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‘Code Orange’ air quality forecast as fireworks smoke lingers in DC region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC — JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)The National Mall fireworks show attracted thousands to D.C. and lit up the sky in a beautiful display, but it also left lingering smoke and triggered air quality alerts into Wednesday morning.While air quality has improved from Tuesday night, a “Code Orange” air quality alert is forecast through Thursday. That’s in part due to fireworks leaving behind pollution and also because of ground-level ozone, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.“We’re looking at some very unhealthy levels across parts of our area,” 7News Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said. “There’s no fireworks display that was ...

World swelters to unofficial hottest day on record Monday then gets even hotter Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

A woman uses a sweater to shield from the sun as she walls on a street on a hot day in Beijing, Monday, July 3, 2023. Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a brief respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)(AP/Andy Wong) A woman uses a sweater to shield from the sun as she walls on a street on a hot day in Beijing, Monday, July 3, 2023. Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a brief respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)(AP/And...

A la espera de Lionel Messi, la MLS rompe su récord de asistencia a un partido

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

(CNN) — A unas semanas de que el astro argentino Lionel Messi llegue a apuntalar la liga estadounidense de fútbol, la MLS batió un nuevo récord de asistencia después de que 82.110 aficionados acudieran a ver el clásico de Los Ángeles entre el LA Galaxy y el LAFC.Apodado “El Tráfico” —un guiño a la famosa rivalidad de El Clásico entre los clubes de fútbol españoles Barcelona y Real Madrid y el hecho de que los dos equipos de Los Ángeles están separados por casi 20 kilómetros de autopista congestionada—, el partido se ha convertido en una de las rivalidades más feroces de la MLS.El derbi pulverizó el récord anterior de la MLS, establecido en 2022. En el primer partido de la historia del Charlotte FC, 74.479 espectadores acudieron al Bank of America Stadium de Charlotte para ver a su equipo enfrentarse al Galaxy.Este martes, los aficionados que acudieron al Rose Bowl presenciaron un partido muy reñido en el que el LA Galaxy se impuso por 2-1 gracias a un gol del exjug...

Md. state, city leaders promise to help shaken community in wake of mass shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Chakeem James had a question.James, standing at the edge of the crowd gathered in front of the Brooklyn Homes Community Center, waited his turn. Gov. Wes Moore (D) led a parade of officials to the Baltimore neighborhood on the 4th of July — two days after a mass shooting claimed the lives of two young adults and left 28 others wounded — many under the age of 18.James listened as Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) answered reporters’ questions. He said he fought off being nervous.And then Scott called on him.“Why y’all trying to help the community now and make it like a nice place after the mass shooting? Why haven’t you already been doing that?” James, 14 and a freshman at Digital High School asked.“I would just say we have been doing that,” Scott said in response to James’ question.The mayor noted the recent opening of Bayb...

Bayern Munich is renovating its stadium for next season and Euro 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich is taking advantage of the summer break to lay a new hybrid field for next season and modernize its stadium ahead of the 2024 European Championship and 2025 Champions League final.The new field will feature a mixture of natural and artificial grass, the club said Wednesday.“It’s a carpet which already contains synthetic fibers. Natural grass is sown in between, which combines the advantages of a natural turf with the quality of a hybrid turf. It will be even more level and therefore very easy to play on,” stadium managing director Jürgen Muth said.The stadium work involves converting some seated areas into standing only sections, the addition of more seats in other areas, and the removal of rows of seats behind one of the goals to create additional wheelchair spaces. The capacity will remain at 75,000 spectators.Bayern said the renovation work is being carried out for safety reasons on the recommendation of the local administrative office.“Everything has ...

Bayer Leverkusen signs Germany forward Jonas Hofmann from Bundesliga rival Borussia Mönchengladbach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has signed Germany forward Jonas Hofmann from Bundesliga rival Borussia Mönchengladbach.Hofmann, who will be 31 on July 14, signed a deal through June 2027, Leverkusen said in a statement on Wednesday.“Jonas has been on our radar for a long time and we’re happy that he chose Bayer 04,” sporting director Simon Rolfes said. “He’s the type of player we were looking for for our squad thanks to his oversight of the game, his outstanding technical ability and his experience.”Hofmann started his career at Hoffenheim before joining Borussia Dortmund. He switched to Gladbach in January 2016 and went on to score 40 goals and set up 40 more in 184 Bundesliga games for “the Foals.”Kicker magazine reported that Leverkusen was paying 10 million euros ($10.9 million) to activate an exit clause in the contract that Hofmann signed with Gladbach last year. The player’s previous contract with Gladbach was due to expire in 2023 but he extended it by two years...

Caught on camera: Guests dodge out-of-control fireworks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) — A homeowner in Parker had quite the close call with some wayward fireworks on the Fourth of July, and it was all caught on camera.The homeowner and her friends were enjoying a barbeque on the front porch when neighbors across the street started to light up fireworks.That’s when things got crazy.The homeowner sent FOX31 doorbell video showing the fireworks getting out of control. The video captured people on the porch dodging the wayward shells and trying to take cover. Parking mayhem at Chatfield State Park for July 4th The homeowner said her guests barely dodged the fireworks, but claims her home was hit and damaged.She also said the police were called and they responded, but no citations were issued.On Monday night, two homes in Parker were heavily damaged by fireworks that were not properly extinguished.The fireworks sparked inside a trash bin and set the homes on fire. Fortunately, both families were able to get out without any injuries. However, bo...

Lauderhill teen hospitalized after firework ignites following debris clean up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

A teenager was transported to the hospital after a firework ignited while his family cleaned up the street following the 4th of July celebrations. According to Lauderhill Fire Rescue, they transported a 13-year-old to Broward Health around 1 a.m. where he underwent surgery, Wednesday. His family remained by his side while he was hospitalized before and after the surgical procedure. His grandmother said while they were cleaning up after igniting fireworks, he did not realize one of the explosives was still lit. The explosive ignited and injured the teen. Officials said the teen suffered a partial amputation of fingers on his left hand and burns to his face. Following the surgery, his condition is unknown.Fire rescue officials said the family appeared to have been attempting to light mortar-type fireworks when the incident occurred. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Border Patrol seizes $1.4M worth of drugs in Florida Keys

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – Border Patrol agents in the Miami Sector seized a substantial haul of drugs weighing 87 lbs. of hashish and 62 lbs. of cocaine in the Florida Keys. The contraband, with an estimated street value of approximately $1.4 million dollars, was discovered by recreational boaters.https://twitter.com/USBPChiefMIP/status/1676589483465089025?s=20Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar commended the agents for their decisive action, leading to the confiscation of the illicit substances. Further investigation is underway to identify the individuals responsible for the transportation of the drugs.

Liberals divided over 2024 EU election campaign strategy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:04 GMT

BRUSSELS — With less than a year to go until the 2024 EU elections, cracks are emerging in the bloc’s third-largest political camp over whether to get behind the so-called Spitzenkandidaten system that has been heralded as a way to democratize the elections and increase voter turnout.“There’s no agreement in the political family at this stage,” said Stéphane Séjourné, a French MEP who leads the liberal Renew Europe faction of 101 representatives in the European Parliament.Séjourné has proposed offering up a team of candidates for various top EU jobs next year instead of uniting behind a single lead candidate for the campaign (in German, Spitzenkandidat) as the rival European People’s Party and Party of European Socialists have committed to doing. But Séjourné’s proposal puts him at odds with the broader Alliance of Democrats and Liberals for Europe, or ALDE — which will campaign at the EU level — and agreed in late May to unite behind a single Spitz...