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.

A plane landing in Chicago was struck by a firework while carrying 52 passengers and six crew members. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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

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 fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city's July Fourth fireworks show on July 4, 2026. The blaze produced flames and smoke before firefighters extinguished it, with no injuries reported. The city's fire department deployed two fire engines to manage the situation, and firefighters were seen addressing the flames shortly before 10 p.m.

A Kenya Airways flight to New York experienced a malfunction mid-air over Chad, prompting the Dreamliner, registered as 5Y-KZH, to make an emergency return to Nairobi. The aircraft was traveling at a ground speed of 484 knots when the decision to turn back was made, according to Tanzania Times.