WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Fourth of July holiday is this week and that means bright colors and big booms are coming to the night sky. Fireworks are a staple of the Independence Day celebration in the ...

Fireworks are a common Independence Day tradition, but colorful and loud explosions could be debilitating for those with mental health conditions. For veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and ...

COMING UP? WELL, MILLIONS OF AMERICANS PLAN TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY WITH AN AMERICAN TRADITION. FIREWORKS. THEY’RE ALWAYS A DAZZLING SHOW, BUT CAN TURN DANGEROUS FAST. ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER ...

Fireworks scare many dogs due to the loud sounds, flashing lights, and unfamiliar smells they don’t understand. Before the holiday, help your dog by playing firework sounds softly and pairing them ...

Most people love a fireworks display, but many of our furry friends don't. The loud bangs and crackling sounds can trigger anxiety symptoms in dogs, like pacing, panting, and excessive drooling. It's ...

Festivals and celebrations often bring joy, laughter, and fireworks, but for dogs, those loud cracker noises can be terrifying. Their sensitive hearing makes sudden sounds feel overwhelming, leading ...

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A child steps back after lighting a smoke bomb in Blue Springs in this file photo. Zachary Linhares [email protected] Go on any Kansas City social media during the week of the Fourth of July, and ...