Posts by Sophie Clearwater
5 shot, including 2 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
Five people, including a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old, were shot around 10:35 p.m. this evening while they were watching fireworks in Brooklyn, sources said. The horrifying holiday gun attack occurred at 2930 W. 30th Street in Coney Island, not far from the boardwalk where a fireworks display had been set for 9:45 p.m., police say.…
Read MoreKim Jong Un seen observing weapons tests from new North Korean naval destroyer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, repaired after being damaged in a failed launch ceremony last year, state media said Sunday, in the latest military display marking Kim’s push to build a nuclear-armed navy. The official Korean…
Read MoreTexas launches upgraded WIC cards with real-time benefit tracking through new app
Texas WIC recipients can now use upgraded EBT cards and the updated myWIC app to track benefits in real time, receive remote updates and access new security features. Source link
Read MoreIslanders draft pick Malte Gustafsson has all pieces for quick rise: ‘Sky’s the limit’
Malte Gustafsson hasn’t allowed himself to think about it yet, to envision a future Islanders blue line with him and Matthew Schaefer — both first-round picks, both left-handed, both just 18 years old — in prominent roles. “He’s very, very grounded and humble when it comes to his journey,” recalled Tom Jankovic, his head coach…
Read MoreFlood memorials join 4th of July events in Kerr County this year
“We’re acknowledging this complicated weekend that for now us in the Hill Country two truths coexist,” said Karen Clint of Unity of the Hill Country church. “One is, of course celebrating the independence of this country on its 250th birthday. The other is now a day of remembrance for us Hill Country residents who were…
Read MoreMotorcyclist critically injured in crash on I-35 near downtown Austin
A motorcyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical injuries after a crash on northbound I-35 near the 6th Street exit, ATCEMS said. Source link
Read MoreBiggest "Fireworks" for Texas athletics this last year
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The last athletic year for Texas sports has been another banner stretch. From softball claiming a second consecutive national title to a surprise run to the Sweet 16 for men’s basketball, there were plenty of highlights. But as the July 4 weekend comes around and fireworks are on the mind and in…
Read MoreTurkey bars American LGBTQ+ cruise from ports, citing ‘moral values’
Turkey has reportedly blocked an American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking at two of its ports, citing “moral values” in the latest sign of the Islamist-run government’s increasingly hardline stance toward the LGBTQ+ community. The “Athens to Venice” voyage organized by Los Angeles-based Atlantis Events was scheduled to stop in the western Turkish port of Kuşadası…
Read MoreLonghorns add another 5-star to their 2027 recruiting class
Texas has been hitting home runs with their 2027 recruiting class, totaling 22 commits ahead of the 2026-27 season. Source link
Read MoreMalik Tillman went from struggling to get minutes to USMNT World Cup hero at right time
SEATTLE — When Malik Tillman was little, too young to be thinking about his future, he went through a phase of wanting to be a goalkeeper. He and his brother, Timothy, would practice free kicks all the time, one shooting and the other in goal. During these months — sometime between the ages of 7…
Read More5 cities missing out on hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026
Major U.S. cities are getting an economic boost from the World Cup, with places like Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas flooded with thousands of overseas tourists attending matches to cheer on their home countries and packing bars to take in the action on the pitch. Source link
Read MoreWhere To Stream July 4th Fireworks Online
The Fourth of July is turning into New Year’s Eve, programming-wise, but instead of countdowns, we’re treated to copious amounts of fireworks! There’s no shortage of options if you’re looking to stream a slew of network specials, with NBC, CBS, ABC, and CNN all airing a fun mix of fireworks and must-see musical performances. One…
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