firework
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With the new heatwave, many towns throughout France have cancelled their firework displays, but many are usually set off illegally.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The flight from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Midway International Airport "reportedly made contact with a firework while on descent," a spokesperson for the airline told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Another study focused on chemicals called amines, which are included in some firework formulations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
In 2025 there were 547 calls for service — reported between June 27 and July 4 — regarding illegal firework activity, up from 477 the year before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Set against the dull, poster-muffled shop fronts around them, Fred and George’s windows hit the eye like a firework display.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
Stacked balconies on surrounding apartment buildings are packed with celebrants, drinks, fireworks scorecards.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
We live in an age remarkably good at simulating experience: Concerts and fireworks are streamed live, and an Everest summit is rendered in IMAX.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
If you want to stay for extra innings, a fireworks show, or a drone show, you risk finding your own way back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
That suggests traders are bracing for more fireworks in the Treasury market ahead — which isn’t exactly surprising, according to TD’s Goldberg.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
"He'll be able to put fireworks together or sew buttons or whatever it is you want him to do."
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
