July 4th

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.

In our weekly roundup of shows, movies, books and music that brought us joy, Pop Culture Happy Hour recommends: Sex/Life, the Jean Smart renaissance and Arooj Aftab's album Vulture Prince.

Not sure where you can celebrate July 4th? Find a local event here.

For many Americans, July 4th is time to kick back, hit the beach, watch fireworks and fire up the grill. It’s no holiday for Thomas Ward though- he barbeques for a living. Intersection visited Ward at Pig Floyd's Urban Barbacoa in Orlando for a conversation about the art and science of barbecue.

For many July 4th means hitting the beach and firing up the grill. It's not a holiday for Thomas Ward though- he barbecues for a living. We meet with Ward…