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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Golfer Struck by Lightning, Airlifted to Hospital from Iron Man Event
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Golf courses have seen their share of chaos this year. Be it a rogue plane crash near Donald Trump Golf Course or the viral brawl between a former NHL player and a fellow golfer. But Thursday's incident at New Jersey's Ballyowen Golf Course was something else entirely. During an all-day Iron Man golf competition, a 28-year-old man named Simon Mariani was struck by lightning on the 15th hole, turning the friendly tournament into a life-or-death situation. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 27: Players warm up on the practice range during a weather delay due to lightning during the second round of the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS 2025 at Panther Creek... SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 27: Players warm up on the practice range during a weather delay due to lightning during the second round of the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS 2025 at Panther Creek Country Club on June 27, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by) More Getty Images Golfer Lucky to be Alive According to the Hardyston Police Department, a 911 call was placed at 1:53 p.m. ET, and Mariani was airlifted by medevac to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for treatment. Fellow competitor Brian Delia, who was filming the storm from the 14th tee, described the moment lightning hit. "OK, this is enough," he told WABC, adding, "As an adult and as an avid golfer, when I see lightning, I'm not going to sit there and hold a metal golf club, so we immediately left." But for Mariani, it was already too late. "He definitely died on the course," Delia said. "The dad and the two golfers saved his life." Mariani had been playing alongside his father, who immediately began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while other golfers, including an off-duty firefighter, administered CPR until paramedics arrived. The storm had rolled in fast, and Delia noted that no audible alarms warned players to seek shelter. "I guess they thought it was just going to be a passing shower," he said. While Crystal Springs Resort, which operates Ballyowen, stated that warning horns were sounded, Delia insisted "most people didn't hear it." As per the course's spokesperson, Michelle Abate, "The safety of our guests is one of our top priorities. Our primary concern right now is the well-being of the guest and his family." Mariani's current condition remains undisclosed, but the incident has reignited concerns about lightning safety protocols on open courses. According to the CDC, the odds of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, yet golf remains one of the most vulnerable outdoor sports. The PGA advises players to scout shelter locations before teeing off and to avoid holding metal clubs or standing near trees during storms. Thursday's tragedy echoes past incidents, including the 1975 Western Open, where Lee Trevino and two others were struck by lightning, and the 1991 U.S. Open, where a spectator was killed at Hazeltine. More Golf: Charley Hull collapses at LPGA Major, taken off course by stretcher
7 days ago
Golfer struck by lightning while playing on course in New Jersey
A golfer was struck by lightning while playing on a course in New Jersey, according to the Hardyston Police Department. Simon Mariani, 28, was playing golf at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hamburg, New Jersey, on Tuesday when he was struck by a bolt of lightning at the 15th hole, police said. Brian Delia, a fellow golfer who witnessed the lightning strike, told ABC New York station WABC that he and Mariani -- who he did not know -- were playing in an all-day Iron Man golf competition when Delia saw dark clouds in the sky when he was at the 15th hole. "We were all out there having fun that day," Delia told WABC. Delia, who captured the stormy clouds on camera, was playing at the 14th hole but decided "OK, this is enough" once the lightning struck and ran inside the clubhouse for safety, he told WABC. "As an adult and as an avid golfer, when I see lightning, I'm not going to sit there and hold a metal golf club, so we immediately left," Delia told WABC. Prior to the strike, Delia said he did not hear any horns or sirens alerting players to get off the course. "I guess they thought it was just going to be a passing shower," he told WABC. Delia said he did not know someone had been struck by lightning until police arrived and said someone had been injured at the 15th hole, which is on the "complete opposite corner" of the clubhouse. Before authorities arrived on the scene, Delia said Mariani's father -- who he had been playing with -- was administering mouth-to-mouth while other golfers were providing CPR. Officers said they received a 911 call at approximately 1:53 p.m., and once on the scene they "provided care to the victim until paramedics arrived." Mariani was taken the hospital by medevac helicopter for further treatment, officials said. The status of his condition is unknown.
