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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Colossal cleanup effort allows summer camp to reopen after Texas floods
Just days after the devastating Texas floods killed 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, another summer camp has reopened its doors 30 miles downstream. A colossal cleanup effort from the surrounding community enabled Camp Camp, a residential program serving youth with disabilities, to welcome visitors again this summer. 'Our campers will be able to enjoy our riverfront activities much sooner now,' said Ken Kaiser, the director of facility operations for the camp. 'In the midst of heartache, we got to see the best of humanity through these volunteers who came from all over Texas and beyond.' Camp Camp is located in Centre Point, Texas, and offers a series of five-night sleep-away sessions in the summer for children and adults aged five to 55 years old with mild to severe disabilities. Related: The long road to tragedy at the Texas girls camp where floods claimed 27 lives The camp welcomes more than 800 campers each summer, and every visitor is given a 1:1 counsellor ratio to accommodate their needs. It has been in operation for 46 years and hosts the same activities as regular camps, including horseback riding, swimming, sports, archery and more. The herculean rehabilitation of the area where Camp Camp is located, a 55-acre property nestled in the Texas hills along the banks of the Guadalupe River, all began with a Facebook post on 8 July from an Austin real estate agent, Cord Shiflet. Debris had covered the landscape, destroying the waterfront and crucial amenities for the camp, including picnic benches for the children to eat at, had been ruined. Shiflet made a plea for 'money, manpower, and machines'. By the following day, 250 volunteers arrived. The numbers doubled by Friday, with people braving the mud and conditions to haul food supplies, excavators and chainsaws to the area. Some workers who came down to help reported meeting as many as 1,500 people while they were there. 'The energy at Camp Camp was focused, focused on the mission of making it beautiful again,' said Colette Kerns, who drove down with her husband, Jason, to volunteer at the cleanup. 'Everyone had a job to do and worked seamlessly together to get it done.' Colette's husband spent five hours a day using a chainsaw to clear fallen trees and debris, while she organized the kitchen area and helped load logs into trucks to be hauled away. The couple, who are parents of two children with special needs, said they understood how vital this camp is to the families who rely on it. 'It's more than just a place,' said Colette. 'It is a space where children are embraced, understood and celebrated.' Another hero of the rehabilitation project was Rusty Bourland, who, in numerous Facebook posts about the cleanup, has been praised for his hard work, resilience and determination. Bourland was at a wedding in Dripping Springs, Texas, when he began receiving calls from people seeking assistance in the aftermath of the floods. Having helped with relief work during Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Bill, he had experience in rebuilding. Still, he had no idea when he packed one change of clothes that he would actually be down there for six and a half days. He told his wife he was loading a machine and driving south. 'Driving down it felt unknown,' Bourland said. 'We were all being told to not just self-deploy, but nothing compares to this in terms of human devastation.' Bourland, who owns a landscape construction business, said there were days when about 70 machines were on the property. He recalled that the energy was somber as volunteers witnessed many bodies being recovered from the surrounding area. He plans on seeking professional help now that he's home. 'I told everyone, 'Look, we're basically faced with the most difficult situation imaginable,' but as Texans, we try our best to thrive on adversity,' he recounted. 'I compartmentalized and tried to keep people positive.' The death toll from the flash floods, which started on the Fourth of July holiday, has now climbed to 135 people. With more than 150 people still missing, authorities are warning that the number of casualties could continue to rise. The floods are being described as one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history. The Guadalupe River rose 26ft in 45 minutes, and according to a preliminary estimate by the private forecaster AccuWeather, the economic toll of this could range from $18bn to $22bn. The Republican governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has since stated that he would allow debate in the Texas legislature on the state's flood warning system, but has given no guarantees on how the outcome will unfold. For Gigi Hudnall, whose son Kenny was able to attend Camp Camp again this year, the camaraderie in the reopening has been remarkable. This is the 11th year Kenny will have visited, and Hudnall believes the work they did to make this happen was nothing short of miraculous. 'It gives these kids something they don't usually have – freedom,' she said. 'When we heard about the floods, our hearts broke, for the lives lost and for the camps. It makes me proud to be among people who care and will give to help kids like my son.' Solve the daily Crossword
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
My perfect new D-cup boobs nearly killed me after doubling in size – they poisoned me with a killer disease
Everything you need to know about the rare disease linked to breast implants - from telltale symptoms to whether you need your boobs redone BUST HORROR My perfect new D-cup boobs nearly killed me after doubling in size – they poisoned me with a killer disease A MUM was terrified her boob job would kill her - after one of her 'perfect' D-cup breasts suddenly doubled in size, revealing a rare disease linked to the implants. Colette Cooper went under the knife in 2014 to boost her C-cup chest to a D-cup, having lost weight after hitting the gym. Advertisement 7 Colette Cooper, 51, claims her breast implants of 10 years nearly killed her Credit: Kennedy News 7 The mum woke up in March to find one of her breasts had doubled in size Credit: Kennedy News 7 Tests showed the mum - pictured here with her daughter Elizabeth Martin, 20 - had a rare type of lymphoma linked to texture implants Credit: Kennedy News The 51-year-old, who had textured implants made by US pharmaceutical company Allergan, was initially pleased with the result of her surgery. But in March 2025, she woke up one morning and noticed her left breast had more than doubled in size. The worried mum-of-two rushed to A&E, where tests found a large amount of fluid between the breast implant capsule - a layer of scar tissue that naturally forms after surgery - and the implant. After having 240mls of fluid drained from her left