6 days ago
Rob Lowe and his family are supporting younger brother Chad Lowe and Chad's wife, Kim Painter, following the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona.
"Rob and Chad are very close," a family source told PEOPLE. The source said relatives and friends have gathered around Chad and Kim as they grieve.
Fiona died on Sept. 29. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later listed the manner of her death as suicide.
The loss comes less than two years after Chad, Kim and their daughters lost their Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 wildfires, another period when Rob publicly stepped in to help his brother's family.
The family source said the priority now is making sure Chad and Kim have people around them who know and love them.
#source #fiona
"Rob and Chad are very close," a family source told PEOPLE. The source said relatives and friends have gathered around Chad and Kim as they grieve.
Fiona died on Sept. 29. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later listed the manner of her death as suicide.
The loss comes less than two years after Chad, Kim and their daughters lost their Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 wildfires, another period when Rob publicly stepped in to help his brother's family.
The family source said the priority now is making sure Chad and Kim have people around them who know and love them.
#source #fiona
18 days ago
As a Californian, I can say this: If there are two industries that residents of the Golden State really don't like, it's insurance providers and utilities.
Interestingly, with the state considering wildfire reform legislation, those industries are at odds with one another. That's material for investors considering stocks such as PG&E (NYSE: PCG). The company known to California customers as Pacific Gas & Electric is one of the four major investor-owned utilities in the state, and due to the state having some of the highest utility rates in the U.S., PG&E and friends don't have a lot of fans in the state.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Of course, investing isn't a popularity contest. There are plenty of stocks that are often vilified in the court of public opinion that also deliver compelling returns. This year, oil equities certainly check that box. But the biggest risk to prospective PG&E investors isn't how Californians feel about the utility. It's the goings-on in Sacramento.
For those who are new to utility stocks, the primary reasons investors have embraced this sector over the years are above-average dividend yields, below-average risk profiles, and, more recently, inroads to the artificial intelligence (AI) trade.
#state #signal
Interestingly, with the state considering wildfire reform legislation, those industries are at odds with one another. That's material for investors considering stocks such as PG&E (NYSE: PCG). The company known to California customers as Pacific Gas & Electric is one of the four major investor-owned utilities in the state, and due to the state having some of the highest utility rates in the U.S., PG&E and friends don't have a lot of fans in the state.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Of course, investing isn't a popularity contest. There are plenty of stocks that are often vilified in the court of public opinion that also deliver compelling returns. This year, oil equities certainly check that box. But the biggest risk to prospective PG&E investors isn't how Californians feel about the utility. It's the goings-on in Sacramento.
For those who are new to utility stocks, the primary reasons investors have embraced this sector over the years are above-average dividend yields, below-average risk profiles, and, more recently, inroads to the artificial intelligence (AI) trade.
#state #signal
25 days ago
Extreme weather is creating a more demanding environment for property owners, insurers, and communities. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), the United States recorded 27 confirmed billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024, resulting in a total cost of $182.7 billion. These events spanned a wide range of extremes, including severe storm events, tropical cyclones, wildfires, drought/heat waves, and winter storm/cold wave events. Over the last decade, ***** ulative losses from these disasters have exceeded $1.4 trillion, driven significantly by population growth, material wealth, and increased development in hazard-prone areas. These figures suggest that the financial consequences of extreme events may increasingly depend on how accurately the value of exposed property is understood before a loss occurs.
That question becomes especially consequential during reconstruction. A 2026 report from Bloomberg, featured in Claims Journal, noted that surveys conducted by United Policyholders since 2007 found an average of two-thirds of wildfire survivors reporting that they were underinsured, with an average shortfall of $200,000 or more. The Insurance Information Institute has similarly estimated that two-thirds of American homeowners may be underinsured for wildfire losses, typically by about 20%, and in some cases by as much as 60%. These findings illustrate how the presence of an insurance policy can still leave a substantial difference between available coverage and the resources required to rebuild, particularly when construction costs rise after a catastrophe.
The financial implications can extend across the broader insurance ecosystem. Aon's 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight reported approximately $260 billion in global economic losses from natural catastrophes during 2025, compared with $127 billion in insured losses. For property stakeholders, such a figure may place greater attention on the relationship between the value ***** igned to an ***** et, the cost of restoring it, and the capital available when a loss occurs.
Frequency can add another layer to that calculation. Data from NCEI indicate that the average interval between U.S. billion-dollar disaster events was approximately 16 days during 2020–2024, compared with 82 days during the 1980s. NCEI notes that shorter intervals can leave less time and fewer resources for response, recovery, and preparation for subsequent events. As the time between major events contracts, property valuations may require more frequent attention because construction costs, labor conditions, materials, and local economic circumstances can change between policy reviews.
#property #losses #insurance #information
That question becomes especially consequential during reconstruction. A 2026 report from Bloomberg, featured in Claims Journal, noted that surveys conducted by United Policyholders since 2007 found an average of two-thirds of wildfire survivors reporting that they were underinsured, with an average shortfall of $200,000 or more. The Insurance Information Institute has similarly estimated that two-thirds of American homeowners may be underinsured for wildfire losses, typically by about 20%, and in some cases by as much as 60%. These findings illustrate how the presence of an insurance policy can still leave a substantial difference between available coverage and the resources required to rebuild, particularly when construction costs rise after a catastrophe.
The financial implications can extend across the broader insurance ecosystem. Aon's 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight reported approximately $260 billion in global economic losses from natural catastrophes during 2025, compared with $127 billion in insured losses. For property stakeholders, such a figure may place greater attention on the relationship between the value ***** igned to an ***** et, the cost of restoring it, and the capital available when a loss occurs.
Frequency can add another layer to that calculation. Data from NCEI indicate that the average interval between U.S. billion-dollar disaster events was approximately 16 days during 2020–2024, compared with 82 days during the 1980s. NCEI notes that shorter intervals can leave less time and fewer resources for response, recovery, and preparation for subsequent events. As the time between major events contracts, property valuations may require more frequent attention because construction costs, labor conditions, materials, and local economic circumstances can change between policy reviews.
#property #losses #insurance #information
26 days ago
Pierce Brosnan is ready to say goodbye to his slice of Malibu paradise, after decades of dodging wildfires, worrying about earthquakes and shelling out a fortune to keep his sprawling $100 million compound afloat.
The former James Bond star, 73, and wife Keely Shaye Smith, 62, are preparing to move on from the spectacular oceanfront estate they have called home for more than two decades, with Brosnan admitting that life along California's famously volatile coastline has begun to lose some of its ****** er.
"We've been spared by the fires a few times now. But I think it's time to move," Brosnan told The Times. "Everything changes, everything falls apart."
After 26 years and more than a few close calls with wildfires, Pierce Brosnan said he's ready to leave Malibu. Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com
The actor said he's been shelling out a fortune to keep his sprawling $100 million compound in Malibu afloat. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID
#malibu #decades
The former James Bond star, 73, and wife Keely Shaye Smith, 62, are preparing to move on from the spectacular oceanfront estate they have called home for more than two decades, with Brosnan admitting that life along California's famously volatile coastline has begun to lose some of its ****** er.
