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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Carnival Cruise Line ship pivots to avoid Hurricane Barbara
Carnival Cruise Line ship pivots to avoid Hurricane Barbara originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. The 2025 hurricane season is getting off to a busy start, but not where you'd probably expect. Although the National Hurricane Center is not yet reporting any tropical disturbances in the Atlantic, the eastern Pacific is already on its third named Pacific hurricane season starts slightly earlier than the Atlantic one, but the first named storm usually doesn't come until around June 10. This year, three storms formed prior to that date, including the season's first hurricane. Hurricane Barbara became the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season on June 9, with Tropical Storm Cosme following right behind it and expected to intensify. Most Pacific storms track away from land and move westward out to sea, but so far this season, storms seem to be sticking a little closer to land than usual. Because of this, Carnival Cruise Line, which sails regular Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach, Calif., is making some proactive passengers often hear most often about weather-related itinerary changes for Caribbean cruises, Carnival's Fleet Operations Center and its captains are always on top of the weather in any region where the cruise line's ships are sailing. 'We give due care and attention and we'll always keep everybody safe whether you're sailing from Miami, Port Canaveral, or indeed Long Beach, or anywhere else that we cruise from,' Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald recently shared in a video he posted on his Facebook provide an example of how Carnival prioritizes both passenger safety and satisfaction, Heald explained to his followers how the cruise line and Carnival Panorama's Captain Carlo made proactive changes to the ship's June 7-15 Mexican Riviera cruise itinerary. In his video, Heald read a message that Captain Carlo provided to Carnival Panorama passengers on June 8. 'In partnership with our Fleet Operations Center in Miami, we are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Barbara and other tropical systems which have developed in the Pacific. Given the current track of both storms we must modify our itinerary to remain a safe distance away,' Captain Carlo explained to modified itineraries can often mean missed ports of call and passenger disappointment, this shouldn't be the case for this sailing. The captain planned to reverse the order of the four ports on the cruise itinerary to avoid poor weather while also taking passengers to all the ports they hoped to visit. 'I am happy, however, to let you know that at this time we are planning to visit all of the original ports with Cabo on Monday, La Paz on Tuesday, Mazatlan Wednesday, and Puerto Vallarta Thursday, and we will continue to monitor weather forecasts and provide updates,' Captain Carlo told passengers. More Carnival cruise news:John Heald explained to his followers that this was a best-case scenario when it comes to a hurricane season itinerary change. 'In this case, the captain with the Fleet Operations Center was enabled to juggle the ports around and do a reverse itinerary giving everybody the itinerary they wanted, but most importantly, keeping everybody safe. And that will ultimately be what we try and do. Not always going to be possible to give the same ports, but we will certainly always try,' Heald explained. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Why Barbara Walters was 'threatened' by Diane Sawyer: doc director
The interviewer is now the subject. Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, who died in 2022 at age 93, takes center stage in the new documentary 'Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything (premiering Monday, June 23 on Hulu and Disney+). Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Jackie Jesko, the program offers a comprehensive look at Walters' trailblazing career, and her life from her early years until her retirement. Advertisement 'This isn't a hagiography, and it was never intended to be,' Jesko exclusively told The Post. She added, 'I think with someone like Barbara, people know that she was a difficult person and a complicated person, and it would be ridiculous to make something about her that didn't include that.' 9 The 'Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything' documentary poster. Hulu Advertisement 9 Jackie Jesko attends the 'Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything' premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival 9 Barbara Walters says farewell to live daily television in May 2014 on 'The View.' ABC The doc covers Walters' career beginnings as the first woman to co-anchor a national news show on prime time television, her early struggles in the boys' club environment in the 1970s, her rise to 'Today,' '20/20' and 'The View,' her famous interviews, her friendship with controversial figures like Roy Cohn, and her tumultuous personal life, including her rocky relationship with her daughter, Jackie Guber. It also covers her contradictory attitudes of embracing her position as a mentor to women – but viewing Diane Sawyer as a rival. Advertisement 'I thought it revealed a lot about Barbara and sort of what made her tick and what she was insecure about,' Jesko told the Post, referring to her tension with Sawyer, 79. 