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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Boy 'Was a Little Scared' to Return to the Water After Losing Leg in Shark Attack. Then He Jumped In
A teen is opening up about returning to the same water where he survived a shark attack. Jameson Reeder Jr., now 13, had a portion of his leg amputated nearly three years ago when he got attacked by an 8-food bull shark while snorkeling in the Florida Keys with his family in August 2022. In a new interview with Good Morning America, which coincided with the release of his family's book Rescue at the Reef: The Miraculous True Story of a Little Boy with Big Faith, the young boy spoke about what it was like to get back in the water. Understandably, the teen admitted he felt 'a little scared before I jumped in.' "I wanted to go in and for a split two seconds, it was like a whole flashback of the whole shark attack just because of the environment of the whole reef,' he said. But ultimately, his faith helped him meet the moment. 'I knew I had the Lord and so, I popped up and I just had a lot of fun," he said. "To see him reclaim that from fear was such, I think, not just victory for him and all of us, but for so many people who've been following the story," added his dad, Jameson Reeder Sr. "And do it with so much joy and strength. That was the epitome of that day — joy and strength." In the aftermath of the attack, Reeder Jr.'s parents alerted a nearby boat, which helped bring the family to shore. Once paramedics arrived, the boy was airlifted to a hospital. "They had to remove/amputate from just below the knee to save his life as it was not operable from the damage the shark had caused," his uncle Joshua Reeder wrote on Facebook in 2022. "They said the shark made the decision for him and wasn't anything they could do to save it." In September 2022, Reeder Jr. told Good Morning America that although he's "very sad that my foot is gone" he was just "happy to be alive." The boy has since undergone six surgeries and re-learned how to walk, run and jump. As for the future, well, the teen has his eye on the baseball diamond. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I was a pitcher before the shark attack and I'm trying to get back to it. I've had some tough times and pain," he said in his latest GMA interview, "but with how good prosthetics are getting, I actually have no more pain now playing." Read the original article on People
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Scorching heat threatens South Florida, "feels like" temps expected to be in triple digits
With "feels like" temperatures expected to be in the triple digits on Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for South Florida. The National Weather Service issues a heat advisory when the heat index, which combines temperatures and the humidity, is expected to reach 105 degrees or higher and last for at least two hours. A heat warning requires even more extreme conditions. Monday's heat index values will hover around 105 degrees for Broward and Miami-Dade counties. While the Florida Keys are not officially under a heat advisory, temperatures will feel like they are up to 102 degrees. The heat advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The hotter conditions are due to a combination of moisture moving in from the mid-Atlantic and an area of high pressure over the Gulf. The chance of rain on Monday is 20% with afternoon highs in the low 90s. South Florida residents are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat illness. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, stay in the shade or AC during the afternoon hours or take frequent breaks if you need to be outside.
Bloomberg
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Tesla Spars in Court Over Autopilot Alert 2 Seconds Before Crash
The final two seconds before a Tesla Model S crashed into a parked SUV took center stage Thursday in a court showdown over who's responsible for the 2019 collision — the distracted driver or his car's Autopilot system. Tesla is seeking to show a jury that the company's technology performed as it should and that the driver is fully to blame for running through a stop sign at a T intersection in the Florida Keys and ramming into a Chevrolet Tahoe, killing a woman who stood next to the SUV and seriously injuring her boyfriend.