"We've been spared by the fires a few times now. But I think it's time to move," Brosnan told The Times. "Everything changes, everything falls apart."
After 26 years and more than a few close calls with wildfires, Pierce Brosnan said he's ready to leave Malibu. Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com
The actor said he's been shelling out a fortune to keep his sprawling $100 million compound in Malibu afloat. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID
#malibu #decades
1 month ago
On August 5, Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) reported second-quarter results that more than doubled profits and cash generation from a year earlier, all while the company was in the middle of financing its biggest acquisition to date. Net income came in at $181.8 million, up 124% from $81 million, and diluted earnings per share climbed to $0.97 from $0.41. The jump traces back to a straightforward combination: stronger oil and NGL prices layered on top of steady production growth out of Giddings.
Adjusted EBITDAX reached $370.3 million for the quarter, and Magnolia spent just $125 million on drilling and completions, roughly 34% of that total. Keeping the reinvestment rate that low let free cash flow more than double year over year to $234.6 million, while the business converted revenue into operating income at a 50% pretax margin. Net cash from operations came in at $384 million, giving the company room to fund its plans without leaning hard on outside capital.
Production backed up the numbers. Total output rose 8% year over year to 106.1 Mboe/d, and oil volumes grew 5% to 41.9 Mbbls/d, both ahead of the company's own guidance. Giddings, the field doing most of the heavy lifting, grew production 10%, with oil volumes up 7%, strong enough that management raised full-year 2026 production growth guidance to 6% from 5%.
Shareholders also got a direct share of the improvement. Magnolia repurchased 1.7 million shares for $49.3 million during the quarter and raised its quarterly dividend 9% to $0.18 per share, which was payable to those who held shares as of an August 10 record date, representing an annualized $0.72. In total, the company returned $80.1 million, 34% of free cash flow, to shareholders. On July 20, Magnolia also agreed to acquire WildFire Energy. This deal will more than double its Giddings acreage and combine two complementary **** et bases into more than 1.25 million combined net acres, with drilling upside still ahead across multiple benches, among them the Woodbine, Eagle Ford, and Austin Chalk.
Paying for that acquisition isn't free. Magnolia is funding roughly half of the WildFire deal with debt and half with equity, issuing 53.3 million new shares that brought net proceeds of about $1.23 billion and adding $500 million of new debt through senior notes priced at 6.625% and maturing in 2034. Both transactions closed in the days after the quarter ended, on July 22 and August 5, meaning more shares outstanding and a new layer of fixed interest expense for a company that had just spent the quarter shrinking its own share count by 4%.
#cash #company
Adjusted EBITDAX reached $370.3 million for the quarter, and Magnolia spent just $125 million on drilling and completions, roughly 34% of that total. Keeping the reinvestment rate that low let free cash flow more than double year over year to $234.6 million, while the business converted revenue into operating income at a 50% pretax margin. Net cash from operations came in at $384 million, giving the company room to fund its plans without leaning hard on outside capital.
Production backed up the numbers. Total output rose 8% year over year to 106.1 Mboe/d, and oil volumes grew 5% to 41.9 Mbbls/d, both ahead of the company's own guidance. Giddings, the field doing most of the heavy lifting, grew production 10%, with oil volumes up 7%, strong enough that management raised full-year 2026 production growth guidance to 6% from 5%.
Shareholders also got a direct share of the improvement. Magnolia repurchased 1.7 million shares for $49.3 million during the quarter and raised its quarterly dividend 9% to $0.18 per share, which was payable to those who held shares as of an August 10 record date, representing an annualized $0.72. In total, the company returned $80.1 million, 34% of free cash flow, to shareholders. On July 20, Magnolia also agreed to acquire WildFire Energy. This deal will more than double its Giddings acreage and combine two complementary **** et bases into more than 1.25 million combined net acres, with drilling upside still ahead across multiple benches, among them the Woodbine, Eagle Ford, and Austin Chalk.
Paying for that acquisition isn't free. Magnolia is funding roughly half of the WildFire deal with debt and half with equity, issuing 53.3 million new shares that brought net proceeds of about $1.23 billion and adding $500 million of new debt through senior notes priced at 6.625% and maturing in 2034. Both transactions closed in the days after the quarter ended, on July 22 and August 5, meaning more shares outstanding and a new layer of fixed interest expense for a company that had just spent the quarter shrinking its own share count by 4%.
#cash #company
1 month ago
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Utility PG&E said on Wednesday it will defer about $2 billion in 2027 spending, leaving a capital plan of about $11.4 billion, as it launches a strategic review amid wildfire liability concerns.
The review comes as PG&E faces renewed uncertainty over liability costs after a Senate bill amendment did little to reduce utilities' exposure to expenses related to the fires or address the long-term solvency of California's fund for it.
The company had previously planned to spend $13.4 billion in 2027.
"California's wildfire liability framework continues to create financing risks that drive higher costs, affect customer affordability, and limit investment in the energy system," CEO Patti Poppe said.
"Something has to change so that we can better serve our customers."
#reuters #utility #wednesday
The review comes as PG&E faces renewed uncertainty over liability costs after a Senate bill amendment did little to reduce utilities' exposure to expenses related to the fires or address the long-term solvency of California's fund for it.
The company had previously planned to spend $13.4 billion in 2027.
"California's wildfire liability framework continues to create financing risks that drive higher costs, affect customer affordability, and limit investment in the energy system," CEO Patti Poppe said.
"Something has to change so that we can better serve our customers."
#reuters #utility #wednesday
1 month ago
If you spend enough time online, chances are that you have seen some pretty surprising stuff go viral. From everyone's favorite raccoon (hello, Jimothy) to those reaction GIFs we love to send, you never know what is going to resonate with people.
And while most stories that go viral have some sort of surprising or universal trait in common, every once in a while someone's post will take off like wildfire, spreading across the internet at breakneck speeds. That's exactly what Instagrammer sierranicolereece says happened after she shared a video with her followers before bed that ended up receiving hundreds of thousands of likes.
The topic? Sierra Nicole Reece was simply looking for a brand deal with the Minnesota State Fair, and she asked about it in the most relatable way possible, saying, "Forget Coachella. I'm trying to go to the Minnesota State Fair. They got brand deals for that?"
Now, Reece's viral post appears to have gotten her exactly what she was looking for, which included a sponsorship deal from the fair organizers. And with the fair's opening day just around the corner, everyone is checking back in with Reece to see how her viral request is working out.
The six-second clip appeared on Reece's Instagram account on April 16, 2026. The video featured a close-up of her face as she lay in bed in her PJs. After she hit post, she snuggled up under the covers in her dad's New Jersey home, where she drifted off to sleep completely unaware that her short video was completely blowing up online.
