3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beachNew Foto - 3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach

A family of three was struck by lightning while under an umbrella at a beach in Florida's Pinellas County, officials said Friday. St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 12:19 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Adam Poirrer said. Multiple units from the fire rescue team and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded and rendered emergency aid, Porrier said. Two adult victims were treated on-scene and refused further treatment. A 17-year-old girl was taken to Tampa General Hospital. There was no immediate update available on her condition. CBS affiliate WTSP reportedthat the family had been standing under their umbrella during a thunderstorm. Jennifer Tillman said she saw the whole thing from her apartment overlooking the beach. "You could hear it, it was coming closer and closer and closer, and then it happened," Tillman told WTSP. "I don't know, I don't know. It was just one of those things, I don't know, that you can never - you can't unsee." Tillman said that a Good Samaritan picked up the girl after the lightning strike. She said the other two people appeared to be in shock after the strike. Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike. Dead gulls were also visible in the area. The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency recommends against carrying any metal objects, including umbrellas. Metal can conduct electricity, and a person is more likely to be struck by lightning if carrying a conductor above shoulder height. "If you are out on the beach or anywhere with an umbrella that is taller than you, you are literally creating a lightning rod," WTSP meteorologist Bobby Deskins said. Tillman said that just hours after the incident, the storm had cleared out and new beachgoers had come to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks. "A whole new wave of people came," Tillman said. "Like nothing had ever happened." St. Pete Beach is a small city on a barrier island in Pinellas County, about 20 miles southwest of Tampa. Several people missing from Texas summer camp amid deadly flooding, officials say What a new DOJ memo could mean for naturalized U.S. citizens July 4 holiday week expected to set record for travelers

3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach

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In photos, the remaining descendants of the last known slave ship hold memorial ceremonyNew Foto - In photos, the remaining descendants of the last known slave ship hold memorial ceremony

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The remaining descendants of the last ship carrying enslaved Africans to land in the U.S. in 1860 met Saturday in Mobile, Alabama, for a memorial ceremony. Attendees, many of them dressed in white, gathered near Africatown Bridge on the banks of the river, where the ship remains submerged because it is toodecayedto be extracted. Descendants say they are intent on ensuring the public never forgets what human beings endured during their two-month voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. "The Clotilda history and the community that they built in Africatown is very much something that we honor, talk about, discuss, celebrate," said Chanelle Blackwell, a ceremony organizer. The ship, known as the Clotilda, was discovered in 2019 in the murky waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast. But, more than 40 years ago, descendants of the 110 Africans who were ferried to American shores collectively founded ahistorical societyto preserve the culture and heritage of the last Africans brought to America, and to ensure that future generations are aware of their ancestors and African history. Walter Jermaine Bell traveled to Mobile from Atlanta and laid down a ceremonial wreath at the event. He said he was honored and humbled to participate. "Such a gratifying feeling, a redeeming feeling, to be able to do something to bridge the gap, not just for this group, but also for my kids who are present," he said. "I really wanted them to see and participate in this." Historical records show that Africatown, formally known as Plateau, was bought by 32 of the freed survivors of the Clotilda after the Civil War, about 3 miles (4.83 kilometers) north of Mobile. The Clotilda had been under a $1 million state-funded investigation to excavate and preserve the ship, to be brought on land, with the goal of turning it into a museum that could generate a much-needed amount of revenue for the Africatown community. A task force of archaeologists, engineers and historians, headed by the Alabama Historical Commission, recommended in a report that pillars be installed around the ship underwater to protect it from passing ships — an event they suspect caused the ship to break in half before it sank. Cherrelle Jefferson Smith attended the annual event for the first time. A resident of Africatown who moved to Mobile in 2014, she said "it seems like I was meant to be here." "It was very sacred and personal, no matter if you're a descendant or not," she said, adding that she was brought to tears by the event. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ____ AP Race and Ethnicity reporter Jaylen Green reported from New York. Adrian Sainz contributed from Memphis, Tennessee.

