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CBS News
7 hours ago
- CBS News
Child dies after being pulled from backyard pool near Miami Shores
Four-year-old girl dies after being pulled from backyard pool in El Portal Four-year-old girl dies after being pulled from backyard pool in El Portal Four-year-old girl dies after being pulled from backyard pool in El Portal A 4-year-old girl has died after she was found floating in a backyard pool early Friday morning, leaving neighbors in the El Portal community heartbroken and searching for answers. Authorities said someone called 911 at around 3:40 a.m. to report the child in distress. A dispatcher could be heard in a radio transmission saying, "The patient is in the pool and drowning." Emergency response and hospital transport Paramedics rushed the girl from the home, located near NW 90th Street and NW 1st Avenue, to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Chopper 4 video showed the pool with no protective fence around it. Footage showed the child being taken into the hospital while a paramedic held a woman's hand. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have not said how the child ended up in the pool. Neighbors express shock and grief Neighbors said they were devastated by the news and questioned how the child ended up outside so early in the morning. "It is unfortunate. It is a very sad story," said next-door neighbor P. Moreau. "To me it is very unusual, especially at 3:40. I still cannot imagine that happening at that time when kids should be sleeping." Another neighbor said, "When I saw the yellow tape, my heart dropped. My heart, my stomach is torn." "That is very sad. I mean, it's very sad and for that to happen, then I don't know," a third neighbor said. "They are new to the neighborhood. I mean, they have been here a couple of years. I didn't get the chance to meet them. My heart goes out to them." The home remained taped off with yellow crime scene tape as investigators continued their work.
Wall Street Journal
11 hours ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Dealing with Lots of Messy Young Houseguests? Consider a Chore Doc.
Ahh, the sounds of summer: a cannonball ka-plunk in the pool, a whoosh down a slip and slide on the lawn. But when your kids and their guests move inside this season, it's not a pretty sight. There's more chaos in our homes now than at any other time of the year. They'll scatter explosions of Doritos bigger than any splash in the water. Young visitors aren't always helpful. Ever hear a hollow 'Lemme know what I can doooooooo?' from a teen or 20-something? The last part trails off as they run to the pool, leaving behind wet towels limper than their offer to pitch in.
Gizmodo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock's Clearing Fast Before July
Weather is finally getting warm—perhaps a bit too warm—which means it's time to hang out on the beach, by the pool, or really anywhere near a body of water. Create a vibrant space in bringing your music along with you in an easy-to-transport compact form. Amazon has the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for 40% off at the moment. It normally goes for $299, but after the discount you can get it for $179. That cuts the price you pay by a staggering $130 for a limited time. See at Amazon Listen anywhere you want. The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 is a portable speaker you can take along with you. It's IP67 waterproof and dustproof so you can take it poolside or too the beach to enjoy that warm weather. The exterior is rugged and durable so it can withstand the elements or getting banged around a bit. Plus it has a specially designed strap to make it easy to carry around or attach to your person. Keep the speaker hanging off the end of your backpack or get crazy and connect it to a paddleboard so you can take it out on the water. The sound quality is exceptional. It utilizes an aptXTM adaptive codec reaching a peak power 2×140 watts. Audio comes out clear and with a powerfully deep bass—all from such a compact speaker. It's not even four and a half inches tall. You can take calls on the speaker two with its three omni-directional microphones which deliver clear audio to those you're on the call with. You can even use the speaker as an Alexa speaker, connecting it to the rest of your smart home of devices if you want to use it to dim the lights, turn on the TV, and more. Battery life is strong with portable speaker giving you 18 hours of listening time on a single charge at high volume. That should handle the whole day out or at least most of it. Keep the volume down just a bit and it has the potential of lasting even longer. You can choose from a variety of colors, each at various discounts at the moment. The steepest deal is for the gold tone speaker. Right now, Amazon has the golden Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker for 40% off. This amounts to a savings of $130, bringing the price down to just $299 to just $179 for a limited time. See at Amazon
Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
What To Consider Before Traveling With A Romantic Partner For The First Time
Wide high angle shot of couple relaxing in lounge chairs by pool in courtyard of luxury hotel while on vacation getty Traveling with a new romantic partner can be an exciting experience — but it's important to really think about what you're getting yourself into before settling into an airplane next to your budding romance. It's not so much a question of too soon, but rather a question of whether or not you're emotionally equipped to handle the level of intimacy and communication required to ensure the trip goes off without a hitch. Katherine Rose Woller, relationship expert and bestselling author of Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride , is no stranger to traveling with romantic partners. These are the three things she urges new couples to think about before deciding to take a holiday together: The number one conversation every couple should have before traveling? Money. 'It's not romantic, but it's essential. Because, regardless of how effortlessly you may divvy things up back home, travel amplifies financial expectations and tension,' explained Woller. 'So, you can elegantly have an upfront, respectful conversation about your trip budget and spending styles, or you will inelegantly experience mid-trip stress and misunderstandings. Trust me, a quick, no-nonsense money talk beforehand saves you from far more uncomfortable conversations later. Determine an actionable plan and stick to it.' Before Woller and her now-husband left on their first trip together, the pair mapped out their expenses, created a rough budget, and even secured a joint credit card to simplify tracking purchases that benefited us both. Though some may say it was too early for a joint card, that simple solution gave us the freedom to relax and enjoy our adventure, rather than trying to figure out whose turn it was to pay for dinner,' she added. Do you feel emotionally and physically safe with your partner? Before you worry about planning of any sort, the first question you need to ask yourself is, 'Do I feel safe with my partner, both emotionally and physically?' If the answer is not an immediate yes, then, according to Woller, you need to rethink more than just your upcoming trip. After that, it's time to talk logistics. 'Do you know each other's need-to-know emergency contacts? Do you have a plan of action in place for dealing with illness, a stolen purse, or a lost passport? Do you believe in your capacity to face emergencies together?' she pointed out. 'Early on in our London days, I was mugged on the streets of Marylebone. One night, a man on a bike unexpectedly pushed me over, snatched my phone, and rode furiously away. I chased him for several blocks, in high-heeled booties no less, but alas, he escaped with my phone in hand,' shared Woller. 'Yet, despite the chaos, my partner's calm and confident demeanor is what I remember most. He handled the police, the tech, and the lingering fear that stayed with me for weeks.' Ultimately, travel reveals who your partner is when things go sideways, and at the end of the day, that's the safety issue that genuinely matters, she added. Keep in mind that travel forces intimacy. You don't need to be 'ready' to travel together; you need to be prepared for and open to what travel will reveal. 'I've traveled with partners both early on and deep into the relationship, and regardless of our longevity, it has always been enlightening,' said Woller. 'Some trips crashed and burned, while others polished my relationship to perfection. But every time, I learned something far more meaningful than just how my partner traveled. I learned their values, their curiosity, and their approach to life.' According to Woller, travel forces intimacy and fast-tracks time in a way that months of coffee dates and delicious dinners just can't. 'It exposes you, your alignment, and the truth of your connection, or lack thereof,' she added. 'So, if you can honestly say that you're ready to take a deeper look at your dynamic, for better or worse, then you're ready to travel together.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Winchester centre's pool partially open as roof fix continues
A main swimming pool that was shut when problems were found in the roof of a sports centre has partially 50m (164ft) eight-lane pool at Winchester Sport & Leisure Park closed temporarily just over a week Everyone Active said sessions in the main pool were "currently limited" with swimmers advised to check the centre's app or website for availability. Its 20m (66ft) teaching pool remains fully centre said repairs to the section of roofing over the main pool were ongoing and "we anticipate that we will be able to reopen more areas of the main pool later this week". The leisure centre, managed by Everyone Active in partnership with Winchester City Council on Bar End Road, opened in May 2021. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
