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CNBC
04-07-2025
- Climate
- CNBC
Deadly storms slam Northeast and South Texas, forcing July 4 cancellations and power outages
Heavy overnight thunderstorms in the Northeast and South Texas left several people dead and caused widespread damage ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, authorities said. Officials with the City of Plainfield, New Jersey, just southwest of New York City, said two males, aged 79 and 25, were killed when a tree fell onto the vehicle they were traveling in at the height of the storm. The names of the victims were being withheld out of respect for the families, the officials said. "The devastating storm that struck our city has left deep scars, widespread damage, and thousands still without power," Plainfield Mayor Adrian O. Mapp said in a statement on Facebook. At 6 a.m., nearly 44,000 energy customers were in the dark in New York state, along with 24,000 in New Jersey and 23,000 in Massachusetts. The priority was to "begin the work of rebuilding," Mapp said. "In light of this tragedy we cannot, in all good conscience proceed with our Fourth of July parade, concert, or fireworks," he added. An additional overnight fatality in nearby North Plainfield, New Jersey, was confirmed by Mayor Lawrence La Ronde, who told WNBC that the city's West End area is "a mess." He said the city was working with utility officials to remove down wires and restore power. Footage posted on social media showed large trees toppled by strong winds in North Plainfield, while another video showed downed power lines in Salt Point, New Jersey. Videos also captured heavy hail falling across the region. New York City appears to have avoided the worst of the storm, but damage was reported from Connecticut into central New Jersey. Roughly 39 million people were subject to alerts and warnings for thunderstorms Thursday, putting holiday celebrations and travel plans at risk. By Friday morning, the number affected had dropped to 11.5 million, according to the weather service's Storm Prediction Center. Fireworks displays may be affected by storms or rain after dusk in these areas. Law enforcement in Kerr County, Texas, northwest of San Antonio, confirmed Friday that flooding from storms there had led to unspecified fatalities. NBC News 4 San Antonio reported a family in Kerrville, Texas, was missing after their house was swept away. Heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to swell to levels not seen in decades, according to the National Weather Service. "The entire county is an extremely active scene," the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. In an area near Hunt, Texas, the Guadalupe River jumped 22 feet in 3 hours, authorities said. Flood alerts remain in effect through Friday evening for 3 million residents across Abilene, San Angelo, and San Antonio, Texas. The NWS had earlier declared a flash flood emergency for the county, with between 5 and 10 inches of rain fell overnight. The agency said that automated rain gauges "indicate a large and deadly flood wave is moving down the Guadalupe River" and that "flash flooding is already occurring." A warning of "life-threatening" flash flooding was also issued for several counties across south-central Texas. The July 4 holiday will feature widely scattered showers across parts of the Rockies, Plains, and Southeast, while the Northeast and Southwest are expected to remain dry. Fourth of July celebrations were already canceled on Anna Maria Island in Southwest Florida due to the risk of storms and flooding, while a celebration in nearby North Port, Florida, was postponed. There were widespread flight delays across East Coast terminals Thursday night, with a ground stop or ground delays declared at New York airports, but there were minimal delays Friday morning.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Middle Schooler Shares Video of Himself Bullying and Calling Preschooler Asian Slurs As the 5-Year-Old Begs 'Don't Hurt Me'
A family is heartbroken after a video of their 5-year-old son being bullied and called ethnic slurs by an older, middle school kid was shared throughout their Virginia community. The mother and father, identified only as Ashely and Shawn, spoke with NBC News4 Saturday, April 26 after a different parent learned of the video and brought it to their attention. In the footage, the 5-year-old's face was blurred from the newscast and the older child did not appear on-camera. The ethic slurs repeatedly said by the older kid, which rhymes with King Kong and can be heard in the uncensored clip published by AsAm News, were also censored by NBC News4. The younger child was seen running away from the middle schooler, ringing the doorbell at his home and begging for help. 'No! Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me!' the 5-year-old said, holding out his hands and putting a jacket over his head for protection. Related: Ex-Univ. Kentucky Student Is Sentenced to Prison for Racist Attack on Black Student He also asked nearby kids to 'save' him as the others laughed. The child who was recording asked the Asian boy if he was having 'dumplings' for dinner. As the mother opened the front door, unaware of what had just happened and her child ran inside, the middle schooler told him, 'Bye, have a good day.' The video was shared in a chat group with students from nearby Eagle Ridge Middle School. It was a parent within that community who found out about the footage and tracked down the victim's family to tearfully let his parents know what happened. 'Every time I saw that, my heart's broken every time,' Ashley told the news station in the emotional sit down. 'As a mother, to see my son insulted by other older kids, my son's only 5 years old. I just don't know why those kids are so cruel to say that to my son.' Shawn sat beside her, telling NBC News4 that one of the taunts involved his son being called 'King Kong.' Related: Racist Attacks Against Asians Continue to Rise as the Coronavirus Threat Grows 'Should I keep lying and say, 'Yes. They're calling you King Kong because you're strong,'' the father said, as his voice started to break, 'Or should I try to explain to him what does that word and why they're saying that to you? It's hard.' Ashley added that it was equally disturbing to see no one step up for her son, instead choosing to laugh at his cries for help. 'Nobody came to step out and to say, 'Stop.' Nobody think this is not right. They just laughing. Yeah, nobody stood up.' Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Shawn and Ashley moved to Loudoun County from China, picking the area for the neighborhood and schools. 'We thought that this would be a great place, however though, it ended up like this,' he said. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Loudoun County Public Schools did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. 'The school division does not condone the behavior and is quite disappointed. Even though this child,' spokesman Dan Adams told News4, referring to the 5-year-old, 'is not an LCPS student, we have offered this student counseling.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gilbert Arenas' Son Alijah Arenas in Induced Coma After Car Crash
Originally appeared on E! Online Alijah Arenas' loved ones are navigating a terrifying accident. The 18-year-old son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was hospitalized April 24 after being involved in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in LA's San Fernando Valley, NBC News 4 Los Angeles reported, citing a law enforcement officer with knowledge of the situation. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, per the outlet, police responded shortly before 5 a.m. to a single-vehicle collision that saw the Cybertruck collide head-on with a tree and possibly fire hydrant. The Los Angeles Fire Department, per NBC News 4, said an 18-year-old male was hospitalized following the crash in serious but stable condition. Alijah was reportedly placed into a medically induced coma to treat his injuries, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, citing sources, adding initial tests indicated the University of Southern California recruit had not suffered broken bones. E! News has reached out to reps for Gilbert for comment but has not yet heard back. According to NBC News 4, citing law enforcement, it is unclear what caused Alijah's crash at this time, though the initial investigation is focusing on possible excessive speed as a contributing cause. More from E! Online Untangling Kanye West's "Cousins" Lyrics After Incestuous Relationship Revelation Katy Perry Claps Back Against Blue Origin Space Flight Backlash The Voice Unveils Fan-Favorite Coach Returning for Season 28 While Gilbert has not yet addressed his son's accident, the former NBA professional cancelled the Aril 24 episode of his Gil's Arena podcast and Underdog Fantasy, the podcast's parent company, wrote on X, 'Our hearts are with our friend and Underdog partner Gilbert Arenas in this difficult moment. We ask the Gil's Arena and Underdog communities to please keep Alijah and the entire family in your thoughts.' Alijah's mother Laura Govan, meanwhile, wrote on Instagram, alongside a string of praying hand emojis, 'I need all your f--ken[sic] prayers.' Alijah, named one of 48 players selected to play in McDonald's All-American Games, is considered one of the most promising high school basketball recruits in the country. He is one of only a small number of high school players in California basketball history to score 3,000 points, and in January he committed to play for the Trojans at the University of Southern California. Following news of the accident, USC men's basketball coach Eric Musselman shared a message about his recruit. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his family following this morning's accident,' Eric wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'Please keep him, his teammates and friends, and the entire Arenas family in your prayers." (E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
