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CNN
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CNN
Tsunami waves hit US shores after 8.8 magnitude quake strikes Russia's far east
Update: Date: 14 min ago Title: 'Everybody needs to be very vigilant,' meteorologist says Content: While some impacts in Southern California have been 'on the weaker side,' parts of coastal California are feeling the effects of the tsunami, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service said. 'We are seeing a lot of surging of the waters, especially along west- and northwest-facing beaches,' said Dr. Ariel Cohen, meteorologist in charge of the service's Los Angeles/Oxnard office. 'And these areas, such as the port San Luis area, Ventura Harbour area, and even near Santa Monica, are where we're getting a lighter version in terms of impacts of the water surging potential for some very minor inundation near the beaches and very significant and powerful rip currents.' Cohen warned residents not to let their guard down. 'It's still a situation where everybody needs to be very vigilant, remain at a high state of readiness, as we head through the daytime hours,' he said. 'While the situation may be improving to some extent, we're not out of the woods just yet.' Update: Date: 27 min ago Title: What we know so far: Huge earthquake in Russia's far east triggers Pacific waves Content: Tsunami warnings were issued from Japan to Chile, with huge waves predicted to hit parts of French Polynesia. If you're just joining us, here's the latest: In Russia's district of Severo-Kurilsk, near the epicenter of the earthquake, a state of emergency was issued after tsunami waves lashed the coast, tearing boats from their moorings and carrying away storage containers, according to state media TASS and videos from the scene. In Japan, more than 2 million people were told to evacuate as waves hit much of the northern and eastern coasts. By Wednesday afternoon, Tsunami warnings in parts of Japan were been switched to advisories, but still remained in Hokkaido and Tohoku regions. The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings, with the Philippines later Wednesday cancelling their advisory. Authorities in French Polynesia have placed the Marquesas Islands archipelago under a tsunami alert, saying that waves of up to 4 meters (13 feet) could reach the islands of Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva, and Hiva Oa overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. A tsunami advisory that was in place for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands was canceled Wednesday, according to the US National Weather Service Guam, who also said locations across Micronesia are also in the clear. In Chile, the National Tsunami Alarm System said there's a tsunami threat for all the country's coastline. Peru's navy has said it is monitoring the situation closely. Ecuador's Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute said the Galapagos Islands – a major center of biodiversity and wildlife found nowhere else – could see a wave measuring 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) by 9 a.m. local time. The Integrated Tsunami Alert System of Mexico and Central America also issued a tsunami stretching from from Ensenada, on the northwest coast of Mexico, to the Central American country of Panama. Update: Date: 20 min ago Title: Over 2 million people in Japan under evacuation orders as 4-foot waves crash on eastern shores Content: More than 2 million people across Japan were issued with localized evacuation orders, the country's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Wednesday, as waves measuring up to 4.2 feet (1.3 meters) hit the east coast of Hokkaido. It comes as tsuanmi warnings in some parts of the country were downgraded to advisories. The warnings still remain in the Hokkaido and Tohuku regions, however. In a previous advisory Wednesday, the agency also warned that tsunami waves can strike repeatedly, and that residents in affected areas shouldn't leave their shelters until tsunami warnings or advisories are lifted. Update: Date: 1 hr 2 min ago Title: Tsunami advisory canceled for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Content: A tsunami advisory that was in place for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands has been canceled, according to the US National Weather Service Guam on Wednesday evening. Locations across Micronesia are declaring all-clear, the weather service also said. The National Weather Service Guam advised residents that 'strong currents may still occur.' Update: Date: 42 min ago Title: Hawaii airport temporarily closed to allow people to use runway to evacuate Content: One of the two major airports on Hawaii's Big Island was temporarily closed Tuesday evening to allow people to evacuate from an adjoining beach community. 'Hilo International Airport was closed to facilitate evacuation of Keaukaha across the runway,' the state government said in a news release. Keaukaha is directly north of the airport with multiple beach parks and has only one major street leaving the neighborhood. Flights to and from Maui were also canceled, and baggage operations at Honolulu's main airport were temporarily suspended, the state said. Update: Date: 1 hr 11 min ago Title: Philippines cancels tsunami advisory issued across the country Content: The Philippines has canceled a tsunami advisory that was issued for several coastal communities across the country. 'No significant sea level disturbances nor destructive tsunami waves have been recorded since the 7:25 a.m. (7:25 p.m. Tuesday ET) earthquake,' the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in its latest update. The institute had previously warned the public to stay away from the coast and to move inland because tsunami waves were expected to hit coastal areas of the country. 