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Economic Times
28-07-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Extreme heatwave sweeps across the U.S.: Over 130 million under heat warnings
AP A fiber optic worker digs along S.R. 434 at S.R. 417 during an installation project in Winter Springs, Fla., as aftenoon temperatures hit the high 90s, Monday, July 28, 2025. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP) The United States is experiencing one of the most intense heatwaves in recent memory. From South Dakota to Florida, more than 130 million people are under extreme heat warnings this week, as heat index values, or "feels like" temperatures, rise well above 110°F in many areas. Even nights will not provide much relief. The National Weather Service warns of an increased risk of heat-related illnesses and wildfires in the West. As of July 28, the National Weather Service classified over 18 million Americans as having a level 4 (extreme) heat risk, the highest on the scale. Cities across the Southeast, including Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Raleigh, are bracing for "feels like" temperatures of 108°F to 116°F for several days, as per a report by the Guardian. ALSO READ: Deion Sanders and Karrueche Tran spark romance rumors after emotional hospital visit The heat persists even at night. Overnight lows will remain in the 70s, denying the body an opportunity to cool and recover. According to health experts, this raises the risk of heat exhaustion and stroke, particularly in people who do not have access to air conditioning. The NWS warns that prolonged exposure to these conditions without hydration or cooling is "dangerous for anyone," particularly the elderly, outdoor workers, children, and is some positive news on the horizon. By late this week, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern United States, bringing cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Forecast models show daytime highs dropping by up to 10-20 degrees in some areas, providing welcome relief by the until that happens, officials advise Americans to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours, avoid strenuous activity, and keep an eye on vulnerable neighbors."Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and wear light clothing," according to the National Weather Service. "Limit outdoor work to early morning or evening hours." ALSO READ: Rare Derecho threat looms over South Dakota as historic windstorms return While the East bakes in a humid heat dome, the Western United States faces a different but equally dangerous threat: wildfire. Red flag warnings are in effect in parts of Colorado and Utah, where humidity is dropping to 8% and wind gusts are expected to exceed 30 mph. The dry air and strong winds create ideal wildfire conditions, and forecasters are particularly concerned about dry lightning storms. These are thunderstorms that produce lightning but little to no rain, the ideal storm for starting fires that spread quickly, as per a report by the Guardian. "Lightning strikes could start wildfires, and without rain, there's nothing to put out the flames," AccuWeather meteorologists warned. Whether it's scorching heat in the East or growing wildfire threats in the West, much of the country is in climate crisis mode this week. Authorities urge everyone to stay informed, calm, and take the threat seriously. Extreme weather affects all people, not just the most vulnerable. How long will the United States' heatwave last?Extreme heat is expected to last until Wednesday, with a cold front providing some relief by the weekend. Which states have the highest risk? North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida are classified as level 4, the most severe heat risk category.
Toronto Sun
02-07-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Dad didn't put daughter on railing before terrifying Disney cruise fall: Authorities
Jet skiers pass the Disney Cruise Line ships "Fantasy," left, and "Dream" on the horizon as they sit stationary off of Cocoa Beach, Fla., in this view from Lori Wilson Park, March 24, 2021. Photo by Joe Burbank / AP The dad of a five-year-old girl who fell overboard at Disney cruise ship off the coast of Florida didn't lift her up onto the railing ahead of the accident, according to authorities. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 'little girl was not being held, as erroneously reported on some social media sites,' the Broward County Sheriff's Office told CBS News Miami on Tuesday, per the New York Post . The comments were in reference to a wildfire of speculation that the child's father had lifted her up for a photo before she fell backwards and into the ocean. The scary accident happened on Sunday aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship as it sailed between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale. The Disney Dream rescue team pulled the girl and her father into a small boat on Sunday after the dad jumped into the water to save his daughter. A fellow passenger came to the defence of the dad, insisting that a crew member told her that the young girl scaled the protective barrier. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The crew member who said that's her station and she was on the fourth floor, she did say that she was climbing up and the parents were playing shuffleboard and the dad jumped in after her,' Monica Shannon told CBS News Miami, per the Post . Shannon said she was on a lower deck with her family, waiting to meet Disney princesses, when she saw 'something really fast fly by.' 