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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
1 adult killed, 2 children in critical condition after Philadelphia rowhome fire
Two children were hospitalized in critical condition and one adult was killed in a house fire in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, fire officials said. The fire broke out on the 3100 block of Stirling Street, just off Frankford Avenue, around 5:40 a.m. Videos from residents showed the home fully engulfed. An unknown number of people were able to escape the burning home, Deputy Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Carl Randolph said. The blaze was under control around 6:15 a.m. Speaking to reporters at the scene, Randolph said there were no working smoke alarms inside the house. Anyone in need of a smoke alarm can call 311 to have them installed in their home for free, Randolph said. The ages of the children were not immediately available. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Locals' fury as dockless e-bike bay in affluent London area is overrun by 'careless' cyclists who dump their bicycles on road and pavement
Furious locals have told how a dockless e-bike parking bay in one of London 's most exclusive areas is causing chaos as 'careless' riders dump their bicycles in the middle of the road. The bay in Chesterfield Gardens, Mayfair, has been a 'nuisance' ever since its installation in June as an army of bikes regularly pile up and block the entrance to a busy cul-de-sac and car park. Angry locals claim it is 'only a matter of time' before someone is seriously injured as drivers can't see past the mountain of bikes and pavements are often blocked. They claim they have repeatedly asked Westminster Council to remove the bay or box it in, but the area remains overrun on a daily basis. Local Fiona Mackay told MailOnline: 'It is only a matter of time before a pedestrian or other user of this corner is seriously injured or worse. 'This area is very busy in the evening as well as during the day and filled with tourists of all descriptions. In addition, we have a large number of elderly in the area who have mobility issues. Anyone with sight problems will be in serious trouble trying to use this crossing.' Ms Mackay added that despite nearby residents making it very clear the bay is a safety hazard at the start of a 'trial' period, the area continues to be used by cyclists. Do YOU have a story? Email 'Locals made it very plain at the beginning of a trial period that safety was compromised by placing a dockless parking bay on the corner of Chesterfield Gardens and Curzon Street,' she said. 'E-bikes are the future for transport in London but the safe siting of parking bays for them is imperative.' The bikes are said to block access to Leconfield House's garage, as well as restrict access to Chesterfield Gardens, which leads to a busy underground car park. Annika Blixt, General Manager of Chesterfield House, told MailOnline the situation has become 'intolerable' as 'careless' e-bike riders will dump their bicycles down on the street without thinking of the safety hazards. 'Residents, when driving out of Chesterfield Gardens onto Curzon Street often have reduced visibility due to the E-bikes being thrown down, sometimes in the middle of the street and pedestrians often cannot walk on the pavement due to the same issue,' she said. 'This situation has become intolerable due to the careless behaviour of E-bike users, who are able to drop off bikes in the proximity of the dockless bay, but not within it. 'We have repeatedly asked Westminster Council to remove the bay and even had a meeting with a representative of the council in June about this. Another local told MailOnline the situation has become 'intolerable' as 'careless' e-bike riders will dump their bicycles down on the street 'Why someone thought that this space was a good location for a dockless bay when this is right at the entrance of a cul-de-sac which leads to an underground car park which is in constant use, eludes me.' MailOnline has contacted Westminster Council for comment. It comes days after the star of Jesus of Nazareth spoke out about his four-year battle with the council over e-bikes piling up outside his front door. Robert Powell, 81, revealed he 'sent 570 photographs' to Camden Council showing the bikes taking over his doorstep. The Bafta-nominated actor urged the council to take action, saying he and his wife, Barbara Lord, once counted at least 100 bikes in a parking bay in front of their Highgate home. Camden Council responded by saying it is working to relocate the bay and has marked out a new bay further up the road. A council spokesman told the Telegraph: 'We've been in touch with Mr Powell and Mrs Lord and assured them that we're using our powers to relocate this bay while we work to secure a new permanent location. 'While we're committed to promoting active travel options like cycling, we also understand how inappropriate parking of electric bikes can block access for residents. 'As part of our new approach, our team have been busy enforcing the removal of obstructive bikes – without notice – as part of their regular inspections.'
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Billionaire Thomson Family to Buy £25 Million Luxury London Apartment
A member of the multibillionaire family behind Thomson Reuters Corp. agreed to buy a high-end London apartment for about £25 million ($34 million), in the latest sign of North Americans bolstering the city's luxury market. The Thomson family member — whose exact identity is unclear — agreed to purchase the sprawling single-level flat in Mayfair earlier this year, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be named as the information is private. A representative for the Thomson family didn't respond to a request for comment.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
‘It looks awful, David': How to master a buzz cut without ruining your style
In his many decades in the spotlight, David Beckham – who recently turned 50 – has never shied away from headline-worthy hairstyles. But his latest look has caused a buzz for all the wrong reasons: he posted a video on Instagram on Sunday showing his 80 million-strong audience he had accidentally sheared a large chunk of hair from his head. Attempting to hide the damage from the camera, his wife Victoria – who appears to be filming the video – teases him about the mishap. 'You tried to cut your hair but what have you done?' she laughs. He revealed the bald patch, saying 'It's not funny. The clipper head fell off,' before she tells him it looks 'terrible'. Blink and it could have been five years ago in peak Covid lockdown, when men up and down the country took to DIY barbering. View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) Most electric trimmers come with plastic guards, often referred to as the trimmer's head, which controls the length of the cut. These attachments are adjustable, usually ranging from half a millimetre up to five or more, depending on the desired finish. The most common mistake is in how the trimmer is handled. The guard must be securely attached; if the guard slips or pops off mid-use, as it did with Beckham, the blade reverts to zero and creates an unintentional bald spot. For Marcos Verissimo, the hairstylist and founder of Mayfair salon The Six, 'short hairstyles, especially shaved or close-cropped looks, are often misunderstood as low maintenance. In reality, they require far more upkeep than people realise.' The alternative to a DIY approach in maintaining a clean, intentional finish on a buzz cut is to go into a salon every seven to ten days, because 'after two or three weeks, even minimal growth can make the style appear unkempt or unfinished,' adds Verissimo. It's no wonder why many men choose to upkeep the style from home. According to Verissimo, attempting an at-home buzz-cut frequently ends in disaster. 'What happened to David is the guard popped off - it's something I see often with clients who trim their own hair, and mistakes like this are incredibly common,' he says. His top piece of advice to avoid this from happening is to 'rest your index finger on top of the plastic comb while trimming.' In Beckham's case, the best solution, the stylist advises, is to simply even out the rest of the hair. 'He still looks great, but it is a helpful reminder that short hair often demands more maintenance, not less,' adds Verissimo. 'This is one of the reasons I often recommend slightly longer styles for men. They are more forgiving, more versatile, and much easier to manage.' The former England footballer was indeed the poster boy for a whole host of hairstyles in the 90s and 00s, sporting every cut from a platinum blond fade to a spiky Mohawk and a highlighted, tousled bob. He even made the 'man bun' a popular style of the time. However his haircuts haven't always proved popular: in an episode of the 2023 Netflix series Beckham, Beckham shared how back in 2000 his Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson ordered him to shave his Mohawk before walking out onto the pitch – having hidden it under a beanie hat to avoid the manager seeing it ahead of the game. Mohawk or not, perhaps it's time to dust off the beanie, David.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
19 witnesses to testify at inquest into fatal police shooting of La Loche, Sask., man in Saskatoon
Ronnie Glen Herman, 36, was killed after leading officers on a foot chase through the Mayfair neighbourhood on Oct. 27, 2022.