#online
And while most stories that go viral have some sort of surprising or universal trait in common, every once in a while someone's post will take off like wildfire, spreading across the internet at breakneck speeds. That's exactly what Instagrammer sierranicolereece says happened after she shared a video with her followers before bed that ended up receiving hundreds of thousands of likes.
The topic? Sierra Nicole Reece was simply looking for a brand deal with the Minnesota State Fair, and she asked about it in the most relatable way possible, saying, "Forget Coachella. I'm trying to go to the Minnesota State Fair. They got brand deals for that?"
Now, Reece's viral post appears to have gotten her exactly what she was looking for, which included a sponsorship deal from the fair organizers. And with the fair's opening day just around the corner, everyone is checking back in with Reece to see how her viral request is working out.
The six-second clip appeared on Reece's Instagram account on April 16, 2026. The video featured a close-up of her face as she lay in bed in her PJs. After she hit post, she snuggled up under the covers in her dad's New Jersey home, where she drifted off to sleep completely unaware that her short video was completely blowing up online.
#online
1 month ago
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Utility PG&E said on Wednesday it will defer about $2 billion in 2027 spending, leaving a capital plan of about $11.4 billion, as it launches a strategic review amid wildfire liability concerns.
The review comes as PG&E faces renewed uncertainty over liability costs after a Senate bill amendment did little to reduce utilities' exposure to expenses related to the fires or address the long-term solvency of California's fund for it.
The company had previously planned to spend $13.4 billion in 2027.
"California's wildfire liability framework continues to create financing risks that drive higher costs, affect customer affordability, and limit investment in the energy system," CEO Patti Poppe said.
"Something has to change so that we can better serve our customers."
#sept #senate
The review comes as PG&E faces renewed uncertainty over liability costs after a Senate bill amendment did little to reduce utilities' exposure to expenses related to the fires or address the long-term solvency of California's fund for it.
The company had previously planned to spend $13.4 billion in 2027.
"California's wildfire liability framework continues to create financing risks that drive higher costs, affect customer affordability, and limit investment in the energy system," CEO Patti Poppe said.
"Something has to change so that we can better serve our customers."
#sept #senate
1 month ago
PG&E Corp (NYSE:PCG) shares fell more than 19% after California lawmakers advanced wildfire legislation that stopped short of the liability protections utility investors had been seeking.
The amended Senate Bill 492 excludes a proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom that would have blocked insurance companies from suing utilities over wildfire-related claims, raising fresh concerns about Pacific Gas and Electric Company's exposure to future disasters.
PG&E said the legislation, amended by the California Legislature, would make some progress on wildfire risk reduction and recovery but would not provide the sustainable solution the state needs.
"Specifically, the bill does not adequately address the financing risks created by California's current wildfire liability framework," the company said in a statement. "As a result, it falls short of creating the long-term durability needed to attract affordable investment to support a safer, more reliable energy system and help keep costs down for customers."
The company pointed to an April report from the California Earthquake Authority, which found that existing funding mechanisms are not sufficient. PG&E said SB 492 does not adequately address those concerns.
#wildfire #legislation #short #adequately
The amended Senate Bill 492 excludes a proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom that would have blocked insurance companies from suing utilities over wildfire-related claims, raising fresh concerns about Pacific Gas and Electric Company's exposure to future disasters.
PG&E said the legislation, amended by the California Legislature, would make some progress on wildfire risk reduction and recovery but would not provide the sustainable solution the state needs.
"Specifically, the bill does not adequately address the financing risks created by California's current wildfire liability framework," the company said in a statement. "As a result, it falls short of creating the long-term durability needed to attract affordable investment to support a safer, more reliable energy system and help keep costs down for customers."
The company pointed to an April report from the California Earthquake Authority, which found that existing funding mechanisms are not sufficient. PG&E said SB 492 does not adequately address those concerns.
#wildfire #legislation #short #adequately
1 month ago
Good morning. Stocks slipped in early trading as investors saw an increased probability of a September rate hike and the US and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend, dampening sentiment near the end of an ebullient earnings season.
It's the final trading day of August, and the major indexes are on pace for solid monthly gains.
Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading, based on a heat map powered by Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
Tech (XLK) stocks traded flat against a broadly down market on Monday, with software and semiconductor stocks edging higher. The Energy sector (XLE) was the real standout, however, as rising oil prices stemming from the rekindled Middle East conflict lifted shares of Chevron (CVX), Exxon (XOM), and other energy firms.
PG&E Corporation (PCG) stock dragged down Utilities (XLU) after new California legislation left a lot of uncertainty about utilities' exposure to wildfire liabilities.
#trading #september #august
It's the final trading day of August, and the major indexes are on pace for solid monthly gains.
Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading, based on a heat map powered by Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
Tech (XLK) stocks traded flat against a broadly down market on Monday, with software and semiconductor stocks edging higher. The Energy sector (XLE) was the real standout, however, as rising oil prices stemming from the rekindled Middle East conflict lifted shares of Chevron (CVX), Exxon (XOM), and other energy firms.
PG&E Corporation (PCG) stock dragged down Utilities (XLU) after new California legislation left a lot of uncertainty about utilities' exposure to wildfire liabilities.
#trading #september #august
1 month ago
Resumed U.S.-Iran strikes sent oil up 3%, lifting CVX and XOM roughly 1.5% each at Monday's open as Middle East risk premiums returned.
OXY fully offset Middle East production losses via Permian volumes, while PCG collapsed 19% after California lawmakers blocked wildfire liability reform.
Trump's Venezuela deal covers 65 billion barrels, but degraded infrastructure means years of investment separate the reserves announcement from actual new supply.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Exxon Mobil didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Energy stocks led the market higher Monday morning as two major oil catalysts hit at once. CNBC's Dominic Chu framed the setup on the network's opening segment on Monday: "Oil prices did jump by about 3% on the resumption of those attacks, and that sent energy stocks higher."
#resumed
OXY fully offset Middle East production losses via Permian volumes, while PCG collapsed 19% after California lawmakers blocked wildfire liability reform.
Trump's Venezuela deal covers 65 billion barrels, but degraded infrastructure means years of investment separate the reserves announcement from actual new supply.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Exxon Mobil didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Energy stocks led the market higher Monday morning as two major oil catalysts hit at once. CNBC's Dominic Chu framed the setup on the network's opening segment on Monday: "Oil prices did jump by about 3% on the resumption of those attacks, and that sent energy stocks higher."
#resumed
1 month ago
Cameron Mathison has put a fresh face on his personal life. The General Hospital star is dating Taelyr Robinson, a model, former pageant winner, and podcast host who has gradually moved from appearing alongside him online to openly celebrating their relationship.
Taelyr Robinson brings plenty to the table beyond her connection to Mathison. She won Miss Maryland USA in 2020 and competed at Miss USA that same year. Her modeling résumé includes campaigns for Target, CoverGirl, Bobbi Brown, Tarte Cosmetics, and Lilly Pulitzer. She was also a yoga instructor and co-hosts The Becoming Club, a podcast about personal development (via Soap Opera Digest).