'I just figured it was maybe a part of the show or just the experience, but about five minutes later we heard that someone flew overboard,' she added. Shannon said that Deck 4, where the girl and her family were when she fell, is less crowded than other decks, and contains shuffleboard courts. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She said a protective barrier was in place on the deck, but there were were 'little divots and spaces that make it so that you can climb.' Authorities said the little girl is lucky to be alive and that the Disney crew was quick to take action. 'Based on media reports I have read, the Disney crew was well prepared. Clearly, their training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue,' the Broward County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. 'While there doesn't appear to be anything suspicious, Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the circumstances that led up to the child falling overboard. This family is so blessed. It's great to be able to respond to good news rather than what could have been a tragic outcome,' the statement continued. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Ontario Weird Celebrity
Toronto Sun
30-06-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Disney cruise ship rescue team saves girl and father after overboard fall
Published Jun 30, 2025 • 1 minute read Jet skiers pass the Disney Cruise Line ships "Fantasy," left, and "Dream" on the horizon as they sit stationary off of Cocoa Beach, Fla., in this view from Lori Wilson Park, March 24, 2021. Photo by Joe Burbank / AP FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members from a Disney cruise ship saved a girl who fell overboard and her father who jumped in after her. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Disney Dream rescue team pulled the girl and her father into a small boat on Sunday as the cruise ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from the Bahamas on the last day of the voyage, according to Disney and passengers who recorded the rescue on video. Passengers were alerted that someone had fallen overboard by an announcement over the ship's loudspeakers, said passenger Kevin Furuta in a social media post. 'Thankfully the (Disney Cruise Lines) rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!' Furuta said in a post to the Facebook group, Disney Dream Cruise Ship Group. No information has been released about how the girl fell overboard. 'We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes,' Disney said in a statement. 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.' The Coast Guard didn't respond to an email seeking comment. World Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls
Toronto Sun
06-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
'I feel so bad': Man cancels planned trip to U.S. due to travel ban
Published Jun 06, 2025 • Last updated 9 minutes ago • 4 minute read Travelers wait in line for security in the east hall atrium at Orlando International Airport, Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Orlando, Fla. Photo by Joe Burbank / AP Hla Wynn was looking forward to his annual trip to New York this summer, eager to spend time with family and help his brother recover from surgery. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account But the retired college professor said his long-standing plans are on hold until further notice now that U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban on residents of more than a dozen countries, including his birthplace of Myanmar. 'We've been going back and forth, some years they come and visit us, sometimes we go and visit them, to go for a trip during the summertime, spend about a week or two with them,' the 73-year-old said of his summer travels. '… but because of this new development, I'm not comfortable visiting them.' Trump announced Wednesday that citizens of 12 countries _ Myanmar, Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen _ would be banned from visiting the United States. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Seven more countries — Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela — face heightened travel restrictions. Some of the 12 countries on the banned list were targeted by a similar measure Trump enacted in his first term. Wynn, who now lives in Toronto, has maintained close ties in his home country and worries about the broader impact of Trump's ban, which is set to take effect on Monday. He said he has been helping university students in Myanmar online after they lost access to education following a military coup in 2021, and he now fears the ban will make it difficult for those wanting to continue their studies. 'Everything was closed down or even if they are open, they are under military government, which is a very poor education system,' he said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I was so sad for these people because lots of people are trying to get into (the) U.S. and Canada … and now there are lots of students stuck to get a visa.' The head of an association representing the Myanmar community in Ontario said the new travel ban is 'cruel' to the people of his country. Napas Thein, president of the Burma Canadian Association of Ontario, said the people of Myanmar are already facing difficulties in their own country thanks to the coup and a new law mandating military service, and the ban will make it harder to move to a safer place. 'This has really put a strain on people that I know in Canada,' he said. 'I know a student, supposed to be incoming PhD student, who is supposed to go to a university in the United States, whose trajectory there may be completely halted because he's a Myanmar national.