A new documentary looks at the pioneering American astronaut Sally Ride
The new documentary 'Sally' chronicles the life and career of Dr. Sally Ride, the first woman to go into space. Director, producer and writer Christina Costantini and Executive Producer and Ride's life partner Tam O'Shaughnessy join Morning Joe to discuss.
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A new documentary looks at the pioneering American astronaut Sally Ride
The new documentary 'Sally' chronicles the life and career of Dr. Sally Ride, the first woman to go into space. Director, producer and writer Christina Costantini and Executive Producer and Ride's life partner Tam O'Shaughnessy join Morning Joe to discuss.
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Why Slow-Moving Tropical Storms And Hurricanes Can Be Worse Than Major Hurricanes
Tropical storms and hurricanes that move slowly near the coast or inland are among the most feared by forecasters. Sometimes these tropical cyclones may not have powerful wind speeds, but the threats posed can be amplified due to their sluggish pace. Here's a look at what a slow speed means for rainfall potential and some other typical threats from a storm that's in no hurry to exit a region. In focus: The slower a storm moves, the more incredible the rainfall amounts can become. A storm chugging along at just 5 mph has a rainfall potential upwards of 30 inches, while one moving briskly at 20 mph typically produces much smaller rain totals in any given location. When this occurs near mountainous terrain, rainfall totals can be further enhanced. Reinforced: A landfalling major hurricane that is moving at an average or faster-than-average pace can drop less rainfall than a slow-moving tropical depression or storm. Why you should pay attention: Freshwater flooding fatalities now greatly outweigh deaths from other hurricane hazards, including wind speeds – and this proportion of deaths to other hazards continues to grow. Poster child for flooding: Hurricane Harvey is the most extreme example of major flooding caused by a storm that stalls out or moves slowly. Catastrophic damage occurred in Houston and other parts of southeastern Texas after Harvey spent days soaking the state. Much of this rain fell well after the storm was no longer a hurricane. Recent example: Hurricane Sally (2020) punished the Alabama and Florida coasts with two days of tropical storm conditions, which led to up to 30 inches of rain. Swift water rescues were needed in southern Alabama and the western Florida panhandle as roads and bridges washed out. Tropical storms can be deadly, too: Tropical Storm Allison and its remnants loitered for days in the Houston area in June 2001, unleashing more than 40 inches of rain that resulted in massive flooding and 23 deaths in Texas alone. (MORE: Further beef up your forecast with our detailed, hour-by-hour breakdown for the next 8 days – only available on our Premium Pro experience.) In focus: Storms that stall or move at a snail's pace near the coastline pile up water and prolong the coastal flooding potential. In addition, large battering waves over a longer period can worsen damage to the coastline, including severe beach erosion. This is because the winds blow onshore for a longer period. Why you should pay attention: The persistence of winds can keep water pinned along the coast and in inlets, bays and rivers, causing damage to homes, businesses, boats and other structures for hours to days. Flooding example: Hurricane Sally (2020) daddled near the northern Gulf Coast producing 5 to 7 feet of storm surge in some communities from Alabama to Florida, including in Pensacola as shown below. The storm's slow motion toward the coast meant that the storm's storm surge lasted more than three days. The reverse can be true, too: Hurricane Sally also emptied Mobile Bay on the backside of the storm's circulation. Water levels dropped in the Bay by up to 7 feet. (MORE: For even more granular weather data tracking in your area, view your 15-minute details forecast in our Premium Pro experience.) In focus: Tropical storms and hurricanes can down trees no matter what speed they move, but when the winds continue for hours and hours, impacts can be enhanced. Why you should pay attention: Prolonged wind events increase the stress on trees and other structures. When combined with hours of heavy rainfall, trees are more likely to fall in soggy soil conditions even at lower wind speeds. Power outages and damage to homes and vehicles become increasingly likely as a storm drags on. MORE ON TROPICAL STORMS AND HURRICANES: What The Cone Of Uncertainty Means, And What It Doesn't Changes Ahead For The 2025 Hurricane Season How A Hurricane Hundreds Of Miles Away Can Change Your Plans Jonathan Belles has been a digital meteorologist for for 9 years and also assists in the production of videos for The Weather Channel en español. His favorite weather is tropical weather, but also enjoys covering high-impact weather and news stories and winter storms. He's a two-time graduate of Florida State University and a proud graduate of St. Petersburg College.
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An Inside Look Into the Private Life of Late Astronaut Sally Ride, as Told by Her Partner Tam (Exclusive Clip)
An Inside Look Into the Private Life of Late Astronaut Sally Ride, as Told by Her Partner Tam (Exclusive Clip) originally appeared on Parade. Tam O'Shaughnessy is sharing the true story of her 27-year relationship with iconic astronaut Sally Ride. In National Geographic's new documentary Sally, O'Shaughnessy, 73, gives insight into the pair's partnership for the first time ever, reflecting on their romance and the sacrifices they both made during their decades-long relationship. O'Shaughnessy and Ride were together until the astronaut's death from pancreatic cancer at age 61 in 2012. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'Most people only know of Sally as the first American woman in space. Of course, that was no small accomplishment! But Sally was so much more,' O'Shaughnessy exclusively tells Parade. 'She was an athlete, a physicist (she thought of herself as a physicist), a science writer and a champion of science education for all students. We kept our relationship private because of the culture of hostility and discrimination toward LGBTQ+ people at the time. Our families and close friends knew we were a couple, but few others did.' O'Shaughnessy goes on to tell Parade that a few days before Ride died in hospice, she told her she wanted to hold a celebration of life for friends, families and colleagues who helped them build their science education company, Sally Ride Science, as well as her friends at NASA. 'Suddenly I wondered out loud, 'Who am I going to be to the people who don't know we were a couple? Who am I going to be to the world?' Sally thought about it for a moment and then said, 'You decide. Whatever you decide will be the right thing to do,'' O'Shaughnessy recalls. 'Shortly after our conversation, I made up my mind. I decided to be honest. I was very proud of Sally, of our extraordinary relationship, and of the life we built together.' As for what it means to O'Shaughnessy that Sally will premiere during Pride month, the former professional tennis player says there's no better time, explaining to Parade what she hopes people from the LGBTQ+ community will take away from the documentary. Related: 85 'Happy Pride Month' Wishes To Send to Friends and Family 'Never let anyone try to tell you what you should do with your life or whom you should love,' she says. 'Just like Sally, think for yourself and follow your heart. This message is especially crucial now, when the rights of the LGBTQ+ community are under attack. Always be true to yourself. That's how Sally lived her life, even though she kept a part of it private. It's a powerful and universal message.' Directed, written and produced by Emmy Award-winning director Cristina Costantini, Sally also features appearances by tennis legend and advocate Billie Jean King, ex-husband Steve Hawley, fellow NASA class of 1978 astronauts Kathy Sullivan, Anna Fisher and John Fabian, sister Bear Ride, mom Joyce Ride and longtime friend and journalist Lynn Sherr. Watch Parade's exclusive clip of Sally, which premieres Monday, June 16, on National Geographic and is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day, below. An Inside Look Into the Private Life of Late Astronaut Sally Ride, as Told by Her Partner Tam (Exclusive Clip) first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