The pair had already been spending time together before making things unmistakably official. During a June episode of The Becoming Club, Mathison revealed, "We've been talking for a while now."
He appeared on Robinson's podcast to discuss divorce, losing his mother and his home during the 2025 California wildfires. In July, they separately posted images from a Grand Canyon trip, while Mathison later appeared with her in an August 17 Instagram carousel from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Robinson turned the romance up another notch on Mathison's 57th birthday. On August 25, she posted affectionate pictures and called him "my love," while a video showed the couple embracing and giving each other a warm kiss. Mathison reposted her tribute on Instagram Stories. Robinson also shared a now-expired Instagram clip from his car, joking about heading to the General Hospital set with the "infamous" Drew.
#Instagram #podcast
Taelyr Robinson brings plenty to the table beyond her connection to Mathison. She won Miss Maryland USA in 2020 and competed at Miss USA that same year. Her modeling résumé includes campaigns for Target, CoverGirl, Bobbi Brown, Tarte Cosmetics, and Lilly Pulitzer. She was also a yoga instructor and co-hosts The Becoming Club, a podcast about personal development (via Soap Opera Digest).
The pair had already been spending time together before making things unmistakably official. During a June episode of The Becoming Club, Mathison revealed, "We've been talking for a while now."
He appeared on Robinson's podcast to discuss divorce, losing his mother and his home during the 2025 California wildfires. In July, they separately posted images from a Grand Canyon trip, while Mathison later appeared with her in an August 17 Instagram carousel from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Robinson turned the romance up another notch on Mathison's 57th birthday. On August 25, she posted affectionate pictures and called him "my love," while a video showed the couple embracing and giving each other a warm kiss. Mathison reposted her tribute on Instagram Stories. Robinson also shared a now-expired Instagram clip from his car, joking about heading to the General Hospital set with the "infamous" Drew.
#Instagram #podcast
1 month ago
Justin Bieber posted a sneaky new photo of his and Hailey Bieber's son, Jack Blues Bieber, and the dad-son duo shared an uncanny resemblance. The youngest member of the Bieber family celebrated his second birthday recently. His beauty mogul mother shared a glimpse of the celebrations on her Instagram Stories on August 22.
On August 25, Justin Bieber posted a carousel of photos, featuring his family and friends. The eighth slide was a sneaky picture of his son, Jack Blues Bieber, whose face his parents have deliberately kept hidden from the media. Captured from behind, the 2-year-old sat in the foreground, leaning over.
Jack had short, light brown hair and wore a long-sleeved white textured top, while holding a miniature black-and-white soccer ball. He was also wearing a gold braided bracelet on his right wrist. The resemblance between Jack and his father made the young boy look almost like Justin's twin.
Jack sat in front of a large outdoor ball pit. A white padded border with a decorative scalloped top edge enclosed the pit. Hundreds of plastic play ***** in a color mix of white, light beige, sky blue, and pops of red filled the pit, with a small brown football tucked into the mix near the right side.
The "Beauty and a Beat" singer has mostly been tight-lipped about his family. However, in February 2025, he expressed his interest in introducing his son to hockey (via ***** o!). He participated in the Skate for LA Strong charity ice hockey game to help raise money for those who lost their house in the devastating wildfires.
#bieber
On August 25, Justin Bieber posted a carousel of photos, featuring his family and friends. The eighth slide was a sneaky picture of his son, Jack Blues Bieber, whose face his parents have deliberately kept hidden from the media. Captured from behind, the 2-year-old sat in the foreground, leaning over.
Jack had short, light brown hair and wore a long-sleeved white textured top, while holding a miniature black-and-white soccer ball. He was also wearing a gold braided bracelet on his right wrist. The resemblance between Jack and his father made the young boy look almost like Justin's twin.
Jack sat in front of a large outdoor ball pit. A white padded border with a decorative scalloped top edge enclosed the pit. Hundreds of plastic play ***** in a color mix of white, light beige, sky blue, and pops of red filled the pit, with a small brown football tucked into the mix near the right side.
The "Beauty and a Beat" singer has mostly been tight-lipped about his family. However, in February 2025, he expressed his interest in introducing his son to hockey (via ***** o!). He participated in the Skate for LA Strong charity ice hockey game to help raise money for those who lost their house in the devastating wildfires.
#bieber
1 month ago
Former TOPGUN pilot Matthew "Whiz" Buckley told Fox News Digital that the recent crash of a Marine Corps F-18 in Washington state — and the pilot's split-second decision to eject — highlights both the violence of the maneuver and how the ensuing shock can leave an aviator feeling eerily calm.
On June 13, 2026, Marine Corps Maj. Jackson Simon emerged from a wooded area with a bloodied face and walked down the road toward a Yakima County sheriff's deputy, whose bodycam captured the pilot appearing remarkably composed.
"I'm a little frazzled," was about as close as Simon came to expressing fear after his F-18 Hornet crashed into the forest and sparked a small wildfire near Rimrock Lake.
Buckley, who flew F-18 Hornets during his 15-year career in the U.S. Navy, said Simon was likely experiencing a combination of shock, an adrenaline letdown and the effects of training that teaches pilots to compartmentalize under pressure.
Eight Believed Dead After B-52 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff From Edwards Air Force Base
#corps
On June 13, 2026, Marine Corps Maj. Jackson Simon emerged from a wooded area with a bloodied face and walked down the road toward a Yakima County sheriff's deputy, whose bodycam captured the pilot appearing remarkably composed.
"I'm a little frazzled," was about as close as Simon came to expressing fear after his F-18 Hornet crashed into the forest and sparked a small wildfire near Rimrock Lake.
Buckley, who flew F-18 Hornets during his 15-year career in the U.S. Navy, said Simon was likely experiencing a combination of shock, an adrenaline letdown and the effects of training that teaches pilots to compartmentalize under pressure.
Eight Believed Dead After B-52 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff From Edwards Air Force Base
#corps
1 month ago
Firefighters are starting to make progress on the wildfire that's still burning in Nevada and has destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate. It comes as new images have been released of some of the destruction and residents survey the damage to their homes and neighborhoods. Meanwhile, large swaths of the country are dealing with suffocating heat. NBC's Liz Kreutz reports and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast.
#homes
#homes
1 month ago
Meghan Markle's "snobbish" behavior reportedly made it tough for the Sussexes to hire and retain house staff in Montecito. As per a new report, the word about the former actress' elitist behavior spread like wildfire, to the extent that house staff kept their distance from the Sussexes. For those unversed, as per multiple outlets, the Sussexes will reportedly return to the UK by the end of the month for an extended period of time. They will reside in a private, non-royal home while retaining their Montecito and Portugal homes.
