Fireworks illuminated the New York City skyline as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence. The event featured a spectacular display to commemorate this significant milestone in American history, attracting large crowds and marking a moment of national pride.

A shooting during a Fourth of July cookout near Coney Island beach resulted in eight people being wounded, including four children, according to police. One victim, a 21-year-old woman, is in critical condition, while the others are stable and expected to survive, as reported by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The incident occurred Saturday night in the courtyard of an apartment building close to the beach.

A shooting during a Fourth of July celebration in New York City resulted in eight injuries, including four children, according to Al Jazeera.

A Delta Air Lines flight, Delta 1076, reported a close encounter with a firework while descending towards Chicago Midway International Airport during the Fourth of July celebrations. The pilot informed air traffic controllers about the incident just before landing on Saturday night, indicating that the firework made contact with the aircraft.

Hundreds of firefighters are engaged in combating wildfires in Portugal and Greece, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements to Portugal for a blaze that has been ongoing for over three days. In Thessaloniki, Greece, authorities have advised residents to stay indoors and close windows and doors due to the presence of toxic smoke, as the situation escalates.

A seaplane carrying 10 people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday, alarming bystanders but resulting in no reported injuries, according to city authorities. The New York City Fire Department confirmed that the plane landed upright and was being towed back to dock. Images on social media depicted the plane leaning over in the water.