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Lingering fireworks smoke trigger air quality alerts for DC region

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

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.Air quality has improved but much of the D.C. region is under either a “Code Red,” or “Code Orange,” air quality alert, according to AirNow.“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 bigger than what was happening over D.C., and with the winds being out of the west and southwest, we’re seeing some of the fine particle pollutants being carried into Northern Prince George’s County.”Under a “Code Orange,” air is unhealthy for people in sensitive groups, such as those with heart or lung disease, kids and older adults. People in those groups should limit time outside.The next step up from that advisor...

Alicia Keys, Fall Out Boy headline July entertainment guide

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews July entertainment (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); The Fourth of July is in the rear view, but there’s still plenty to do in the nation’s capital.It’s time for our July Entertainment Guide of fun events around town for the rest of July. July Entertainment GuideJuly 5: Tori Amos at Wolf TrapJuly 5: Barenaked Ladies and Five for Fighting at The An...

Liberan de prisión a Allison Mack, actriz de “Smallville” y miembro de alto rango del culto Nxivm

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

(CNN) — Allison Mack, quien fuera actriz de la serie “Smallville” y miembro de alto rango del culto Nxivm, que fue condenada a 3 años de prisión en 2021, fue puesta en libertad este lunes, según la Oficina Federal de Prisiones.Mack fue arrestada en 2018 junto con varios otros líderes de Nxivm, incluido Keith Raniere, quien fue condenado por cargos de crimen organizado, informó previamente CNN.Condenan a prisión a la actriz de “Smallville” Allison Mack por su papel en NxivmRaniere, el fundador de la empresa Nxivm, fue condenado a 120 años de prisión en 2020. Mack se declaró culpable de los cargos de chantaje y conspiración de chantaje un mes antes de que comenzara el juicio de Raniere en 2019.El juez de distrito estadounidense Nicholas Garaufis calificó previamente a Mack de “cómplice esencial” y “aliada voluntaria y proactiva” de Raniere, pero también dijo: “no dudo de que fue manipulada y también se sintió cautiva”.T...

Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Chicago Cubs (39-45, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (46-40, second in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (9-2, 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 76 strikeouts); Brewers: Adrian Houser (3-2, 3.88 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -151, Brewers +128; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.Milwaukee is 23-19 at home and 46-40 overall. The Brewers have a 14-6 record in games decided by one run.Chicago has a 39-45 record overall and an 18-23 record on the road. The Cubs have the ninth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .248.Wednesday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Brewers are up 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Willy Adames leads Milwaukee with 12 home runs while slugging .375. Raimel Tapia is 5-for-23 with two home runs and two RBI over the last 10 games.Nico Hoerner has 15 doubles, three tri...

De La Cruz leads Reds against the Nationals after 4-hit outing

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (47-39, first in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (34-51, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Graham Ashcraft (3-6, 6.66 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Nationals: Josiah Gray (6-6, 3.30 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 86 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -124, Nationals +105; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals after Elly De La Cruz had four hits on Tuesday in an 8-4 win over the Nationals.Washington has a 13-29 record at home and a 34-51 record overall. The Nationals have a 21-9 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Cincinnati is 47-39 overall and 24-18 on the road. The Reds have a 37-9 record in games when they scored at least five runs.The teams meet Wednesday for the third time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas has 23 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs for the Nationals. Jeimer Candelario is 12-for-38 with three doubles, four home runs a...

Mets take win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

New York Mets (39-46, fourth in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-36, first in the NL West)Phoenix; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (6-5, 3.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Tommy Henry (5-1, 4.08 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 49 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -114, Diamondbacks -106; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets are looking to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks.Arizona has a 24-21 record at home and a 50-36 record overall. The Diamondbacks have the third-ranked team batting average in the NL at .261.New York has gone 19-27 in road games and 39-46 overall. The Mets are 16-4 in games when they did not give up a home run.The teams match up Wednesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with a .296 batting average, and has 20 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs, 30 walks and 46 RBI. Jake McCarthy is 11-for-31 with...

Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (40-45, third in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (47-38, second in the NL West)Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Osvaldo Bido (0-1, 4.74 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Dodgers: Bobby Miller (4-1, 4.23 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -250, Pirates +207; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.Los Angeles is 47-38 overall and 25-16 at home. The Dodgers have a 38-14 record in games when they scored five or more runs.Pittsburgh has an 18-24 record in road games and a 40-45 record overall. The Pirates have gone 22-12 in games when they did not allow a home run.Wednesday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Pirates are up 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Mookie Betts leads the Dodgers with 44 extra base hits (20 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs). J.D. Martinez is 9-for-42 with three home run...

Cardinals face the Marlins looking to break road losing streak

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (35-50, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (50-37, second in the NL East)Miami; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: TBD; Marlins: Bryan Hoeing (1-2, 3.72 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals hit the road against the Miami Marlins looking to break a three-game road losing streak.Miami has a 50-37 record overall and a 27-16 record at home. The Marlins have a 38-7 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.St. Louis has an 18-25 record on the road and a 35-50 record overall. The Cardinals are 25-9 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has 17 doubles, a triple and three home runs while hitting .387 for the Marlins. Garrett Cooper is 12-for-37 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games.Tommy Edman has 15 doubles, three triples and seven home runs for the Cardinals. Brendan Do...

Russian regions on Ukraine border come under fire, local authorities say

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

The Russian regions of Belgorod and Kursk came under fire from across the Ukrainian border in the early hours of Wednesday, according to local governors. Both officials blamed Ukraine for the attack — claims which have not been independently verified.Statements from the regions’ governors say one woman was injured in the attack, which targeted the town of Valuyki in Belgorod and the village of Tyotkino in Kursk.Belgorod’s Governor Viacheslav Gladkov said Valuyki was shelled for more than an hour, and that Russian air defenses shot down three targets and one drone. Another 12 shells from Grad multiple rocket launcher systems (MLRs) were fired at a residential area, according to Gladkov. Eight buildings and a powerline were damaged, and a woman suffered shrapnel injuries. Kursk’s Governor Roman Starovoit said 12 shells were fired at Tyotkino, damaging a school. In the last few months, Russian regions on the ...

Police investigating after Fourth of July shooting leaves 5 injured in Mattapan

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:13:04 GMT

Two people are under arrested and five people have been shot following a violent Fourth of July in Mattapan, officials said.Officers responding to a reported shooting on River Street and Edgewater Drive found five people shot, according to Boston police.Two people have been placed under arrest in connection with the shooting and two weapons were recovered.Officers could be seen leaving evidence markers among the spent fireworks in the street.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.