'Any effects due to minor sea level disturbances have largely passed,' it said when canceling the advisory. Update: Date: 1 hr 22 min ago Title: Colombia orders evacuations along its Pacific coast Content: Colombia has just issued a tsunami alert for several areas on its Pacific Coast, including the departments of Nariño and Chocó. Beach closures and safety measures for maritime traffic are being implemented in those areas, according to Colombia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management. 'As a preventative measure it is recommended to evacuate the beaches and low-lying areas on the coasts of Nariño and Chocó,' the disaster agency said. 'Head to higher ground away from the coast.' Meanwhile, a tsunami warning has been issued for the departments of Cauca and Valle Del Cauca. Update: Date: 55 min ago Title: Last tsunami warning still in effect in the US is in Northern California -- where waves topped 3 feet Content: Tsunami waves of more than 3 1/2 feet hit Crescent City – a coastal community about 15 miles south of the Oregon border – overnight, according to the National Weather Service. 'Continue to avoid beaches and harbors as tsunami activity will persist,' advised the weather service office in Eureka, California, shortly before 3 a.m. local time. In the Bay Area, 'we are now seeing tidal swings of 2 to 2.5 feet in as little as 15 minutes,' the service said on X. 'This can create some seriously dangerous currents along beaches and harbors,' the weather service said. 'It's just a good idea to stay away from the water today!' Update: Date: 1 hr 28 min ago Title: Video shows doctors in Russia performing surgery as earthquake hits Content: Video released by the health ministry in Russia's Kamchatka region shows the moment the powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Wednesday while doctors were performing surgery at Kamchatka Cancer Center. Doctors are seen holding onto the patient, surgical equipment and monitors as the room shakes violently. 'Despite the danger, the doctors remained calm and stayed with the patient until the end,' Kamchatka's Health Minister Oleg Melnikov said. 'At the moment, the patient is doing well.' Video shows medics in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, continuing a surgery on a patient despite a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's far eastern coast on July 30. Update: Date: 1 hr 36 min ago Title: French Polynesia could be hit with waves up to 13 feet high, authorities say Content: Authorities in French Polynesia have revised their tsunami alert for the Marquesas Islands archipelago, saying that waves of up to 4 meters (13 feet) could reach the islands of Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva, and Hiva Oa overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. A previous alert said that waves of up to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) could affect the islands. Earlier Wednesday, the French Armed Forces in French Polynesia said they were 'on alert as a precautionary measure' to assist any potential search and rescue or medical evacuation operations. French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous French territory is a massive archipelago consisting of 118 islands. It spans across more than 5.3 million square kilometers of the south Pacific Ocean. Update: Date: 1 hr 28 min ago Title: What we know so far in Hawaii: Tsunami advisory remains after mighty earthquake in Russia Content: Hawaii remains under a tsunami advisory after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East sent waves across the Pacific, but officials say the 'worst part of it' is over. While no significant damage has been reported, residents and visitors are urged to avoid shorelines until an all-clear is issued, as monitoring continues for several hours, officials said. We've rounded up the very latest for you from Hawaii, below: Update: Date: 1 hr 43 min ago Title: No all-clear in Hawaii despite downgraded tsunami threat Content: Hawaii authorities are continuing to monitor conditions before issuing an all-clear for the tsunami threat and urging evacuated residents to be vigilant as they return home. 'Watch for floodwaters … do an assessment and check your structures and your homes,' James Barros, the administrator for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, said at a news conference. Hawaii's tsunami warning has been downgraded to an advisory, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is still monitoring data 'to update its forecast and for an all-clear that they may issue later on,' said Major General Stephen Logan, Hawaii EMA's director. In the meantime, 'those who have evacuated may safely return home based on county assessments and directives,' Logan said. No 'large damage' has been reported so far, Logan said, but some flooding has been seen in the Hilo area of the Big Island. Officials are still asking residents to keep away from coastlines. 