The Herald Scotland
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
This Dublin hotel features in Michelin Guide to best boutique hotels
The Georgian Townhouse's tagline is "Style Stays Here". On entering the sunken bar is already buzzing with visitors helping themselves from the well-stocked honesty bar. This was Christened the "conversation pit" by original designer and owner Sam Stephenson. The Dublin architect had invited the great and good from Ireland's public life to sit here for colourful parties and social events. Seen as something of a rebel in the swinging 60s his innovation and spirit are everywhere here. Time has been kind to the minimalist style. Staff are friendly and helpful, we were offered homemade cake and coffee on arrival after a walk from the city centre. Sleeping Matters A double room at Number 31 (Image: unknown) Each of the 22 rooms has its own sophisticated style and character summoning Art Deco, Classic Hollywood and the Jazz Age. Our elegant suite was decorated in a rich light green colour and there was plenty of room to find your own space. We spent a comfortable afternoon here before going out for dinner. Luxury bedding and a Super King-sized bed added to a relaxing night's sleep after travelling and walking around the city centre. Nice Touch Featured in the Michelin Guide to Ireland's best boutique hotels, it also offers a stunning garden. The path runs between the mews and the townhouse. I enjoyed a morning coffee near the bronze statue of an angel which was resplendent under sunlight, falling Cherry blossoms in Springtime and colourful rows of flowers. At night guests warm themselves with a seat near the fire pit and enjoy a nightcap in the tranquil surroundings. The gardens at Number 31 (Image: unknown) Food For Thought Delia's breakfast was a real highlight and she delivered the perfect Irish mammy welcome with a smile and a cooked fry-up. We sit at a table arranged like a traditional farmhouse. The food is sourced from local ingredients, I opted for the delicious Eggs Benedict which was followed by Delia's signature dish of baked cranberry and orange nut loaf. Her homemade granola served with yoghurt and fruit was also popular. Drink In The Sights For music fans, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a popular attraction. It's perhaps closely associated with U2 and no fan of the Dublin four-piece will be disappointed but other classic records such as Kate Bush's Hounds of Love were partly recorded at the studios. I was given a detailed tour that featured stories about the resident ghost as well as former owner Van Morrison. Recent visits include The Edge and Bruce Springsteen. Right in the centre of Dublin is The Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience which even contains its own U2 room, the tour featured an international audience who enjoyed getting involved and asking questions. We were even invited to a live jam session. When there were no takers, a rendition of Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix from my school days came in handy. Getting There I flew with Ryanair from Edinburgh into Dublin, prices vary depending on when you book but can start as low as £14.99. A cab from the airport to the city centre is around €30. An Aircoach bus ticket from the airport costs approximately €12 for a return and stops close to the hotel. I also travelled around Dublin on the Do Dublin Hop-on Hop-off tour. Rooms as the hotel start at £212 and includes breakfast, for further information visit Ryanair and Aer Lingus/Emerald Airlines service Glasgow and Edinburgh - Dublin and you can fly with Loganair and Aer Lingus/Emerald Airlines from Aberdeen too For more information please visit
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Black Americans being used as guinea pigs involved universities
In 1871, Henry D. Schmidt, a New Orleans doctor, 'gifted' the crania of 19 formerly enslaved African American and mixed-race individuals to Dr. Emil Ludwig Schmidt at the University of Leipzig to study the racist hypothesis that a person's morality or intelligence could be determined by crevices and bumps of their skull. A century and a half later, in a presumed act of higher consciousness, the German university no longer felt the need to house the ill-gotten skulls and, on Saturday, the remains of those 19 disregarded souls were given a proper burial in New Orleans. Saturday's event at Dillard University took place on the same week that Harvard University announced that it is relinquishing what are believed to be among the earliest photos of enslaved people in the United States. The 1850 images of a father and daughter known as Renty and Delia, who were photographed naked to the waist, were commissioned by Harvard biologist Louis Agassiz to support the theory of polygenism, the idea that human races evolved separately. Harvard would probably still be clutching those photos if Tamara Lanier, an author who says she's a descendant of the father and daughter pictured, hadn't fought a 15-year legal battle with the university. But the photos won't come to her. Renty and Delia's images will now be placed at the International African American Museum in South Carolina, the state where they were enslaved. As I sat through the three-hour service, which included a city acknowledgement by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, musical tributes and a riveting performance from Dillard University's Theatre Ensemble personifying the 19 human beings we were paying homage to, I couldn't help but think about the history of Black Americans being the guinea pigs for experimentation or examination or the subject of incomplete theories, under the guise of scientific advancement. Or the irony of racist individuals using 'inferior' Black specimens to interrogate complex ideas about human physiology, and still