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The tropical storm known as “Beryl” strengthened into the season’s first hurricane on Saturday and strengthened rapidly as it moved into the Caribbean.Beryl is expected to become at least a Category 3 hurricane, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain and a life-threatening storm surge to the Windward Islands from Sunday night into early Monday. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan said in a video update Saturday that the storm created “extremely dangerous conditions” for the islands.A hurricane warning was issued. A hurricane warning has been issued for Barbados, and hurricane watches have been issued for Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the…
Noemi Cassanelli/CNN A view of the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India, on April 14, 2024 Mumbai, India CNN — When Masoom Ali Shaikh arrived in Mumbai in 1974 as a young man from northern India, the patch of land where he set up shop was “just a creek with no proper road and garbage all around,” he said. Fifty years later, that swampy area — once a fishing village and rubbish dump — is now Dharavi, one of Asia’s biggest slums and a bustling hub of industry in India’s financial capital. Famously depicted in the 2008 Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire,”…
As both a personal stylist and fashion editor, I have a front row seat to emerging trends, and one that’s steadily growing in popularity is the dropped-V-waist dress.Now, when you hear the term “drop waist,” you might conjure up images of the glitz and glamour of the ’20s: flapper dresses and jazz nights. But for those with a curvier figure, it can also send shivers down your spine.Let’s be honest, while a drop waist may look appealing to some, it’s not necessarily a popular choice for many. But wait, there’s a new twist to this style, and trust us, it’s…
TEMPLE TERRACE — The parking lot at the nondescript office park on Fletcher Street was full Saturday morning.More than 50 volunteers and organizers, most wearing campaign T-shirts, arrived early to celebrate the office’s new status as the Biden-Harris campaign hub in Hillsborough County.Over the weekend, the Biden-Harris campaign announced it had opened offices in 11 locations across the state, including in Pinellas, Orange and Miami-Dade counties. It was set up in an existing local Democratic Party center, but supporters still viewed the event as a celebration.Rep. Susan Valdes, D-Tampa, Fla., told the crowd that a Trump victory would pose an…
June 29, 2024, 9:05 PM ETEUGENE, Ore. — Sha’Carey Richardson was overtaken from the outside in the dying seconds of the 200-meter final at the U.S. Track and Field Trials on Saturday to finish fourth, meaning she has just one chance to win an individual Olympic gold medal next month in Paris.Gabby Thomas won in 21.81 seconds to claim her second consecutive national title. Richardson was in the top three at her second-best distance with about 40 meters to go, but was passed by Brittany Brown and Mackenzie Long and pulled away.Richardson finished in 22.16 seconds, his slowest time in…
“Though the Dalai Lama is now outside China, his reincarnation is still part of the Gelug tradition and most of the temples are inside China, so it falls under the jurisdiction of the Chinese government,” Laksyanja said, referring to the Dalai Lama’s Gelug sect, also known as the “Yellow Hats,” in exile.”So the Chinese government [the 2007] A system will be established and these principles will be applied to ensure control over Tibetan Buddhism.”Laksyanja also said his field research had revealed that the Tibetan public did not have much respect for the 14th Dalai Lama – “they became more aware…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a firm stance ahead of Haryana state elections due later this year despite losing five seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, saying on Saturday the BJP would fight the upcoming state assembly elections alone, exuding confidence that the party would return to power with a majority for a third consecutive term.Shah chaired a meeting of the BJP’s state executive in Panchkula on Saturday to discuss election strategy. Addressing the BJP leaders and party workers, Shah said the BJP will fight the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections alone, under the guidance of Prime…
Welcome to Tech Bytes! This series brings you the biggest news stories in tech and gaming in concise, easy-to-digest summaries to help you catch up over dinner and drinks.As you know, June is gaming month, but that doesn’t mean it’s only about games. In Tech Bytes: June 2024, we’ll be covering the highlights of WWDC 2024, ASUS’ latest gaming handheld, and other notable news coming to the tech and gaming sectors.Nikon Z6III enters the frameIf you’re a fan of the Nikon Z9 and Z8, you might be excited about the company’s latest camera. Nikon Z6IIIis a 24.5-megapixel full-frame mid-range camera…
True beauty comes from within, and no one knows this better than Koreans. From superior skincare techniques and unique ingredients to naturally beautiful makeup products, Korea has something for everyone. We’ve rounded up the latest Korean skincare trends for you to try for yourself. A skincare and makeup hybrid Who wouldn’t want to cash in on a makeup product that doubles as nourishing skincare? Luckily, Korean beauty brands have been at the forefront of developing skincare-makeup hybrids. These contain powerful active ingredients that brighten, repair, and nourish the skin. Beauty influencer Tanya Singh (@itistanyasingh) lists these ingredients as niacinamide, ceramides,…
June 29, 2024 8:48pm ETSouth American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) confirmed to ESPN that U.S. men’s national team forward Tim Weah will be suspended for an additional match and fined $3,000 after receiving a red card in the Copa America match against Panama.Weah was sent off in the 18th minute of the U.S. men’s national team’s 2-1 loss to Panama on Thursday for delivering an outstretched jab at the back of Panama defender Roderick Miller’s head.Weah was slated to miss Monday’s crucial final group game against Uruguay due to an automatic one-match suspension for his red card. On Saturday, CONMEBOL added…