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4 days ago
- Health
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Emergency Ambulance Services Celebrate Paramedics And First Responders
As part of a global tribute, Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) and Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) will unite on 8 July to celebrate International Paramedics Day for the third year running. Created in 2022 by the College of Paramedics in the United Kingdom, the annual event honours all paramedics and first responders and highlights the power of teamwork and collaboration. Last year, Hato Hone St John's more than 5,000 paid and volunteer ambulance personnel responded to more than 450,000 incidents nationwide and Wellington Free Ambulance's over 200 paramedics and first responders attended more than 54,000 emergencies across Greater Wellington and Wairarapa. Peter Bradley, Hato Hone St John Chief Executive, acknowledges how the paramedic role has developed significantly over the decades, with St John first responders commencing their service to New Zealanders in 1885. 'For 140 years and counting, our people have served their communities, from giving basic first aid at events, to playing a crucial role in pre-hospital care. 'We are incredibly grateful to all our ambulance personnel who continue to make a life-changing differences in the face of growing demand for emergency services and an increasingly busy public health sector.' With this year's theme centered on 'Unity and Community', the two emergency ambulance service providers are celebrating the different ways in which paramedics, their colleagues and partners, work together to support each other and their communities, while overcoming challenges to deliver the best possible care. David Robinson, Wellington Free Ambulance Chief Executive, says, 'This International Paramedics Day, I'd like to acknowledge and thank our incredible paramedics for their tireless dedication and commitment and the difference they make to their communities – 24/7, 365 days a year. 'It's not an exaggeration to say that unity and community are absolutely essential to Wellington Free Ambulance. There's a real sense of camaraderie in our paramedic workforce; they've got each other's backs, which allows them to show up for our communities feeling fully supported. Unified teams that share valuable knowledge, skills, and experience lead to better patient outcomes. 'Caring for, and being supported by, our community is at the very heart of everything we do. It's the ongoing support and generosity of our incredible community that allows us to be here for anyone who needs us in Greater Wellington and Wairarapa, 24/7, free of charge.' Dan Ohs, Hato Hone St John Deputy Chief Executive – Ambulance Operations, says the day shines a spotlight on the significant contribution paramedics and first responders make across a wide range of roles. 'Ambulance personnel across the country work under high pressure, challenging conditions, when people are at their most vulnerable. We appreciate their skills, knowledge, and commitment to caring for patients. 'A huge thank you to all our ambulance personnel and everyone who supports them. You make a genuine difference to people's lives through the incredible work you do.' To mark the occasion on 8 July, several national landmarks will be lit up in yellow and green – the colours of emergency ambulances in New Zealand. Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance invite the public to join them in acknowledging and thanking all the paramedics and first responders who serve in their communities. The landmarks being lit up on International Paramedics Day include:
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"It's some bulls—t" - Ron Harper directly mocked David Robinson over his historic 71-point performance
"It's some bulls—t" - Ron Harper directly mocked David Robinson over his historic 71-point performance originally appeared on Basketball Network. When NBA legends reunite, they look back at some of their most memorable experiences. It was exactly what happened when David Robinson and Ron Harper took part in a '90s NBA stars virtual reunion alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Dominique Wilkins back in 2020. Advertisement One of the things the group discussed was Robinson's historic 71-point outburst in 1994 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Harper, who was playing for the Clippers at the time, sparked the conversation by poking fun at Robinson, suggesting that it wasn't a legitimate career-high performance. "I just wanna say congrats on the 71 points," Harper sarcastically told Robinson during the group conversation. "But it's some bulls—t." "If he says they gave it to me then they must've given it to me," Robinson said about Harper's comment while laughing. What went down the night Robinson dropped 71 The context of Harper's remark stemmed from the controversy surrounding Robinson's 71-point game. It was said that then-Clippers owner Donald Sterling rigged it and the story quickly made the rounds within the NBA community. Rumors swirled that Sterling ordered the Clippers to allow the San Antonio Spurs center to score as many points as he could for the purpose of helping Robinson win the scoring title. Advertisement Apparently, Sterling's plan was to keep the scoring title in the West. It was the final game of the season and Robinson only needed 35 points to beat Orlando Magic's Shaquille O'Neal. To ensure that The Admiral would edge Shaq, Sterling allegedly instructed the Clippers coaching staff to pull the starters and let Robinson dominate the game early on. As a result, Robinson ended up dropping 71, an insane tally that put him above O'Neal by 0.5 in total points per game. Robinson finished the season with an average of 29.8 points per outing, while Shaq logged 29.3. Many of those who have watched the entire game felt as if the 71 points were handed to Robinson. However, it seemed like both Robinson and then-Clippers coach Bob Weiss didn't even have an inkling of the apparent dubiousness going on. Advertisement "Robinson was spectacular," said Weiss. "That was exactly what we didn't want to happen. We double-teamed him with our forwards every time we could, but he still scored the points. I think the foul situation was a little ridiculous, though. He played great, and he deserves the title," Weiss gave him credit. "I looked up at the scoreboard," Robinson told reporters after the win. "It said, 71 points. Oh, my goodness. It was unbelievable. My team has been behind me for the whole year. They always push me to do a lot of individual things. As a leader, I just try to win games, but tonight, they really wanted me to shoot it. When the game started, they were looking for me almost every time down the court," he concluded. Advertisement Related: Lance Stephenson explains why Carmelo won't play against Michael Beasley 1-on-1: "Nobody wants to lose their stripes" How Shaq reacted to Robinson's scoring title win In the end, Robinson won the scoring title that year. It didn't take long before Shaq learned about the shady things that took place during the Spurs-Clippers game. For O'Neal, what happened that night in L.A. was an utter mockery, which was something that he and the Magic hadn't even thought about. However, Shaq pointed out that had they done the same thing, he would've had 70 points as well. Related: "You guys created this" - Shaq credited media for motivating him to get serious and start winning championships This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Times
