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A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.

With 23 nominations and nine Creative Arts Emmys already, Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ satire, The Studio, heads into Sunday's Primetime Emmys lampooning its own industry.

Get ready for an epic Independence Day celebration in the heart of San Diego! The historic Gaslamp Quarter is pulling out all the stops for a 4th of July bash that promises non-stop fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Gather your friends and family and join us for an amazing day packed with festive activities: GASLAMP 4TH OF JULY EVENTS/SPECIALS BARLEY’S BIG BOOM! AT BARLEYMASH: Celebrate the 4th of July in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter at Barley’s Big Boom! barleymash is pulling out all the stops with an all-day, all-night celebration featuring great food, bottle service, and nonstop music. Location: barleymash – 600 Fifth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 / Time: All Day & Night Ages: 21+ What to Expect: Pre-Boom BBQ – Fuel up before the fireworks Post-Boom Bottle Service – Keep the party going late Live DJs – Spinning day and night Party Like a Patriot in Gingers – 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM Information/Booking: Barleymash Website 4TH OF JULY AT GARAGE KITCHEN + BAR: Kick off and wind down your Independence Day at GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, right in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter. Whether you’re fueling up before the fireworks or keeping the party going after, this all-day celebration has you covered. Location: GARAGE Kitchen + Bar – 655 Fourth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4, 2025: Time: 11:00 AM – Close Ages: 21+ Event Highlights: $5 Shots – All Day $20 Bottomless Mimosas from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 51% Off All Drinks from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM $3 Off All Appetizers from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Information/Booking: Garage Kitchen + Bar 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES AT MARGARITAVILLE - 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR: Celebrate Independence Day with red, white, and beach vibes at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. From rooftop yard games to poolside cocktails, this all-day celebration brings laid-back energy to the heart of downtown San Diego. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 4, 2025. Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar – Margaritaville Hotel, 435 Sixth Ave, San Diego Ages: All ages welcome; 21+ to drink What to Expect: Specialty 4th of July cocktails, including shareable buckets and bold Hurricanes Rooftop yard games and chill cabana lounging Refreshing poolside vibes in true Margaritaville fashion Information/Booking: Margaritaville 4TH OF JULY WITH DUELING PIANOS AT THE SHOUT! HOUSE: Celebrate Independence Day in the Gaslamp Quarter with a night of music, laughter, and high-energy entertainment at The Shout! House, San Diego’s original dueling piano bar. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 4 / Doors Open: 6:00 PM / Showtime: 6:30 PM Entertainers: Tom, Martha, Dave, James Location: The Shout! House – 655 Fourth Ave, San Diego Ages: 21+ Specials & Perks: FREE Table Reservations from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FREE Cover All Night for Walk-ins $5 Shots All Night ½ Off Domestic Bottles & Seltzers from 6–7 PM & again from 10–11 PM Information/Booking: The Shout! House 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND AT SWING SOCIAL: Red, White & SWING! Celebrate Independence Day all weekend long at Swing Social Interactive Sports Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter. From brunch to BBQ to all-day Happy Hour, it’s three days of good eats, good vibes, and interactive fun. Location: Swing Social – 527 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Ages: All ages welcome unless otherwise noted Reservations: Recommended Weekend Highlights: Three Days of Brunch – Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6 Mouthwatering Summer BBQ Specials 15% Off for Active Duty Military & Veterans Sunday All-Day Happy Hour Information/Booking: Swing Social WEREWOLF AMERICAN PUB - 4TH OF JULY BASH: Spend Independence Day in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter with an all-day party at Werewolf American Pub. From morning beats to late-night karaoke, this high-energy hotspot is serving up food, drinks, and freedom all day long. Location: Werewolf American Pub – 627 Fourth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: All Day Cover: None Ages: 21+ Here’s what’s on deck: Live DJ | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Start your day with the perfect vibe Karaoke | 9:00 PM – Every night, every voice, every vibe Free Tease Shots – We’re spreading the spirit(s) $3 Vanilla Soft Serve – Summer in a cone $6 Blueberry Lemon Drops – Red, white, and woo-hoo Information/Booking: Werewolf American Pub INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT FLOAT: Celebrate 4th of July weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter at FLOAT, the iconic rooftop venue atop the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Enjoy a three-day lineup of rooftop DJs, immersive art, and Latin beats—all with skyline views and that signature Hard Rock energy. Location: FLOAT Rooftop – Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego Floor: 4th Floor Rooftop Dates: July 4 – July 6 Ages: 21+ Event Lineup: Friday, July 4 – The Fourth @ FLOAT Rooftop party featuring live DJs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, July 5 – Liquid Sunshine: The Art of Sound A creative fusion of DJs and live art from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, July 6 – Oasis Latin Beats Latin DJ sets and daytime dancing from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Information/Booking: Float at the Hard Rock INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND FEAST AT ROCKIN’ BAJA LOBSTER: Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Rockin’ Baja Lobster in the Gaslamp Quarter with a bold and flavorful seafood spread that’s as epic as the fireworks. From Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, dig into a limited-time feast loaded with coastal favorites and patriotic flavor. Location: Rockin’ Baja Lobster – 322 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Time: All Day Ages: All ages welcome Weekend Special Includes: Whole Lobster Snow Crab Clusters Skirt Steak Baja-Style Shrimp Fried Ice Cream to Share Information/Booking: Rockin' Baja Lobster LATINO RAVE AT PARQ NIGHTCLUB: Celebrate 4th of July weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter with Latino Rave—a high-voltage night of Electro Reggaeton and Latin EDM, in collaboration with CASA SUBELO. Hosted at the iconic Parq Nightclub, this is where San Diego turns up the heat for Independence Day. Location: Parq Nightclub – 615 Broadway, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Ages: 21+ | Early arrival strongly recommended Information/Booking: Latino Rave Tickets INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE SMOKING GUN – HOT DOG EATING CONTEST + $1,000 PRIZE: HOT DAWG! The Smoking Gun is turning up the heat this 4th of July with an All-American celebration in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The festivities kick off at noon with food and drink specials, and the main event—a hot dog eating contest with a $1,000 cash prize—starts at 2:00 PM. Location: The Smoking Gun – 555 Market St, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: Starting at 12:00 PM | Contest at 2:00 PM Ages: 21+ Event Highlights: Hot Dog Eating Contest | 2:00 PM – Winner takes home $1,000 Easy Rider Freedom Buckets – Ice-cold drinks, patriotic style The All-American Special – Classic comfort food, done right Open at 12:00 PM – Come early, stay late Want to compete? Sign up now by emailing Gary@TheSmokingGunSD.com with your name, phone number, and Instagram handle. Information/Booking: The Smoking Gun Website 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND BRUNCH & BBQ AT RUSTIC ROOT: Celebrate Independence Day in the Gaslamp Quarter with Rustic Root’s patriotic weekend lineup, featuring three days of brunch and a rustic-inspired Summer BBQ dinner special, available Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6. Location: Rustic Root – 535 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Time: Brunch + Dinner service hours Ages: All ages welcome 15% Off for All Active Duty and Veterans All Weekend Weekend Highlights: Brunch served Friday, Saturday & Sunday BBQ Combo Platter Dinner Special featuring: St. Louis-style pork ribs Jerk-charred half chicken Pilsner-braised pork shoulder Classic sides: cilantro slaw, molasses baked beans, creamed corn, loaded potato salad, roasted jalapeño cheddar cornbread with pecan maple butter. Information/Booking: Rustic Root Website PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: The Gaslamp Quarter has various modes of transportation that make it easy to get to and from. The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: · Park-It-On Market · 6th & K Parkade For more information on transportation, visit https://gaslamp.org/transportation/. For more information and themes, visit www.Gaslamp.org

Prices have risen a bit, but companies have been finding ways to delay price increases — for now.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Kaori Fukuyama, Kelly Nipper and Kim Manfredi at Et Galerie; the San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival; "Suffs” the Musical; San Diego Symphony's “French Fairytales”; Joy Guidry; Kids Free October; Small Press Nite and more.

Under the terms, ESPN will acquire NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute the RedZone channel to cable and satellite operators and the league will get a 10% equity stake in ESPN.

Join us at OMA on August 1 for Street Level x Art Walk! Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California. This month we are featuring Lea Love, a singer-songwriter whose songs range from R&B/soul to island reggae to pop and draw from her rich Hawaiian, Samoan and Japanese heritage. We will also have a curators tour of "Stories That Connect Us" with Danielle Deery at 6 p.m. and local artists and craftspeople selling their work on our terrace and in the OMA store. Bring your family, meet new friends, or roll in with your crew to create your O’riginal experience with artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs at OMA’s biggest social events of the summer. Street Level is open to all ages and admission is FREE for all guests in partnership with Oceanside Art Walk. Drink tickets are an additional fee. Adults 21+ who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages must show ID. Reserved Tables are available for sale to accommodate our music lovers. Reserve yours now! Lea Love on Instagram / Youtube Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.

Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.