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Fireworks
Here’s how animal shelters are preparing for fear-inducing fireworks
by
Justin Ho
Jul 3, 2018
More pets go missing around the Fourth of July holiday than any other time. Amid the din and the bright lights of the fireworks, dogs and cats often scramble for cover and end up losing their way. Animal shelters are gearing up to handle the influx of runaways. Click the audio player above to hear […]
What’s the Fourth of July without fireworks? Some towns are about to find out
Jul 4, 2017
Not every town can afford a fireworks extravaganza.
Fireworks spark up a black market economy
Jul 4, 2014
Illegal firework trafficking is low priority for police, but not for firefighters.
Fireworks Tech: Behind the scenes
by
Molly Wood
Jul 4, 2013
Displays are getting more impressive thanks to new technologies like computerized electronic matches and synchronized music.
Fireworks sellers going strong despite heat, cancellations
by
Jeff Horwich
Jul 4, 2012
With forecasts of excessive heat, rainstorms, and fire danger, a number of communities are calling off their fireworks celebrations this year. And of course local government budgets have also been under strain lately.
These fireworks are brought to you by Bacardi
Jul 4, 2012
Thanks to corporate sponsors, Coral Gables, Fla., gets its fireworks show back after budget woes axed it six years ago.
Heat wave takes another victim: July 4th fireworks
by
Eve Troeh
Jul 3, 2012
Extreme heat and drought are prompting some communities to ban the use of fireworks -- including their own Fourth of July displays.
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Gong Xi Fa Cai: Marketplace China Bureau Survives Relentless Fireworks Attack
by
Rob Schmitz
Feb 3, 2011
I recently reported on the arduous start to the journey home for many Chinese migrants during the New Year holiday. Now that many have made it ho...