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CBS News
8 hours ago
- CBS News
West Philadelphia community reeling after shooting outside Christy Rec Center pool
The West Philadelphia community is reeling after a shooting outside Christy Rec Center injured two children, two teens and a city worker on Wednesday. Philadelphia police detectives were back out at the scene looking for additional evidence on Thursday and trying to find out the identity of whoever opened fire, hitting five people. Lorna Palmer, of West Philly, said while she has hope, she described the shooting down the block in the middle of a blistering late July afternoon as "distressing." "It's the violence," Palmer said. "Lack of leadership. Lack of education. Lack of role models." Palmer's family has owned a home in West Philly since the 1960s. She said the sounds of gunfire are sadly familiar. "When I was younger, and the old people said to pray for the young people, it is serious," she said from the colorful green garden of the home. "It's really serious now." Police sources said Thursday they're making steady progress identifying the shooter seen in surveillance video released Wednesday night. Ron, who declined to provide his last name, said he's alarmed for the children. Their pool had finally opened for the season earlier in the day before the shooting. "They need to beef the security up because it's a nice neighborhood," Ron said. "The kids should have the time to grow up around here and have fun like we did." Investigators told CBS News Philadelphia the suspected shooter had been near 56th and Christian streets earlier Wednesday, and was involved in a fight. At around 4 p.m., the shooter returned armed with a 9-millimeter handgun. At least one victim, a teenager, remains in critical condition. A spokesperson for the city's Parks and Recreation Department confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia all cameras at Christy Rec Center were operating normally, with five additional cameras on the way. The video is essential in cracking the case, according to police. Meanwhile, away from her peaceful garden, Palmer doesn't paint a pretty picture of her neighborhood. "I expect more violence and more gunshots," Palmer said. "I don't know ... it's so sad. I stay here very little." Philadelphia police sources said they've received lots of tips about the shooting. If you have any information to help them in the case, you're asked to call 215-686-TIPS.
The Herald Scotland
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
The best of Liverpool - ten attractions in four days
QUIRKY QUARTER Why, even after three hours, are we reluctant to leave? We're suspending reality and becoming totally inquisitive, in this world of illusions, magically changing images, upside down rooms, and unbelievable photo opportunities. It's interactive and frustrating, but satisfying to crack conundrums. Ryan Johnston, who patently loves his job, helps when we fail, and is a whizz at photographing us. Don't miss the quiz about landmarks, when you can become an 'Honorary Scouser'. Ron's faves are conducting an orchestra playing Beethoven's 'Fur Elise' and the last room. I won't reveal anything. Suffice to say this room's compelling, a tad scary and infinite. And take a hairbrush in with you to look your best. You'll be mesmerised. Quirky's an understatement. MERSEY FERRY RIVER EXPLORER CRUISE Royal Liver Building (Image L Cahill) Aim to arrive early at The Liverpool Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal, to collect a journey map, then swiftly join the queue, to secure a deck seat for best views. To the sound of 'Ferry Cross the Mersey', by Gerry and the Pacemakers, we take the 50-minute cruise, on Royal Iris of The Mersey. We hear an excellent commentary, viewing photo-worthy highlights, such as The Three Graces (Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building), Cammell Laird Shipyard (over 1300 ships built), Royal Albert Dock, and Wallasey Town Hall. An option's to disembark at Seacombe and walk to New Brighton. We ferry past Everton FC's new stadium. After you disembark, head to The Beatles Statue for a photo. MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL ake for this stunning building to learn Liverpool's story. Our destination's an exhibition in the Skylight Gallery on the second floor. Here, in the People's Republic Gallery, we visit 'Galcoff's and the secret life of Pembroke Place'. We're fascinated by the reconstruction of the frontage of kosher butcher's shop, and a description of how the 1930's green tiles were conserved or replaced. The exhibition's enhanced by a video of the family, including Ivor Galcoff, Percy's grandson, singing 'The Sausage Song'. We learn about the social history of Liverpool's Jewish community, and read notes written by Galcoff's customers and workers. Position yourself at the nearby window to take exceptional