'The advisory still means that there's energy in the water so as you return home, still stay off the beach and stay out of the water,' Barros warned. Update: Date: 1 hr 54 min ago Title: French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands under tsunami warning Content: Authorities in French Polynesia have issued a tsunami alert for the Marquesas Islands archipelago, saying that waves of up to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) could reach the islands of Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva, and Hiva Oa overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. Other archipelagos in French Polynesia could also be affected by much smaller waves but no evacuation is required in these areas, it said. French Polynesia, a semi-autonomous French territory is a vast archipelago, located in the south Pacific Ocean. Consisting of 118 islands, spread over more than 5.3 million square kilometers, French Polynesia is approximately the size of Europe. French Armed Forces in French Polynesia are 'on alert as a precautionary measure' to assist any potential search and rescue or medical evacuation operations, Sébastien Lecornu, France's army chief said on X. This post has been updated with additional information. Update: Date: 2 hr 35 min ago Title: Evacuations lifted in Oahu, Emergency Management Department says Content: Evacuations have been lifted across Oahu, which includes the city of Honolulu, the Oahu Department of Emergency Management said on X. People are now allowed to return to evacuated areas. It comes shortly after tsunami warnings for all of Hawaii were downgraded to advisories. Update: Date: 2 hr 37 min ago Title: Here's the difference between a tsunami advisory, watch and warning Content: Tsunami advisories, watches and warnings have been issued on coasts across the world after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's eastern coast Wednesday. Here's the difference between an advisory, watch and warning and what you should do when one is issued, according to the National Weather Service: Tsunami watch: A distant tsunami is possible when the NWS issues a tsunami watch. The weather service says that there is a risk of 'hazardous weather' when a watch is in place, but that certain factors like the weather event's location and its timing is still unclear. They are issued to provide those in potentially affected areas enough time to establish a plan if the weather develops. People under a tsunami watch are advised by the NWS to 'stay tuned for information' and to 'be prepared to take action if necessary.' Tsunami advisory: An advisory is not 'better than a watch.' It's like a warning, but less severe. If the NWS issues a tsunami advisory, it means hazardous weather event is already taking place or likely to occur. An advisory alerts those who are in or very near water that there is potential for strong currents or dangerous waves. Flooding of beach or harbor areas is also possible under advisories. The NWS recommends to stay out of water and away from beaches and water ways when an advisory is in effect. Tsunami warning: The NWS warns of 'dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents possible' when an area is under a tsunami warning. The weather service issues them when 'hazardous weather' is already happening or is likely to start, and when the weather threatens life or property. Those under tsunami warnings should relocate to higher ground or further inland, according to the NWS. Update: Date: 2 hr 44 min ago Title: Tsunami warning in Hawaii downgraded to an advisory. The "worst part of it" is over, official says Content: The tsunami warning for the state of Hawaii has been downgraded to an advisory, as of 10:39 p.m. HST, according to the National Weather Service. The 'worst part of it' is over, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Director Chip McCreery said Tuesday night, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. The only tsunami warning remaining in the US is in Northern California. Update: Date: 2 hr 45 min ago Title: In Pictures: Tsunami prompts evacuations in Japan and Hawaii Content: Update: Date: 2 hr 47 min ago Title: Tsunami floods harbor parking lot on Oahu's North Shore Content: Tsunami waters were seen spilling into a parking lot at the Haleiwa Boat Harbor on Oahu's North Shore, according to video from CNN affiliate KHNL. The parking lot appears to be largely deserted, with the exception of a few cars driving through and two motorboats docked. The water reached ankle height at around 9:10 p.m. local time, before receding after five minutes, KHNL reported. A 4-foot tsunami wave earlier hit Haleiwa, with Oahu authorities telling residents to immediately take action. Other videos obtained by KHNL show Coast Guard ships being set out to sea and emergency sirens going off. Residents in Honolulu were also seen fleeing to higher ground. Update: Date: 3 hr 1 min ago Title: Tsunami waves have reached the Washington, Oregon and California coasts Content: Tsunami waves have reached the US West Coast, arriving early Wednesday along the Washington, Oregon and California coastlines. The largest tsunami waves so far have been observed at: A tsunami warning remains in effect for the northern California coast. Tsunami advisories remain in effect for the rest of the California coast, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Oregon coast, and Washington coast. Dangerous currents and additional surges are possible for hours after the initial waves. The National Weather Service advises people to stay away from beaches, harbors and piers until alerts are lifted. Update: Date: 3 hr 4 min ago Title: NOAA issues tsunami threat alert for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Content: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami threat today for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, according to the US Embassy to Papua New Guinea. The embassy urged US citizens in those parts of the South Pacific to 'be prepared to move to higher ground immediately if you are in a coastal area and notice unusual sea activity or feel strong or prolonged shaking.' 'Avoid coastal areas, beaches, and rivers until further notice,' the embassy's alert added. 'Ensure your emergency supplies are ready, including water, food, medications, and important documents.'