9 Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer at the annual gala of the Museum of Television & Radio at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1996. 2.11.96 9 Barbara Walters at the beginning of her career in the 70s. HULU 'I do understand that it makes sense that Barbara would have been extremely threatened by Diane Sawyer,' she said, adding that Sawyer had as much talent as Walters, but was also 'beautiful' in the way that 'Barbara wished she had been.' Advertisement The film includes numerous voice covers from archival footage of Walters. 'You probably catch in the film that she talks about herself as ugly kind of a lot, which is really quite shocking when you see the photos and videos of her or so when she was much younger. You're like, 'Wow, you were absolutely beautiful. What are you talking about?'' 9 Barbara Walters interviews Monica Lewinsky on 20/20 in 1999. ABC 'But I think that she didn't match the beauty standard of the 60s, which was much more Diane Sawyer than it was Barbara Walters,' Jesko explained. 'Her whole life, she always felt lesser than in some way. And for a mix of reasons, Diane brought that out in her.' Interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Connie Chung, Katie Couric, Joy Behar, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Bette Midler and Monica Lewinski (who was one of Walters' major 'gets' for a sit-down). 'I hadn't realized exactly how much Barbara had impacted her life – Oprah saw [Walters] as a roadmap for herself. I found it touching, and I found that really interesting,' said Jesko. 9 Barbara Walters sitting with Oprah Winfrey in 1999. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 9 Barbara Walters and Harry Reasoner on ABC news in 1976. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Advertisement The director wasn't shocked by any information she found, but she was fascinated by Walters' friendship with controversial lawyer and fixer Roy Cohn – who was most recently dramatized by Jeremy Strong in the 2024 movie 'The Apprentice.' 'It was very revealing that she was so close to this man, and that she didn't seem to mind a lot of the things he did, which were terrible in his life… she stood by him even at the time when it was very disadvantageous for her to do so.' She added, 'So, theirs must have been a true friendship on some level.' 9 Barbara Walters on 'The View' in 2014. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Advertisement The film, however, doesn't cover Walters' declining health, such as her reported dementia before her death. The reports were never confirmed. 'When you do celebrity films about someone who's passed away, it's always like, okay, are you doing cradle to grave? Where do you want to end the story? And we weren't sure at the outset where we wanted to end the story,' Jesko explained to The Post. Capping it with Walters' onscreen retirement from 'The View' in 2014 – when two dozen women in journalism came to pay tribute to her – made the most sense. 'I didn't really see a strong reason to keep the story going at that point in time,' Jesko explained. 'It felt like an ending.'
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Will Hurricane Erick 2025 impact weather in Ontario? Plus, does Canada have a hurricane season?
Hurricane Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm early Thursday. The powerful storm brought damaging winds and heavy rain. It's the first major hurricane, classified as a Category 3 or more, on record to hit Mexico before July, according to reporting by CNN . While Canadians, and Ontarians specifically, will be spared from direct impacts of the storm, we may experience some residual effect. Environment and Climate Change Canada warning preparedness meteorologist Steven Flisfeder explained once the storm makes landfall it will downgrade to a tropical cyclone, then a depression and finally a typical low pressure system, which will eventually dissipate. 'In the longer term — over the next week, week and a half — we may see some of that moisture make its way up toward Ontario,' he said. 'But we're not expecting anything major.' Earlier in June, Canada also dodged impact from Hurricane Barbara. Hurricane Erick made landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 storm on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Yes, Canada does have a hurricane season, and the 2025 hurricane season is expected to be worse than previous years. Only Canada's four eastern provinces in Atlantic Canada will ever experience a direct hit from a hurricane that's intact with the eye and its revolving winds still in place, explains Chris Fogarty, a meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax. In Canada, hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. On average, three or four tropical cyclone events impact Canada each hurricane season — with one or two making impact on Canadian soil and two or three threatening offshore waters, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Quebec and Ontario felt the brunt of hurricane season in Canada last year , slammed by the remnants of both Debby and Beryl. A week after Beryl, in July 2024, Ernesto came along. There were no direct landfalls in Canada last year. - With files from Norm Nelson Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Miami Herald
