the driver as Paul Pelosi,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! From New England to Virginia, history buffs and patriotic travelers can walk where American history unfolded in honor of the celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend.Many of these destinations offer an array of events, including immersive exhibits that shed light on the colonial and Federal eras.Whether through guided walking tours, ranger-led programs or living-history demonstrations, these destinations help bring America’s founding to life.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH SECRETS OF LANCASTER COUNTY’S OLDEST TAVERN, BURIED FOR CENTURIES BENEATH PASTUREHere are five standout places to visit to soak up the nation’s history.These experiences and venues…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to deliver what the White House is calling a “historic” speech celebrating America’s 250th anniversary despite severe thunderstorms sweeping through Washington.Trump was originally expected to take the stage at 10 p.m. at the conclusion of the Salute to America celebration on the National Mall, though timing of events may fluctuate due to adverse weather, per a senior White House official.Following the delay, a spokesperson for Freedom 250, the event organizer, said Trump was expected to take the stage around 11 p.m., followed by a fireworks display.”I’m going…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades. David Gillian founded Gillian’s Fun Deck around 1930. Roy Gillian began operating the business as Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in 1965.The park became known for its carousel, monorail and 144-foot Giant Wheel. It closed in October 2024 after years of mounting financial pressures, including rising inflation, insurance premiums and operating costs. Disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States may not have been in action on Independence Day, but France — who fittingly played an important role in the Revolutionary War — was on the pitch in Philadelphia against Paraguay in a massive Round of 16 clash for a trip to the quarterfinals.It was a hot day in the birthplace of our nation, and that made things difficult for both teams in more ways than one.While Paraguay is a great squad, they were significant underdogs against a heavily favored French team led by superstar Kylian Mbappé, who has…