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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Gladstone community details deadly home explosion: ‘Still in shock'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Red Cross is offering assistance after an explosion on Saturday morning destroyed a home in a Gladstone neighborhood. Authorities confirm that one person who lived there and a dog died. People who live nearby are still in a state of shock. Shawnee Police searching for Jackson Co. Legislator Manny Abarca, son 'My husband and I just fell to the ground. The kids were downstairs. The dogs were terrified. It was just really scary,' next door neighbor Ashleigh Tomlin recalled. 'A little bit of PTSD, I think, just we're still in shock, the loss of our neighbor is just devastating. My husband's known him for 20-plus years.' Tomlin's doorbell camera shows the moment her next-door neighbor's home exploded. 'Our cars are probably not totaled, but they're pretty close, so they're going to tow those off and get us rental cars tomorrow. Then the structural people and the engineers, and USAA, our homeowners insurance, will be out here tomorrow morning,' Tomlin said. A spokesperson for the Red Cross told FOX4 on Sunday, they are working with two impacted neighbors and are in contact with the family of the person who passed. The Red Cross offers assistance for those whose homes were affected in a fire or explosion, such as this, with replacement of medicine, food, clothing and a place to stay. The Red Cross also has disaster mental health workers to assist those affected. Tomlin said a state representative also stopped by the neighborhood Sunday to offer support. 'He came to our door. He works out of Jeff City and represents us. He said if we had any problems, just to give him a call personally, and he would help take care of things. So I can't say enough for the integrity of a man like that to come to your door personally and offer his help,' Tomlin said. She's also thankful for the response from law enforcement and first-responding agencies at the scene on Saturday. 'We just ran out. The police officers were wonderful. They helped me. They went through the house. They got the dogs in their kennels. They helped me carry them. I mean, it was really neat to see the community kind of come together and really help us out,' Tomlin explained. Royals call up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone to MLB Gladstone Police did not have any updates to share on Sunday. FOX4 reached out to Spire to inquire about the explosion. A spokesperson for Spire sent the following response: 'While we are cooperating with authorities on their investigation and defer to them on a cause, it is our understanding this was not a natural gas-related incident.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Mitsubishi Electric In-house Donation Program to Aid Victims of Earthquake in Myanmar
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2025-- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that the Mitsubishi Electric Group has donated a cumulative 7.4 million yen through an in-house matching-gift program — the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund — to aid people affected by the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. Donations were collected at Mitsubishi Electric group offices. Contributions from employees amounted to 3.7 million yen, which the company then doubled, and the total was donated on May 30 to Save the Children Japan's disaster relief program responding to the earthquake in Myanmar. To date, Mitsubishi Electric has already made a separate corporate donation of 10 million yen, as announced on April 7. The Mitsubishi Electric Group once again expresses its deepest sympathies to those affected by the disaster and its sincerest best wishes for a speedy recovery. For the full text, please visit: View source version on CONTACT: Customer Inquiries Sustainability Strategic Planning and Administration Division Sustainability Innovation Group Mitsubishi Electric Corporation [email protected] Inquiries Takeyoshi Komatsu Public Relations Division Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Tel: +81-3-3218-2332 [email protected] KEYWORD: ASIA PACIFIC MYANMAR JAPAN SINGAPORE SOUTHEAST ASIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY NATURAL DISASTERS MANUFACTURING PHILANTHROPY HARDWARE FUND RAISING CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SOURCE: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/01/2025 11:00 PM/DISC: 06/01/2025 11:01 PM
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi Electric In-house Donation Program to Aid Victims of Earthquake in Myanmar
TOKYO, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that the Mitsubishi Electric Group has donated a cumulative 7.4 million yen through an in-house matching-gift program — the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund — to aid people affected by the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. Donations were collected at Mitsubishi Electric group offices. Contributions from employees amounted to 3.7 million yen, which the company then doubled, and the total was donated on May 30 to Save the Children Japan's disaster relief program responding to the earthquake in Myanmar. To date, Mitsubishi Electric has already made a separate corporate donation of 10 million yen, as announced on April 7. The Mitsubishi Electric Group once again expresses its deepest sympathies to those affected by the disaster and its sincerest best wishes for a speedy recovery. About Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS FundEstablished in 1992, the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund is open to Mitsubishi Electric employees in Japan, or worldwide in special cases. Each year, many employees across the country take advantage of the fund to support various facilities and programs involved with social welfare. For the full text, please visit: View source version on Contacts Customer Inquiries Sustainability Strategic Planning and Administration DivisionSustainability Innovation GroupMitsubishi Electric Media Inquiries Takeyoshi KomatsuPublic Relations DivisionMitsubishi Electric CorporationTel: + Erreur lors de la récupération des données Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données
CNN
11 hours ago
- Climate
- CNN
Start your week smart: Hurricane season, NASA nomination, Pacers defeat Knicks, United Airlines, Hajj
