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CNN
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida
Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida Twin waterspouts were seen from Bradenton, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay, on June 22. 00:30 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 17 videos Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida Twin waterspouts were seen from Bradenton, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay, on June 22. 00:30 - Source: CNN NBA Draft 2025: Here's what you need to know From Cooper Flagg's No. 1 selection and China's rising star Yang Hansen — here's what you need to know about the 2025 NBA Draft. 00:52 - Source: CNN Astronauts launch to space station after delay Axiom Space Mission 4 launched four astronauts from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flight comes after an extended delay triggered by tests related to leaks plaguing the International Space Station. The group is expected to be in space for two weeks to help carry out about 60 experiments before returning home. 00:32 - Source: CNN New Yorkers, visitors cope with heat wave New York City nearly hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees in June since 1966 – nearly 60 years ago. 00:47 - Source: CNN Why Japan has a rice crisis Rice prices in Japan have nearly doubled in the past year, exacerbating the country's cost of living crisis. CNN's Hanako Montgomery explains how this rice crisis emerged. 01:17 - Source: CNN Brad Pitt gets candid about recovery Brad Pitt opened up about his recovery experience in an interview on 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.' The actor talked about getting to know Shepard, who is also in recovery, through an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting they both attended. 00:48 - Source: CNN Helicopter fails landing attempt near waterfront restaurant A helicopter crash-landed near a waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan. Clay Township police said minor injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. 00:31 - Source: CNN Alligator found in basement after fire Milwaukee firefighters rescued an alligator in the basement while responding to a house fire. No one was inside and no firefighters were hurt, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. 00:16 - Source: CNN Truck hangs off bridge in China Social media footage captured a truck hanging off a bridge in Guizhou Province in southwest China as heavy rains caused landslides at the start of monsoon season. 00:41 - Source: CNN Rubin Observatory reveals breathtaking views of space The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first images, showcasing millions of galaxies. The images are also expected to reveal thousands of previously unknown space objects. 01:07 - Source: CNN Iconic taxi may vanish forever Hong Kong's government announced the shift away from the city's iconic red taxis toward multicolored electric and hybrid vehicles. Toronto native Alan Wu has refurbished one to keep the nostalgia alive for himself and others among the city's diaspora. 01:58 - Source: CNN Caves near China's 'Avatar Mountains' found packed with decade-old trash A hidden environmental crisis is unfolding in ancient caves near China's Zhangjiajie Forest Park, famed for its massive quartz-sandstone pillar formations, which are said to have inspired the floating scenery that appears in the 2009 Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar.' Viral social media videos showing piles of trash in the area, some reportedly dumped over a decade ago, are prompting a mass cleanup of the karst caves. 00:59 - Source: CNN 50 years of 'Jaws' and shark attacks As Steven Spielberg's summer blockbuster 'Jaws' turns 50, CNN's Harry Enten figures out how likely it is to be attacked by a shark and whether we should fear the waters. 01:57 - Source: CNN The NHL Stanley Cup's perfect imperfections The Stanley Cup is one of the most iconic trophies in all of sports, but one of the reasons the NHL's championship trophy is so lionized is its perfect imperfections. CNN's Coy Wire spoke to The Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow for a tour of some of the trophy's character-building bloopers. 01:02 - Source: CNN Storm chaser captures 'unprecedented' view of monster hailstones falling from sky Storm chaser and research scientist Sean Waugh has documented softball sized (or greater) hailstones in freefall with an ultra-high-tech camera mounted on a retrofitted research vehicle. The goal – to study and better understand what makes gigantic hail form, and how to better detect it and ultimately improve severe weather warnings. Sean speaks with CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam while on the road, capturing imagery of this very impactful and expensive natural phenomenon. (edited) 01:47 - Source: CNN Flash flood destroys apartment building An apartment building in West Virginia partially collapsed as flash floods hit the area. The governor's office said at least five people are dead and four people remain missing following the floods. 00:31 - Source: CNN After talking to hundreds of dads, this podcaster shares his two biggest lessons Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he's used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he's learned as a dad. 01:32 - Source: CNN


The Independent
27-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Up-close footage of double waterspouts shocks witnesses: ‘Oh my god!'
Two massive waterspouts were filmed over Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, June 22, by passengers on a boat on the Manatee River. Extraordinary close-up footage captured the "apocalyptic-like" weather phenomenon, with onlookers expressing shock. Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water when dense air from a thunderstorm collides with a sea breeze. While common in Florida's warmer months, a double sighting like this is considered "pretty rare" by National Weather Service meteorologist Stephen Shiveley. Watch the video in full above.