breast, doctors tested the liquid for infection or cancer. Advertisement In April, Colette was horrified to learn she had breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) - a rare type of lymphoma that affects some people with textured breast implants. It's a type of immune system cancer - not breast cancer - that occurs in the fluid and scar tissue around an implant. In more advanced cases, it can spread to lymph nodes surrounding thee breast and other body parts, or into the chest wall underneath the breast. BIA-ALCL generally grows slowly and can be treated with surgery to remove the breast implant and surrounding capsule. But in rare cases, it can be fatal. Advertisement Rough textured implants used to be used to help breast implants stay in place. But 2019, a report published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showed an association between BIA-ALCL and Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants, prompting the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and withdraw them from worldwide sale. The signs and symptoms of cancer As of February this year, the FDA has received 1,380 reports of BIA-ALCL cases and 64 deaths, both from in and outside the US. According to the 2019 report, approximately 85 per cent of BIA-ALCL cases have been in people who received BIOCELL textured implants from Allergan. Advertisement On their website, Allergan says patients' with textured implants don't need to have them removed unless they have cancer symptoms. Colette underwent an operation in June to have her implants removed and was subsequently told she's now cancer-free. 7 Colette got her 'perfect' D-cup boobs done after losing weight from hitting the gym Credit: Kennedy News 7 She didn't know that Allergan implants had been recalled in 2019 due to links with cancer Credit: Kennedy News Advertisement 7 The mum underwent surgery to have her implants removed Credit: Kennedy News She's now warning other women about the potential dangers of textured implants. The recruitment worker, from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, recalled: "I started going to the gym a lot and noticed my bust had got smaller. "I just thought 'I work hard on my body' so wanted to get them done. Advertisement "The op went really well, they were absolutely perfect. "In the middle of March, I woke up one morning and noticed my left breast was loads bigger than the other, it was more than double the size. "I went straight to the doctors the next day." While waiting for her referral, Colette went to The James Cook University Hospital's A&E in Middlesbrough where an ultrasound picked up a significant amount of fluid around Colette's implant. Advertisement After having the fluid drained from her breast, tests revealed that Colette had a rare form of lymphoma linked to the Allergan breast implants she'd had fitted 11 years prior. What is BIA-ALCL? BIA-ALCL is rare cancer of the white blood cells - also known an lymphoma - that grows due to the body's reaction to a breast implant. In the UK, the majority of BIAALCL is diagnosed early and cured by removal of the implants with surrounding scar tissue with no additional cancer treatment required. However, a small number of people may need further treatment such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiotherapy. BIA-ALCL has mainly been reported in people with breast implants which have a rough silicone surface. But the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) said any breast implant may have the potential to cause the cancer. There are no screening tests for BIA-ALCL. People with breast implants, with no breast symptoms or signs, don't routine clinical checks or monitoring with mammograms, ultrasound or MRI. If you have no breast symptoms or signs but are worried about BIA-ALCL, BAAPS advised you contact the surgeon who put your implants in, or the clinic or hospital where you had them inserted for advice. Symptoms can appear as early as one year after you receive the implant or many years later. On average, symptoms start eight years after surgery. The symptoms of BIA-ALCL include: Enlargement or swelling of your breast Hardening of your breast Lumps in your breast or armpit Pain in your breast or armpit Redness or skin rash on or around your breast (rarely) If you experience symptoms that concern you, remember that noncancerous issues are a much more likely cause. These may include: Capsular contracture Implant rupture Infection Recent trauma Source: BAAPS, Cleveland Clinic Colette said: "I was upset about my children, I was worried about work, I was devastated. I was frightened I was going to die. "I didn't know how far it had gone. I went for an MRI and CT scan and the doctor said he could see something on my collarbone and the back side of the capsule. "So they said they'd take a part of my pec muscle away in case it had spread. Advertisement "He did tell me that this [cancer] is only in textured implants. These implants have now been banned and taken off the market. "I didn't know anything about it until this." Smooth breast implants aren't as commonly associated with BIA-ALCL, but research is still underway to confirm this. Calls for compensation After a successful operation to remove her implants last month, Colette was told she is now cancer-free but will need reconstructive surgery on her breasts in the future. Advertisement Colette believes anyone with Allergan implants should be offered a free removal due to the proven risks, and compensation should be offered to patients who do develop cancer. Colette said: "Even if you have these implants, if you've got no symptoms, you can't just ask to have them out. "You have to pay for that but there's going to be more and more cases over the next few years. "I've been lucky. I'm just so grateful to be all clear. Advertisement "There's just not enough awareness about this. Unless you have visible swelling or pain, you'd have no idea. "If my breast hadn't been inflamed that day, I could've easily carried on with life and they might not have caught it early enough. "I do think Allergan should hold more responsibility for it and pay for women to have their breast implants out, whether they have symptoms or not. "It's not as uncommon as they're making out. Everybody who has these implants should at least be offered some sort of scan. Advertisement "I think they should pay out to people who get sick, there should be some kind of compensation. "I've not been able to work and it's caused a huge amount of worry to me and my family." The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says there is no need for people with breast implants but no signs or symptoms of BIA-ALCL, to have them removed or checked. But anyone with unusual signs or symptoms, such as swelling around their breast implant, should see a doctor. Advertisement Allergan said they didn't have anything additional to add beyond what they posted on their website.