Vox
6 hours ago
- General
- Vox
Most couples used to meet this way. What happened?
Like many women these days, 30-year-old Jude Cohen is over dating apps. So she's decided to relinquish some of the responsibility in finding a partner: 'I'm asking my friends to set me up,' the New York City-based communications consultant says. Late last year, a family friend heeded the call and, without warning, introduced Cohen to a potential date via text. The man lived in her hometown, hundreds of miles away, but she wasn't opposed to long distance. Prior to their date a few weeks later — Cohen was back in town for a wedding — she knew scant about him. She made an attempt to find her date's Instagram but was unsuccessful. The date was fine, she says, and the conversation was 'lovely.' But Cohen just wasn't attracted to her date. Ironically, if he lived in New York, she'd have plenty of friends to set him up with. Still, Cohen is holding out hope for a successful setup. 'I continue to ask my friends to set me up,' Cohen says. 'It was not a deterrent that the first time didn't work out. All in all, it wasn't a bad experience. It's just a part of the numbers game that you have to play to find your person.' Vox Culture Culture reflects society. Get our best explainers on everything from money to entertainment to what everyone is talking about online. Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The setup can feel like a relic of a bygone era of dating. Introducing two friends who might be romantically compatible seems quaint in a time when people can filter through singles based on the most granular qualities on apps. But for most of modern dating, heterosexual couples were most likely to meet their spouse through friends. That is, until the 2010s, when meeting online overtook friend-facilitated introductions, a trend that has only accelerated since then. According to one study, only 20 percent of straight couples met through friends in 2017, compared to 39 percent who met online. Compare that to 1995, when a third of couples met through friends and only 2 percent met online. It's safe to say that the setup is, if not dead, on life support. But as more singles grow frustrated with dating apps and yearn for more organic connection, could a return to the setup be in order? Are singles willing to surrender control in pursuit of a partner? Related Delete your dating apps and find romance offline 'Of all the things I've heard people say they're doing to try to meet people more organically,' says Liesel Sharabi, an associate professor in human communication at Arizona State University, 'getting set up isn't one that I've had people tell me that they're really longing to go back to. For some of them, they probably never experienced it.' From introductions to algorithms Coupling up only became an individual pursuit recently. Historically, choosing a partner was a group affair. Outsiders have had influence on romantic relationships in myriad ways: For centuries, parents the world over have had some degree of control over who their children married (and in some cultures, they still do); a long line of matchmakers worked to connect families in their communities; and friends, extended family, neighbors, coworkers, and other group members all had a stake in who their friends paired off with. A study from 1991 found that when a couple felt their family and friends approved of their relationship, they were more likely to stay together. (It should be noted that study participants were primarily middle-class college students.) The setup comes with clear upsides. If a mutual friend thinks there might be something between two people in their orbit and goes out of their way to make an introduction, that speaks volumes. Knowing this person has been vetted and vouched for in some way is appealing. A setup has built-in accountability, too. Your date may be less likely to be a jerk if they know their behavior might get back to their friends. But being this intertwined can also get awkward in the event of a fight or breakup, when personal moments are suddenly fodder for group gossip. Over the last few decades, choosing a partner became a more private pursuit. The facilitating friends also have a lot at stake. Research shows that playing matchmaker for friends is associated with higher wellbeing, happiness, and, overall, is a rewarding experience. The matchmaker might feel a sense of ownership over the fledgling couple, the reason for their love. A successful setup has implications beyond the couple themselves, too — the friend group deepens with new connections and can fracture if the relationship dissolves, with mutual friends choosing sides or dividing time between exes. But over the last few decades, choosing a partner became a more private pursuit, says Reuben J. Thomas, an associate professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico. Instead of leaning on social networks to facilitate a match, dating is now 'a very personal quest to find a relationship that helps you become the person you want to be, the best you, to 'self-actualize' through your relationship/marriage (and to leave the relationship if it hampers that),' Thomas says in an email. Instead of relying on the extended network of your community, you can sort through profiles of hundreds of strangers from the privacy and comfort of your bedroom. One of dating apps' greatest strengths is their ability to connect users to people outside of their social network. Most Americans marry people of similar racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and dating apps have the power to at least diversify the dating pool, if not totally buck the trend. Your friends and family are limited in their social reach; they only interact with a finite number of people at work, at school, at clubs. There's an even greater cap on how many of those people are single. 