a day ago
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- Miami Herald
Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico
MEXICO CITY - Hurricane Erick, which has been classified as dangerous, has reached Mexico. The storm made landfall in the southwestern state of Oaxaca on Thursday with wind speeds reaching about 127 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing at least nine landslides on country roads, said the coordinator of Mexico's National Civil Protection Agency, Laura Velázquez. Erick also reportedly caused trees and power poles to topple. There were power outages and flooding, including in a hospital. According to preliminary official reports, there have been no fatalities so far in the affected states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Shortly before making landfall, Erick weakened from the second-highest hurricane Category 4 to Category 3. The NHC had previously stated that it was an "extremely dangerous" storm. President Claudia Sheinbaum urged continued caution in her daily press conference. Although the storm is expected to weaken further over land, she said the danger, especially from heavy rain, is not over. Authorities warned of devastating wind damage and life-threatening flooding. A high danger level is in effect for the coastal section between the resorts of Acapulco and Puerto Ángel. Erick is the second hurricane of this year's Pacific season, following Barbara. The hurricane season begins in the Pacific on May 15 and in the Atlantic on June 1. It officially lasts in both regions until Nov. 30. In October 2023, Otis, a category 5 storm, killed at least 52 people in Acapulco and caused significant damage. According to experts, increasing global warming raises the likelihood of severe storms. _____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Hurricane Erick Timeline as 'Life-Threatening' Storm Nears Landfall
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in Mexico during the early morning hours on Thursday, though some impacts from the life-threatening storm could arrive sooner, according to a forecast by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). When reached for comment, the NHC directed Newsweek to the most recent forecasts for the storm. Why It Matters The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15 and has seen an active start. Tropical Storm Alvin kicked off the season in late May, followed by Hurricane Barbara, Tropical Storm Cosme and Tropical Storm Dalila in June. Now, the fifth storm, Hurricane Erick, is strengthening off the southwestern coast of Mexico and is expected to be the first storm to make landfall. The most recent forecast path for Hurricane Erick. The most recent forecast path for Hurricane Erick. National Hurricane Center What To Know As of the most recent data from the NHC, Erick is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 85 mph. The storm is expected to rapidly strengthen and become a Category 3 major hurricane by the time it makes landfall. "Erick rapidly intensifying and forecast to become a major hurricane," a public advisory from the NHC said on Wednesday morning. "Expected to bring damaging winds and life-threatening flash floods to portions of southern Mexico late tonight and Thursday." The NHC anticipates tropical storm-force winds will reach Southern Mexico by Wednesday evening. The winds will progress in a northwest direction and will continue impacting Mexico through Thursday. Heavy rainfall also poses a risk with this storm, with some parts of coastal Oaxaca and Guerrera expecting as much as 20 inches of rain. Rain is set to begin on Wednesday night, AccuWeather reported, and also will move in a northwest direction with the storm. Rain will likely continue through the end of the week. The storm looks to make landfall Thursday morning. It will then trek northwest across Mexico throughout Thursday as it weakens back to tropical storm strength by Thursday night. In addition to dangerous winds and rainfall amounts, the storm will also cause life-threatening rip currents along the coast. What People Are Saying AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, in a report: "We expect Erick to drift northwestward and close in on the southwestern coast of Mexico. Erick will rapidly strengthen for a time as it approaches the coast. Erick may track very close to Acapulco with the full impacts you would expect from a hurricane, ranging from powerful wind gusts and power outages to torrential rain and flash flooding, as well as storm surge flooding." The NHC, in a forecast about Erick: "Erick is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A northwestward motion with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected later today or tonight. On the forecast track, the center of Erick is expected to approach the coast of southern Mexico late tonight and move inland or be near the coast on Thursday. "Erick is rapidly intensifying, and maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is expected to continue today, and Erick is forecast to reach major hurricane strength tonight or early Thursday as it approaches the coast of southern Mexico." What Happens Next Impacts from the storm will begin later Wednesday and will persist at least through Thursday, although rain could continue into Friday. People in the affected areas are urged to follow guidance from local officials.
