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Members of the NYPD's counterterrorism squad prepare their weapons in Times Square on June 5, 2017 in New York City.

Twin Brothers Accused of Using NYC Students to Help Make Bombs

One of the brothers paid students to break apart fireworks and take out the explosives inside.
By Madina Toure
Selfie sticks in church? Have you no shame?

This Italian City Is Banning Selfie Sticks Because of Annoying Tourists

Food trucks are banned too. Rome and Florence have also taken steps to reduce drinking and littering in streets, fountains and churches.
By John Bonazzo
You can be a fireworks whiz with Firefly.

Launch Fireworks From Your Phone (and Keep Your Fingers) This Fourth of July

Just in time for the Fourth of July, FireFly allows users to design shows and launch them remotely, without blowing their fingers off.
By John Bonazzo
Americans love UFOs.

Americans Are 300× More Likely to Report UFO Sightings Than the Rest of the World

By John Bonazzo
Paul McCartney performs at MetLife Stadium on August 7, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Paul McCartney’s Timeless Songs Erased the Age Gap at Metlife Stadium

By Justin Joffe
Reigning champion Miki Sudo reclaims her title at Nathan's annual competition.

Afternoon Bulletin: Women Dominate Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest and More

By Anna Staropoli
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Moderator Chuck Klosterman attends the "Mad Men" special screening at The Film Society of Lincoln Center on March 21, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

8-Day Week: Chuck Klosterman and the Queen Mary 2

By Spencer Roth-Rose

Blue Öyster Cult 1972-1975: Midnight in the Garden of Leather’n’Evil

By Tim Sommer
Fireworks captured via drone. (YouTube)

Just a Quick Note on That Fireworks Drone Video

By Drew Grant
Liberty State Park ablaze. (Flickr)

Feuding Fireworks Might Make the Fourth of July Feel Like the Apocalypse

By Elizabeth Coscia
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other Brooklyn and Queens pols at today's event. (Photo: Ed Reed/NYC Mayor's Office.)

New York Pols Throw Shade at New Jersey During East River Fireworks Announcement

By Colin Campbell
You can be a fireworks whiz with FireFly.

July 4th Fireworks Show Returning to East River: Sources

By Colin Campbell
Bill de Blasio isn't a fan of Chris and Christine.

Bill de Blasio’s Fireworks Target Chrises Christie and Quinn Today

By Gideon Resnick
Securing the subways... (Getty)

Burn After Reading: How Some Tech-Savvy Firefighters May Be Putting New Yorkers in Danger

By Matt Chaban

New York City Public Advocate Finally Advocates for Fireworks Equality!

By Foster Kamer
Jerry Saltz of New York Magazine and Peter Schjeldahl of The New Yorker magazine

No Sleep Till Bovina: Meet Peter Schjeldahl, Pyromaniac!

By Dan Duray

Eugene Marten’s Pyrotechnics

By M.H. Miller
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