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What’s legal and what isn’t: Your guide to shooting off personal fireworks in the DC area this Fourth of July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

Officials across the D.C. region said the best way to avoid fiery entanglements and stay safe this Independence Day is to leave setting off fireworks to the experts. It’s safer and won’t break the bank, either.But — if you plan on setting off your own show this Fourth of July, it’s important to know what’s allowed by the law and what isn’t so that your bank account (or parts of your body) don’t blow up.Maryland:Only sparklers and certain novelty items are allowed in Maryland. All other fireworks are illegal. If you’re in Prince George’s or Montgomery County, though, fireworks of any kind are prohibited.Virginia:As the Fourth of July approaches, everyone should be aware of the importance of fireworks safety. Fireworks are often used to celebrate special events and holidays like July Fourth. Thankfully, Virginia has published a list of all the known fireworks permitted by the state.As a general overview, sparklers, novelty items, torches...

El helicóptero Ingenuity se comunicó con la Tierra tras 63 días de silencio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

(CNN) — Después de 63 días de silencio, el helicóptero Mars Ingenuity está hablando de nuevo.El pequeño helicóptero surcó los cielos marcianos el 26 de abril para su vuelo número 52, pero perdió contacto con los controladores de la misión antes de aterrizar, creando un apagón de comunicaciones de un mes de duración.Pero Ingenuity volvió a llamar a casa el 28 de junio, disipando cualquier preocupación potencial sobre la seguridad y el paradero de la primera aeronave en otro planeta. Sin embargo, sigue siendo mucho tiempo para que los humanos aquí en la Tierra confirmen que Ingenuity aterrizó a salvo.El helicóptero Ingenuity de la NASA completó 50 vuelos en Marte: conoce sus grandes logrosEl vuelo tenía la intención de reposicionar el helicóptero y capturar imágenes de la superficie marciana.El equipo de la misión anticipó que podría ocurrir un corte de comunicación.Esta imagen en color mejorada de Ingenuity fue tomada por Perseverance el 16 de abril. Crédito: NASA/JPL-Caltech/A...

Stock market today: Global stocks higher after Wall St hits 15-month high ahead of holiday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday after Australia’s central bank kept its key lending rate unchanged and Wall Street hit a 15-month high.London, Shanghai, Paris and Hong Kong advanced. Tokyo declined. Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia and Russia said they are extending cuts to the amount of oil they pump to try to prop up prices..Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index rose 0.1% on Monday ahead an update on U.S. employment, a factor watched by the Federal Reserve in deciding on possible additional interest rate hikes.In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London gained less than 0.1% to 7,530.05. The CAC 40 in Paris rose 0.1% to 7,935.38 and the DAX in Frankfurt added 0.1% to 16,098.39.U.S. markets were closed Tuesday for the Independence Day holiday.In Asia, the Shanghai Composite Index gained less than 0.1% to 3,245.34 while the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 1% to 33,422.52. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong advanced 0.4% to 19,393.33.Sydney’s S&am...

Suspects accused of ‘set up’ in Prince George’s Co. hotel held without bond for double homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

A man and woman facing murder charges stemming from a double homicide last week at a hotel in Prince George’s County, Maryland, were both ordered held without bond on Monday afternoon.Prosecutors said that last Wednesday, three men used a key card left by the woman who paid for the room to storm a Super 8 hotel room located on Allentown Road near Joint Base Andrews armed with guns and wearing masks.The key card had been left behind a tire of a Porsche parked in the parking lot. Only two of the men that stormed the room got out alive, with the third, 26-year-old Karon Moore, found shot to death inside the motel room. The apparent target, 23-year-old Xavier Matthews, was also shot and died within an hour of the shooting.Hours later, court documents outlined that 24-year-old Keymonte Day of Northwest D.C. went to police and admitted she had coordinated the whole plot with the other suspects. She identified 22-year-old Christopher Jenkins of Capitol Heights as someone who had rece...