Celebrities lending their names to products is nothing new, but actress Sydney Sweeney is taking her latest endorsement to an entirely new level. On the heels of a now-viral ad, the 'Euphoria' star is again partnering with soap brand Dr. Squatch to sell a limited edition line of bars infused with — wait for it — her bathwater. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. Hurricane season is officially here, and — no surprise — it's expected to be a busy one. Meanwhile, the federal government agencies responsible for forecasting and disaster relief are in turmoil. President Donald Trump has criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency as partisan, inefficient and unnecessary. He wants to shut it down and make states responsible. The National Weather Service is trying to fill more than 150 'critical' vacancies. The key question: Will Americans get help when they need it the most? 1️⃣ What to expect: Another above-average hurricane season is in store, with 13 to 19 named storms forecasted. Three to five of those may grow to major hurricanes of Category 3 or stronger. El Niño could change things. 2️⃣ FEMA chaos: Hundreds of workers have left the agency, including more than two dozen senior leaders — and further cuts are looming. 3️⃣ 'Not ready': Hurricane preparations have slowed to a crawl, and FEMA isn't ready for the June 1 start to the season, an internal review found. The agency made a late push, but some worry it's too little too late. 4️⃣ Help wanted: Layoffs, early retirements and preexisting vacancies have left the National Weather Service in dire shape. Meteorologists told CNN they're concerned forecasts and life-saving warnings are not going to be issued in time. 🎧 Listen in: A former meteorologist explains why staffing shortages could threaten lives when disaster strikes. 5️⃣ Lessons from 2024: There was a major disaster declaration every four days last year. Hurricanes and tropical storms affected more Americans — nearly 80 million — than any other type of catastrophic event. • Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA 'after a thorough review of prior associations'• Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats• CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it MondayRussia last week proposed June 2 as the date for the next round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. However, a top Ukrainian official says Russia has not yet provided a document outlining its vision of steps toward a ceasefire, despite an agreement to do so following a prisoner exchange in May. On Sunday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation will attend the talks. TuesdayIf you're a United Airlines customer who likes to cut things close, you may be in for a rude awakening. The carrier is changing its check-in deadline for domestic flights to 45 minutes before departure on June 3. That includes passengers with only carry-on bags, who previously had to check in a scant 30 minutes before the gate closed. Customers traveling internationally are required to check in at least 60 minutes before departure. It's also the 100th anniversary of the first flight of the Goodyear blimp. On June 3, 1925, an airship built by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company named 'Pilgrim' took to the skies over Akron, Ohio. WednesdayThe annual Hajj is set to begin today. On average, more than two million Muslims a year take part in the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Last year's Hajj was marred by the deaths of nearly 500 pilgrims due to the sweltering heat. ThursdayA lunar lander named Resilience is scheduled to touch down on the moon. Built by Japan's ispace, a private company, Resilience was launched in January and is currently orbiting the moon. It will be ispace's second attempt at a successful lunar landing. Its first attempt ended in failure in 2023. FridayThe week wraps up with the monthly employment report for May. In its previous reading, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said the US economy added a surprisingly strong 177,000 jobs in April. One Thing: 🎧 RFK Jr.'s Covid-19 courseIn this episode of the 'One Thing' podcast, CNN's David Rind speaks with vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit to break down recent changes around Covid-19 recommendations. Listen here. Prev Next Check out more images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos. At a glance …The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to win the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals in six games and advance to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 2000. The Pacers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals, which starts Thursday. For the second consecutive year, hockey fans will be treated to a Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 last Thursday to win Game 5 of the Western Conference Final and advance to the Cup. The Florida Panthers clinched their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance following a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final last Wednesday. Game 1 of the rematch is set for Wednesday in Edmonton. Tommy Paul became the first American man since Andre Agassi in 2003 to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open after he beat Alexei Popyrin on Saturday. PSG wins long-awaited first Champions League trophy with 5-0 win over Inter Milan. During celebrations in France, more than 500 people were arrested by police and two people were reported dead. And the Belmont Stakes, the final leg in horse racing's Triple Crown, is set for Saturday. Kentucky Derby-winner Sovereignty and Preakness-winner Journalism are expected to run. There will be no Triple Crown winner this year, however, as Sovereignty skipped the second leg to prepare for Belmont. TV and streamingIn a Broadway first, CNN will air a live broadcast of George Clooney's critically-acclaimed new play 'Good Night and Good Luck' from Broadway's Winter Garden Theater on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET across CNN, CNN International and streaming on In this landmark theatrical and live television event, two-time Academy Award winner and Tony Award-nominated actor George Clooney makes his Broadway debut as journalist Edward R. Murrow, showcasing his legendary, history-altering, on-air showdown with Sen. Joseph McCarthy. In theaters'The Phoenician Scheme' is the latest addition to writer/director Wes Anderson's catalogue of quirky films. It features Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera. 'Ballerina' stars Ana De Armas in a new entry in the 'John Wick' universe. Guns, knives, swords, cleavers, axes, ice picks and flamethrowers will all be put to use in this tale of a revenge. 'The Ritual' follows a all too familiar recipe: Take one possessed girl, one old priest, one young priest, add a heavy dose of exorcism — and shake well. Finally, 'The Life of Chuck' is a life-affirming film based on (surprise!) Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Tom Hiddleston portray the titular Chuck as he grows to an adult. Looking for a challenge to start your week? Take CNN's weekly news quiz to see how much you remember from the week that was! So far, 7.3% of readers who took the quiz got a perfect score and 33% got eight or more questions right. How will you fare? Happy Birthday to Morgan Freeman!Today is Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman's 88th birthday. Please enjoy five minutes of one of the most soothing, yet authoritative voices you'll ever hear. (Click here to view)
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Is Florida ready for hurricane season after potential FEMA cuts? Fmr. FEMA administrator weighs in
NOAA predicted an above average hurricane season with at least 3 major hurricanes. This as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem approved a request to keep over 2,000 FEMA employees who were set to leave after President Trump said he could do away with the department. Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Alex Witt to share her thoughts on these developments.
