Important Things to Know About Dangerous Ocean Rip Currents
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Important Things to Know About Dangerous Ocean Rip Currents
Important Things to Know , About Dangerous Ocean, Rip Currents.
'The Independent' reports that rip currents pose
the greatest danger to beachgoers,
accounting for the most beach rescues every year.
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Over a recent two-day period in Florida,
six people drowned in rip currents.
Every year, about 100 people drown
because of rip currents in the United States
according to the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
Over 80% of beach rescues
involve rip currents every year.
So far in 2024, the National
Weather Service has listed 16 deaths
from rip currents in U.S. waters.
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A rip current is a narrow column of water that
flows rapidly away from the beach, which are capable
of pulling swimmers a fair distance from the shore.
Rip currents normally form
at low spots along the beach
or along jetties and piers.
While sometimes associated
with stormy weather, they can
also occur on sunny, clear days.
Rip currents are also difficult to
detect as the surface water near
them often appears to be calm.
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'The Independent' reports that the best advice to escape a
rip current is to try and swim parallel to the shore and not
to tire yourself out before having to swim back to land.
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'The Independent' reports that the best advice to escape a
rip current is to try and swim parallel to the shore and not
to tire yourself out before having to swim back to land.
ISS Crew Forced to , Take Shelter , After Russian Satellite Breaks Apart.
'The Independent' reports that astronauts aboard the
International Space Station (ISS) took shelter due to
the danger of debris from a broken up Russian satellite.
Crews aboard the ISS were ordered to board
their respective spacecraft in case debris
struck and damaged the orbital laboratory.
According to experts, the ever-increasing number of
satellites in orbit around Earth has magnified the risk of
collision and other potential problems for space crews.
It remains unclear what caused
the RESURS-P1 Russian Earth
Observation satellite to break apart. .
According to NASA's Space Station office, the event
occurred near the space station, prompting astronauts
to take shelter in their spacecraft for about an hour. .
Mission Control continued to monitor the path of the debris, and after about an hour, the crew was cleared to exit their spacecraft and the station resumed normal operations, NASA statement, via X.
Space-tracking firm LeoLabs said that U.S. radar
detected the decommissioned satellite releasing a
cloud of debris in low-Earth orbit late on June 26. .
Shortly after 9 p.m. EDT, NASA
instructed crews aboard the space
station to shelter in their respective
spacecraft as a standard precautionary
measure after it was informed
of a satellite break-up at an
altitude near the station, NASA statement, via X.
According to U.S. Space Command, the Russian satellite created , "over 100 pieces of trackable debris.".
USSPACECOM has observed no
immediate threats and is continuing
to conduct routine conjunction
assessments to support the safety
and sustainability of the space domain, U.S. Space Command statement, via 'The Independent'
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Taylor Swift Addresses Dave Grohl’s Claim , That She Doesn’t Play Live.
Taylor Swift Addresses Dave Grohl’s Claim , That She Doesn’t Play Live.
On June 22, Grohl referred to the
Foo Fighters' show in London as the
"Errors Tour," according to 'The Independent.'.
His comment stemmed from having a
"few more eras and more than a few f------ errors.”.
The 55-year-old frontman went
on to say, “we actually play live.”.
Swifties took to social media
to slam Grohl's comments.
Oh Tayvoodoo is coming for him and he
deserves it. Can’t handle that a woman
is more talented and successful, Taylor Swift fan, via X.
Wow Grohl so washed he has to
use Taylor’s name for free pr?
Embarrassing thought he was
better than that what a shame, Taylor Swift fan, via X.
On June 23, Swift seemed to address Grohl's comments on stage while performing at Wembley. .
She said that her band
deserves "so much" praise.
What you just did is an unforgettable moment
in not just my life, but every very single one of
our crew. The band that’s going to be playing
live for you for three and a half hours tonight, Taylor Swift, via 'The Independent'.