photographs of Liverpool's superb architecture and waterfront. THE CAVERN RESTAURANT Time for our first taste of 'scouse', accompanied by Merseybeat. This Mathew Street restaurant attracted us because it served 'Blind Scouse', a vegan adaptation of the world-famous dish. We sit at a great vantage point, watching tourists. But, we're focused on delicious, garlic bread then hearty bowls of scouse - mixed vegetables, barley, potatoes and gravy, with pickled red cabbage, beetroot and crusty bread on the side. Sorbet scoops of blood orange, and mango complete a perfect lunch, which includes top-class service from our waitress Rose. Satiated, we admire the reception desk with its campervan frontage, photos of celebrities displayed up the staircase, and Cavern merchandise. THE CAVERN CLUB We head downstairs and feel the beat, history and fame, gaze at the famous arches and think how it must have been. On the Front Stage, a man belts out 'Sunny Afternoon', by The Kinks. This Cavern Club's a replica - the original one was demolished in the 1970s and rebuilt in the 1980s, in the same place. We still feel excitement and the atmosphere - especially nostalgia as we're Baby Boomers. It's loud and powerful, with great acoustics. Before you leave, I recommend you buy a brilliant souvenir, from an extensive choice. We climb into daylight for the Wall of Fame and statues of Cilla Black and John Lennon. STRAWBERRY FIELD In 1934, Strawberry Field and its Victorian house were gifted to The Salvation Army. The house later became a refuge for needy children. We're impressed to learn about the Steps at Strawberry Field programme, including one where young adults with difficulties securing paid employment, can succeed. Strawberry Field Bandstand (Image: L Cahill) We marvel at the top-class exhibition, especially the 'Imagine' piano, a Steinway lent by the George Michael Estate. There are also gifted, limited edition LPs and John's handwritten draft of 'Strawberry Fields Forever' lyrics. The photomosaic is superb, especially seeing John's face behind the piano. We explore the gardens, where young John played - a haven of peace. We spot the original red gates and climb onto the bandstand. By the time we reach the labyrinth walk, we're well chilled, with John's song in our heads. CROSBY BEACH We take the train from Central Station to Waterloo, then walk past a swan-filled lake, to a path through sand dunes. It's time to reacquaint with several of the special, naked 100 men I know and love in Merseyside. 'Another Place' by Antony Gormley at Crosby Beach (Image: L Cahill) Time for more photos of these cast-iron men, who live on Crosby Beach, gazing at the sea, horizon, ferries, and the Burbo Bank Offshore Wind Farm. These superb life-size sculptures by Antony Gormley, made from moulds of his body, live in 'Another Place'. Take care when visiting my stunning, fit friends. Soft sand and mud are unforgiving and dangerous, so please obey the warning to stay within 50 metres of the promenade. You won't need to stray out for excellent photos. Photograph yourself with the men, but kindly respect them too. THE BLUECOAT Time for Liverpool's oldest city centre building. The Bluecoat, dating from the 18th Century, is tucked away down School Lane. We face a stunningly impressive building, a former school for orphans, which later became a contemporary arts' centre. It's a busy place, with a café, exhibitions, tours, events and workshops, and a print studio. Unmissable's the peaceful garden and the shops behind blue doors, especially R&J Porter. Robert Porter's a jeweller, silversmith and hand engraver. Joan, his proud wife, tells us about her husband engraving trophies, e.g for the Grand National and Aintree. Through another blue door, is Aldous Books, where you can snuggle down with a secondhand book in its cosy, reading nook. The Bluecoat (Image: L Cahill) LIVERPOOL ONE/CHAVASSE PARK We're bamboozled by the expanse of Liverpool One, until information in its brand directory explains all - Paradise Street for restaurants, and style and technology venues, Peter's Lane for designer items, and South John Street for two floors of high-street venues. Also listed are alternatives - The Old Dock Tour, The Heritage Trail, and The Nature Trail. Once you've exhausted all those, head for some R and R at The Top where you'll be surprised by Chavasse Park & The Terrace. Though there are busy bars and restaurants, there's also an unexpected, green space to rest, and admire what you've bought to remind yourself of lovely Liverpool. Before planning your memorable journey, go to Liverpool, four days, 10 attractions - even a shipyard founded by Scottish entrepreneurs, and bowls of Blind Scouse, PS We love you.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"NBA is his side gig": Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić gets heavily mocked as he breaks down after his horse wins a race
