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Washington plans record-breaking fireworks display for US 250th birthday

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Washington D.C. is gearing up to host a record-breaking fireworks display for the United States' 250th birthday. The event, dubbed "Freedom250," plans to launch over 850,000 shells, significantly surpassing the current Guinness World Record. While organizers promise an unforgettable spectacle, concerns have been raised regarding potential public health hazards, environmental pollution, and the impact on animals. AI

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Washington plans record-breaking fireworks display for US 250th birthday

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Washington prepares for world-record fireworks, but will it end in a smoke show?

    An “unforgettable” tribute to America, or a health hazard that will terrorise animals and pollute the environment? That is the question as Washington prepares to break the record for the world’s largest fireworks display on the United States’ 250th birthday on Saturday. The Trump…

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