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Olivia Culpo shares first photos of newborn daughter with Christian McCaffrey
Olivia Culpo and NFL star Christian McCaffrey have officially entered parenthood. On July 13, 2025, the former Miss Universe announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Colette, through a touching Instagram post. The couple, who tied the knot in Rhode Island in June 2024, shared a black-and-white photo carousel from the hospital, offering fans a first glimpse at their newborn. In one image, baby Colette lay peacefully on a fuzzy blanket, while another showed the new parents holding her in their arms. Culpo wrote on her Instagram Stories, 'Colette is so lucky to have the best daddy in the world. A love like no other,' alongside a picture of McCaffrey cradling their daughter. She also posted a powerful moment from the birth, holding tightly onto McCaffrey's arm and calling it 'the scariest and most rewarding of all experiences.' The road to motherhood wasn't without its challenges. Culpo has openly discussed her fears about fertility due to her endometriosis diagnosis. During a 2022 episode of 'The Culpo Sisters,' she said, 'I feel like I have to have kids ASAP.' In March 2025, she revealed her pregnancy in a maternity shoot, captioned 'next chapter, motherhood.' The couple chose to keep their baby's sex a surprise, though Culpo hinted at having 'a strong intuition' it was a boy. Colette is the latest addition to the Culpo family, where Olivia has long embraced her role as an aunt to her siblings' children. Now, she and McCaffrey embark on a new chapter—one filled with diapers, milestones, and unconditional love.
Irish Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
‘Happiness shines through': Thousands join Dublin Pride Parade
'I'm here because I'm gay and I love Pride and I have pride,' said Sean Conroy (23) from Wicklow, one of the thousands of people who turned out for the Dublin Pride Parade on Saturday. Over 12,500 people have marched in Dublin's Pride parade including members of the LBGTQ+ community, their families and friends. Video: Bryan O'Brien The annual march, which also marked the 10th anniversary of the marriage equality referendum being carried, made its way from O'Connell Street to Merrion Square, a process that took some three hours. 'I love them,' Conroy said of the parades. 'It is just so beautiful to see so many people out, lots of colours, dressing up and being happy. I think the happiness really shines through, and I think that's really important.' Sean Conroy and his mother Colette at the Dublin Pride Parade on Saturday Conroy was joined by his mother, Colette. READ MORE 'I've been here with Sean before,' she said. 'I love it. It's a very positive, happy day. A good day to be in Dublin.' There were Pride flags, Palestinian flags, Ukrainian flags, Brazilian flags and banners for gay rights groups, political parties, community groups, charities, public sector bodies, trade unions and the Garda Representative Association. There were GAA teams, soccer teams, a pink hockey group, the Out and About gay hiking group, trans groups, Scouts, samba dancers, and the Dublin Gay Men's Chorus (singing One Day Like This, by Elbow, as they arrived at Merrion Square). Marchers taking part in the Pride Parade in Dublin city centre on Saturday. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien The corporate sector was represented by, among others, AIB, Ryanair, EirGrid, Aer Lingus, PSTB, EY, Grant Thornton, Accenture, Bank of America, Volkswagen and Sky, while Garda, National Ambulance Service, fire brigade and Dublin City Council vehicles sported special Pride liveries. 'It's a lot of fun,' said Jemma Kennedy (21) from Ballyfermot, Dublin, who was there with her mother, Sharon. Jemma Kennedy at the Dublin Pride Parade on Saturday 'It's great to celebrate with other people and see how far we've come,' she said. 'It's upbeat, but you still have to remember that the origins aren't that. The first Prides were violent, and it was about getting our rights. This is to celebrate how far we've come.' 'I think it's great,' said Sharon. 'It's lovely to see it, the support, because there is a lot of hatred out there.' Sean Feerick, from Westport, Co Mayo, who was there with his husband, Paul O'Connell, said he had been coming to Pride events in Dublin since the 1980s. Paul O Connell (left) and Sean Feerick at the Dublin Pride Parade on Saturday He noted the presence, at the front of the parade, of the long time gay rights campaigner David Norris and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Feerick said Norris 'must have a lot to think about watching Pride now, which is so much a part of the fabric of the city'. He said it made him proud to see the Taoiseach Micheál Martin walking at the front of the parade given the situation in Budapest, where the Pride march went ahead on Saturday in spite of measures introduced by prime minister Viktor Orban's right-wing government seeking to halt it. 