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When I found out the world needs more BBQ judges, I had to help

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "e3c9678e-5069-492a-b73a-5d4aa54f2e7c"}).render("52ea2a3a95494f3e8fe144bebac29566"); });Late last month, about 100 people of all ages, backgrounds — and taste buds — gathered inside a hotel ballroom near Capitol Hill bonded by a love of one thing: good barbecue.Like me, they were there to take a class that would make us certified Kansas City Barbecue Society judges. It sounds fun, right? Go places and eat lots of barbecue. But having done enough stories and interviews with people who make barbecue for a living, and having cooked lots in my own backyard, I understand how much complexity, patience, and money goes into making good barbecue.Truth be told, I didn’t know what to expect when I showed up, aside from the expectation that I would eat a l...

Metro ofrece transporte gratis durante la tarde del 4 de Julio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Para facilitar el transporte de los cientos de miles de asistentes a las celebraciones del Día de la Independencia, Metro ofrecerá servicio gratuito de transporte a partir de las 5 p.m.La agencia aseguró estar trabajando en función de proveer transporte seguro a las personas entrando y saliendo del National Mall y otras áreas concurridas.“Metro celebrará el Día de la Independencia de la mejor manera que podamos: brindando un servicio frecuente para ayudar a los clientes a llegar a las festividades en la región y regresar a casa de manera segura”, dijo el presidente de la junta de transporte, Paul C. Smedberg.El 4 de julio, el Metrorail funcionará desde las 7 a. m. hasta la medianoche, con tarifas regulares hasta las 5 p.m.A partir de las 5 p.m. los pasajeros del Metrorail no necesitarán usar sus tarjetas SmartTrip para acceder a la estación de metro ya que los puntos de acceso estarán abiertos para el público. Las estaciones de metro y los autobuses de la ciudad también ...

Las Fuerzas de Israel lanzan la mayor operación en Yenín, en la Ribera Occidental, desde 2002

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

(CNN) — Las fuerzas de Israel lanzaron lo que, según una fuente militar, es su mayor operación militar en la ciudad ocupada de Yenín, en la Ribera Occidental del Jordán, en más de 20 años, cobrando la vida de al menos ocho personas e hiriendo a cerca de 80, según funcionarios palestinos.Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel dijeron en un comunicado que lanzaron el “amplio esfuerzo antiterrorista en la zona de la ciudad de Yenín y el campo de Yenín,” golpeando “infraestructura terrorista”.Las Fuerzas llevaron a cabo al menos 10 ataques aéreos. Cientos de soldados atacaron lo que dijeron que era un centro de “mando y control” militante, así como emplazamientos de fabricación de armas y explosivos.Las fuerzas israelíes lanzan un ataque letal contra la ciudad de Yenín, en la Ribera OccidentalVideos obtenidos por CNN desde Yenín muestran buldóceres israelíes destrozando calles para desactivar artefactos explosivos improvisados, así como tanques israel...

From Alex Morgan to Ada Hegerberg these are the stars to watch at the Women’s World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The brightest talents in women’s soccer will be on show at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Alex Morgan is out to win a third straight World Cup with the United States and England’s Lucy Bronze is looking to become a world champion after helping the Lionesses’ win the European Championship last year. Ada Hegerberg will carry Norway’s hopes and Alexia Putellas is back from the injury that kept her out of action for nearly 10 months and ruled her out of the Euros. Here are 10 of the top players to watch out for at this year’s tournament. ALEX MORGAN (UNITED STATES)Heading into her fourth World Cup, Morgan is already a two-time winner, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the biggest stars in the history of the women’s game. The tournament in Australia and New Zealand will be a chance to add to the forward’s legacy if she helps the U.S. become the world champion for a record third time in succession. No men’s or...

Thieves steal pricey equipment from Miami-Dade business, causing $23,000 loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

In a targeted theft that left a local business owner reeling, thieves made off with approximately $23,000 worth of equipment from IQ Restoration, a company focused on water removal. The incident occurred Monday morning just after 1 a.m. in the 5000 block of Northwest 74th Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade.Jose Centeno, the owner of IQ Restoration, expressed disbelief and frustration over the targeted theft. “I’m very angry, frustrated because it’s not supposed to happen,” he said. Surveillance footage revealed that the subjects were well aware of their objective. The video captured a man forcefully breaking and entering through the front door before quickly heading to the warehouse at the back of the building. In a coordinated effort, three individuals were seen swiftly removing a dozen commercial-grade dehumidifiers.Once the stolen items were loaded into a white van, the thieves swiftly fled the scene, before authorities could arrive 10 minutes later. Having de...