Nikola Jokic recently broke down after his horse won a race.(Image via Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets' star player and one of the most talented players in the league, was visibly emotional as his horse won a race in Serbia recently. But this has sent shockwaves across the community as Nikola Jokić is known to always have a calm demeanour and be reserved. His teary eyed videos have sparked brutal trolling as many feel his reaction was a 'bit too much'. Nikola Jokić 's reaction to his horse winning has gotten him brutally trolled as fans feel he 'doesn't care' about the NBA much In videos that have gone viral, as soon as his horse won the race, Nikola Jokić covered his face with his hands as he was visibly emotional at the win. This reaction of his was in complete contrast to when his NBA team, the Denver Nuggets, won the championship. At that time, Nikola Jokić didnt look too cheerful and insisted on going home as soon as possible. Now, his recent reaction has gotten him brutally trolled. A fan by the username @mixtorious1 took to X and wrote, 'Winning/loosing a horse race means more to Nikola Jokić than winning/loosing the NBA Finals 😂😂' Nikola Jokic has gotten brutally trolled by his fans.(Image via X) Another fan by the username @BetOnline_ag wrote, 'HE HAS A HEART! Just not for basketball 😂😂' A third fan by the username @TrendingSportsP commented, 'Bro cares more about winning his horse races than winning nba championship 🤣' Another fan by the username @Easygo58 wrote, 'He loves this more than the NBA let that sink in lol dude literally The NBA is his side job 😭 why couldn't this be me haha A fifth fan by the username @Gorilla_Blanco wrote, 'It probably feels like a monumental achievement in his mind to be successful at something other than basketball. A lot of athletes feel anxiety of being a one trick pony (no pun intended) so this was a big milestone.' However, Nikola Jokić has not issued a statement amid all the criticism he has received for his recent reaction. How did Nikola Jokić react when the Denver Nuggets won the championship For the unversed, when the Denver Nuggets had won the championship, videos had captured Nikola Jokić desperate to go home. In one of his post match interviews, the star player had said, "The job is done…We can go home now."· FAQs When did Nikola Jokić join the Denver Nuggets? Nikola Jokić joined the Denver Nuggets in 2015 How old is Nikola Jokić? Nikola Jokić is 30 years old Also Read: "He was trying to leave us": Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union admits she felt "abandoned" during the NBA legend's cancer treatment Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Dad breaks down in tears as he reveals exact moment stray dog gave wife fatal rabies
A guest on This Morning was in tears today as he revealed he had tragically lost his wife to rabies after she was scratched by a dog on holiday in Morocco This Morning fans were in shock today after a guest revealed his wife had died from rabies after being scratched by a dog on holiday. Yvonne Ford tragically died, aged 59, on June 11 - four months after she was scratched by the stray dog, who had been lying under her sunbed in Morocco back in February. Her bereft husband, Ron, and two children, Robyn and Adam, were on This Morning to raise awareness of the deadly infection, which the NHS warns is "almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but vaccination and early treatment can prevent it." Talking to hosts, Dermot O'Leary and Rochelle Humes, Ron, who was fighting back tears, said: "We went to Morocco for a winter break. Two days before we came home, we were on the beach of the hotel, lots of dogs were running about everywhere... "There was a puppy underneath her sunbed, she put her leg down and it startled the dog, it scratched her. It didn't bleed. It didn't really mark her... "So I asked her, should we go see somebody, she said: 'It hasn't bled so'... you're unaware. "That was the second to last day of the holiday, no illness. No nothing. Went home. A month later, still nothing, no symptoms whatsoever." Dermot explained that the family had been on another trip, three months later, which was, sadly, just weeks before Yvonne's death, to which Ron confirmed: "In May we went to Florida, in fact on 21st, she was dancing around a poll with my granddaughter..." Putting his head down as he started to cry , Ron was told by Dermot: "Sorry Ron. Take a minute Ron." Explaining that her mum's symptoms had started a week after they returned from the US, Robyn said: "On the Saturday, my mum started with a horrendous headache, unbearable headache, she couldn't sleep at all. "The Monday after, my dad had taken her to A&E because her headache was so severe, the Monday she went into hospital, walking, talking, doing everything. "Come the Friday, she couldn't walk, talk, swallow, she had a fear of water, she