In photos, the remaining descendants of the last known slave ship hold memorial ceremony

In photos, the remaining descendants of the last known slave ship hold memorial ceremony MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The remaining descendants of th...
Jennifer Aniston Jokes That Season 4 of 'The Morning Show' Is 'Not Friends'New Foto - Jennifer Aniston Jokes That Season 4 of 'The Morning Show' Is 'Not Friends'

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spoilers below. What's next forThe Morning Show? For a series that literally began its latest season IN SPACE, the possibilities are endless. Season 3 went from the outer layers of earth's atmosphere to the bowels of the Capitol on January 6th—all while navigating the network's pending sale to an Elon Musk-like billionaire, Paul Marks (Jon Hamm). The series, which began as a reflection of the #MeToo movement, continued to rip from headlines, this latest season being the overrun of Roe vs. Wade, and the current state of media. In the end, Alex is making power moves, Bradley is about to do time, and UBA is heading into a drastically different direction than we thought. So, where to now? On May 28, it wasannouncedthat season 4 will premiere on September 17 on Apple TV+. From there, the 10-episode season will release weekly every Friday until November 19. We're expecting to see much more of stars Jennifer Aniston (Alex) and Reese Witherspoon (Bradley), as well as Billy Crudup (Cory), Mark Duplass (Chip), Nestor Carbonell (Yanko), Karen Pittman (Mia), Greta Lee (Stella), and Nicole Beharie (Chris). Oscar winner Marion Cotillard will also join the cast as Celine Dumont, "a savvy operator from a storied European family," according to Apple. And according toThe Hollywood Reporter,Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, and Boyd Holbrook will appear in season 4 as well. Hamm will also be returning. But one character we won't be seeing again? Laura Peterson, Bradley's love interest. PerVariety, actress Julianna Margulies will not return for season 4, a decision reportedly made prior to Margulies'scontroversial commentson a podcast in November 2023. Season 4 isconfirmedto have a time jump. The show is now set to take place in spring 2024 after the merger has been finalized. The showrunner already hinted that this might happen in a previous conversation withTHR. "I think you probably have to have some kind of time jump, because it takes so long to write and shoot and post the show," she said. "You don't want to get too far behind in real time, in terms of the era we're playing and when people are watching it. But I think those time jumps, actually, are great. Because they allow for really surprising reveals at the top of the season. It's a little bit of: 'How did they get there? Wait, he's doing what? Those two are together?!' I think just on a transparent deliciousness of story, you can have a lot of fun with this big cast." Now, the storied media conglomerates UBA and NBN will join forces in a massive deal that somehow turned out to be more beneficial than selling to billionaire Paul Marks. (He who surveilled journalists and lied to NASA.) But as Mia and Stella hint in the control room, this new chapter is going to lead to a lot of changes in both companies: in leadership, talent, and staff. With two major companies coming together, projects and roles will double up. Will we see intense competition arise between anchors and producers between companies? Whose jobs are at stake? "I think mergers are always messy, whether they're personal or corporate," showrunner Charlotte Stoudt toldDeadline. "So, it's always fun to play with that. Whether that story isthestory is a question we're wrestling with right now. There are all sorts of things to talk about. We're also trying to reflect the world…how many streamers can there be? People getting laid off, that sort of stuff. So we also just want to reflect what's actually happening in the media world. Some people are doing very well, some people are doing less well. It's like the Wild West." And at the end of season 3, Bradley—now resigned from UBA—and her brother, Hal, turn themselves in to the FBI to account for his assault of a police officer during the January 6th insurrection (and Bradley subsequently withholding evidence). That leaves a big question for the state of the series's leading pair: How will the show handle Alex and Bradley being apart? (Even more than they did this past season?) Stoudt also teased what's to come in a discussion withDeadlinein April 2024. "We blew everything up last year with the biggest bomb we could possibly build," sheexplained. "So, we have to ask ourselves how is the band going to get back together, and what will that look like? We get into the world of DeepFakes and AI and the misinformation in the fog of war that we're seeing now in the Middle East and stuff. We're looking at who can trust. And can you trust what you're seeing? Can you trust yourself? Can you trust your news outlet?" In an interview in July 2025 withPeople, Aniston hinted at a "complicated" season. "The Morning Showis just a beast to film. It is layered, it's complicated, it's emotional, it hits on a lot of topics and current events, so let's just say, it's notFriends," she joked. Of herself and Witherspoon producing, Aniston said, "We're involved in every single aspect of the show, on top of just the performance side, which is a big piece of it. But I've got incredible support, and we have such an incredible team." Yes. On July 8, Aniston shared with her Instagram followers that the cast has officially begun shooting. "Let @themorningshow season 4 games begin 🥳 Here we come! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼❤️🥂," she wrote in the caption along with a BTS photo of her, Witherspoon, and Notaro. They wore coordinating denim looks and carried name plates with their characters' names. Aniston also included a picture of the front of the script for episode 401, titled "My Roman Empire." 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"Sinners" repurposed 'a warehouse full' of period costumes from Marvel's stalled "Blade" movie

Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Sinnershas a surprising connection to theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Sev Ohanian, who producedRyan Coogler's hit 2025 vampire drama, has revealed that the flick repurposed unused costumes from Marvel's long-delayedBladefilm, a reboot of the originalBlademovie trilogy featuringWesley Snipesthat was set to starMahershala Ali. "Ruth Carter was working on theBlademovie that ended up not shooting — which I think they're still going to make," the producer explained in a newinterview with ScreenCrush."At one point, that film was going to deal with the past around the same era asSinners." TheMichael B. Jordan–starring project is set in 1932 in the middle of the Great Depression, and Carter — who won Oscars for her costumes in Coogler'sBlack Pantherfilms — was able to pull from the work she'd already completed forBladewhen it came time to dress the cast ofSinners. "She happened to have a warehouse full of period-appropriate clothes, and it was like, 'Yo, we got to shoot this movie, like, tomorrow,'" Ohanian said. "And Marvel was generous enough and kind enough to let us basically purchase it at price." The producer rejected the notion that theBladecostumes were used forSinners' principal cast members, though. "A lot of the background actors in our movie are wearing those clothes," he explained, pushing against the interviewer's theory that "Mahershala Ali–sized" actors would have especially benefitted from the costume transaction. "It was all about the background actors." Carter previously toldDesigning Hollywoodhow her work onBladeinformed theSinnerscostumes. "I was preppingBladefor Marvel, and it was a 1920sBladestory, and it got shut down because of the writers' strike and the actors' strike," she said in April, "so I was just in limbo, you know, having done a lot of research for this period piece about a vampire." Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Once she heard about Coogler's idea forSinners, she saw a golden opportunity to put thatBladeresearch to good use. "I thought, 'Okay, I have already been living in that space for quite a long time, preppingBlade,andBlade's not going to happen, so let me hear it,'" she recalled. CooglertoldEntertainment Weeklyin April that the film's central time-bending juke joint sequence, which features dozens of extras costumed by Carter, was among the project's most complicated to shoot. "We did a lot of rehearsals, and our crew size swelled up from that," the director explained. "We expanded for all of the extras and the dancers and all of the different materials we needed." Shooting the scene on IMAX film proved particularly difficult. "It would be impossible to film it in one take," Coogler said. "They can only film for about a minute and a half — maybe it's a minute and 45 — because they rip through film at such a speed that you can only shoot for so long. So we basically broke it up into sections that were as long as we could film per reel." Want more movie news? Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree newsletterto get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. Marvel first announcedBladeat San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, shortly after the release ofAvengers: Endgame. Six years later, the movie has cycled through multiple directors and screenwriters, andno longer has a release dateset on Marvel's calendar. "I'm just taking it a day at a time," Alirecently toldThe Hollywood Reporterof the film being stuck in development purgatory. "I would love forBladeto happen. We'll see. I don't know where Marvel is at right now. I'm just looking for the next great part. I really am." Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

“Sinners” repurposed 'a warehouse full' of period costumes from Marvel's stalled “Blade” movie

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Indianapolis shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 injured just hours after firework celebrationNew Foto - Indianapolis shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 injured just hours after firework celebration

This is a developing story and will update. INDIANAPOLIS – Two people are dead and five others injured following a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday, July 5, just hours after thousands gathered for afireworks show. At least three of the seven shot around 1:30 a.m. on West Washington Street and South Illinois Street were juveniles, one of whom died at an area hospital,officials from the Indianapolis Police Departmentsaid. Another person was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were also taken to area hospitals by first responders in unknown condition. A fifth person walked into a local hospital and is in stable condition. Texas flooding:At least 27 dead; more than two dozen campers missing from Camp Mystic At a news conference, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey appeared visibly upset as he scolded parents for continuing to allow their children out at night unsupervised. Hundreds of unsupervised juveniles were out downtown after the fireworks ended, he said. "Parents and guardians have got to step up," Bailey said. "A kid is dead tonight. And we just don't know the age of the young man down the street, still here, dead. He looks young." Police were responding to another fight when they heard gunshots one block away. When they arrived, they found several people shot, IMPD officials said. Seven were detained for questioning, and multiple guns were recovered, officials said. Bailey said last night was a scene of frequent conflict despite the presence of hundreds of officers from IMPD, state police and Capitol police. "I don't know how many times I have to say it," Bailey said. "We are not your children's keepers. You are." Officers made about 20 arrests and recovered guns from two children before the mass shooting happened, he said. One juvenile had an rifle stuffed in the front of his pants, officials said. "I'm not sure anymore what it's going to take for some in our community to wake up," Bailey said. Indiana police union leader Rick Snyder compared the shooting to a storm's arrival and said the inaction of local elected leaders caused the deaths. At least eight others were injured in shootings in the past 24 hours across Indianapolis, police said. This is Indianapolis' second weekend of violence, following last weekend's shootings thatleft seven dead and nine injured. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star:2 dead, 5 injured following mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis

Indianapolis shooting leaves 2 dead, 5 injured just hours after firework celebration

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Trump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flightNew Foto - Trump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight

The Trump administration sent eight migrants held in Djibouti for weeks to South Sudan, where they fear they will face violence, following a flurry of court activity on Friday. A federal judge in Massachusetts denied an emergency request Friday evening from the migrants' lawyers to block their deportation to the country, where they said their clients could face torture. In a brief order, United States District Judge Brian E. Murphy wrote that he interpreted aSupreme Court decision delivered a day earlierallowing the deportation to South Sudan to move forward as "binding" on the request, which he said raised "substantially similar claims." The nation's highest court on Thursday had ruled in the Trump administration's favor and cleared the way to remove the eight migrants to South Sudan. "Law and order prevails," Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlinsaid on Xfollowing the decision. McLaughlin told CNN, "After weeks of delays by activist judges that put our law enforcement in danger, ICE deported these 8 barbaric criminals illegal aliens to South Sudan." The detainees' lawyers had argued they will face torture if they are sent to South Sudan, and say they will be deprived of their constitutional rights. They said the Trump administration is trying to unfairly hurt them with the deportation, which they cast in court filings as "punitive banishment" and "severe punishment" and warn the detainees could be put at risk of being "arbitrarily imprisoned, tortured, killed or severely harmed." Judge Randolph Moss in the DC District Court heard arguments in a pair of emergency hearings Friday afternoon before saying the case should be moved to Massachusetts. "It seems self-evident the US government can't take human beings and send them to a place where their physical well-being is at risk," such as in South Sudan, either to punish them or to warn other possible migrants to the US of the consequences of illegal immigration, Moss said. He ordered the Trump administration not to move the migrants until 4:30 p.m. ET and told the migrants' lawyers they must move fast to try to get a judge to intervene in Massachusetts. The detainees' lawyers filed their new claims just after 4 p.m. in Massachusetts' federal district court. Attorneys for the migrants said sending them to war-torn South Sudan would be further punishment than the sentences they've already served for crimes. A lawyer argued to Moss in court that the administration's actions in this situation are unprecedented and "unlike anything that has ever been done by the US with deportations before." The Justice Department, however, argued that the latest ask for relief should've been filed earlier, in a different type of claim and a different court than Moss'. "They can't justify their claim-splitting," said Justice Department attorney Hashim Mooppan. The Justice Department lawyer also expressed frustration to the court that the detainees' legal approach appears to be an attempt to "drag … out" their being moved out of Djibouti, and said that the US diplomatic relations could be hurt by the multiple rounds of the court fight, as it negotiates with other countries to take migrants it seeks to deport. The eight detainees in Djibouti are from countries including Myanmar, Sudan, Mexico, Vietnam, Laos and Cuba, according to court filings, but the administration since springtime has moved fast to put detainees like them and others on planes and send them to other countries, often with a history of significant safety risks and brutality. The administration also revealed in court Friday additional details on the diplomatic correspondence between the United States and South Sudan, saying that upon arrival, the migrants would be granted an immigration status in accordance with South Sudan laws and immigration procedures, and that the US did not ask for them to be detained there. Moss said on Friday he believed the lawyers for the detainees were "doing their best to protect the lives and well-being of human beings." He also cited a stark travel warning from the State Department cautioning Americans headed to the country. "It does appear placing people in South Sudan does pose significant risks to their physical safety," Moss said. Still, Moss limited how much he intervened over the US' plans. The judge explained the very short stay he issued Friday afternoon by saying he didn't believe courts should issue administrative stays that last longer than is necessary. This headline and story have been updated with additional developments. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

Trump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight

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20 Iconic Roles That Were Almost Played by Different ActorsNew Foto - 20 Iconic Roles That Were Almost Played by Different Actors