arriving at racist conclusions even with evidence in their possession that contradicts their hypotheses. We live in a moment where there is a persistent effort to erase all knowledge of these atrocities and pretend as if they were just figments of Black folks' imagination. But Eva Baham, who chaired the Cultural Repatriation Committee that brought the remains of the 19 New Orleanians home, said during Saturday's service that the purpose of studying history is 'to move forward. And when we keep our past hidden, we are starting over every day.' The memorial service for Adam Grant, Isaak Bell, Hiram Smith, William Pierson, Henry Williams, John Brown, Hiram Malone, William Roberts, Alice Brown, Prescilla Hatchet, Marie Louise, Mahala, Samuel Prince, John Tolman, Henry Allen, Moses Willis, Henry Anderson and two other unidentified souls was unlike any other I have witnessed. The decedents had transitioned over a century and a half ago; however, their departure from this realm could not have been considered peaceful before this weekend's ceremony. Roughly 200 community members filled the sanctuary of Dillard's Lawless Memorial Chapel to pay their respects to these ancestors who were so horribly disrespected after they died. 'It was emotionally draining because you're trying your best to make some connections and to search and find [that] there's hope,' Freddi Williams Evans, a member of the Cultural Repatriation Committee, told me. 'We could not verify any descendants. And so we have to step in and be their family.' Harvard is letting go not just of the photos of Renty and Delia, but also images of enslaved people known as Alfred, Delia, Drana, Fassena, Jack and Jem. Lanier, who says she's the great-great-great-granddaughter of 'Papa Renty,' said of the settlement with Harvard, 'This pilfered property, images taken without dignity or consent and used to promote a racist psychoscience will now be repatriated to a home where their stories can be told and their humanity can be restored.' As she spoke Wednesday she locked arms with Susanna Moore, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Agassiz, the Harvard biologist. Moore rightly called the work her forefather was doing with the photos 'a deeply racist project.' The combination of Harvard relinquishing its photos and Dillard receiving the remains of those wrongly shipped to a lab overseas means that even in 2025, we are still unpacking just how much dehumanization defined slavery and its aftermath in the United States. Dillard University President Monique Guillory told me it was important to honor the 19 in New Orleans because 'They walked the streets of New Orleans like we do.' Saturday's ceremony ended with African drumming and dancing, and then attendees were led out of the chapel by a jazz band and a traditional New Orleans second line en route to bury the remains of a tormented people, the right way. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
From the Files of Harvard, Heres How Real Slaves Looked 175 Years Ago
A picture is worth 1,000 words, and in the case of two enslaved African Americans, their portraits set off a historic chain of events and ended a 15-year battle over ownership. Renty and Delia were photographed in 1850, making their pictures the oldest believed of any enslaved American in history. Now, their stories are being told the right way. Harvard University finally settled a 15-year legal battle with Tamara Lanier, an educator who claimed the university was illegally in possession of delicate photos of her enslaved ancestors, according to BBC. Lanier is said to be the great-great-great granddaughter of 'Papa' Renty, so when she found out Harvard held the only photo of her ancestor, she had to take action. The two daguerreotypes– unique, early photos produced on a silver-coated copper plate– were taken in South Carolina, where Renty and his daughter Delia worked as slaves. But although the photos traveled a long way from South Carolina to Harvard University, it's Renty and Delia's faces that tell a more horrific account. Renty– an older man with a short, grey afro and facial hair– stands tall in his portrait. He's shirtless, emphasizing his bony yet chiseled torso, likely from malnutrition and harsh labor conditions he endured. His face? Stoic, without emotions. But his eyes almost look glossy, like he's in pain and seen way too much in his short lifetime. Delia has her father's eyes. She's also shirtless, showing off her pronounced collarbone and broad shoulders. Despite her young age, Delia looks mature as she poses in a chair for the photo. The images were captured by a Harvard professor for a racist study, according to The Hill. In her complaint against Harvard, Lanier claimed her ancestors did not give their consent to the photoshoot, meaning Harvard's ownership of the photos was illegal. The portraits were rediscovered at the university in 1975, according to BBC. Lanier wanted Harvard to relinquish ownership of the photos. Now, she finally got her wish. 'I think it's one of one in American history, because of the combination of unlikely features: to have a case that dates back 175 years, to win control over images dating back that long of enslaved people — that's never happened before,' attorney Joshua Koskoff told AP News. The public can finally view Renty and Delia's portraits. They will be transferred to the International African American Museum in South Carolina, the state where Renty and Delia called home. 'This is a moment in history where the sons and daughters of stolen ancestors can stand with pride and rightfully proclaim a victory for reparations,' Lanier told AP News. 'This pilfered property, images taken without dignity or consent and used to promote a racist pseudoscience will now be repatriated to a home where their stories can be told and their humanity can be restored.'