Sources attached to Page Six revealed that Meghan Markle had difficulty retaining house staff for her Montecito home due to her rude and entitled behavior. A source dished: "She had trouble hiring maids because a lot of the housekeepers in Montecito didn't want to work for them. Meghan would interview people herself and could come across as really snobbish and rude. Some of them were so offended by the way she spoke to them that word started getting around."
Another insider explained that Markle became infamous for her bad attitude to the point that all the maids knew they had to steer clear of the Sussexes. "It got to the point where people would joke that all the maids in Montecito hated them," the insider chimed in.
Another insider explained that Markle became infamous for her bad attitude to the point that all the maids knew they had to steer clear of the Sussexes. "It got to the point where people would joke that all the maids in Montecito hated them," the insider chimed in.
Interestingly, when the Suits star lived in the royal palace as a working royal, she was accused of bullying palace aides. This resulted in the royal palace launching a private investigation to verify the allegations. The palace never issued a statement or clarification about this.
#markle #insider #behavior
Sources attached to Page Six revealed that Meghan Markle had difficulty retaining house staff for her Montecito home due to her rude and entitled behavior. A source dished: "She had trouble hiring maids because a lot of the housekeepers in Montecito didn't want to work for them. Meghan would interview people herself and could come across as really snobbish and rude. Some of them were so offended by the way she spoke to them that word started getting around."
Another insider explained that Markle became infamous for her bad attitude to the point that all the maids knew they had to steer clear of the Sussexes. "It got to the point where people would joke that all the maids in Montecito hated them," the insider chimed in.
Another insider explained that Markle became infamous for her bad attitude to the point that all the maids knew they had to steer clear of the Sussexes. "It got to the point where people would joke that all the maids in Montecito hated them," the insider chimed in.
Interestingly, when the Suits star lived in the royal palace as a working royal, she was accused of bullying palace aides. This resulted in the royal palace launching a private investigation to verify the allegations. The palace never issued a statement or clarification about this.
#markle #insider #behavior
2 months ago
On August 7, Hawaiian Electric (NYSE:HE) reported second-quarter net income of $123.2 million, or $0.71 per share, numbers that look strong at first glance. Much of that gain traces back to a non-cash Maui wildfire settlement adjustment, not the underlying business, and core net income actually dropped once it's stripped out. The quarter tells the story of a utility making real regulatory progress on wildfire recovery and grid investment while its day-to-day operating costs keep climbing.
Hawaiian Electric has cleared several regulatory hurdles this year. In June, the Public Utilities Commission approved recovery of roughly $350 million in Wildfire Mitigation Plan spending, and the company now plans to finance that spending through securitization under Act 258 rather than the more limited Exceptional Project Recovery Mechanism, a move it says lowers the cost to customers.
The commission also accepted the company's rate rebasing methodology in June, and Hawaiian Electric resubmitted its request last month seeking a total base rate increase of $170 million phased in over two years, with $125 million taking effect in 2027 if the commission issues an interim decision by December 18. On the generation side, the company submitted a request for proposals on July 17 ahead of the August 7 issuance date, seeking nearly 1,650 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy, one of the largest competitive procurements in state history. Credit agencies have taken notice, with S&P upgrading Hawaiian Electric one notch in July, following Moody's upgrade in April.
The cost side of the ledger tells a rougher story. Core net income and earnings per share fell to $22.5 million and $0.13 in the quarter, down from $35.4 million and $0.20 a year earlier, and utility core net income slipped to $32.6 million from $42.5 million. Higher interest expense from last September's high-yield debt issuance is part of the drag, along with increased spending on vegetation management, generation overhauls, and inspection and maintenance. The company also lost a deferral it used last year for roughly $28 million in wildfire-related expenses, including insurance premiums, and it is now absorbing storm response costs from the severe flooding that hit Hawaii in February and March.
Management expects to hit the maximum penalty under its Fuel Cost Risk Sharing Mechanism this year and to book a loss under its performance incentive mechanisms. Regulators are also pushing back in places. On August 5, the commission told Hawaiian Electric it needs to demonstrate a clear need before it can proceed with a proposed request for up to 500 megawatts of additional firm generation capacity on Oahu.
#million #wildfire #august #core
Hawaiian Electric has cleared several regulatory hurdles this year. In June, the Public Utilities Commission approved recovery of roughly $350 million in Wildfire Mitigation Plan spending, and the company now plans to finance that spending through securitization under Act 258 rather than the more limited Exceptional Project Recovery Mechanism, a move it says lowers the cost to customers.
The commission also accepted the company's rate rebasing methodology in June, and Hawaiian Electric resubmitted its request last month seeking a total base rate increase of $170 million phased in over two years, with $125 million taking effect in 2027 if the commission issues an interim decision by December 18. On the generation side, the company submitted a request for proposals on July 17 ahead of the August 7 issuance date, seeking nearly 1,650 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy, one of the largest competitive procurements in state history. Credit agencies have taken notice, with S&P upgrading Hawaiian Electric one notch in July, following Moody's upgrade in April.
The cost side of the ledger tells a rougher story. Core net income and earnings per share fell to $22.5 million and $0.13 in the quarter, down from $35.4 million and $0.20 a year earlier, and utility core net income slipped to $32.6 million from $42.5 million. Higher interest expense from last September's high-yield debt issuance is part of the drag, along with increased spending on vegetation management, generation overhauls, and inspection and maintenance. The company also lost a deferral it used last year for roughly $28 million in wildfire-related expenses, including insurance premiums, and it is now absorbing storm response costs from the severe flooding that hit Hawaii in February and March.
Management expects to hit the maximum penalty under its Fuel Cost Risk Sharing Mechanism this year and to book a loss under its performance incentive mechanisms. Regulators are also pushing back in places. On August 5, the commission told Hawaiian Electric it needs to demonstrate a clear need before it can proceed with a proposed request for up to 500 megawatts of additional firm generation capacity on Oahu.
#million #wildfire #august #core
2 months ago
By Leah Douglas
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Trump administration took a step toward rescinding a decades-old rule that protects undeveloped forests on Tuesday in a move it says will help manage wildfire risk, but which environmental groups oppose, saying it would do the opposite.
President Donald Trump has rolled back environmental regulations and taken land out of conservation for purposes such as energy extraction.
The proposed rule filed by the U.S. Forest Service would rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which bans logging, roads and mining in undeveloped forests, and move authority to local national forest managers, according to a press release from the Department of Agriculture.
The U.S. is suffering one of its worst years for wildfires, with 7.3 million acres (3 million hectares) burned in around 49,000 fires through August 17, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
#undeveloped
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Trump administration took a step toward rescinding a decades-old rule that protects undeveloped forests on Tuesday in a move it says will help manage wildfire risk, but which environmental groups oppose, saying it would do the opposite.
President Donald Trump has rolled back environmental regulations and taken land out of conservation for purposes such as energy extraction.
The proposed rule filed by the U.S. Forest Service would rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which bans logging, roads and mining in undeveloped forests, and move authority to local national forest managers, according to a press release from the Department of Agriculture.