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Thein said he and fellow Canadian citizens from the Myanmar diaspora feel uneasy about crossing the Canada-U.S. border, and some have already started cancelling plans to attend conferences or visit their families. 'We really don't know, and even though, technically, people who are born (in Myanmar) but are Canadian citizens should be able to go, we're really not sure,' he said. Thein noted the new U.S. travel ban landed days after Canada introduced new border security measures that would, if passed, limit people's ability to claim asylum in Canada. Critics and advocacy groups are calling the wide-ranging border security legislation a threat to civil liberties in the immigration and asylum system. The government says the 127-page bill introduced on Monday aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. One proposed change in the Liberal legislation would prevent people from making asylum claims if they've been in Canada for more than a year. That change would not affect applications that have been submitted already but would be retroactive to June 3, assuming the bill becomes law. 'It just felt like kind of a double whammy for my friends who are in Canada, who aren't Canadian citizens but are from Myanmar, because they've already been through over four years of personal struggle,' he said. 'Restricting the people who have studied here already from accessing the (Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada) or asylum, it could be really drastic for these people.' Dawit Demoz, vice-president of the Eritrean Canadian Community Centre in Toronto, said his organization is 'deeply concerned' about the implications of the new travel ban in the U.S. for the Eritrean diaspora. He said many families in the Eritrean community south of the border remain separated due to the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in their home country, and the new ban further complicates their efforts to reunite. '(The ban) creates additional fear and uncertainty for those seeking safety and connection across borders,' he said. 'For our community, policies like this do not just impact travel but they deepen isolation, delay reunification and compound the emotional toll experienced by displaced individuals.' Olympics Toronto & GTA Ontario NHL Ontario
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pictures: Memorial Day 2025
Scenes from Memorial Day weekend 2025, including at the the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — U.S. Army infantry veteran Duane Hunt gets a happy greeting from Jora, a therapy dog from Orlando International Airport's Paw Pilots program during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Hunt served three years in Vietnam. Jora comes to Orlando from the Wyoming-based Alliance of Therapy Dogs — a international registry of certified therapy dog teams — that supports airports, hospitals, schools and assisted-living facilities. Jora's handler is volunteer Elena Hoelscher. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Members of the U.S. Public Health Service present a wreath at the Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Members of the U.S. Public Health Service salute while presenting a wreath at the Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Ruben Martin from American Legion Post 331 Honor Guard stands at attention during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Members of the U.S. Public Health Service salute while presenting a wreath at the Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Veteran Ruben Martin from American Legion Post 331 Honor Guard carries the American flag during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Members of the U.S. Public Health Service salute during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Chaplain David Coggins holds an American flag during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — U.S. Army infantry veteran Duane Hunt gets a happy greeting from Jora, a therapy dog from Orlando International Airport's Paw Pilots program during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Hunt served three years in Vietnam. Jora comes to Orlando from the Wyoming-based Alliance of Therapy Dogs —a international registry of certified therapy dog teams— that supports airports, hospitals, schools and assisted-living facilities. Jora's handler is volunteer Elena Hoelscher. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — From left, Julie Lushetsky, Kasey Borders and Tim Gifford, of VFW Post 2093, perform during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Congressman Max Frost delivers remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — U.S. Army infantry veteran Duane Hunt speaks to Congressman Max Frost during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Hunt served three years in Vietnam. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) HONORING VETERANS — Keynote speaker Cindy Van Bibber, director of the Cape Canaveral National Cemetary, delivers remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Opening on Memorial Day weekend, fireworks launch over the new Universal Epic theme park, Wednesday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Opening on Memorial Day weekend, fireworks launch over the new Universal Epic theme park, Wednesday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Show Caption1 of 16HONORING VETERANS — U.S. Army infantry veteran Duane Hunt, left, watches as members of the U.S. Public Health Service present a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona, Friday, May 23, 2025. Hunt served three years in Vietnam. Military leaders and elected officials gathered at the VA for the ceremony with several hundred veterans to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Expand