They deserve this so much and so does every
one of my fellow performers, and you just gave
that to us so generously. We’ll never forget it, Taylor Swift, via 'The Independent'
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Julian Assange , Reaches Plea Deal With , US Government.
'The Independent' reports that Wikileaks
founder Julian Assange has been released
from Belmarsh prison as part of a plea deal
with the United States Justice Department.
Assange will be flown out of the U.K. as part
of the deal before he makes a guilty plea deal
that could end the years-long legal battle.
On June 24, Assange boarded a flight at Stansted airport
ahead of a scheduled appearance later this week in the
Mariana Islands, a Western Pacific U.S. commonwealth.
The U.S. government has charged the
Wikileaks founder with conspiracy to obtain
and disclose national defense secrets.
The charges stem from one of the largest leaks of
classified information in U.S. history, disclosing tens of
thousands of reports regarding the war in Afghanistan.
The disclosure, which occurred between 2009 and
2011, included unfiltered diplomatic cables that
potentially endangered the safety of confidential sources. .
The leak also included significant
activity reports related to the war in Iraq
and information regarding Guantanamo Bay.
According to the latest DOJ filing, Assange is expected
to plead guilty and be sentenced to 62 months of time
already served, thus avoiding U.S. imprisonment. .
This is the result of a global campaign
that spanned grass-roots organizers,
press freedom campaigners,
legislators and leaders from
across the political spectrum,
all the way to the United Nations, Wikileaks statement, via X.
After more than five years in
a 2x3 metre cell, isolated 23 hours
a day, he will soon reunite with his
wife Stella Assange, and their children,
who have only known their
father from behind bars, Wikileaks statement, via X
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FAA Investigating Southwest-Operated, Boeing 737 , That Flew Dangerously Low.
'The Independent' reports that a Southwest Airlines
passenger jet flew extremely low over a suburb of
Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude alert on June 19.
According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737-800
descended to just 525 feet above the ground
on its way to Will Rogers World Airport.
Approximately nine miles from the airport,
the plane was passing over Yukon when it triggered
an automated warning around 12:05 a.m. local time. .
Altitude alerts are triggered when an aircraft
descends to within an unsafe distance
to terrain, obstructions or other aircraft. .
'The Independent' reports that the pilots quickly
regained altitude and circled around for a safe
landing on another runway shortly after midnight.
The incident, which sparked concern
in communities it passed over,
is now being investigated. .
On June 20, Southwest Airlines
confirmed that it was in contact
with the FAA regarding the situation.
Southwest is following
its robust Safety
Management System
and is in contact with the
Federal Aviation Administration.., Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
... to understand and address any
irregularities with the aircraft’s
approach to the airport. , Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
Nothing is more important
to Southwest than the safety
of our customers and employees, Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'
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Happy Birthday,
Ariana Grande!.
Ariana Grande-Butera was born
June 26, 1993, and turns 27.
She was born in
Boca Raton, Florida.
Grande was known for playing
Cat Valentine in 'Victorious.'.
Her first album,
'Yours Truly,' debuted
at No. 1 on the
'Billboard' 200.
It also featured her first hit single,
"The Way", with Mac Miller.
The Grammy-winning artist
won Best Pop Vocal Album
for 'Sweetener.'.
The high-pony queen made
history after releasing
'Thank U, Next.'.
She was the first artist to hold
the top 3 spots on the 'Billboard'
Hot 100 simultaneously since
The Beatles.
Grande has also been
named Woman of the
Year by 'Billboard.'.
The singer headlined
Coachella 2019.
Happy Birthday,
Ariana Grande!
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The parents of a seven-year-old girl who died after being buried by sand on a Florida beach have set up a national campaign to help prevent similar tragedies.. Sky News
Texans Get Special , NWS Warning Ahead of , Extreme Heat.
'Newsweek' reports that the National Weather Service
(NWS) in Brownsville, Texas, has issued a special
weather statement ahead of scorching
temperatures across the region.
The special release urges pet owners to remember to
give animals plenty of fresh drinking water following
several weeks of above average temperatures.