The U.S. is suffering one of its worst years for wildfires, with 7.3 million acres (3 million hectares) burned in around 49,000 fires through August 17, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
#undeveloped
2 months ago
Dramatic new footage shows the moment local authorities encountered a pilot who had ejected from a fighter jet before it crashed into a mountainside in Washington state earlier this summer.
The F/A-18 Hornet aircraft slammed into a mountainside on June 13, in the area of Rimrock Lake, about 55 miles southeast of Seattle, sending a plume of black smoke into the air and igniting a wildfire.
The pilot ****** igned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in Miramar, California, is seen with his face bloodied and appearing a little shaken up in the body camera footage released Friday by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.
Yakima County Sheriff's Office - PHOTO: A still photo from body camera footage released by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 14, 2026, shows the moments local authorities encountered a pilot who had ejected from a military jet before it crashed in June.
Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
#yakima
The F/A-18 Hornet aircraft slammed into a mountainside on June 13, in the area of Rimrock Lake, about 55 miles southeast of Seattle, sending a plume of black smoke into the air and igniting a wildfire.
The pilot ****** igned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in Miramar, California, is seen with his face bloodied and appearing a little shaken up in the body camera footage released Friday by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.
Yakima County Sheriff's Office - PHOTO: A still photo from body camera footage released by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 14, 2026, shows the moments local authorities encountered a pilot who had ejected from a military jet before it crashed in June.
Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
#yakima
2 months ago
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) held its second-quarter earnings call on August 6, and the numbers gave management enough confidence to raise full-year guidance by more than expected. Comparable hotel RevPAR climbed 7% to $251.53 in the quarter, and CEO James Risoleo pointed to luxury resort demand and a run of high-profile events as the drivers. That combination pushed the company to lift its 2026 RevPAR growth range by 125 basis points at the midpoint, to 4.75% to 5.25%.
Every demand segment moved in the same direction. Transient revenue rose 6.9% to $559 million, the strongest growth in seven quarters, while group room revenue grew 7.4% to $332 million on a sellout of 1.1 million room nights. The World Cup added roughly 160 basis points to second-quarter RevPAR growth, and RevPAR in World Cup host markets jumped 15% in June against 12% elsewhere. Maui kept recovering too, with RevPAR up 14% and occupancy up more than 8 percentage points, and golf revenue there now sits 9% ahead of levels seen before the wildfires.
Behind the quarter sits a longer bet on renovated properties. Host Hotels has poured about $2.1 billion into 34 hotels across its Marriott and Hyatt portfolios, a program expected to generate 60% of hotel EBITDA in 2026, and the 21 properties already stabilized have gained roughly 9 points of RevPAR index share on average. That reinvestment, plus a $500 million gain from selling its Four Seasons resorts, funded a $0.72 per share special dividend in July on top of the regular $0.20 payout, all while leverage held at 2.2 times.
CFO Sourav Ghosh was direct about what comes next, saying the company expects margin comparisons to moderate in the second half largely because rate growth will not repeat at the same pace. Much of the first half's strength leaned on tailwinds that fade as the year goes on, including the World Cup and a busy events calendar.
Costs are creeping in from other directions too. A Kona low rainstorm in Hawaii is expected to cause $27 million to $32 million in property damage, and while insurance should cover most of it, remediation alone runs about $2 million. The Four Seasons condo development at Walt Disney World, with 28 of 40 units closed, saw its 2026 EBITDA guidance trimmed to $16 million to $20 million from $20 million to $25 million purely on closing timing. Wage rates are still climbing 5% for the year, and labor makes up about half of total hotel operating expenses.
#World #quarter #points #year
Every demand segment moved in the same direction. Transient revenue rose 6.9% to $559 million, the strongest growth in seven quarters, while group room revenue grew 7.4% to $332 million on a sellout of 1.1 million room nights. The World Cup added roughly 160 basis points to second-quarter RevPAR growth, and RevPAR in World Cup host markets jumped 15% in June against 12% elsewhere. Maui kept recovering too, with RevPAR up 14% and occupancy up more than 8 percentage points, and golf revenue there now sits 9% ahead of levels seen before the wildfires.
Behind the quarter sits a longer bet on renovated properties. Host Hotels has poured about $2.1 billion into 34 hotels across its Marriott and Hyatt portfolios, a program expected to generate 60% of hotel EBITDA in 2026, and the 21 properties already stabilized have gained roughly 9 points of RevPAR index share on average. That reinvestment, plus a $500 million gain from selling its Four Seasons resorts, funded a $0.72 per share special dividend in July on top of the regular $0.20 payout, all while leverage held at 2.2 times.
CFO Sourav Ghosh was direct about what comes next, saying the company expects margin comparisons to moderate in the second half largely because rate growth will not repeat at the same pace. Much of the first half's strength leaned on tailwinds that fade as the year goes on, including the World Cup and a busy events calendar.
Costs are creeping in from other directions too. A Kona low rainstorm in Hawaii is expected to cause $27 million to $32 million in property damage, and while insurance should cover most of it, remediation alone runs about $2 million. The Four Seasons condo development at Walt Disney World, with 28 of 40 units closed, saw its 2026 EBITDA guidance trimmed to $16 million to $20 million from $20 million to $25 million purely on closing timing. Wage rates are still climbing 5% for the year, and labor makes up about half of total hotel operating expenses.
#World #quarter #points #year
2 months ago
By Temilade Adelaja and Ben Makori
STOURBRIDGE, England, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said on Friday, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising risks a day after fires raced from tinder-dry fields to engulf houses on the hottest day of the year.
Britain has not faced anything like the devastation wrought across Spain, France and elsewhere in Europe this year, but as the country endures the fifth heatwave of what is expected to be its hottest summer ever, it is dealing with more outbreaks of fire than ever before.
Phil Garrigan, chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council, said the number of wildfires had now exceeded last year's total of 1,017.
"We've well surpassed the figures from the previous high of 2025," Garrigan said, without detailing this year's latest figure.
#FIRE #wildfires #chiefs
STOURBRIDGE, England, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said on Friday, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising risks a day after fires raced from tinder-dry fields to engulf houses on the hottest day of the year.
Britain has not faced anything like the devastation wrought across Spain, France and elsewhere in Europe this year, but as the country endures the fifth heatwave of what is expected to be its hottest summer ever, it is dealing with more outbreaks of fire than ever before.
Phil Garrigan, chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council, said the number of wildfires had now exceeded last year's total of 1,017.
"We've well surpassed the figures from the previous high of 2025," Garrigan said, without detailing this year's latest figure.
#FIRE #wildfires #chiefs
2 months ago
Los Angeles media has been all over the death of a local celebrity for the past two days. But this time, the dearly departed wasn't a movie star from the golden age of Hollywood. Instead, Southern Californians and the rest of the world are mourning the death of Jackie, the bald eagle. Jackie, who lived with her partner Shadow in a nest high above the mountain community of Big Bear, died Monday after several weeks in intensive care.