Last Updated on July 5, 2025 by Matt Staff We all have favorite movie characters that feel like they were born to be played by a single actor. But behind the scenes, many of these iconic roles almost looked completely different -and we mean really different. Can you imagine someone else saying "I'll be back" or slipping into that black leather catsuit?Let's take a nostalgic trip and look at 20 legendary roles that were almost played by other stars. Before Harrison Ford grabbed the whip and hat, Tom Selleck was actually the first choice for Indiana Jones. Due to his commitment toMagnum, P.I., Selleck had to turn it down. It's hard to imagine anyone else running from giant boulders quite like Ford. John Travolta was offered the role of Forrest Gump but decided to pass on it. He later admitted that turning it down was a huge mistake. Tom Hanks went on to win an Oscar and gave us one of the most beloved performances in movie history. Al Pacino was approached to play Han Solo inStar Wars, but he turned it down because he didn't understand the script. Harrison Ford then stepped in and became an intergalactic icon. Can you imagine Pacino piloting the Millennium Falcon? Gwyneth Paltrow was in the running to play Rose inTitanic, but the role ultimately went to Kate Winslet. Winslet's performance helped launch her career into stardom. It's hard to picture anyone else saying, "I'll never let go." Nicolas Cage was offered the role of Aragorn inThe Lord of the Rings, but he turned it down due to family commitments. Viggo Mortensen stepped in and gave the character a legendary presence. Imagine Cage battling orcs in Middle-earth. Emily Blunt was originally cast as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts. Scarlett Johansson stepped in and made the character her own. Fans can't imagine anyone else in that red wig. Molly Ringwald was offered the role of Vivian inPretty Woman, but she turned it down. Julia Roberts took the part and became America's sweetheart almost overnight. Ringwald later said she didn't regret the decision at all. Will Smith was approached to play Neo inThe Matrix, but he declined to star inWild Wild Westinstead. Keanu Reeves took the role and made cinematic history. It's tough to picture anyone else dodging bullets in slow motion. Annette Bening was originally cast as Catwoman inBatman Returns, but she had to drop out after becoming pregnant. Michelle Pfeiffer then stepped into the leather catsuit and delivered an unforgettable, fierce performance. Many fans believe Pfeiffer's Catwoman is still the best ever brought to the screen. Sean Connery was offered the role of Gandalf inThe Lord of the Rings, but he turned it down because he didn't understand the script. Ian McKellen then stepped in and gave us the wizard we all know and love. Connery later admitted he regretted saying no. Reese Witherspoon was considered for the role of Cher inClueless, but the part eventually went to Alicia Silverstone. Silverstone's performance became a cultural touchstone of the '90s. Reese turned out fine, though: she still hadLegally Blondecoming! Jim Carrey was considered for Captain Jack Sparrow inPirates of the Caribbean, but scheduling conflicts got in the way. Johnny Depp's quirky performance made the character unforgettable. Carrey might have taken the pirate in a whole other comedic direction. Before Arnold Schwarzenegger becametheTerminator, producers actually considered O.J. Simpson for the role. Ultimately, they thought Simpson was "too nice" to be a believable killer robot. Schwarzenegger's performance went on to define his career and gave us a line we'll never forget: "I'll be back". Leonardo DiCaprio was originally set to play Patrick Bateman inAmerican Psycho, but he dropped out due to image concerns. Christian Bale stepped in and delivered a chilling performance. Imagine DiCaprio with that axe. Christina Applegate was offered the role of Elle Woods inLegally Blonde, but she turned it down fearing it was too similar to her role inMarried…with Children. Reese Witherspoon made Elle an icon of empowerment and pink fashion. Russell Crowe was first considered for Wolverine inX-Men, but he declined. Hugh Jackman then took on the claws and became a fan favorite. Crowe later said he didn't want to be typecast as a "wolf-like" character. Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly inBack to the Futureand even filmed some scenes. But he was replaced by Michael J. Fox, whose performance defined the character. Today, it's nearly impossible to imagine anyone else in that DeLorean. Anne Hathaway was cast as Tiffany inSilver Linings Playbook, but she dropped out due to creative differences. Jennifer Lawrence took over and won an Oscar for her portrayal. Hathaway later said she had no hard feelings. Matthew McConaughey auditioned to play Jack inTitanic, but James Cameron ultimately chose Leonardo DiCaprio. DiCaprio's role became one of his most memorable performances. McConaughey probably didn't mind because he had plenty of "alright, alright, alright" moments ahead. John Krasinski actually came close to becoming Captain America in the MCU. He even got as far as trying on the suit, but eventually the role went to Chris Evans. Krasinski joked that he knew he wasn't right for it once he saw Evans' biceps. Hollywood history is full of fascinating "what ifs," and these almost-cast stories show just how different our favorite films could have been. If you love looking back at the surprising side of pop culture, check out20 Things Kids Do Today That Are Unthinkable To 70s Kids, or take a visual journey through15 Vintage Photos of the 1970s Oil Crisis. You'll be amazed at just how much things have changed.

20 Iconic Roles That Were Almost Played by Different Actors

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