Reds visit the Nationals on 3-game road win streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (46-39, first in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (34-50, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Tuesday, 11:05 a.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brett Kennedy (0-0); Nationals: Patrick Corbin (5-9, 4.93 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 66 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -120, Nationals +100; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds will try to keep a three-game road win streak alive when they face the Washington Nationals.Washington has a 13-28 record at home and a 34-50 record overall. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .261, which ranks third in the NL.Cincinnati has a 46-39 record overall and a 23-18 record in road games. The Reds have the fourth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .334.The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas has a .302 batting average to lead the Nationals, and has 22 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs. Jeimer Candelario is 13-for-37 with four home runs and eight RBI...

Diamondbacks host the Mets to begin 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

New York Mets (38-46, fourth in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-35, first in the NL West)Phoenix; Tuesday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zach Davies (1-4, 6.54 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -115, Diamondbacks -105; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the New York Mets to begin a three-game series.Arizona has gone 24-20 in home games and 50-35 overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .329 on-base percentage, the sixth-best percentage in MLB play.New York has an 18-27 record in road games and a 38-46 record overall. Mets hitters have a collective .401 slugging percentage to rank ninth in the NL.The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll has 20 doubles, three triples and 17 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Alek Thomas is 10-for-39 with three doubles over the last 10 games.Pete Alonso has sev...

BSO investigating possible shooting outside Lauderdale Lakes nightclub

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

A possible shooting outside of a nightclub in Lauderdale Lakes led to a large police presence as they investigated the scene. Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives were outside of the VYPZ nightclub, located on State Road 7 near Northwest 44th Street, where yellow evidence markers were on the ground. Details of the incident are limited but law enforcement officers are working to figure out who committed the crime. It is unclear if anyone was injured due to this possible shooting, but the Broward Sheriff’s Office has been contacted for more information.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Jens Stoltenberg to continue as NATO chief

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

NATO allies on Tuesday formally extended Jens Stoltenberg’s term as secretary-general by a year. “Honoured by NATO Allies’ decision to extend my term as Secretary General until 1 October 2024,” Stoltenberg tweeted. “The transatlantic bond between Europe & North America has ensured our freedom & security for nearly 75 years, and in a more dangerous world, our Alliance is more important than ever,” he added. The decision, ahead of a summit of NATO leaders in Vilnius next week, is seen as a reflection of how politically sensitive the current moment is for the alliance, as well as how difficult it is for allies to find a high-profile candidate who is both available and acceptable to all alliance members. The former Norwegian prime minister has served as the defensive alliance’s chief since 2014, earning widespread respect for his calm demeanor under pressure and ability to navigate the sensitivities of a large and diverse alliance. I...

Balls to AUKUS! English and Aussie leaders fight over the cricket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

LONDON — They might be besties on the world stage — but don’t get England and Australia started on the cricket. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Britain’s Rishi Sunak are locked in a war of words as accusations of Aussie cheating in the Ashes tournament fly. It’s a far cry from their chumminess over the AUKUS nuclear alliance and much-vaunted new trade ties.The row centers on England and Australia’s Ashes clash at Lords cricket ground Sunday.In highly contentious scenes that riled up English fans, England’s Jonny Bairstow was dismissed after Australia’s Alex Carey “stumped” him out while Bairstow believed the ball wasn’t in play.Under the rules of cricket, the ball is live if either side considers it to be so — meaning Bairstow’s pleas to the umpire fell on deaf ears. The dismissal proved crucial for Australia, who ran out winners. England’s captain Ben Stokes made clear after the match that he would not...

Revelers keeping an eye on the weather ahead of Fourth of July festivities on the Esplanade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:09 GMT

Revelers are keeping their eyes on the sky as the city of Boston prepares to ring in the Fourth of July with its annual festivities on the Esplanade.Performers took the stage at the Hatch Shell Monday for the final dress rehearsal ahead of this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.  “We have plans in place to make sure we get a show together at some point,” said Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart. “This is my 28th time and we’ve only have one total rainout, so let’s just have collective energy toward fair weather.”“I love this city, it’s one of our favorite cities, it’s one of our biggest fan bases right here in Boston and we’re here for our men and women in uniform,” said Chris Lucas of the Grammy-winning country duo LoCash. “It’s the Fourth of July, we’re celebrating the greatest country in the world.”Special guests performing in this year’s Fireworks Spectacular will include LoCash, Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and 90s R&B group En Vogue.Speaking on Monday, Lucas said he had a...