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New York Post
07-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Texas flooding one of deadliest mass casualty events for US children in past 100 years
The catastrophic flooding that swept through central Texas on the Fourth of July has the grim distinction of being one of the deadliest events for US children in the past 100 years. Of the 89 people confirmed dead so far, at least 27 are kids, many of them from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp located just a few hundred feet from the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt in Kerr County. As of Monday afternoon, officials said 10 of the little campers are still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue around the clock. 11 A cabin destroyed by the flooding at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas seen on July 5, 2025. Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images 11 Stuffed animals on the windowsill of a cabin at Camp Mystic after the flood. REUTERS 11 At least 27 children have been killed in the devastating floods. The unimaginable tragedy puts the Texas flash floods among other mass-casualty events involving children since 1925. New London School Explosion (1937) 11 The scene of the explosion at the London School in New London, Texas in 1937. Bettmann Archive A natural-gas leak at an elementary school in New London, Texas — then called London — led to an explosion that destroyed the London School on March 18, 1937, killing 295 people, most of them children. That year, the London school board had opted to tap into Parade Gasoline Company's residue gas line in an effort to save money. It was a gas-line connection that the United States Bureau of Mines later concluded was faulty. 11 One of the victims in the New London explosion getting his injuries treated. Bettmann Archive The botched job resulted in in odorless, colorless natural gas flooding the school unnoticed until a shop teacher turned on an electric sander, with the switch creating a spark that ignited the gas, an investigation concluded. Hartford Circus Fire (1944) 11 The fire at a Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus tent in 1944. Bettmann Archive A Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus big-top tent water-proofed by a combination of paraffin wax and 6,000 gallons of gasoline sparked one of the worst fire disasters in US history, killing 167 people, including an estimated 100 children. Around 7,000 people packed the big top for a 2:15 p.m. performance July 6, 1944, most of them women and children. The paraffin and gasoline combination was a common way of waterproofing fabrics at the time — but also made the 200-by-450-foot tent highly flammable. The fire began on the southwest side of the tent's sidewall as The Flying Wallendas were performing. The bandleader noticed the flames and instructed the band to start playing John Philip Sousa's 'The Stars and Stripes Forever' — a tune known to circus performers as a signal something was amiss. Ringmaster Fred Bradna attempted to direct the audience to get up from their seats and leave in an orderly fashion, but the fire had shorted out the power, rendering his warning inaudible. Bath School massacre (1927) 11 The scene of the bombing at the Bath School in Michigan in 1927. Bettmann Archive The Bath School massacre was a bombing attack perpetrated by a deranged school board treasurer against the Bath Consolidated School in Bath Township, Mich., on May 18, 1927, killing 38 children and six adults. Andrew Kehoe, 55, who was incensed over losing an election for township clerk a year earlier and also facing foreclosure on his property, placed hundreds of pounds of explosives under the school with the intention of detonating them in an act of 'murderous revenge.' Before detonating the explosives, which were connected to an alarm clock timer in the school's basement, Kehoe murdered his wife and burned his farm to the ground. As rescuers frantically combed through the rubble, he drove a truck loaded with even more explosives and packed with metal debris to create shrapnel up to the schoolyard and detonated it, killing himself and four others. Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting (2012) 11 Authorities at the scene of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. Getty Images The deadliest elementary-school shooting in US history was carried out Dec. 14, 2012, in Newtown, Conn., by 20-year-old former student Adam Lanza, who murdered 26 people including 20 children ages 6 and 7 before shooting himself in the head. Just before he left his home to commit the heinous act, Lanza shot and killed his mother. He then drove to the school in her car, dressed in black clothing and armed with a Bushmaster XM-15, an AR-style semi-automatic rifle, and unleashed his carnage. 11 People gathered for a prayer vigil at St. Rose Church in Newtown following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. AFP via Getty Images The horrifying mass shooting led to fierce debate about gun control in the US, including around subjects such as universal background checks and limiting magazine capacities. Oklahoma City bombing (1995) 11 The scene of the explosion at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Getty Images The deadliest act of domestic terrorism in US history, committed by a pair of anti-government extremists, killed 168 people on April 19, 1995, 19 of them children. Timothy McVeigh and his accomplice, Terry Nichols, detonated a rented Ryder truck full of explosives in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla., reportedly outraged by how the US government handled recent incidents such as the Ruby Ridge standoff in 1992 and the Waco, Texas, siege in 1993. The blast destroyed more than a third of the building, which later had to be demolished. The high number of child victims was due to the America's Kids Day Care Center located in the building. Uvalde school shooting (2022) 11 A memorial outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas after the mass shooting. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was the site of another one of America's worst school shootings, where 18-year-old former student Salvador Ramos killed 19 pupils and two teachers May 24, 2022. On the day of the shooting, Ramos drove to the school and entered a classroom after breezing by cops stationed in the hallways. He remained inside classrooms shooting victims for 1 hour and 14 minutes before the US Border Patrol Tactical Unit broke in and shot him. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Department was roundly criticized for waiting around idle as Ramos perpetrated the attack. Two officers, including chief Pedro Arredondo, were later criminally indicted for their alleged mishandling of the shooting response.
