AP News Summary at 8:51 p.m. EDT
Weather Alert...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River At Trinidad affecting Navarro and Henderson Counties. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the right bank of the river. - Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 30.5 feet Saturday evening.
Source:Daily Sun
May 27, 2024 04:43 UTC
Cyclone Remal : Operations suspended at Chattogram Port
Cyclone Remal : Operations suspended at Chattogram PortShare This News Story:CHITTAGONG : Chattogram Port Authority has issued its own warning Alert-4 suspending all operations due to Cyclone Remal. Md Omar Faruk, secretary at the port, said on Sunday that after the Met Office advised it to raise Great Danger Signal No. According to the port authority’s Cyclone Disaster Preparedness and Post-Rehabilitation Plan, when the Bangladesh Meteorological Department issues a cautionary warning signal of No. 3, the port goes to Alert-1. The port went to Alert-3 on Saturday night and instructions were given to complete all half-finished work at the port jetty immediately.
Source:bd News24
May 27, 2024 03:01 UTC
34th annual Grand Canyon Star Party slated for June 1-8
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Source:Daily Sun
May 27, 2024 01:45 UTC
Penn State’s Travis Luensmann, brother of former Nebraska pitcher, shines in Big Ten title loss
As Penn State head coach Mike Gambino watched the Big Ten tournament semifinal between Nebraska and Indiana, he sent a text to Travis Luensmann asking one question. 8-seed Nittany Lions fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 2-1 in the Big Ten baseball tournament championship. He finished his outing with six strikeouts and just one earned run in seven innings pitched. He started PSU’s first tournament game against Illinois, and pitched four innings, allowed one earned run and struck out seven in an 8-4 win. He finished the season with a 7-2 record in 16 starts and a 4.44 earned run average.
Source:Daily Sun
May 27, 2024 01:29 UTC
Shatel: Nebraska baseball caps memorable, impactful week with Big Ten tournament title
Those who witnessed it won’t soon forget the 2024 Big Ten baseball tournament — a week that may have changed Nebraska baseball and the Big Ten tourney in Omaha. Bolt, the tough-minded Nebraska baseball coach, reminded that his team celebrated the 2021 Big Ten regular-season title with a dogpile at Indiana. “Josh Caron had some words for the group that helped propel the team,” Bolt said. After losing two games at Schwab to Creighton earlier this season and then the Ohio State game, Nebraska looked lost in this park. And while the other Big Ten coaches may not like it, they understand the images of this week make Big Ten baseball look exciting and appealing.
Source:Daily Sun
May 26, 2024 22:26 UTC
Govt must bring back Tarique to execute court verdict: PM
DHAKA, May 26, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her firm determination to execute the court verdict after bringing back convicted Tarique Zia from London. "Now only task is to bring back the black sheep (Tarique Zia). The Prime Minister said this while exchanging greetings with newly elected upazila chairman and vice-chairman of Kotalipara Upazila of Gopalganj district at her official Ganabhaban residence here. "If the punishment of the black sheep (Tarique Zia) is executed, the countrymen will get free from the grips of the militants and arsonists," she said. The Prime Minister said she can work for the prosperity of the country due to help of the people of her constituency comprising Tungipara and Kotalipara.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 26, 2024 21:07 UTC
Cyclone Remal heads for Bangladesh’s coast
Cyclone Remal, packing 120 kph winds, is headed for Bangladesh and is within 200 km off the coast. The rough seas near the storm’s centre have prompted the Bangladesh Meteorological Department to advise Mongla and Payra ports to raise Great Danger Signal No. Wind speeds within 64 km of the storm’s centre have reached 90 kph, rising to 120 kph in gusts or gales, reports bdnews24.com. A regular cyclone has wind speeds between 62-88 kph. On Nov 17, Cyclone Midhili formed in the Bay of Bengal and hit the Bangladesh coast near Khepupara.