For the past decade, a Big Bear webcam that broadcast the lives of Jackie and her partner Shadow has drawn viewers from around the world, garnering 822,000 subscribers on YouTube and over a million Facebook followers. Eagle fans watched Jackie's arrival in the nest, the death of an earlier set of eaglets, and Shadow aggressively kicking out Jackie's earlier partner. (They're currently watching closely to see if Shadow may have already moved in a new partner, observing practically no mourning period.)
More from Variety
L.A. Reporters Cover Devastation in Their Own Neighborhoods During Wildfires: 'Feels Like a Nightmare' and 'Fatigue Is Setting In'
Hallmark Did Not Want to Cast 'Old People' Like Holly Robinson Peete and Lacey Chabert, Suit Claims
#jackie
For the past decade, a Big Bear webcam that broadcast the lives of Jackie and her partner Shadow has drawn viewers from around the world, garnering 822,000 subscribers on YouTube and over a million Facebook followers. Eagle fans watched Jackie's arrival in the nest, the death of an earlier set of eaglets, and Shadow aggressively kicking out Jackie's earlier partner. (They're currently watching closely to see if Shadow may have already moved in a new partner, observing practically no mourning period.)
More from Variety
L.A. Reporters Cover Devastation in Their Own Neighborhoods During Wildfires: 'Feels Like a Nightmare' and 'Fatigue Is Setting In'
Hallmark Did Not Want to Cast 'Old People' Like Holly Robinson Peete and Lacey Chabert, Suit Claims
#jackie
2 months ago
LAS VEGAS – Juliana Miller met the media Saturday after her win over Ravena Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 284.
Miller (5-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) got the first finish of the card when she submitted Oliveira (7-5-1 MMA, 0-4 UFC) in the second round on the prelims at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. She also gave an impassioned callout for help in her new home area of Spokane, Wash., which is experiencing devastating wildfires started by a suspected arsonist.
Miller has been training with the team at SikJitsu in Spokane, which has produced the likes of Michael Chiesa, an "Ultimate Fighter" winner like Miller, and Julianna Peña, who also won "TUF" and became a UFC champion. But she said making sure everyone who's helped her to this point needs to be shouted out.
"I came from 10th Planet San Diego and they've worked with me on every ounce of my game. I will always appreciate my roots, San Diego, my home, and my new home, Spokane, Wash.," Miller said at her post-fight news conference. "Training with SikJitsu has been a life changer for me. I've learned so much, from my striking and even to my submission game."
Miller's submission of Oliveira, a rear-naked choke, was significant for lots of reasons. But chief among them, she had a choke lined up earlier this year in Houston, but couldn't finish. Carli Judice went on to take a unanimous decision.
#oliveira
Miller (5-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) got the first finish of the card when she submitted Oliveira (7-5-1 MMA, 0-4 UFC) in the second round on the prelims at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. She also gave an impassioned callout for help in her new home area of Spokane, Wash., which is experiencing devastating wildfires started by a suspected arsonist.
Miller has been training with the team at SikJitsu in Spokane, which has produced the likes of Michael Chiesa, an "Ultimate Fighter" winner like Miller, and Julianna Peña, who also won "TUF" and became a UFC champion. But she said making sure everyone who's helped her to this point needs to be shouted out.
"I came from 10th Planet San Diego and they've worked with me on every ounce of my game. I will always appreciate my roots, San Diego, my home, and my new home, Spokane, Wash.," Miller said at her post-fight news conference. "Training with SikJitsu has been a life changer for me. I've learned so much, from my striking and even to my submission game."
Miller's submission of Oliveira, a rear-naked choke, was significant for lots of reasons. But chief among them, she had a choke lined up earlier this year in Houston, but couldn't finish. Carli Judice went on to take a unanimous decision.
#oliveira
2 months ago
Interested in Dexterra Group Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better.
Strong Q2 financial performance: Revenue rose 8% year over year to C$269 million, adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to C$33 million, and free cash flow reached C$22 million. Net debt fell to C$206 million, reducing leverage to 1.5 times adjusted EBITDA.
Workforce accommodations drove growth and margins: Support Services revenue increased 10%, while ***** et Based Services adjusted EBITDA margins improved to 40% as higher-margin rental activity and Right Choice contributions offset weaker wildfire-related work.
Growth opportunities remain significant: Dexterra is pursuing U.S. data-center workforce-housing projects, including through a new partnership, while also targeting Canadian energy, mining, infrastructure, government and defense opportunities. The company renewed its share-repurchase program and expects more than 50% adjusted EBITDA-to-free-cash-flow conversion for 2026.
Dexterra Group (TSE:DXT) reported higher second-quarter revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, supported by workforce accommodations occupancy, new contract activity and contributions from the Right Choice acquisition.
#adjusted #flow
Strong Q2 financial performance: Revenue rose 8% year over year to C$269 million, adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to C$33 million, and free cash flow reached C$22 million. Net debt fell to C$206 million, reducing leverage to 1.5 times adjusted EBITDA.
Workforce accommodations drove growth and margins: Support Services revenue increased 10%, while ***** et Based Services adjusted EBITDA margins improved to 40% as higher-margin rental activity and Right Choice contributions offset weaker wildfire-related work.
Growth opportunities remain significant: Dexterra is pursuing U.S. data-center workforce-housing projects, including through a new partnership, while also targeting Canadian energy, mining, infrastructure, government and defense opportunities. The company renewed its share-repurchase program and expects more than 50% adjusted EBITDA-to-free-cash-flow conversion for 2026.
Dexterra Group (TSE:DXT) reported higher second-quarter revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, supported by workforce accommodations occupancy, new contract activity and contributions from the Right Choice acquisition.
#adjusted #flow
2 months ago
TORONTO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - A state of emergency was declared by the district of Summerland, British Columbia, early Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
The Bald Range wildfire was burning out of control and had grown to about 5,000 hectares as of early Saturday, after prompting evacuation orders in other regional districts this week. The fire originated about 15 kilometers (9 miles) west of Summerland, according to BC Wildfire Service.
The district of Summerland, which is about 45 kilometers from Kelowna, said it lost power on Saturday due to the impact of the wildfire and issued a boil water notice for residents, saying untreated water had entered the system after the water treatment plant was bypassed due to the wildfire threat.
Summerland has a population of about 12,000, according to a 2021 census.
Several regions in Canada, including Ontario and Quebec, have battled blazes this year as hot, dry weather fueled wildfires in dense forest areas. Canada has received **** istance from Mexico, Australia, France and New Zealand to help fight them.
#summerland #early #according
The Bald Range wildfire was burning out of control and had grown to about 5,000 hectares as of early Saturday, after prompting evacuation orders in other regional districts this week. The fire originated about 15 kilometers (9 miles) west of Summerland, according to BC Wildfire Service.