'People's friendship circles tend to have fewer single people in them as they age beyond early adulthood, as more and more of their friends enter marriages and long-term relationships,' Thomas says. With increased exposure to a diverse array of strangers, singles on apps have more control over their love lives. In a period of history when Americans are spending less time with friends — and more time alone — you might not want to wait around for a pal to set you up with their coworker, nor should you have to. 'That's quite a bit different than how we've always met our partners,' Sharabi says. 'Usually, we run in the same network, we have the same habits, routines. When you talk about introducing somebody who's entirely independent from that, it does change the dynamic a little bit.' Removing friends and family from the romantic equation has some downsides, Sharabi says. In a study, Sharabi found that couples who met online reported slightly less satisfying and stable marriages than those who met offline. This can be attributed to lingering stigma around app-faciliated connections and family members who may judge a partner from outside their circles more harshly. 'Now you've got friends and family that are really disconnected from the process as well. They're not always supportive of the relationship,' Sharabi says. 'You're out there meeting strangers who they may or may not approve of because they just don't know them.' The new dating experience The setup may also not mesh with modern dating's array of expectations. The amount of information app users have access to prior to a date — an assortment of photos, interests, career, even weeks' worth of conversation — far exceeds the brief bit of background a friend may offer before setting you up. Another expectation of digital courtship — that the 'perfect' person is just a swipe away — can further dilute the allure of a setup. If the date you met online fails to meet your standards, hope springs eternal that the next profile will check all your boxes. With seemingly endless options, singles might discount someone simply because they don't have the right look or the right job. The nature of the setup is virtually the opposite: Here's one person you might jive with. If you aren't satisfied, it might be awkward with your mutual friend — and you'll be sent straight back to the dating apps. 'I feel like my friends have been single for so long,' says Maxine Simone Williams, the founder of the speed dating event series We Met IRL, 'they have a laundry list of what they want, which makes it even harder to set them up, because it's like, well, you don't want this.' On rare occasions, Williams has seen some event attendees walk in, survey the room, and leave. 'They're like, nobody here was my type,' she says. As much as modern daters lament the constant rejection and expendability of modern dating culture, it's also possible that they enjoy being in the driver's seat and having control. 'You do often hear people yearning for a simpler time of romance, but I think in reality they would hate it if society went back to the old ways,' of family-controlled marriages and having fewer options, Thomas says. 'Losing the ability to just shop for potential partners oneself, to have choice and agency, to be able to take the initiative and fairly quickly find a date in a big online space full of options, losing that would greatly frustrate most people today.' When it comes to dating in college, Chicago-based marketing intern Aliza Akhter has relied on apps to meet other singles. The last time the 20-year-old met a significant other through friends was in high school. To Akhter, setups are something her parents' generation did. Her friends don't ask each other if they have other single friends. She'd be open to meeting someone at a friend's party or even a setup date, but she's in the minority, she says. 'If you're single, it's pretty much a given that you either have a dating app or you have at some point,' Akhter says. 'So maybe it's just the fact that people know that there's another easier option than the introduction.' Algorithms have replaced the role of family and friends in facilitating relationships. Still, the fate of the setup isn't all grim. In recent research, Arielle Kuperberg, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, has found among thousands of college students nationwide, more are now meeting romantic partners through friends and family than they were in 2019. Fewer are meeting partners online compared to 2020, when nearly a quarter of respondents met their significant other online. 'We have a five-year period we look at in this paper, from 2019 through 2024,' Kuperberg says, 'and the last year was the highest rate at which people were met through friends and family. So I think there could be a comeback.' Sharabi, however, is not as optimistic. 'I think it's dead,' she says, 'and I think that dating apps killed it.' In her view, algorithms have replaced the role of family and friends in facilitating relationships and despite apps' negative publicity as of late, she doesn't see them disappearing altogether. But if Jude Cohen, the freelance communications consultant in New York, has anything to say about it, the setup will live on. Cohen and her friends have sought to make the experience more joyful by organizing what they call the 'Blind Date Club' where each friend is tasked with bringing a date to dinner for another person in the group. Some brought friends of friends, others made dating app profiles on behalf of their pal. ('It was very clear on the profile I'm swiping for my friend Amy,' Cohen says.) Cohen found a date for her friend John by posting a video on TikTok. Five out of the six couples extended their date beyond the initial dinner. Cohen was one of them — she had a few more dates with her setup, too. Although none of the matches grew into anything more serious, Blind Date Club was a whimsical way of bringing community back into dating.