'We are so lucky, in this country, even though so many people still suffer from homophobia in various places, but there is a great commitment to try and make the country an inclusive country,' Feerick said. Anita Hero on The George float taking part in the Pride Parade in Dublin City centre. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien Just a few decades ago, he said, homosexuality was a secretive thing and people were afraid to be outed 'and now you see these kids in their 20s and they haven't ever known any of that'. In Merrion Square, he added, a type of garden party was taking place. 'It is a family day. People are there with their kids. It is making all of this normal. I mean, who you love is a personal matter, and love, basically, is better than hate, and I think, certainly, we are in a much different place that we were 20 years ago or 25 years ago.' Jaster Dekay, from Florida, wearing a black leather outfit that included black headgear and straps across his face, was in Dublin to walk with the Leathermen of Ireland. Jaster Dekay, from Miami, Florida, walking with the Irish Leathermen in the Pride Parade in Dublin City centre. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien Globally, he said, Pride parades are essentially the same though certain places had more energy than others because those places were more liberal. It was important, he said, that locations that had greater liberty held Pride parades to support those places that don't. 'It's a global effort.'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Stacks Phase One Reaches Final Completion in Buzzard Point
Clark Construction, Akridge, and National Real Estate Development ('National Development') have reached final construction completion of Phase One of The Stacks, a 1.1-million-square-foot mixed-use development in Capitol Riverfront's Buzzard Point neighborhood. The Stacks Phase One, Ribbon Cutting Washington, DC, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, DC - Clark Construction, Akridge, and National Real Estate Development ('National Development') have reached final construction completion of Phase One of The Stacks, a 1.1-million-square-foot mixed-use development in Capitol Riverfront's Buzzard Point neighborhood. This milestone marks a major step forward in the neighborhood's development, with the delivery of the three residential mixed-use towers and public spaces. Clark, Akridge, and National Development gathered together on June 18, 2025, for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting alongside Washington, DC's Mayor Bowser and local officials to celebrate the new development. Phase One of The Stacks includes The Byron, a 14-story, 384-unit apartment building; Everly, a 14-story, 413-unit apartment building; and Colette, a 13-story, 319-unit building. The development provides a combined 1,100 rental apartment units, 40,000 square feet of retail, 300,000 square feet of below-grade parking, plus a 22,000-square-foot park. A key part of the development is the pedestrian-only path running through the heart of the project that guides people from the nearby Audi Stadium to the Anacostia waterfront. Dubbed 'The Corso,' the path curves gently through the length of The Stacks. 'The delivery of this asset would not be possible without the strong partnership between Clark, Akridge, National Development, and the talented design and trade partners on this project,' said Molly Raglani, manager, Clark DC. 'With the addition of 41 combined stories of residential space and a major public park, this project brings significant energy and a real sense of place to the Buzzard Point neighborhood.' Launch Workplaces, an 11,000-square-foot coworking and flexible office space opening mid-2025, and FLEX, a 10,000-square-foot community gym concept by Balance Gym and FLEX—Buzzard Point, are the newest tenants at The Stacks, adding to the new community's live-work-play lifestyle. At final build-out, The Stacks will consist of two million square feet of mixed-use space, including over 2,000 residential units, 80,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and a 15,000-square-foot park along V Street. Jointly owned by Akridge, Bridge Investment Group (Bridge), Blue Coast Capital (BCC), and institutional funds managed by National Real Estate Advisors (National), with Phase One construction financing by Bank OZK. Residential leasing is managed by Greystar. ABOUT CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transit, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we've been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. To learn more, visit ### Attachment The Stacks Phase One, Ribbon Cutting CONTACT: Shanna Wilson Clark Construction Group 917-674-3096 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
