Other environmental factors that contribute to a red flag warning include: lightning, when it is significant and occurs for the first time after a hot and dry period; dry cold fronts forecasted to ...

The gender-fluid flag was designed by JJ Poole in 2012. Someone who identifies as gender-fluid doesn’t identify with a single, fixed gender – their identity and expression may change over time.

What does each beach flag color mean? Here's what to know before you go. Nothing says a warm day quite like the beach, but beyond the shore lies a number of dangers, from rip currents and strong ...

Red flag warnings mean an increased risk of wildfires in the next 12 to 24 hours, so fire safety is extra important. How do they differ from fire weather watches? And what precautions should you take?

The bisexual flag was created in 1998 by activist Michael Page. The flag has three colors: pink, purple and blue. Here's what they represent.

The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly protected the flag from Confederate forces during the Civil War ...

If you see a purple flag at the beach, it’s an indication that there are marine pests present in the water. These pests include jellyfish, stingrays and various other dangerous fish.

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 each year, commemorating the adoption of the U.S. flag's design in 1777. While not a federal holiday, Flag Day 2025 falls on a Saturday.

Congress officially recognized Flag Day in 1949. This year, Flag Day also lines up with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.

The 51-star flag across from White House, spotted from Lafayette Square on June 5, 2025. “Greenland makes a lot of sense for America, from a strategic perspective,” said Lambert, who placed ...

On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon in honor of those U.S. military members who died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff as a "symbol of ...