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
SNAP Recipients Get Extra Money This Month in California
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. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in California will be getting some extra money this month. Why It Matters More than 40 million low-income Americans benefit from SNAP, which allows them to use EBT cards on qualifying food purchases at their local grocery stores. During the summer, SNAP recipients may face additional financial hardship as children no longer benefit from free or reduced lunch that's offered at public schools. The extra money in California's SNAP benefits this month could mark the difference between a child going hungry or not. What To Know Roughly 4 million California children are set to receive automatic "SUN Bucks" food benefits via an EBT card that will be mailed out later this month. The food benefits are an extra $120, with additional grocery funds going out in monthly $40 installments through the fall. "We are proud that California was one of the first states in the nation to launch this new federal program last year, which is helping families in need across California," California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director Jennifer Troia said in a statement. "Last year, nearly $500 million in food purchases were made using SUN Bucks food benefits by families and caregivers in California." Households are automatically enrolled if their child receives free or reduced-price school meals or if the family already receives CalFresh, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids or Medi-Cal benefits. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or part of a migrant family are also automatically enrolled. Children who aren't automatically enrolled can apply by submitting a school mail application or Universal Benefits Application to their school by September 2. Fruit and vegetables are seen at a Walmart supermarket in Houston on May 15. Fruit and vegetables are seen at a Walmart supermarket in Houston on May 15. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images What People Are Saying Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "While most students look forward to summer break, for some, the period is not without hardships. For some children, accessibility to affordable food may present problems. Under SNAP, California has developed a system for the summer months where SUN bucks are issued to help eligible families cover the costs of some food purchases." Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek: "This will definitely help, although you are only providing $6/day to feed an eligible individual based on a 20/day month. Many won't see this as enough but it definitely helps." What Happens Next? All "SUN Bucks" cards should be sent by the end of July. All SUN Bucks funds must be used within 122 days. "This extra funding ensures children who receive free or reduced meals during the school year can be provided for at the dinner table during the months when classes aren't in session," Beene said. "California is not alone in this, as other states have attempted similar programs to provide meals to the most vulnerable during the summer months. It's a good trend."
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Germany vs Portugal LIVE score, UEFA Nations League semifinal: Ronaldo, Fernandes named in starting lineup
APPEARANCE NUMBER 220 FOR RONALDO Cristiano Ronaldo looks all set to play a part in Portugal's push for the final as he is named in the starting XI for the 220th time. Champions League winner with PSG, Joao Neves is back in the squad while Manchester rivals Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva will look to combine in midfield. On the other side, Julian Nagelsmann has handed Nick Woltemade a debut. What an occasion it is for the 23-year-old striker from Stuttgart. Meanwhile, Ter Stegen is back in goal after an injury layoff, which also put his out of action for his club Barcelona as well.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Moment Ronaldo staggers out of restaurant and is helped into car under sheet with his football club's fans left fuming
RONALDO stumbled out of a restaurant before being bundled undercover into a waiting car, leaving fans of his relegated Spanish club furious. The legendary Brazil striker 6 Ronaldo staggered out of a Madrid restaurant Credit: instagram 6 Fans were furious as it comes against the backdrop of Real Valladolid's relegation Credit: instagram 6 He was shielded by a white sheet and bundled into a car Credit: instagram Instead of signing autographs, two-time Ballon d'Or winner He was helped to the car under a white sheet then covered his face with his hand as he took a breather slumped on the back seat. The star's striking exit sparked a backlash among Real Valladolid fans. They have made owner Ronaldo public enemy No1 after his failure to show his face at the team's home stadium since the opening match of the season last August. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The Real Valladolid Supporters Club Federation demanded Ronaldo - who watched They wrote on X, accompanying the footage from the restaurant: 'This is the current president and maximum shareholder of Real Valladolid. 'This video, apparently taken yesterday on the day the club he owns made history by losing eight consecutive matches for the first time in its almost 100 years of history, is doing the rounds on social media. 