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The Independent
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- The Independent
At least 3 dead in New Jersey after strong thunderstorms sweep through the Northeast
Some residents in the Northeast were spending their July Fourth holiday cleaning up from strong thunderstorms that swept through the region Thursday night, bringing heavy rain, wind and hail. The storms are being blamed for at least three deaths in central New Jersey, including two men in Plainfield who died after a tree fell onto a vehicle they were traveling in during the height of the storm, according to a city Facebook post. The men were ages 79 and 25, officials said. They were not immediately publicly identified. 'Our hearts are heavy today,' Mayor Adrian O. Mapp said in a statement. 'This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the power of nature and the fragility of life.' The city canceled its planned July Fourth parade, concert and fireworks show. Mapp said the 'devastating' storms had left 'deep scars and widespread damage' in the community of more than 54,000 people and it was a time to 'regroup and focus all of our energy on recovery.' Continuing power outages and downed trees were reported Friday throughout southern New England, where some communities received large amounts of hail. There were reports of cars skidding off the road in northeastern Connecticut.
Wales Online
3 minutes ago
- Wales Online
Thousands of Oasis fans queue for last-minute essentials before huge Cardiff show
Thousands of Oasis fans queue for last-minute essentials before huge Cardiff show Fans were queuing for merchandise only a few hours before the Gallagher brothers take the stage at the Principality Stadium There was a huge queue for the Oasis store at St David's Shopping Centre in Cardiff (Image: Jonathan Myers ) Thousands of fans have been queuing outside the Oasis store in Cardiff in the lead up to the band's highly anticipated reunion gig. On Friday afternoon, only a few hours before the Gallagher brothers and their band would be performing on the Principality Stadium's stage, an estimated 1,000 people were spotted outside the pop-up shop at St David's Shopping Centre. The queue stretched on both sides, which was half the length of the entire centre. And it's easy to see why so many have queued over recent days, as the brothers are officially reuniting for the first time in 16 years. As fans will know, the brothers have also left an indelible mark on British fashion with their parkas with pockets, shell jackets, polo shirts and bucket hats. READ MORE: Full list of Oasis merchandise and prices at Cardiff's new pop-up store LATEST: Oasis' Principality Stadium merchandise includes exclusive Adidas Cardiff items and a poster that costs £40 Ahead of the concerts, fans were provided the opportunity to dress in Oasis-inspired outfits and purchase a variety of other merchandise from the official Oasis Live '25 Fan stores. You can get all the latest updates ahead of the huge concert here. The one in Cardiff, which opened on June 26 and will remain open until July 17, is located directly opposite You can find out more about the merchandise available here. Meanwhile, a pop-up merchandise store has been opened on the Millennium Plaza only a stone's throw away from where the brothers will be performing. The stand, which was opened on the Millennium Plaza on Wednesday morning, July 2, included exclusive Adidas Cardiff items, a track jacket worth £90 and some items as low as £10. There was also a Cardiff-specific poster for £40. You can read more about the merchandise stand here. Oasis fans wearing merchandise from the band collaboration with Adidas (Image: PA ) The two concerts in Cardiff, taking place on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, are estimated to generate a net economic benefit for the Cardiff economy of nearly £27 million. As reported by The Sun, it was revealed previously that the duo landed a £20million deal with Warner for the rights to their image for a merchandising deal. Liam and Noel have also signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with Adidas. Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Article continues below Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
UPI
3 minutes ago
- UPI
Body of hiking cruise passenger found in Alaska
July 4 (UPI) -- Rescuers in Alaska recovered the body of a 62-year-old woman who went on a hike in the mountains near Juneau after leaving the Norwegian Bliss cruise ship. Marites Buenafe, a medical doctor from Kentucky, was a passenger on the Norwegian Bliss, which was a seven-day round-trip from Seattle. Her body was found on Thursday, the Alaska Department of Public Safety State Troopers announced. Around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, she texted family members that she was going up going up Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau and would hike from Gold Ridge to Gastineau Peak, the troopers reported. Security footage showed Buenafe at the top of the tramway. The 4-mile hike is challenging and usually takes three hours, hiking website AllTrails states. The ship was scheduled to depart around 1:30 p.m. At around 3:15, Buenafe was reported missing. Juneau Mountain Rescue searched on the ground and used thermal drones to scan the area, the Alaska Department of Public Safety said. Also, an Alaska Wildlife Troopers helicopter and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter conducted aerial searches, the department said. The search continued Wednesday with more than a dozen professional volunteers, as well as Juneau police officers, Alaska state troopers and Juneau Mountain Rescue. Also utilized were drones and K-9s. Helicopter use was limited because of windy conditions. The search resumed Thursday. At 11:56 a.m., Alaska Army National Guard helicopter crew located Buenafe's body some approximately 1,700 feet below the ridge line of Gold Ridge, the Alaska Department of Public Safety said. Crews then recovered her body, which was taken to the state medical examiner's office for autopsy. Buenafe was listed on the University of Kentucky Healthcare system's website as a doctor. DPS spokesperson Austin McDaniel told KYES-TV it is important to inform somebody of hiking plans. "If you don't return on time, they can alert first responders, alert search and rescue teams, the troopers, so we can immediately begin formulating a plan and activating resources to help get you out of the field," McDaniel said.