Source:bd News24
May 26, 2024 17:00 UTC
Cyclone Remal: Sundarbans to shield Bangladesh from another storm
The Sundarbans is expected to shield Bangladesh from another storm by taking the first impact of Cyclone Remal, which is likely to target the coasts with a wind speed of up to 120kph. Meteorologists say the storm will cross the coasts somewhere between Khepupara in Bangladesh’s Patuakhali and India’s Sagardwip island. SUNDARBANS, A SHIELD AGAINWhen Cyclone Sidr lashed the coasts in November 2007 with a wind speed of up to 260kph, around 3,500 people died, but many others were saved because of the Sundarbans, which suffered extensive damage. The mangrove forest shielded Bangladesh again in 2019 and 2021 when cyclones Bulbul and Yaas claimed 24 and seven lives respectively. “If the wind and storm surge hit [human habitats along the coasts] directly, there would be more damage,” Prof Saiful said.
Source:bd News24
May 26, 2024 16:34 UTC
Finance minister tears into economists critical of government's financial policies
He sidesteps questions about whether the economy is currently performing well on any indicatorsFinance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali has launched a broadside at economists who have critiqued the government's financial strategies at various times. However, the minister, who is naturally reticent, sidestepped questions about whether the economy is currently performing well on any indicators. After a long time, on Sunday, following a meeting with a representative from the IMF at the Secretariat, the finance minister faced the press. A journalist asked although the IMF has expressed satisfaction, economists like Debapriya Bhattacharya and Wahiduddin Mahmud are saying that “the economy is in a crisis”. There's nothing left?’"And pressed to say which indicators show the economy is doing well, Mahmood Ali responded by saying: "I won't say now.
Source:bd News24
May 26, 2024 15:56 UTC
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
The incident takes place five days after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was forced to land in Bangkok due to severe turbulenceTwelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday, adding that the plane landed safely and as scheduled. Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed shortly before 1 pm Dublin time (1200 GMT), the airport said. Irish broadcaster RTE, citing passengers arriving at the airport, said the incident lasted less than 20 seconds and occurred during food and drinks service. Qatar Airways said in a statement that a "small number" of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the flight and were receiving medical attention. The airline did not directly comment on the turbulence, but said the matter is subject to an internal investigation.
Source:bd News24
May 26, 2024 15:05 UTC
Humayun for swift implementation of projects
DHAKA, May 26, 2024 (BSS) - Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun today asked officials concerned to implement all the projects of the ministry quickly. "Many projects of the Ministry of Industries will be completed within a short time. In his speech, Humayun instructed the officials concerned to take necessary steps for increasing the number of projects of the Ministry of Industries under the green leaf of ADP. The meeting was informed that the implementation rate of the ADP under the Industries Ministry was 46.24 percent till April, 2024 of the fiscal 2023-24 (FY24). The meeting was also informed that a total of 26 development projects are being implemented at cost of Taka 2,823.12 crore under the ADP of the Industries Ministry.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 26, 2024 13:14 UTC
Cyclone Remal: Over 200 houses flooded as rivers rise above danger mark in Bagerhat
Due to the severe cyclonic storm Remal, all rivers in the coastal district of Bagerhat are flowing above the danger level, causing water to enter various low-lying and residential areas near the riverbanks. Before the cyclone started, more than 200 houses were flooded on Sunday afternoon in the district headquarters, Morelganj, Sharankhola, Mongla, and Rampal Upazilas or sub-districts, according to the district administration. Abu Raihan Mohammad Al-Biruni, the executive engineer of Bagerhat Water Development Board, said: “Due to the cyclone, the main rivers in Bagerhat were flowing above the danger level by Sunday afternoon. The highest rise in water level was observed in the Pasur River in Mongla Upazila. Masudur Rahman, the district officer for relief and rehabilitation in Bagerhat, said: “Local residents have started arriving at cyclone shelters in coastal Bagerhat.
Source:bd News24
May 26, 2024 12:29 UTC
Four children among 27 dead in India amusement park fire
MUMBAI, May 26, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Four young children were among 27 peoplekilled when a fire in India ripped through a crowded amusement park, policesaid, as rescuers on Sunday scoured the site the morning after the blaze. The four children reported dead were all aged under 12, said police, whowarned that many of the corpses were so badly burned it was difficult toidentify them. Jadeja added that at least 70 people, including children, were on the firstfloor when the fire broke out. An Instagram page that appears to belong to the entertainment facilityadvertises it as an amusement and theme park, where trampolining, go-karting,bowling and paintball are offered, among other recreational activities. Fires are common in India due to poor building practices, overcrowding and alack of adherence to safety regulations.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 26, 2024 11:02 UTC