The Independent
26-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Extraordinary close-up video of double water spouts look like something from Hollywood disaster movie
A pair of huge waterspouts that formed over Tampa, Florida were caught on camera by on-lookers in extraordinary close-up footage. Passengers on a boat on the Manatee River captured the apocalyptic-like moment on Sunday (22 June), as cries of 'oh my god', and 'oh s***' can be heard in the background. Waterspouts, essentially tornadoes over water, can form when gusts of dense air from a thunderstorm crash into a sea breeze. The weather phenomenon is common during Florida's warmer months; however, the double sighting has been called 'pretty rare' by Stephen Shiveley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.


CNN
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida
Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida Twin waterspouts were seen from Bradenton, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay, on June 22. 00:30 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 16 videos Twin waterspouts spotted in Florida Twin waterspouts were seen from Bradenton, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay, on June 22. 00:30 - Source: CNN Astronauts launch to space station after delay Axiom Space Mission 4 launched four astronauts from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flight comes after an extended delay triggered by tests related to leaks plaguing the International Space Station. The group is expected to be in space for two weeks to help carry out about 60 experiments before returning home. 00:32 - Source: CNN New Yorkers, visitors cope with heat wave New York City nearly hit 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade on Tuesday. The city's last triple-digit temperature happened on July 18, 2012, but it hasn't been 100 degrees in June since 1966 – nearly 60 years ago. 00:47 - Source: CNN Why Japan has a rice crisis Rice prices in Japan have nearly doubled in the past year, exacerbating the country's cost of living crisis. CNN's Hanako Montgomery explains how this rice crisis emerged. 01:17 - Source: CNN Brad Pitt gets candid about recovery Brad Pitt opened up about his recovery experience in an interview on 'Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.' The actor talked about getting to know Shepard, who is also in recovery, through an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting they both attended. 00:48 - Source: CNN Helicopter fails landing attempt near waterfront restaurant A helicopter crash-landed near a waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan. Clay Township police said minor injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. 00:31 - Source: CNN Alligator found in basement after fire Milwaukee firefighters rescued an alligator in the basement while responding to a house fire. No one was inside and no firefighters were hurt, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. 00:16 - Source: CNN Truck hangs off bridge in China Social media footage captured a truck hanging off a bridge in Guizhou Province in southwest China as heavy rains caused landslides at the start of monsoon season. 00:41 - Source: CNN Rubin Observatory reveals breathtaking views of space The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first images, showcasing millions of galaxies. The images are also expected to reveal thousands of previously unknown space objects. 01:07 - Source: CNN Iconic taxi may vanish forever Hong Kong's government announced the shift away from the city's iconic red taxis toward multicolored electric and hybrid vehicles. Toronto native Alan Wu has refurbished one to keep the nostalgia alive for himself and others among the city's diaspora. 01:58 - Source: CNN Caves near China's 'Avatar Mountains' found packed with decade-old trash A hidden environmental crisis is unfolding in ancient caves near China's Zhangjiajie Forest Park, famed for its massive quartz-sandstone pillar formations, which are said to have inspired the floating scenery that appears in the 2009 Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar.' Viral social media videos showing piles of trash in the area, some reportedly dumped over a decade ago, are prompting a mass cleanup of the karst caves. 00:59 - Source: CNN 50 years of 'Jaws' and shark attacks As Steven Spielberg's summer blockbuster 'Jaws' turns 50, CNN's Harry Enten figures out how likely it is to be attacked by a shark and whether we should fear the waters. 01:57 - Source: CNN The NHL Stanley Cup's perfect imperfections The Stanley Cup is one of the most iconic trophies in all of sports, but one of the reasons the NHL's championship trophy is so lionized is its perfect imperfections. CNN's Coy Wire spoke to The Keeper of the Cup Howie Borrow for a tour of some of the trophy's character-building bloopers. 01:02 - Source: CNN Storm chaser captures 'unprecedented' view of monster hailstones falling from sky Storm chaser and research scientist Sean Waugh has documented softball sized (or greater) hailstones in freefall with an ultra-high-tech camera mounted on a retrofitted research vehicle. The goal – to study and better understand what makes gigantic hail form, and how to better detect it and ultimately improve severe weather warnings. Sean speaks with CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam while on the road, capturing imagery of this very impactful and expensive natural phenomenon. (edited) 01:47 - Source: CNN Flash flood destroys apartment building An apartment building in West Virginia partially collapsed as flash floods hit the area. The governor's office said at least five people are dead and four people remain missing following the floods. 00:31 - Source: CNN After talking to hundreds of dads, this podcaster shares his two biggest lessons Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he's used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he's learned as a dad. 01:32 - Source: CNN


The Independent
25-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Watch as huge twin waterspouts swirl off Florida coast
Watch as a pair of huge waterspouts swirl over the Florida coast on Sunday (22 June). The strange weather phenomenon was caught on camera by stunned witnesses in Manatee County, near Tampa Bay. Waterspouts, which resemble tornadoes over water, can form when gusts of air from a thunderstorm crash into a sea breeze. The weather phenomenon is not uncommon to see in Florida; however, the double sighting has been called 'pretty rare' by Stephen Shiveley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.