Pyrotechnic amusements from sparklers to Roman candles have long been a staple of celebrations in the U.S. and beyond, helping to mark national... If you don’t see them, you hear them. On any July ...

In “Joseph Balsamo” (1846-48), Alexandre Dumas’s fantastical tale of alchemy and mesmerism, the nail-biting climactic scene isn’t a magic act, a murder or a séance. It’s a fireworks show hosted by ...

HOWLAND — Every year, events like the Fourth of July paint the night sky with bursts of red, white and blue — a tradition as American as backyard barbecues and parades. But this year, those ...

Fears over the fate of the fireworks industry have spurred an aggressive lobbying campaign.Credit...Video by Jonah Markowitz Supported by By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington President Trump ...