On June 6, temperatures in Death Valley National Park
reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit, the earliest in the year
that the extreme temperature has ever been reached.
On June 10, residents in Brownsville, Texas, can
expect daytime temperatures in the upper 90s, with
the heat index driven up to 113 degrees with humidity.
Parts of inland Kenedy and Brooks counties,
as well as the Rio Grande Valley, are areas
most likely to see above average temperatures.
Be sure to check on elderly and
inform neighbors and relatives.
Provide shade and fresh water
for outdoor pets and livestock
and check the backseat of your
vehicle when transporting children, National Weather Service, via 'Newsweek' .
If working outside today,
be sure to continue to take
the necessary measures,
that is to drink plenty of water,
wear loose-fitting and
light-colored clothing,
and take frequent breaks
in air-conditioned locations, National Weather Service, via 'Newsweek' .
According to PETA, 163 animals died
due to heat-related causes in 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that precautions dog-owners
can take include walking dogs in the early morning or
late evening to avoid extreme pavement temperatures. .
Temperatures are likely to worsen
throughout the week in Texas
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US Braces for Potentially , Dangerous Heat Wave.
NBC reports that warnings have been issued in
cities across southern and western states ahead of
a dangerous heat wave expected to start on June 5.
Cooling centers will reportedly be opened,
as temperatures are forecast to rise above
110 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
The heat alerts and warnings are estimated
to impact over 29 million people in a region
spanning from central California to southern Texas. .
Due to an area of high pressure,
daytime highs are estimated to rise
10 to 25 degrees above average.
On June 4, the city of San Angelo in central Texas
hit 111 degrees, the highest temperature recorded
there since it reached 112 degrees last summer.
According to the National Weather Service,
California's Central Valley could reach temperatures
"well up into the 100s at the hottest location.".
According to the National Weather Service,
California's Central Valley could reach temperatures
"well up into the 100s at the hottest location.".
Interior desert regions, including
Las Vegas, are expected to see
temperatures exceed 110 degrees. .
California's Death Valley National Park
has been predicted to reach anywhere
between 118 and 121 degrees.
California has gone to phase 2
of the state's extreme heat temperature response
plan, which includes opening cooling centers.
Extreme heat can be deadly.
Together, let’s do everything
we can to stay safe. The state
is taking action to protect
and inform communities
and Californians should
take steps now to protect
themselves from the heat. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'Newsweek'
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More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms.
'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter
of a million people remain without power
in Texas following a series of severe storms. .
The National Weather Service has warned
that more heavy rain and dangerous
winds are forecast for the area. .
According to utility company Oncor,
work to restore power remains ongoing. .
Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and
flooding are impacting several of
the communities where Oncor teams
are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'.
Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old
worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. .
In Houston, streets remain flooded from
the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm
watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. .
According to National Weather Service
meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”.
Weiss added that other areas are
also at risk of experiencing severe
storms and potential flash flooding.
Southern Arkansas, northern
Louisiana, Mississippi are likely
to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service
meteorologist, via 'The Independent'.
At the same time, the weather service has issued
a heat advisory for several areas, including
Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen
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Severe Weather Causes , Thousands of Americans to Lose Power.
The past few days have brought deadly tornadoes
and storms across the country, BBC reports.
Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people
were killed, and hundreds more were injured.
Approximately 200,000 people
still have no power, BBC reports. .
Kentucky had the most outages,
leaving over 80,000 homes without power.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has
declared a state of emergency, referencing the
"devastating storms that hit almost the entire state.".
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that
over a third of the state's counties were in
a state of disaster from the extreme weather.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns
that severe weather may continue until May 29.
Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and
large hail" is expected throughout northern and
central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma.
Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and
large hail" is expected throughout northern and
central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma.
The East Coast, particularly
New York to Maryland, could
experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.
These disasters come as forecasters
predict an "extraordinary" Atlantic
hurricane season commencing in June.
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