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25 Jun 2023
#culture
The Epoch Times: The 'Unlucky No. 4' in the First Dragon Boat Festival Post Pandemic
Hong Kong celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, with seven districts organizing large-scale races and various local villages holding culturally rich activities. Despite the hot weather, the spirit of the festival remained high, with 168 teams participating in the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships. Some boats associated with the number 4 suffered unfortunate incidents, possibly signaling a bad omen for Hong Kong's fortunes. In Tai O fishing village, a two-day dragon boat parade and large-scale race celebrated the festival and its ancient customs, aiming to cleanse the community and pay respects to the gods.
Flag And Cross: Latino Media Network Names Rose-Anne Tifre As Chief Revenue Officer
Latino Media Network has appointed Rose-Anne Tifre as Chief Revenue Officer to oversee its commercial strategy and sales team, positioning the company as a leading multi-channel platform in the US Hispanic market. Co-founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto, along with CEO Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, welcome the highly experienced and accomplished sales leader to the team. Tifre's experience in advertising sales and marketing management spans over 25 years across a range of channels, categories, and multicultural markets.
#health
The Epoch Times: 12 People Hospitalized After Likely Over-Chlorination at Pool in Texas
A chlorine spill at a water ride at a Houston Family Sports Fitness Club has led to 12 people being taken to hospital with possible exposure to the chemical, which can cause symptoms including respiratory distress & skin irritation. The Houston Fire Department responded to the incident, which appears to have been caused by over-chlorination, and updated via Twitter that the situation is under control. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists a range of symptoms for exposure to chlorine, which can be relieved by removing the chemical from the body and offering supportive medical care.
#crime
Fox News: Georgia man allegedly hit, killed by oncoming train, police investigating
A man was hit and killed by a CSX train at a railroad crossing in Tucker, Georgia. Police responded to a 911 call and found the victim dead next to the tracks. The cause of the incident is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
#sports
The Epoch Times: Vazquez's 88th-Minute Goal Gives US 1–1 Draw Against Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup Opener
The No. 13 United States avoided their first loss in a CONCACAF Gold Cup opener, gaining a 1-1 draw against 63rd-ranked Jamaica. Brandon Vazquez scored in the 88th minute to earn the point. Damion Lowe had earlier put the Reggae Boyz ahead with a 13th-minute goal. The U.S. will next face 139th-ranked St. Kitts and Nevis in St. Louis on Wednesday.
The Epoch Times: Angels Have a 13-run Inning and Set Franchise Records for Runs and Hits in 25–1 Rout of Rockies
The Los Angeles Angels set franchise records for runs and hits in a single game during their 25-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies. The Angels tied another record by scoring 13 runs in the third inning, highlighted by back-to-back-to-back home runs from Mike Trout, Brandon Drury, and Matt Thaiss. Hunter Renfroe and Mickey Moniak each had five hits and four RBIs, while Griffin Canning pitched six scoreless innings to earn the win. Rockies pitcher Chase Anderson gave up the homers on consecutive pitches.
#outdoors
The Epoch Times: Quebec Wildfires: More Evacuations Ordered in Northwestern Quebec
Wildfires in northwestern Quebec have forced the evacuation of around 340 people from Val-Paradis and Beaucanton. An hour and a half was provided for evacuation from the areas close to Ontario, with two fires expected to become one blaze soon. As of Friday, over 6,000 individuals had been ordered to leave their residences in Quebec. The fires have also affected the Quebecois communities of Obedjiwan and Haute-Mauricie. SOPFEU, Quebec’s wilderness firefighting bureau, has requested that outdoor fires not be lit during celebrations of the provincial Fête Nationale holiday on Saturday.
#other
The Epoch Times: Train Carrying Hazardous Chemicals Derails in Montana After Bridge Collapses
A train derailed and crashed into the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana, causing 10 hazardous chemical cars to fall into the river. Monitoring of air and water quality has begun to check for contamination. The bridge collapse caused Yellowstone Country Disaster and Emergency Services to shut down the river head gates while treatment facilities in Laurel, Billings, Lockwood and irrigation companies shut down in response to hazardous materials. There is no reported threat to life or property. The cause of the bridge collapse is still being determined.