July 2026

This round kicks off in Houston. Here’s where everyone stands right now.

You read that right: It’s not New Year’s, but there will be eight livestreamed ball drops — one for each US time zone — to mark the moment we hit July 4 and America's 250th founding anniversary.

The 2,063-mile, multiweek race kicks off in Spain, with one rider looking to continue his winning streak.

This year’s a big one: The US semiquincentennial, aka 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. Translation: Grander-than-usual celebrations — from commemorative 2026 coins to parades, fireworks, and a yearlong, nationwide push to volunteer.

The annual competition kicks off in Coney Island, and 17-time winner Joey Chestnut hopes to break his own heartburn-inducing record.

The milestone fireworks show will feature more than 30 colors, 75 pyrotechnicians, and a staggering 20,000 effects.

Shark lovers, your next two weeks are booked with multiple documentaries — including one on hammerheads and another called Shark vs. Giant Croc. No relation to the shoe.

Fun fact: It’s also the 80th anniversary of the bikini. May we recommend one of these editor-approved options?

Suspect Tyler Robinson is in court for a hearing on whether the case will go to trial — though the judge has already made a few key decisions.

In 1957, Gibson made history as the first Black player to score the title, which she defended the following year. Celebrate with a rewatch of this doc about her life.

Fry up a batch of your own — and use this chef-approved advice on how to nail the crisp.