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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Hwy. 403 westbound lanes in Mississauga closed due to motorcycle collision
The westbound lanes of Highway 403 are closed at Dundas Street due to a collision. (MTO) The westbound lanes of Highway 403 at Dundas Street in Mississauga are blocked due to a motorcycle collision. Ontario Provincial Police are responding to the collision that occurred just after 3:30 p.m. There is no immediate word on injuries. The cause of the collision is unknown. It is unclear when the highway will fully reopen.
Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Gulf Insider
First View: Oil Tanker Erupts In Flames After Collision Near Strait Of Hormuz
Unconfirmed video circulating on X shows the crude oil tanker Adalynn fully engulfed in flames following a high-impact collision with the tanker Front Eagle. The footage suggests Front Eagle struck the Adalynn on the port quarter, resulting in a substantial breach to the hull and subsequent fire aboard the vessel. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, crude oil tankers Adalynn and Front Eagle collided in the Gulf of Oman, about 24 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates, just outside the critical Strait of Hormuz chokepoint. The maritime incident occurred amid ongoing regional instability and increased GPS signal degradation, most likely linked to broader electronic warfare surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict. According to a report from Bloomberg, maritime security firms Vanguard Tech and Ambrey have assessed the tanker collision as a navigational accident with no indications of foul play or links to the ongoing regional conflict. Both firms have classified the incident as non-hostile in nature, downplaying initial speculation of an attack. The Adalynn, a 23-year-old Antigua and Barbuda-flagged tanker with no known insurance and a history of Russia-India sailing routes, may be part of Moscow's 'dark fleet.' All 24 crew members aboard were safely evacuated by the UAE National Guard. The Front Eagle, owned by Frontline Plc and flagged in Liberia, also reported no injuries and is cooperating in the investigation. While traders initially feared a security-related event, which spooked oil and shipping markets, preliminary assessments so far indicate otherwise and likely just a navigational incident. Ambrey analyst Daniel Smith stated, 'At the time of writing, we can only confirm that it is not a security incident. We continue to investigate the cause.' Possible visual evidence of the incident, reportedly showing at least one of the involved tankers engulfed in flames, was circulated on X. The footage remains unverified but has been widely shared. There are unconfirmed reports that three ships are on fire in the Gulf of Oman. NASA Firms data shows three fires in the waters of UAE. Ambrey says it is aware of an incident "22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in UAE", as per alert lines up with Firms data — Faytuks News (@Faytuks) June 17, 2025 The maritime incident comes one day after widespread GPS jamming was reported across the Strait of Hormuz, scrambling navigation for more than 900 vessels. GPSJam—a site that publishes daily heat maps of GPS/GNSS disruptions affecting aircraft—shows multiple 'high-interference' zones clustered around the Strait of Hormuz. The broader concern is that critical maritime chokepoints—including the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Suez Canal—remain highly vulnerable to disruption should the Israel-Iran conflict escalate or proxy groups tied to Tehran become further entangled. These corridors are essential to global energy flows and commercial shipping, and any kinetic spillover or asymmetric activity in these waterways could have immediate consequences for energy prices and global supply chains.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angela Simmons Shares Cryptic Message Amid Yo Gotti Breakup Rumors
Days after rumors of a breakup between Angela Simmons and rapper Yo Gotti surfaced, the fitness enthusiast has shared a cryptic post many believe to be confirmation of their split. Shared to her Instagram Stories Thursday (May 22), Simmons posted a brief note about only wanting things in life that return her same energy, writing, 'I want what wants me in life. In all areas. What flows FLOWS. What goes GOES.' Followers took this to mean the pair have gone their separate ways, aided by Simmons choosing Chris Brown and Usher collab 'New Flame' to score the next slide. See the main post below. Rumors of a breakup between the two spread following a report from MTO that the pair split because, 'Angela felt like she was putting in more effort than she was getting back,' according to their source. 'Yo Gotti's schedule was nonstop — studios, business, appearances — and she started feeling like she wasn't a priority.' Whispers of Yo Gotti getting 'too close' to his artist, GloRilla, also allegedly played a factor, with the source adding, 'Angela's not the jealous type, but she's also not going to ignore red flags — even if they're just rumors. She wanted more reassurance, more presence, more time.' Neither Simmons nor Gotti have confirmed a breakup. Simmons and Gotti began dating in 2022, going public with their romance on New Year's Day, 2023. This came years after the rapper announced his crush on her via his 2016 hit, 'Down In The DM.' The couple have since had a generally smooth relationship, with engagement rumors surfacing as recently as September 2024, when he took Simmons on a romantic getaway for her 37th birthday. More from Remy Ma Tells Claressa Shields To "Refrain From Speaking" Amid Papoose Spat, Boxer Responds Papoose Claims He Wrote 90% Of Remy Ma's Raps, Including "Conceited," She Responds Halle Bailey Gets Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend DDG Due To Alleged Abuse
Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Weekend construction to impact Burlington Skyway
Motorists, beware — there is construction on the Burlington Skyway this weekend. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will be closing two lanes of the Niagara-bound QEW at the bridge starting Friday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m., according to a notice from the City of Burlington. All ramps from the Eastport Drive collector lanes to the Skyway Bridge will be closed, while Northshore Boulevard will remain open. Eastport Drive collector lanes and Eastport Drive can be used by motorists as a detour or alternative route. Two lanes of traffic will remain open on the Niagara-bound QEW at all times during the construction — which is set to occur over many weekends. Transit riders are also being warned of the potential for 'significant transit delays,' with residents asked to check MyRide or Google Maps for arrival time information. Traffic interruptions won't come to an end this weekend , with annual maintenance on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway scheduled to take place from Friday, June 13, to Monday, June 16. That closure, originally expected to take place this weekend, was rescheduled due to the work on the Skyway. The upcoming shutdown will be the sixth annual closure for the Linc, allowing crews to do asphalt repairs, resurfacing, catch-basin cleaning, bridge maintenance, pavement marking and signage repairs. For the Linc closure, the eastbound lanes will be closed from 8 a.m. on June 13 to 5 a.m. on June 16. The westbound lanes will be closed from 10 a.m. June 13 to 5 a.m. on June 16. Detour routes will be via Mohawk Road and Stone Church Road. Motorists can access the 403 eastbound from the Mohawk Road on-ramps, while those travelling into the city via the 403 will be directed to exit at the Golf Links off-ramp. Those work dates are weather-dependent, and any changes will be relayed to the public. Residents are reminded to plan ahead and use alternate routes, as well as expect delays and increased traffic on neighbouring roads. 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 .
CBC
30-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
How Bluetooth traffic readers will use your phone for Windsor border delays
Ahead of the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening this fall, 15 Bluetooth traffic readers are being installed this summer across Windsor-Essex. Each unit being put up is the size of a "Kleenex box," according to Windsor's transportation manager Ian Day. They'll be hung on street lights and traffic poles — and accompanied with small solar panels and modem boxes. There will be 11 spread across the border city — most along Huron Church Road approaching the Ambassador Bridge, and a few near the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, he says. The remaining four will be positioned along the E.C. Row Expressway and on Highway 401 in Essex County. They're meant to track how long it takes vehicles to drive between sensors to help determine border wait times. The Bluetooth Travel Time system measures and calculates vehicle travel times based on the detection of anonymous unique addresses of Bluetooth devices onboard vehicles travelling past readers, according to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). "Speed is then estimated on the travel time and distance between readers," said MTO spokesperson Julia Caslin. "Only Bluetooth devices onboard vehicles are captured and while the Bluetooth address is unique, it is not linked to a particular individual or entity." That data is then sent through to be displayed on signage hanging above Highway 401 that were erected late last year. "Testing for the Border Advisory System (BAS) [overhead] signs is close to complete," said Caslin. "Actual border delay information will be displayed on the signs when the Gordie Howe International Bridge opens later this year." And once they do, they'll refresh every five minutes, reflecting wait times for both commercial and passenger vehicles at the three crossings. Day says all of the collected data is meant to provide motorists with advance warnings and a chance to adjust their travel plans and choice of what crossing want to take. "You get to pick your routes … increases safety and tries to decrease delays at the different border … crossings." How it reads your phone Day says Bluetooth readers can track cell signals within roughly 100 metres of where they're positioned. "Your cell phone, if your Bluetooth is on, is constantly chirping out its security codes," he said. "You drive by one of these readers, it grabs onto those codes. What that does is it now knows where you are, how fast you're travelling by as it picks you up at successive readers, takes that information, uploads it to the ministry." Day says reader statistics he's seen indicate the actual pickup rate for Bluetooth by readers is only seven to 10 per cent because for their short range. "But with the volume of traffic going down the road, that seven to 10 per cent still gives them a pretty good representative value of what's going on on the highway." Security fears? According to Day, people shouldn't be concerned about the readers or MTO being able to collect unrelated personal data from your phone if a Bluetooth connection is made. "It can't get any personal information because you haven't allowed it to pair," he told CBC News. He says there also isn't public access to where the reading information ends up. "It's all [a] secure site, nobody can get into it but ministry employees." The equipment for the readers will be procured within the next four to five weeks, says Day. It should then take another week or two to put them up and test them, he added.
