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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Poland hosts 'World Cup' for foster children in Legia Warsaw's stadium
The 10th Children's World Cup, which originated and is held in Poland, is the world's largest tournament for foster care wards. Krzysztof Kot, coach of the Polish team, emphasises just how much it means to its participants. "It is a football festival that they look forward to all year. Here, they can meet their peers, play against each other in a beautiful stadium, listen to the anthems in the final, win a medal or a cup, and simply be representatives of their country," he says. The Children's World Cup organiser, Andrzej Lisiak, explains the mission behind the event, and emphasises the importance of supporting similar initiatives. "When these children are accepted, it transforms something in them, and they start to exist anew. Otherwise, they are hidden, tired, and destroyed; they no longer want to continue. It only takes a moment of care for them to change their personality altogether. They start to exist as entirely different people, wonderful people with feelings, who want to live and help others," Lisiak says. The children taking part in the tournament express similar sentiments. "{It's] A wonderful place, a wonderful country. We got to know other cultures," said Manuel, one of the participants, who came from Portugal to compete. When asked if he would like to become a professional footballer, he replied he "would like to, but it is very difficult." Another participant, coming from Lithuania, emphasised that she loves football very much and that she feels very confident while playing with her team. According to the organisers, more than 10,000 children from all over the world have participated in the tournaments so far. For them, it is essential to see how happy children are when they come together to play and enjoy themselves. "It's very important to give this opportunity to all children in the world. This is one of the values we have at UEFA Foundation for Children. Access to football for every child, regardless of their background," Carine N'koue, secretary general of UEFA Foundation for Children, said in an interview with Euronews.
Kuwait Times
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Kuwait Times
Millions in US sweat out first extreme heat wave of year
US' first significant scorching heat triggers health warnings NEW YORK: A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures this week expected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) in the New York metropolitan area. The country's first significant scorching heat of the year triggered health warnings as it arrived over the weekend. Dangerously high temperatures are forecast through Wednesday in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. 'This extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers,' warned Mayor Eric Adams, adding that each year heat claims the lives of 500 people in this city of eight million. 'It's going to be brutal and dangerous if you do not treat it with the understanding that we want you to,' he added. As sweltering heat baked the city, authorities urged seniors, people with health problems and those without air conditioning to stay hydrated and seek help at designated cooling centers such as libraries and recreation facilities. Heat records tumbled across parts of the US Northeast. In Central Park, known as the lungs of Manhattan, Monday's temperature of 96F (36C) tied a record that has stood since 1888, according to the National Weather Service. 'Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories across much of the eastern third of the country (are) affecting nearly 160 million people' across at least 29 states, the NWS reported. 'This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration,' the agency warned. Meteorologists are describing the intensifying weather pattern as a heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps air and leads to steadily rising thermal readings. Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, leading to more fatalities than natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes. For many in the Big Apple, avoiding work in the searing heat was not an option. 'We have to endure it, because otherwise what are we going to survive on?' Manuel, a manual worker repairing a building facade in New York's Harlem neighborhood, told AFP. 'Sometimes we stop because it's a danger. We don't all have the same energy, but you have to endure,' he added. In the Washington Heights neighborhood, authorities opened several fire hydrants so residents could seek relief with the gushing water. One of the local heroes was Ronald Marcelin, a 44-year-old air conditioning technician sweating profusely as he repaired a pizzeria's AC unit. 'I'm taking the heat so that everyone else can cool down,' Marcelin said with a grin. Triple digits The soaring temperatures come just as New Yorkers head to the polls Tuesday - with a forecast high of 102F (39C) - for the Democratic primary that will decide the party's mayoral candidate. It promises to be a tight race between Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking political resurrection after resigning in disgrace as state governor in 2021, and rising left-wing star Zohran Mamdani. Over the weekend, Cuomo urged residents to cast their votes even if the temperatures hit triple digits. In Washington, the heat index - what the temperature feels like with humidity factored in - was forecast to soar as high as 110F (43C) on Monday, and the mayor's office urged residents to take advantage of cooling centers and public swimming pools. Scientists say extreme heat waves are a clear sign of global warming, and they are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense. Fueled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally - and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three. — AFP
NDTV
24-06-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
US Hit By First Extreme Heat Wave Of The Year Impacting 160 Million People
United States: A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures this week expected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) in the New York metropolitan area. The country's first significant scorching heat of the year triggered health warnings as it arrived over the weekend. Dangerously high temperatures are forecast through Wednesday in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. "This extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers," warned Mayor Eric Adams, adding that each year heat claims the lives of 500 people in this city of eight million. "It's going to be brutal and dangerous if you do not treat it with the understanding that we want you to," he added. As sweltering heat baked the city, authorities urged seniors, people with health problems and those without air conditioning to stay hydrated and seek help at designated cooling centers such as libraries and recreation facilities. Heat records tumbled across parts of the US Northeast. In Central Park, known as the lungs of Manhattan, Monday's temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius) tied a record that has stood since 1888, according to the National Weather Service. "Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories across much of the eastern third of the country (are) affecting nearly 160 million people" across at least 29 states, the NWS reported. "This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the agency warned. Meteorologists are describing the intensifying weather pattern as a heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps air and leads to steadily rising thermal readings. Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, leading to more fatalities than natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes. For many in the Big Apple, avoiding work in the searing heat was not an option. "We have to endure it, because otherwise what are we going to survive on?" Manuel, a manual worker repairing a building facade in New York's Harlem neighborhood, told AFP. "Sometimes we stop because it's a danger. We don't all have the same energy, but you have to endure," he added. In the Washington Heights neighborhood, authorities opened several fire hydrants so residents could seek relief with the gushing water. One of the local heroes was Ronald Marcelin, a 44-year-old air conditioning technician sweating profusely as he repaired a pizzeria's AC unit. "I'm taking the heat so that everyone else can cool down," Marcelin said with a grin. Triple digits The soaring temperatures come just as New Yorkers head to the polls Tuesday -- with a forecast high of 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius) -- for the Democratic primary that will decide the party's mayoral candidate. It promises to be a tight race between Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking political resurrection after resigning in disgrace as state governor in 2021, and rising left-wing star Zohran Mamdani. Over the weekend, Cuomo urged residents to cast their votes even if the temperatures hit triple digits. In Washington, the heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity factored in -- was forecast to soar as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) on Monday, and the mayor's office urged residents to take advantage of cooling centers and public swimming pools. Scientists say extreme heat waves are a clear sign of global warming, and they are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense. Fueled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally -- and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three.