Geek Tyrant
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Guy Ritchie Bows Out of ROAD HOUSE 2 as Director — GeekTyrant
Guy Ritchie is no longer directing Road House 2 as the filmmaker, known for his stylish action, quirky character, and quick-fire storytelling, has exited the Amazon MGM sequel ahead of its planned September shoot. No official reason has been given for his departure. The sequel sees Jake Gyllenhaal returning as Dalton, following up on last year's Road House reboot, a gritty, hardcore reimagining of the 1989 Patrick Swayze cult classic. The first film dropped on Prime Video in March 2024 and turned out to be a massive hit for the streamer. According to then-Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke, the movie 'attracted nearly 80 million worldwide viewers in its first eight weeks to become the studio's most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis.' The Road House reboot had Gyllenhaal playing a down-and-out ex-UFC fighter who winds up working security at a bar in the Florida Keys only to get tangled up in a violent turf war with bikers, outlaws, and a shady resort developer. The movie was pure and chaotic fun. Will Beall ( Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F ) is writting the sequel, though plot details are still being kept under wraps. Dave Bautista was reportedly circling the sequel as part of the cast, though with Ritchie stepping away, it's unclear whether casting or creative plans will shift. It's also worth noting that the Road House franchise hasn't exactly had the smoothest behind-the-scenes journey. Director Doug Liman , who helmed the reboot, publicly expressed his disappointment with the film's straight-to-streaming release. In a previous interview, Liman said his frustrations came from not being properly compensated after the film's original theatrical plans were scrapped following Amazon's acquisition of MGM. Ritchie previously worked with Gyllenhaal on The Covenant and is teaming up with him again for the upcoming action thriller In the Grey , also at Amazon MGM. Meanwhile, Ritchie's next directorial effort is Wife & Dog , a black comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, and Anthony Hopkins. As for Road House 2, production is still slated to begin this fall, Amaazon just needs to find new director to take on the challenge of helming it.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Florida students will ask questions of astronauts on space station: How to watch
Two astronauts orbiting Earth from about 250 miles above will take some time to chat with students in Florida from all the way in outer space. A group of students in the Florida Keys will have the chance on Monday, July 14, to hear two spacefarers aboard the International Space Station answer their prerecorded questions, NASA announced. It's not uncommon for astronauts aboard the orbital laboratory to take time to meet virtually with students around the U.S. when they're not busy conducting science experiments or performing routine station maintenance. Most recently on July 1, three NASA astronauts greeted students in Alabama during a similar conversation. Here's what to know about the Earth-to-space chat, as well as the astronauts at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, who made headlines in May for completing a rare all-female spacewalk, will be joined by Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi for a brief chat from orbit with students in Florida. The event will be hosted by the Seacamp Association, which provides immersive marine science lessons for youth in Big Pine Key, Florida – an unincorporated area in the Florida Keys in Monroe County. Students between the ages of 10 and 17 in Monroe County will be joined by virtual campers from around the world for the conversation. The USA TODAY Network left a message Thursday, July 10 with the Seacamp Association seeking more information. The 20-minute Earth-to-space call is scheduled to begin at 10:05 a.m. ET Monday, July 14 on NASA STEM's YouTube channel. "The goal of the event is to help students make connections between astronauts training in space and scientists working in the sea," NASA said in a statement. The International Space Station has been stationed in low-Earth orbit for more than 25 years, typically about 250 miles high, where it has been home to astronauts from all over the world. The orbital laboratory is operated through a global partnership of space agencies, including NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). More than 280 spacefarers from 23 countries have visited the International Space Station, including 169 from the United States alone, according to NASA. Bigger than a six-bedroom house, the outpost has six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym and a 360-degree view bay window. Ayers and Onishi are among 11 people living aboard the International Space Station. Both arrived at the orbital laboratory in March as part of a joint NASA and SpaceX mission known as Crew-10. Also on the mission is NASA astronaut Anne McClain and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. That mission also made headlines due to its role in paving the way for the NASA astronauts who crewed the doomed Boeing Starliner to depart with the Crew-9 mission. The Crew-10 spacefarers are all part of Expedition 73 at the space station, where they are spending at least six months conducting scientific research and working to maintain the station. Expedition 73 also includes NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, who reached the ISS in April with cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky. Rounding out the orbital residents is the crew of a commercial spaceflight known as Axiom Mission 4. NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Shubhanshu Shukla of India, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary reached the space station June 25 on a two-week mission and are due to return home in the days ahead, though a date has not been announced. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Astronauts on space station to talk to Florida students: How to watch
