 Take a deep breath in, America, because blowing out 248 candles isn't easy. Happy Fourth of July weekend from WTOP News. It is 515. I'm Michelle Bash. And I'm Kyle Cooper. Thanks for being with us today. July 4th means it's time to eat hot dogs. Lots of hot dogs, and quickly if you can. But the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place in New York today without a longtime champion.