RTÉ News
24-06-2025
- Climate
- RTÉ News
US hit by first extreme heat wave of the year
A potentially life-threatening heat wave has enveloped parts of the eastern United States impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures expected to climb to 40C (104F) in the New York metropolitan area. The country's first significant scorching heat of the year arrived over the weekend and is expected to peak today in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City. "This extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers," warned Mayor Eric Adams, adding that each year heat claims the lives of 500 people in this city of eight million. "It's going to be brutal and dangerous if you do not treat it with the understanding that we want you to," he added. As sweltering heat enveloped the city, authorities urged elderly people, people with health problems and those without air conditioning to stay hydrated and seek help at designated cooling centres such as libraries and recreation facilities. Heat records tumbled across parts of the US Northeast, including in Central Park, known as the lungs of Manhattan, where yesterday's temperature of 36C (96F) broke a record that had stood since 1888, according to the National Weather Service. "Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories across much of the eastern third of the country (are) affecting nearly 160 million people" across at least 29 states, the NWS reported. "This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the agency warned. Meteorologists are describing the intensifying weather pattern as a heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps air and leads to steadily rising thermal readings. For many in the Big Apple, avoiding work in the searing heat was not an option. "We have to endure it, because otherwise what are we going to survive on?" Manuel, a manual worker repairing a building facade in New York's Harlem neighbourhood, said. "Sometimes we stop because it's a danger. We don't all have the same energy, but you have to endure," he added. In the Washington Heights neighbourhood, authorities opened several fire hydrants so residents could seek relief with the gushing water. The soaring temperatures come just as New Yorkers head to the polls for the Democratic primary that will decide the party's mayoral candidate. It promises to be a tight race between Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking political resurrection after resigning in disgrace as state governor in 2021, and rising left-wing star Zohran Mamdani. Over the weekend, Mr Cuomo urged residents to cast their votes even if the temperatures hit 37.7C (100F). In Washington, the heat index - what the temperature feels like with humidity factored in - was forecast to soar to as high as 43C (110F), and the mayor's office urged residents to take advantage of cooling centres. Scientists say extreme heat waves are a clear sign of global warming, and they are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense. Fuelled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally - and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three.
Korea Herald
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Korea Herald
US hit by first extreme heat wave of year
NEW YORK (AFP) — A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures expected to climb to 40 degrees Celsius in the New York metropolitan area. The country's first significant scorching heat of the year arrived over the weekend and peaks Monday and Tuesday in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City. "This extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers," warned Mayor Eric Adams, adding that each year heat claims the lives of 500 people in this city of 8 million. "It's going to be brutal and dangerous if you do not treat it with the understanding that we want you to," he added. As sweltering heat enveloped the city, authorities urged seniors, people with health problems and those without air conditioning to stay hydrated and seek help at designated cooling centers such as libraries and recreation facilities. Heat records tumbled across parts of the US Northeast, including in Central Park, known as the lungs of Manhattan, where Monday's temperature of 96 degrees broke a record that had stood since 1888, according to the National Weather Service. "Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories across much of the eastern third of the country (are) affecting nearly 160 million people" across at least 29 states, the NWS reported. "This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the agency warned. Meteorologists are describing the intensifying weather pattern as a heat dome, a high-pressure system that traps air and leads to steadily rising thermal readings. For many in the Big Apple, avoiding work in the searing heat was not an option. "We have to endure it, because otherwise what are we going to survive on?" Manuel, a manual worker repairing a building facade in New York's Harlem neighborhood, told Agence France-Presse. "Sometimes we stop because it's a danger. We don't all have the same energy, but you have to endure," he added. In the Washington Heights neighborhood, authorities opened several fire hydrants so residents could seek relief with the gushing water. One of the local heroes was Ronald Marcelin, a 44-year-old air conditioning technician sweating profusely as he repaired a pizzeria's AC unit. "I'm taking the heat so that everyone else can cool down," Marcelin said with a grin. The soaring temperatures come just as New Yorkers head to the polls Tuesday for the Democratic primary that will decide the party's mayoral candidate. This promises to be a tight race between Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking political resurrection after resigning in disgrace as state governor in 2021, and rising left-wing star Zohran Mamdami. Over the weekend, Cuomo urged residents to cast their votes even if the temperatures hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In Washington, the heat index — what the temperature feels like with humidity factored in — was forecast to soar to as high as 43 C on Monday, and the mayor's office urged residents to take advantage of cooling centers. Scientists say extreme heat waves are a clear sign of global warming, and they are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense. Fueled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally — and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three.
