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The National
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Best photos of June 30: A Harris hawk at Wimbledon to a ghost investigator in Tokyo
A man stands in a field covered in litter ahead of the clean up operation at the end of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. PA
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Toronto police seeing increased reports of pickpockets targeting cellphones at public festivals
A Toronto Police emblem is shown in Toronto on Aug. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston Toronto police say they're seeing a spike in the number of pickpockets targeting cellphones at public festivals in the city. In a news release issued Thursday, police said in May and June 2025 they received 'increased reports' of cellphone thefts at locations where crowds gathered for public festivals throughout 14 Division in the city's west end. Police didn't say which festivals the thefts occurred at, but popular events like the Taste of Little Italy and Do West Fest, among others, took place in that area of the city earlier this month. 'Suspects are stealing cell phones from bags, backpacks, pockets, purses, and those left momentarily unattended. In some cases, the suspects removed cell phones from zipped-closed purses and bag pockets,' police said. Police are reminding anyone who's planning to attend a festival in the city this summer, of which there are several, to be 'mindful' of their belongings in crowded public spaces. They advise to: Stay alert when you're out at festivals or any large events. Ensure your phone and other valuables are never out of your sight. Make sure that your phone and other valuables are always secured close to your body. Don't put cell phones in your back pocket where a thief can easily grab it. Anyone who's been a victim of a cellphone theft is asked to contact police to report it.
CBS News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Fantastic Friday across Maryland ahead of dangerous heat wave
We get to enjoy a fantastic Friday of weather after a strong to damaging line of storms Thursday evening. Skies will stay partly to mostly sunny today with a comfortable breeze out of the west-northwest. Humidity levels dropped overnight and we'll benefit from the low humidity today. High temperatures will climb into the middle 80s. All outdoor plans now through this evening look picture perfect. Enjoy this beautiful and comfortable weather today as a dangerous heat wave is on the way. Summer heat during AFRAM weekend A surge of heat builds into the region this weekend, just in time for major outdoor events like the AFRAM festival in Baltimore. Highs on both Saturday and Sunday will rise into the low to mid-90s, and when combined with elevated humidity levels, heat index values could climb to near 100 degrees or higher by Sunday afternoon. Festival-goers are urged to take precautions, including wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, seeking shade when possible, and drinking plenty of water. The UV index over the weekend will be around a 9 or 10, so please wear sun protection and apply generous amounts of sunscreen. Dangerous heat wave arrives next week A powerful upper-level ridge of high pressure will establish itself over the Mid-Atlantic, creating a multi-day stretch of extreme heat. First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Sunday through Wednesday of next week. Actual high temperatures will flirt with 100° each day. The heat index could easily exceed that threshold, possibly feeling as hot as 105°. In some highly urbanized areas, heat index values may climb as high as 110°, Monday and Tuesday should be the peak of the heat wave, with some spots potentially experiencing heat index values above 105 degrees. These conditions could lead to heat-related illnesses if proper precautions aren't taken. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities during peak heating hours, check on vulnerable neighbors, and ensure pets have access to water and shade. Later in the week, the upper-level ridge will begin to weaken, allowing for slightly cooler - though still hot - temperatures in the 90s. As moisture returns to the region, so will the chance for scattered thunderstorms by late next week, offering a potential pattern change as July gets underway. Stay with WJZ for continuous updates on the intensifying heat into next week.