24-06-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
A Heat Wave Hits New York Earlier Than Usual for a Second Year in a Row
Scorching, record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday kept many people indoors throughout the metropolitan region, strained the electrical grid and stoked concerns among those who are the most vulnerable to the heat, including older New Yorkers and the very young. It was 99 degrees in Central Park this afternoon, the hottest June 24 temperature since records started there in 1869. Kennedy Airport recorded the hottest June day since the site was built in 1948, at 102 degrees. It is the second year in a row that a heat wave has hit the New York City region earlier than usual, as global warming is projected to worsen heat waves and make them more frequent, climate experts say. 'Our warming climate underlies everything,' said David Robinson, the New Jersey state climatologist and a geography professor at Rutgers University. 'It's not about the highest temperature; it's about how long it stays hot and the area of coverage of that heat. It's 100 up in New England today and down here as well.' Of the 69 weather stations in New Jersey, Mr. Robinson said, over 30 hit 100 degrees. He added that the 10 hottest summers on record for the state had all occurred since 2005. As climate change wreaks havoc with the traditional calendar, the familiar rhythms of the seasons have begun to shift. New York City pools, for example, are not scheduled to open for the summer until Friday. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Police were stumped when my son vanished in the Arizona desert... now my investigation has uncovered the remains of at least seven people
A South Carolina father, whose 24-year-old son vanished in the Arizona desert, revealed his deepest fears after conducting 50 searches of his own. 'I believe something bad happened to my son Daniel,' David Robinson told the Daily Mail. 'Something nefarious happened. I just don't know what it is.'
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Spurs' roster-building strategy around Victor Wenbanyama differs from past
The post Why Spurs' roster-building strategy around Victor Wenbanyama differs from past appeared first on ClutchPoints. While Kevin Durant reportedly would welcome a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, there seems to be skepticism around the NBA that a trade between the Spurs and Phoenix Suns will be pulled off. It appears the Spurs are holding firm to a strategy that prioritizes building around Victor Wembanyama through the NBA Draft by developing youth, to go along with the opportunistic trade for 27-year-old De'Aaron Fox before this season's deadline. Advertisement An era that puts a premium on young talent and assets provides that backdrop. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves, who've combined for the two best records in the West and/or appearances in the conference finals, have shown there's merit to following the blueprint. But it's a strategy that goes against how the Silver and Black have built around their generational big men of the past. While the style of play has changed, their previous approach did yield success. Spurs traded for veterans to help David Robinson Had surrounding rookie David Robinson with a 'timeline' been a thing in 1989, the Spurs would've paired him with 27-year-old Alvin Robertson, who had already made three All-Star Games and won NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and a newly turned 26-year-old Johnny Dawkins who garnered Naismith Player of the Year honors at Duke. Advertisement Instead, San Antonio traded Robertson to the Milwaukee Bucks for veteran Terry Cummings and dealt Dawkins to the Philadelphia 76ers for 33-year-old point guard Maurice Cheeks. The Spurs moved Cheeks to the New York Knicks for the younger Rod Strickland that winter, but not before Cheeks helped a young Spurs core to a 34-16 record in what was then the greatest single-season turnaround in league history. Cummings averaged 22 points and eight rebounds per game and provided critical leadership for a squad that advanced to Game 7 of the semifinals a year after winning 21 games. And while comparing teams from now to the late 1980s and early '90s may be apples to oranges because of the emphasis on veteran-laded teams then, it's worth noting that young Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns squads outlasted those legendary Los Angeles Lakers while the charging Chicago Bulls made the conference finals that year. Spurs doubled down on veterans to surround Tim Duncan Thanks to injuries in 1996-97, San Antonio added Tim Duncan to an older core that had made a couple of playoff runs. Instead of prioritizing youth following Duncan's rookie season, they doubled down on veteran help by signing Mario Elie and Jerome Kersey and trading for Steve Kerr in a deal that saw them part with a first round draft pick. Advertisement It led to the franchise's first championship in 1999. They drafted 19-year-old Tony Parker in 2001 and Manu Ginobili debuted in 2002. But while they'd flank Duncan for the next 15 years, Parker and Ginobili arrived after TD's first four seasons in the NBA. Spurs opting for youth around Victor Wembanyama Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images The Spurs don't seem to have much interest in trading the No. 2 pick, according to The Athletic. Perhaps that changes if Giannis Antetokounmpo actually becomes available, which isn't the case right now, but it appears to be untouchable when it comes to Durant trade talks. Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is assumed to be untouchable in these talks as well, which was echoed by Jake Fischer at The Stein Line. Same with Fox, whom San Antonio acquired in February. Advertisement Again, maybe the calculus changes if Giannis is on the table, but the Spurs aren't going to cash in their prized youth chips for an aging Durant. If a deal can get done without those top assets (would something around Devin Vassell and the No. 14 pick work?), maybe it still happens, but that's not looking likely right now and San Antonio will be happy rolling with its youthful core. The prioritization of youth is the norm these days. It just hasn't been for a Spurs organization that's built around superstar big men before. Related: Spurs rumors: The current trade plan for No. 2 pick in 2025 NBA Draft Related: NBA rumors: Why Spurs aren't currently a Kevin Durant trade match for Suns
