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Where DC-area residents can dispose their Christmas trees and holiday decorations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

With the holiday season coming to a close, D.C.-area residents will have to take down their Christmas trees and decorations. Here’s where to get rid of them.DCThe District’s Department of Works will begin collecting holiday trees and greenery from Jan. 3 through March 2. D.C. residents can leave their trees at the following locations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday:201 Bryant Street in Northwest2700 South Capitol Street in SoutheastGuy Mason Recreation Center on 3600 Calvert Street in NorthwestMarylandAnne Arundel CountyIn Anne Arundel County, Christmas trees and wreaths are considered yard waste so they will be picked up before 6 a.m. on the curb during yard waste collection. It’s a year-round process. Officials are asking residents to cut very tall trees in half so they can fit into the contractor’s truck.Charles County   In Charles County, residents can leave their Christmas trees at the following locations through Jan. 7:Billingsley Road Re...

¿Puedo jugar Powerball si soy extranjero?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

(CNN Español) — Con los generosos premios gordos de la lotería Powerball, muchos no estadounidenses se estarán preguntando si pueden probar suerte. La respuesta es sí, pero si pueden acceder a la compra de los boletos.Para jugar a la popular lotería, que acumula el segundo pozo más grande de su historia, no es necesario ser ciudadano o residente de Estados Unidos.Si eres extranjero pero estás en una de las jurisdicciones donde se venden los boletos puedes comprarlos siempre que cumplas con el requisito de edad impuesto por cada lugar.Si ganas el Powerball, ¿cuánto pagas en impuestos y cuánto te llevas?Una aclaración: aunque seas extranjero, si lo ganas se te pueden aplicar los impuestos federales y estatales que correspondan.Algunas loterías venden los boletos del Powerball por Internet, explica la página popular del juego, pero en estos casos el servicio solo está disponible para los residentes de la jurisdicción donde esté la lotería.“La venta de boletos de Powerball p...

Encuentran sin vida al actor surcoreano Lee Sun-kyun, de la película ganadora del Oscar “Parasite”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

SEÚL, Corea del Sur — Lee Sun-kyun, un popular actor surcoreano mejor conocido por su papel en la película ganadora del Oscar “Parasite”, fue encontrado sin vida el miércoles dentro de un vehículo en Seúl, informaron las autoridades. El hallazgo se produjo luego de varias semanas de una intensa investigación policial en torno a su supuesto uso de drogas.En un principio, la policía y los cuerpos de emergencia creían que Lee se encontraba en un estado de inconsciencia dentro del vehículo estacionado sobre una calle en el norte de la ciudad. El personal de emergencias confirmó posteriormente que estaba muerto, según el cuartel de policía de Seongbuk de la capital.La policía había estado buscando a Lee, de 48 años, después de recibir un reporte de su desaparición, indicó la policía de Seongbuk. Por qué a Trump le disgusta “Parasite”, la ganadora del Óscar a mejor película “Parasite” hace historia y se lleva el Oscar a mejor película del año ...

Michigan Supreme Court to allow Trump on 2024 primary ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

LANSING, Mich (WLNS) — The Michigan Supreme Court has decided to deny a request to hear an appeal to allow former President Donald Trump to be on the state's primary ballot.According to Nexstar's The Hill, a liberal-leaning group had appealed a state appeals court ruling that concluded, regardless of whether the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from holding office, Michigan’s secretary of state lacks the legal authority to remove him from the ballot.The state’s high court, ruled by Democrats, said in an order, seen below, that the appeal was considered, but denied “because we are not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court.”The ruling followed a Dec. 19 decision by a divided Colorado Supreme Court which found Trump ineligible to be president because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. That ruling was the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a president...

Lakeland Police officer helps man propose to girlfriend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — A college student from Lakeland devised a clever plan to surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal for the ages.Craig Vandenberg enlisted the help of a local police officer to execute his scheme. Pretending to be distressed, Craig informed his girlfriend, Emery, that he had lost his wallet. Unbeknownst to her, this was all part of an elaborate setup for the proposal.Bodycam footage from the police officer captured the heartwarming moment when Emery, concerned for her future fiance’s lost wallet, approached the officer for assistance. The scene quickly transformed into an unexpected proposal.In the footage, Emery expressed her gratitude to the officer before Craig took the opportunity to pop the question. The couple shared a sweet, private moment, unrecorded but undoubtedly filled with emotion.The scheme concluded with Emery saying “yes” to Craig’s creative and memorable proposal.

Asbestos concerns after pipe burst shuts down Manhattan streets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WSVN) — Manhattan’s East Side faced disruption as several streets are shut down due to a burst pipe, with concerns arising about potential asbestos exposure.On Wednesday morning, officials from the NYPD and firefighters took precautionary measures, closing off streets in the affected area. There were worries about asbestos being present in the pipe that burst, prompting authorities to request that anyone in proximity to the leak remains indoors while air samples are collected.The cause of the pipe burst is yet to be determined, and the closure of the affected streets is expected to last until further notice. As the situation unfolds, residents and commuters are advised to stay informed about developments in the ongoing response to this incident.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Serbian protesters ramp up claims of stolen election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

BELGRADE — Young people and students, switching between playing football and lively dancing at a street crossing at noon in Belgrade, might fool a bystander into thinking they are just out to have a good time.Only their placards, and occasional chants, reveal they are blocking the street to protest against what they believe are rampant irregularities in Serbia’s Dec. 17 elections, which faced unusually sharp criticism from Brussels over the need for improvements in the voting process. On Dec. 24, anti-riot police swooped on protesters who had converged on Belgrade’s city hall and had broken windows there, beating some of the demonstrators. Following those clashes, the demonstrations show no sign of slowing this week, with thousands of people demanding the release of dozens of fellow protesters they say are in custody.Election monitors have raised serious questions about the way the election was conducted, in an EU candidate country where firebrand populist Pres...

Winthrop Police Lieutenant facing criminal charges put on leave

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

A Winthrop Police lieutenant is administrative leave after being charged with criminal offenses.Chief Terence Delehanty confirmed Wednesday that Lieutenant James Feeley was placed on leave from the Winthrop Police Department “pending the outcome of a criminal investigation headed by State Police Detectives assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.”Feeley is set to be arraigned Wednesday at Suffolk District Court.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Austrian business school cuts ties with Harvard University ‘in solidarity with the Jewish student community’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

New York (CNN) — The Lauder Business School in Vienna, Austria, has severed ties with Harvard University “in solidarity with the Jewish student community,” according to a statement from the institution.“Since 2014, Lauder Business School has proudly been an affiliate of Professor Michael Porter’s Microeconomics of Competitiveness Network at Harvard University, and we have valued and enjoyed the productivity of this cooperation over the years,” said Daniella Sheinfeld, head of communications for Lauder Business School, in a statement. “However, due to recent events, Lauder Business School has decided to withdraw from this network.”The statement initially appeared in a Facebook post earlier this month. Jerusalem Post earlier reported the severed ties. A spokesman for Harvard did not respond to requests for comment.Harvard is embroiled in a series of crises, including its response to rising antisemitism on its campus, accusations of plagiarism against Pres...

Fantasy Fixer: Week 17

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:01 GMT

7’s Morey Hershgordon has the inside scoop on who to start and sit this week in Fantasy Fixer. Go set your lineups!