7NEWS
10 hours ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Terrace jackpot! This home quadrupled in price in over a decade
A grand Victorian terrace in Potts Point has changed hands and more than quadrupled its price since it last sold for just $2.45 million in 2012. The landmark five-storey property at 157 Victoria Street, was once a dilapidated boarding house, but has since been transformed into one of the most impressive private homes in inner Sydney. Sold this month through Bresic Whitney, the sale highlights the extraordinary capital growth seen in tightly held areas of the eastern suburbs over the past decade. With over 360 square metres of internal space, a 6-metre-plus frontage, and rare uninterrupted views of Sydney's city skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the property represents a rare convergence of scale, location and prestige. records show it last sold for $2,450,000 in 2012, before the current boom in demand for high-end, inner-city living hit its stride. Located at the top of Victoria Street, an enclave locals refer to as the "Parisian end" for its leafy streetscape and village-like charm, the home sits among some of Sydney's most desirable addresses. A canopy of London Plane trees, historic architecture, and proximity to celebrated dining spots like Ms G's and The Butler create a European-style ambience in the heart of the city. property expert and CEO of Cohen Handler Buyer's Advocates, Simon Cohen, said: "It's an absolute beauty! "My favourite part of the house is the wine cellar stocked with some great reds, and the kitchen which is modern and sleek and offsets the style of this Victorian terrace and brings it into the modern world." The residence has been completely reimagined with a focus on luxury and light. Multiple outdoor entertaining areas with views over Cowper Bay to the CBD, elegant interiors, and thoughtful restoration details blend 19th-century character with contemporary design. Perhaps the property's most impressive feature is its exclusive outlook. It backs directly onto Embarkation Park, one of the city's hidden green spaces perched above Woolloomooloo Wharf. With panoramic views extending across to harbour icons, the terrace offers a front-row seat to New Year's Eve fireworks and access to a peaceful park sanctuary year-round. Cohen agrees: "The best part of the house is this epic terrace with the quintessential Sydney view." Access to the city is just as spectacular. The Butler and McElhone heritage staircases are cut into the cliff, providing locals with a sneaky shortcut to the Domain, galleries, and harbourside paths and an excellent workout with a view. In a suburb dominated by compact apartments and smaller terraces, homes of this scale are almost never available. Agent Chris Breedon of Bresic Whitney East, who handled the sale, said of the property: "It's rare to find a property of this size and quality in Potts Point." Breedon also revealed that the sale was the result of a longstanding relationship with the buyers, which ultimately made the deal possible. "The buyers were previous clients of mine," he said. "Back in January they mentioned they were looking to upsize locally, and asked me to keep them in mind if the right place came up. If it did, they wanted to be among the first to know." That opportunity came in March when the home was due to launch to market. Breedon immediately notified a shortlist of interested parties, including the eventual buyers, though they were overseas at the time. "I wanted to show them straight away, but the timing didn't work," he said. "The home went to market but didn't find the perfect buyer. The owners were happy to be patient until it felt that way, so we paused the campaign." The property remained on Bresic Whitney's private sales portal, which showcases exclusive listings not available elsewhere, keeping it visible to qualified buyers throughout the agency's network. When the buyers returned from Europe over winter, the conversation picked up where it left off. "They specifically asked if they could see the home and over about a fortnight they visited it several times," Breedon said. "They weren't active buyers in the traditional sense, but they'd remembered the home. And now, the timing was right." With very few properties offering this combination of heritage, luxury, and views, it's little wonder one buyer was willing to pay a premium, and the vendor walked away with a multimillion-dollar windfall.
