Globe show abandoned after flare falls into theatre
An open-air theatre performance at Shakespeare's Globe in London was disrupted after a flare landed inside the theatre due to fireworks set off by Algerian football fans nearby. [ more ]
A mob vandalized and torched a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
A Waymo self-driving car was vandalized and set on fire by a crowd in San Francisco, marking the most destructive attack on driverless vehicles in the US so far
Videos of the incident show people celebrating China's Lunar New Year by setting off fireworks, with individuals jumping on the car's hood and breaking its windshield [ more ]
A mob vandalized and torched a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
A Waymo self-driving car was vandalized and set on fire by a crowd in San Francisco, marking the most destructive attack on driverless vehicles in the US so far
Videos of the incident show people celebrating China's Lunar New Year by setting off fireworks, with individuals jumping on the car's hood and breaking its windshield [ more ]
A time-honored tradition: Prospect Park to celebrate New Year's Eve with annual fireworks show * Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn will host a fireworks show at Prospect Park to welcome the new year, continuing a tradition that has been paused for two years due to the pandemic.
The event will feature live music, a half-hour fireworks show, and is free for attendees. [ more ]
The explosive history of fireworks, from ancient China to Revolutionary America
Fireworks originated in ancient China, with bamboo stalks first used for explosive effects before gunpowder was invented, leading to contemporary elaborate displays worldwide. [ more ]
Which firework effect best embodies your favorite San Francisco Giant?
The article matches main fireworks effects with one hitter and one pitcher from the San Francisco Giants' active roster, using creative comparisons and descriptions. [ more ]