was horrendously hallucinating, beyond what we could imagine. "She just deteriorated within five days." Sitting on the sofa with the family, Doctor Nighat Arif explained that there was a rabies vaccination available to be taken before going on holiday, particularly for places, such as Morocco, Asia or Africa, saying: "Immediately before going on holiday, there is a rabies vaccine that we can give. "It's available privately for travel. We know 59,000 cases of rabies or deaths across the world in 150 countries. "Places like Morocco, Asia, Africa, north Africa, the world has become such a small place now, we don't think about it." She continued: "If you have a scratch, most immediate thing to do is wash it with soup and water, clean the wound. "It's not always just a scratch that we get from kittens, or dogs or bats, it could be licking of the nose, tongue, lips, eyes, wash all of that out. "There is post-exposure treatment you can be given as well." Thanking the family for appearing on the show, Dermot asked: "What's the one message you would like to send to anyone?" Yvonne's son Adam responded: "Just check the recommendations from the government, Morocco was only recommended for rabies. It's not a 'you have to do it. Just check. "We don't want people to go through what we've gone through. Seeing your mum deteriorate in seven days like that. We don't want anyone to go through that ever again. "If we can get the awareness out, just check, check, check, contact your doctor. Get the injections. That's all we want."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
This Morning's Rochelle Humes fights back tears as she comforts tearful guest
This Morning hosts Rochelle Humes was left heartbroken when she was joined by a grieving family who spoke about the tragic family death This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes couldn't bear to watch one of her guests break down in tears live on air without stepping in to offer some form of comfort. The ITV personality, 36, is currently presenting alongside Dermot O'Leary this week, filling in for regular hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley during their summer break. During Monday's programme (July 28), they welcomed the family of Yvonne Ford, the British woman from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who was scratched by a puppy whilst on holiday in Morocco and tragically died months later from rabies. Initially showing no signs of illness, she was taken to Barnsley Hospital after experiencing a "horrendous" headache, with her condition deteriorating rapidly within days. She started hallucinating, lost the ability to walk, speak or swallow, and developed hydrophobia. Once alarm bells sounded, doctors moved the grandmother-of-four to Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, where relatives were informed she had contracted the deadly disease, reports Wales Online. Her family are now determined to ensure Yvonne's death wasn't meaningless, campaigning to spread awareness wherever possible, beginning with a This Morning appearance despite their overwhelming sorrow following her passing on June 11, last month. Still grappling with their loss, husband Ron alongside daughter and neonatal nurse Robyn Thompson and her son Adam appeared on the ITV show to highlight the risks of rabies. Ron and Robyn portrayed Yvonne as a "massive animal enthusiast" with the "biggest heart", recalling that she hadn't been troubled or sought medical attention after a puppy had scratched her whilst on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne's husband had been detailing the circumstances and how her wound hadn't even bled, telling the presenters she'd appeared well and even danced through the night just weeks before her passing. As he spoke about his spirited wife who showed no symptoms, it all became overwhelming for Ron as he burst into tears. Rochelle, who was visibly moved as well, extended comfort to Ron by placing a hand on his shoulder as he buried his face in his hands. Allowing Ron a moment, Rochelle's co-presenter Dermot continued by speaking with Robyn about their motives for appearing, with the nurse explaining they simply wished to generate as much awareness as they could, to ensure other families wouldn't endure the same anguish they had suffered whilst witnessing their mum's tragic decline. Dermot said: "Thanks so much for coming in and you're in the fog of grief at the moment and you're trying to channel that grief through us," he thoughtfully asked: "What's the one message you'd like to get across today?" Adam added: "Check the rabies recommendations. I mean Morocco was only recommended. We don't want anyone to go through what we've been through seeing our mum go through the seven days of deterioration that we had. Get those injections." Ron went on to caution: "The World Cup is in Morocco in 2030, so anybody going just be aware."
