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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Inside the wild Fleet Week party where lonely sailors look for love... and a ring on the finger counts for nothing
Each May, as uniformed sailors flood New York City like it's 1945, a certain brand of Big Apple woman sets her sights on a specific target: a military man with a six-pack and zero attachments. But this year, the unofficial heart of Fleet Week was not a docked warship.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
EDITORIAL: Pay tribute to the fallen
May 23—As we move into the Memorial Day Weekend, let us remember the real reason for the holiday. Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day was created to honor the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day to honor the large numbers of Civil War dead, the day became known after World War I as a day to honor all fallen service members who gave their lives. In 1971, an act of Congress made Memorial Day what it is today. Across the country, communities will host Memorial Day parades and ceremonies, and people will attend cemeteries and memorials. Others may host a barbecue with family or friends for the holiday as the unofficial start to summer. We ask whatever you decide to do this weekend, and particularly on Monday, don't forget to pay tribute to the heroes — the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines — who paid the ultimate price for our country. We have much to be grateful for. In Albert Lea, ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery by Albert Lea veterans groups before moving on to St. Theodore Cemetery, Hillcrest Cemetery and then the Freeborn County courthouse. After that, there will be a wreath-dropping ceremony at Fountain Lake Park at 10 a.m. to honor deceased Navy veterans before the final ceremony at 11 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery Take time out of your day to attend one of these events — you'll be glad you did.
Times
22-05-2025
- General
- Times
Plumbing woes on Navy carrier means no hot showers for 170 days
Hundreds of sailors on board HMS Queen Elizabeth, one of the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers, have been without guaranteed hot showers for more than 170 days, it is understood. The Ministry of Defence has been waiting for nearly six months to receive some parts that would enable BAE Systems to fix an issue with some of the hot water storage tanks. It means that sailors have been having to run the showers for more than 20 minutes at a time just to have a hot shower, military personnel have claimed. The problem emerged on the Fill Your Boots social media account, which posted a message from an anonymous sailor lifting the lid on the scandal and saying that it was a 'disgrace'. The sailor wrote:
Times
22-05-2025
- Times
Quiz: what kind of cruise would you enjoy most?
Seasoned sailor or new-to-cruise? Whichever camp you're in, we've got seven questions to help you whittle down the options and find a cruise you'll be more than happy to get onboard with. • Mostly As: An ocean cruise is on the cards — and we've found the top destinations to set sail• Mostly Bs: Europe's most magnificent waterways are calling. Here are 15 of our favourite river cruises• Mostly Cs: You're ready for an adventure, so get some inspiration for an expedition cruise
CBS News
22-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Brooklyn Bridge ship crash brings members of NYC's Mexican community together for vigil
There was a somber gathering just below the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday night, as members of the New York Mexican community, along with city leaders, remembered two sailors who died in last weekend's ship crash. Nineteen other crew members were injured in the collision. Read more: Ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge was under control of pilot from New York, officials confirm "It was really heartbreaking" Camila Perez said she was recording video when she saw the horror unfold. "I see the first two sails collapse backwards," Perez said, holding back tears. "I don't even know these people, [but] to see my own ethnicity just go ... and like two people died ... it hurts." Others said they, too, didn't know the people on board, but just felt compelled to attend Wednesday's vigil. "It's just like unity, you know, with our people," said Nancy Rodriguez of Brooklyn. "It was like really heartbreaking to see all those people fall down." Maria Torres of Queens said she spoke to some crew members before the crash. "Very sad. I was with them near the ship. I talked to them," Torres said. Members of the Mexican community said they are beginning to heal. "Knowing that everyone is coming together to accommodate and feel empathy for the fallen people, it makes me feel nice," Perez said. The latest on the investigation Officials say the ship, which was on its way to Iceland, pulled away from Pier 17 on Saturday night with the help of tugboat, but somehow drifted backwards and, minutes later, plowed into the bridge. All injured crew members have been discharged from the hospital and are now back in Mexico, official said. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation and looking at the condition of the ship, including the engine, as well as the wind and tides, to see if they played a role in the crash. Mayor Eric Adams was on hand Wednesday night to offer support. "People from Mexico that live in this city have shown us how much you love your home country," Adams said.