IOL News
11 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
LOOK: Inside the R157 million record-breaking sale on Cape Town's elite Nettleton Road
The design of the home allows for the abundance of natural light which is amplified by way of the double-volume entertainment area. Image: Supplied / Lance Real Estate Nettleton Road in Clifton in Cape Town is regarded as the country's most exclusive street, and now a luxury house there has just been sold for a whopping R157 500. Number 5 Nettleton Road is an architectural masterpiece boasting breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Twelve Apostles. This luxurious property features its own cinema, gym, and elevator, along with five en-suite bedrooms, each offering sweeping views and a private balcony. There are parking bays for five cars as well as two self-contained staff quarters. The home is also temperature-controlled throughout - ideal for those balmy days or when the south-easter howls across the peninsula. A vast deck with a rim flow pool add to the splendour of the designer home. Image: Supplied / Lance Real Estate "In a nutshell, it is the most expensive house sold this year in South Africa, but I cannot divulge the South African buyer's name," said Lance Cohen, owner of Lance Real Estate. Known as the Pentagon, this home was designed by world-renowned architect Stefan Antoni, who lives next door, Cohen shared. 'It has been on the market for a while with an asking price of R160 million, and was quite a process, with two prospective buyers," he said. Each of the five bedrooms are en-suite and have uninterrupted views of the ocean. Image: Supplied / Lance Real Estate "Boasting lavish interiors throughout the home along with a double volume entertainment area that merges effortlessly with the mountain and garden, which leads onto a large terrace with a rim flow pool overlooking Clifton," he said. Nestled between the forested foothills of Lion's Head and Clifton Beach below, the home also offers a tranquil back garden. Cohen added that Nettleton Road has seen a few significant recent sales, with three vacant plots fetching a total of R170 million. Cohen believes that interest in this area, along with the broader Atlantic Seaboard, is likely to remain buoyant, with inquiries from both foreign and local buyers. "Cape Town is much in favour with the world right now across various publications, but when you look at London and Paris, Barcelona and parts of Europe, they're looking a lot more unsafe," he said. "A few weeks ago, the most expensive apartment was sold (on the Atlantic Seaboard), and basically it is saying that the market is reaching new highs, demand has never been higher in Cape Town, rentals are off the charts, everyone wants to come here," he said. Cohen said the shortage of residential property stock will inevitably keep prices elevated, as more people decide to invest in the city or relocate there.
CBS News
a day ago
- Health
- CBS News
Baltimore leaders continue to examine opioid trends, consider solutions to drug crisis after mass overdose
The Baltimore City Council's Public Safety Committee heard about opioid trends and potential solutions to the drug crisis during a meeting Tuesday, nearly two weeks after a mass overdose in the Penn North community. Advocates and members of local and state fire, health and law enforcement agencies attended the hearing to share their perspectives on the city's opioid crisis and available addiction resources. "I believe that it is integral to the success of our city that we talk about it openly," said Councilman Mark Conway. "That we get folks out of the shadows and out of…some of the difficulties and shame that comes with addiction to talk about what we're experiencing in our city." During the hearing, agencies and advocates shared the latest data on opioid use and overdoses, and considered resources to curb the drug crisis. According to City Council President Zeke Cohen's office, the city recorded more than 6,000 overdose deaths between 2013 and 2022. Between 2012 and 2022, the city's overdose death rate passed that of other major cities, despite an effort to reduce cases by distributing naloxone, a medication that reverses overdoses, and implementing syringe exchanges. In 2024, overdose deaths dropped by 25%, according to Cohen's office. The mass overdose in Penn North, which hospitalized 27 people, "reinforced the need for sustained public health engagement and stronger interagency coordination," Cohen said. The mass overdose in Baltimore on July 10 is still under investigation, according to police. However, scientists with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) claim that samples collected from the site revealed a mix of illicit drugs that included fentanyl and N-Methylclonazepam, a powerful sedative. Mayor Brandon Scott said police are still working to determine the source of the overdose, and were wary of NIST's results, saying they collect samples from several areas in the state. On July 18, five more people were hospitalized after another overdose was reported in Penn North. Police said there was no evidence to suggest that the two incidents were related. The overdoses prompted advocates and community partners to flood the Penn North community with resources and as part of an aggressive harm reduction effort. Leaders with the Mayor's Office of Overdose Response and the city Health Department handed out Narcan and shared information about addiction treatment centers in the area. Those in need of assistance can find resources by calling the 988 hotline or visiting the Maryland Department of Health's Overdose Response Program website here.
