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New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contest
Read full article: New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contestA man says he's grateful New Hampshire’s governor came to his aid when he started choking during a lobster roll eating contest.
After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas
Read full article: After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in TexasCompetitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America’s Independence Day.
Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix special
Read full article: Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix specialNetflix has announced a new hot dog-eating contest between rivals Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayaski.
Hot dog champs repeat as NYC marks virus-dampened July 4
Read full article: Hot dog champs repeat as NYC marks virus-dampened July 4NEW YORK The coronavirus put a damper on this years Fourth of July celebrations in New York, but some things stayed the same. Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo repeated as mens and womens champions at Saturdays Nathans Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. Both hot dog totals were world records. Independence Day is a fitting occasion to reopen the 9/11 Memorial, Bloomberg, the chairperson of the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum, said in a prepared statement. New York Citys July 4 festivities will be capped by a televised fireworks display over the Empire State Building.
From big cities to backyards, July 4 not usual blowout bash
Read full article: From big cities to backyards, July 4 not usual blowout bashThe fireworks were not announced until an hour or so before to avoid attracting large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic. This is traditionally a weekend for gathering in large groups for historic ceremonies and social events, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said. The Fourth of July remains a party, though Americas 244th birthday wont be the usual blowout bash. Fireworks will still crackle over the National Mall in Washington and other places, though with fewer people packed together watching them. But whether its big cities or small towns bursting with pride, theres a desire to make sure some show goes on, no matter what it looks like.