The district of Summerland, which is about 45 kilometers from Kelowna, said it lost power on Saturday due to the impact of the wildfire and issued a boil water notice for residents, saying untreated water had entered the system after the water treatment plant was bypassed due to the wildfire threat.
Summerland has a population of about 12,000, according to a 2021 census.
Several regions in Canada, including Ontario and Quebec, have battled blazes this year as hot, dry weather fueled wildfires in dense forest areas. Canada has received **** istance from Mexico, Australia, France and New Zealand to help fight them.
#summerland #early #according
2 months ago
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said.
Aaron Farinacci expressed that "fire is powerful, beautiful, and that things that go through fire experience a kind of rebirth," Spokane County Detective Michael Drapeau said in a court filing Wednesday, recalling his interview with him.
Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three fires in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. He is also charged in connection with two smaller fires ignited in the summer of 2025.
He was scheduled to be arraigned on three first-degree arson charges Thursday, but his lawyer asked for a competency evaluation before he enters a plea. Spokane Superior Court Judge Jeremy Schmidt said he would review that request. He set bond for $2 million, ruling that Farinacci was a risk to community safety, a flight risk and that there was potential for a violent offense.
Defense attorney Colin Charbonneau did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
#three
Aaron Farinacci expressed that "fire is powerful, beautiful, and that things that go through fire experience a kind of rebirth," Spokane County Detective Michael Drapeau said in a court filing Wednesday, recalling his interview with him.
Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three fires in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. He is also charged in connection with two smaller fires ignited in the summer of 2025.
He was scheduled to be arraigned on three first-degree arson charges Thursday, but his lawyer asked for a competency evaluation before he enters a plea. Spokane Superior Court Judge Jeremy Schmidt said he would review that request. He set bond for $2 million, ruling that Farinacci was a risk to community safety, a flight risk and that there was potential for a violent offense.
Defense attorney Colin Charbonneau did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
#three
2 months ago
By Crispian Balmer and Krisztina Than
ROME/BUDAPEST, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Italy took the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities on the highest level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as a heatwave maintained its grip on large parts of Europe.
Europe, the world's fastest-warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularly hard hit in recent weeks.
The focus of the heatwave has since moved further east, with temperatures in Austria hitting successive national records this week, peaking at 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
Italy is accustomed to hot summers, but the red alert issued by the Health Ministry stretches from Palermo on the southern island of Sicily to Bolzano in the mountainous north. Such a warning indicates a potential health emergency with prolonged high temperatures posing a serious health risk to the entire population.
#Health #temperatures
ROME/BUDAPEST, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Italy took the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities on the highest level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as a heatwave maintained its grip on large parts of Europe.
Europe, the world's fastest-warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularly hard hit in recent weeks.
The focus of the heatwave has since moved further east, with temperatures in Austria hitting successive national records this week, peaking at 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
Italy is accustomed to hot summers, but the red alert issued by the Health Ministry stretches from Palermo on the southern island of Sicily to Bolzano in the mountainous north. Such a warning indicates a potential health emergency with prolonged high temperatures posing a serious health risk to the entire population.
#Health #temperatures
2 months ago
The Seattle Seahawks held their seventh of 10 public training camp practices on Wednesday. It was another warm (and, due to the wildfire smoke, hazy) day at team headquarters in Renton, and the VMAC berm was filled to capacity yet again for what was a non-padded practice for the reigning Super Bowl champions. While the pads may not have been there, there was still a lot to take in.
Field Gulls was on-site at VMAC observing what was just about a 2.5-hour long practice. Myself and fellow Field Gulls staff writer and host of The Hawks Eye podcast, Bryce Coutts, filmed a quick reaction video after practice ended (from outside The Pro Shop in Renton, we were in a hurry to get to SoDo!) with our immediate takeaways and ****** ysis. Over a nice and tight five minutes, we discussed how well the defense performed, the Sam Darnold-Rashid Shaheed connection, an interesting name to watch at safety, Nehemiah Pritchett's increased role with the starters, Rylie Mills' versatility, and the work in progress that is a rebuilding running game.
(Update: We've swapped in the video to include auto-generated and therefore not totally accurate transcription, so this should be a help!)
Check out the video below, and don't forget that at 7:30 pm PT we will be live from Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo for more in-depth, fleshed out training camp ****** ysis, with special guest Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum joining the Seahawks Syndicate podcast! There will be a separate post coming up for tonight's live stream.
If you attended camp with us, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!
#renton #field
Field Gulls was on-site at VMAC observing what was just about a 2.5-hour long practice. Myself and fellow Field Gulls staff writer and host of The Hawks Eye podcast, Bryce Coutts, filmed a quick reaction video after practice ended (from outside The Pro Shop in Renton, we were in a hurry to get to SoDo!) with our immediate takeaways and ****** ysis. Over a nice and tight five minutes, we discussed how well the defense performed, the Sam Darnold-Rashid Shaheed connection, an interesting name to watch at safety, Nehemiah Pritchett's increased role with the starters, Rylie Mills' versatility, and the work in progress that is a rebuilding running game.
(Update: We've swapped in the video to include auto-generated and therefore not totally accurate transcription, so this should be a help!)
Check out the video below, and don't forget that at 7:30 pm PT we will be live from Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo for more in-depth, fleshed out training camp ****** ysis, with special guest Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum joining the Seahawks Syndicate podcast! There will be a separate post coming up for tonight's live stream.
If you attended camp with us, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!
#renton #field
2 months ago
Aug. 5—The Vandals plan to go behind closed doors Thursday for a padded-up-tackle-to-the-ground live practice. So, Wednesday was a dress rehearsal.
The University of Idaho football team went through a session in shorts, jerseys and helmets in the Kibbie Dome, focused on red zone work from the 10-yard line to save everyone's legs for the live stuff.
Moscow Mountain, north of campus, was almost invisible Wednesday morning because of wildfire smoke and probably harvest dust when Idaho practiced. The air inside the dome was much better. But it was getting sultry in there before practice concluded. The players, however, seemed to power through it.
Vandals coach Thomas Ford Jr. said afterwards "the picture is starting to get more clear" with regard to the depth chart. Beyond that, the depth itself heartened him.
"It is really good right now. The 3s are not far behind (the first and second team)," he said.
#wednesday #idaho #practice #thursday
The University of Idaho football team went through a session in shorts, jerseys and helmets in the Kibbie Dome, focused on red zone work from the 10-yard line to save everyone's legs for the live stuff.
Moscow Mountain, north of campus, was almost invisible Wednesday morning because of wildfire smoke and probably harvest dust when Idaho practiced. The air inside the dome was much better. But it was getting sultry in there before practice concluded. The players, however, seemed to power through it.
Vandals coach Thomas Ford Jr. said afterwards "the picture is starting to get more clear" with regard to the depth chart. Beyond that, the depth itself heartened him.
"It is really good right now. The 3s are not far behind (the first and second team)," he said.
#wednesday #idaho #practice #thursday