'This is his legacy and what he cares about. Most read in Football 'Let his image be seen around the world, our Real Valladolid is not dying, it is being killed and every day that goes by without a sale, the deeper the hole gets.' Leading local newspaper Diario de Valladolid said: 'Ronaldo spotted in a bad way at the exit of a restaurant in Madrid. Ronaldo reveals cult hero Real Madrid team-mate was 'very bad' before turning to poker 'The Real Valladolid president left it with problems and had to be helped by his companions.' Some diehard fans sought to defend him, though. In response to suggestions Ronaldo was "happier than usual", one replied: 'So what? How many of you who have done nothing in your life do the same? 'Leave him alone. 'Everyone is free to do what they want, stop judging others. He was a great player.' Another added: 'He's not driving, he's being driven. He spends his own money and doesn't ask for borrowed cash. 'He's already retired and he's not playing tomorrow, so who does he have to explain himself to?' 'NOT A GOOD IMAGE' But a third fan commented: 'Most of us have found ourselves at one time or another in the same state as Ronaldo but if you think about the situation of the club he bought it's not a good image. 'The club has already been Angry Real Valladolid supporters threw fake €500 notes with Ronaldo's face on them on to the pitch on Saturday during the team's home match against Barcelona as they begged him to sell up. They also Recent reports claimed the sale of Real Valladolid appeared to be reaching its final stages after the Brazilian signed a pre-agreement to transfer ownership. But a confidentiality clause prevented further details from being disclosed until later this month. Ronaldo has yet to comment on the video footage of him leaving the Madrid restaurant on his social media. 6 Real Valladolid fans protested against Ronaldo's ownership Credit: Getty 6 Fake €500 notes were distributed for Saturday's defeat to Barcelona Credit: Reuters 6 Ronaldo has not been to a home game since August - but watched Jack Draper in the Madrid Open tennis final Credit: Getty
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Moment Ronaldo staggers out of restaurant and is helped into car under sheet with his football club's fans left fuming
RONALDO stumbled out of a restaurant before being bundled undercover into a waiting car, leaving fans of his relegated Spanish club furious. The legendary Brazil striker looked unsteady on his feet and appeared to slur his words as he left the Madrid eatery while fans waiting outside shouted his name. 6 6 6 Instead of signing autographs, two-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo, 48, made a beeline for a chauffeur-driven vehicle parked outside. He was helped to the car under a white sheet then covered his face with his hand as he took a breather slumped on the back seat. The star's striking exit sparked a backlash among Real Valladolid fans. They have made owner Ronaldo public enemy No1 after his failure to show his face at the team's home stadium since the opening match of the season last August. The Real Valladolid Supporters Club Federation demanded Ronaldo - who watched Jack Draper in the Madrid Open tennis final on Sunday - sells the club following his weekend antics. They wrote on X, accompanying the footage from the restaurant: 'This is the current president and maximum shareholder of Real Valladolid. 'This video, apparently taken yesterday on the day the club he owns made history by losing eight consecutive matches for the first time in its almost 100 years of history, is doing the rounds on social media. 'This is his legacy and what he cares about. 'Let his image be seen around the world, our Real Valladolid is not dying, it is being killed and every day that goes by without a sale, the deeper the hole gets.' Leading local newspaper Diario de Valladolid said: 'Ronaldo spotted in a bad way at the exit of a restaurant in Madrid. Ronaldo reveals cult hero Real Madrid team-mate was 'very bad' before turning to poker 'The Real Valladolid president left it with problems and had to be helped by his companions.' Some diehard fans sought to defend him, though. In response to suggestions Ronaldo was "happier than usual", one replied: 'So what? How many of you who have done nothing in your life do the same? 'Leave him alone. 'Everyone is free to do what they want, stop judging others. He was a great player.' Another added: 'He's not driving, he's being driven. He spends his own money and doesn't ask for borrowed cash. 'He's already retired and he's not playing tomorrow, so who does he have to explain himself to?' 'NOT A GOOD IMAGE' But a third fan commented: 'Most of us have found ourselves at one time or another in the same state as Ronaldo but if you think about the situation of the club he bought it's not a good image. 'The club has already been relegated to the second division and he's one of the people responsible.' Angry Real Valladolid supporters threw fake €500 notes with Ronaldo's face on them on to the pitch on Saturday during the team's home match against Barcelona as they begged him to sell up. They also chanted "Ronaldo go home" in a 12th-minute protest which took place while the team were winning 1-0. Barcelona, though, scored twice early in the second half to win 2-1 and take another step closer to the Treble. Recent reports claimed the sale of Real Valladolid appeared to be reaching its final stages after the Brazilian signed a pre-agreement to transfer ownership. But a confidentiality clause prevented further details from being disclosed until later this month. Ronaldo has yet to comment on the video footage of him leaving the Madrid restaurant on his social media. 6 6 6