Body camera footage shows driver hitting Lauderhill officer with open car door during traffic stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

New body camera footage released by Lauderhill Police showed the moment an officer was struck by a driver during a traffic stop. The officer said the driver was weaving in and out traffic when he tried to pull her over. The incident took place Saturday night, at around 8 p.m. along Northwest 44th Street in Lauderhill. “How you doing, man, you got your driver’s license?” said the officer. The officer was then seen walking up to the driver’s side of the car. Behind the wheel was 27-year-old Crystalee Tennant-Parnther, who was stopped for reckless driving.“You pulled out in front of that white van, almost caused an accident,” said the officer. But, as seen in the body camera footage, Tennant-Parnther had no intention of stopping.“You don’t have the right to do that,” Tennant-Parnther said.“Send me 94!” said the officer. “Stop the (expletive) car! Stop the (expletive) car!”A chase then ensued, which didn’...

Europe’s hard right seeks to capitalize on unrest in France

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Far-right politicians across Europe have seized upon civil unrest in France to demand the EU toughen its migration policy.In Poland, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki used the events in France as an opportunity to justify Warsaw’s rejection of the EU’s proposed migration pact, which a majority of member countries endorsed last month but Hungary and Poland blocked at last week’s European Council summit.“Shops looted, police cars set on fire, barricades in the streets — this is now happening in the center of Paris and many other French cities,” Morawiecki tweeted during the summit. “We don’t want such scenes on Polish streets. We don’t want scenes like this in any city in Europe.”Morawiecki also blasted Brussels at a press conference on Saturday for “trying to force Poland” to accept the migration pact, which would introduce mandatory admission quotas for asylum seekers and require EU members who refuse to recieve them ...

Preparations continue for Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Crews and performers alike continued preparations Monday ahead of this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, setting the stage for musical acts and setting up security, all while keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for Tuesday night. Even with fears of bad weather, though, both the Pops’ conductor and the event’s fireworks designer said they’re optimistic festivities will move forward“If it is raining lightly and there is not a lot of wind, we can perform in almost anything,” said conductor Keith Lockhart. “Everything is designed to be shot in rain, heat — no matter what it is, we’re able to do that,” said fireworks designer Matt Shay. “So, regardless of the weather situation, as far as we’re concerned, we’ll be able to shoot the fireworks display.”Lockhart said the Pops have only had one rainout in 28 years. They have performed in the rain in the past. Now, he said the organization is focusing on putting on their best show.Others who attend the Fireworks...

Public officials, first responders continue preparations ahead of Sumner Tunnel shutdown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

As the nearly two-month shutdown of the Sumner Tunnel nears, first responders are mapping out what they’ll need to do to get to emergencies on time. The shutdown will begin on July 5. With preparations underway, people living in East Boston and beyond recently shared their thoughts on the disruption and its impacts.“It’s going to be a disaster,” said Julie Orozco. “I don’t know what they’re going to do.”“Everybody is going to be scrambling,” said Joseph Farinella.State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver spoke to 7NEWS Traffic Anchor Polikseni Manxhari last week, promising safety remains a top priority throughout the Sumner shutdown. “We have worked really closely with first responders now for months coming up with contingency plans adding to our tunnel emergency response plan,” he said.Among preparations, Gulliver said the state is continuing to work closely with Boston EMS.“The critical thing for them is, if there is somebody who is suffering a medical emergency, they wan...

New Hampshire man charged with killing 7-year-old son in January

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man was charged Monday with second-degree murder in the January death of his 7-year-old son.Authorities have said Jaevion Riley was unconscious and not breathing when emergency workers were called to his home Jan. 17. He died a week later in a Massachusetts hospital, and police said he had been beaten and burned.Murtadah Mohammad has been jailed since January on charges he assaulted the boy, endangered his welfare and falsified evidence. The attorney general’s office said Monday those charges will be dropped as prosecutors pursue the murder charge.Mohammad is being represented by the public defender’s office, which was closed Monday. Court documents do not list a specific attorney assigned to his case.