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Juneteenth 2024 is going to be just one of them. This auspicious occasion marks Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arriving in Galveston Bay, Texas in 1865 with troops to declare the independence of Black people in the state, two years after President Lincoln signing the iconic Emancipation Proclamation

Russia sending its fleet including nuclear powered submarine has achieved desired results as far as it has been able to create panic in US media as well as the population at large. The Russian fleet docked at Havana port is around 350 kms from the popular Miami Beach (Florida). So much so that US Southern Command has to rush its submarine USS Helena to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to inspire confidence in the US public.

USSR. The situation is somewhat similar in 2024 in the real world. Four Russian ships including a Russian submarine have reached Cuba on Wednesday and are located just 200 miles off the coast of Florida. Does this pose a threat to the security of the US and what are these joint naval exercises that are being conducted?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning

The U.S. Coast Guard is backing away from a weekend report that a ship may have struck something in Lake Superior before it began taking on water

Northeast is set to get a crucial connectivity link to the Bay of Bengal with the opening of the long-awaited Bangladesh-India friendship bridge, known as Maitri Setu, by September.

IMD issuing a ‘red alert’ warning of severe heatwave conditions on 28 May for two days across six states: Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.As a study published by the Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) —titled Decoding The Urban Heat Stress Among Indian Cities—a few days ago shows, cities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to rising heat stress, especially deadly humid heat. The fact that cities are registering higher night temperatures adds to the deadliness.At the same time as these heatwaves, a major cyclone, Remal, made landfall in the Bengal coast on 26 May, causing extreme damage, and claimed a few lives.

Heavy rainfall lashed the coastal state of Kerala and eight people were reportedly injured due to lightning."Normal date (for the arrival of Monsoon in the northeast) was 5th June, but it arrived today. In Kerala, it was supposed to be on 1st June, but it arrived here on 30th May.

ALSO READ: Remal cyclone: When and where will cyclonic storm make landfall? All FAQs answered hereIMD said, as quoted by news agency ANI, “Cyclone Remal over the North Bay of Bengal is to move northwards about 130 km southeast of Sagar Islands (WB), 140 km southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh), 140 km southeast of Canning (WB), 160 km southwest of Mongla of Bangladesh and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by midnight today with a max wind speed of 110-120 kmph."With the ‘Cyclone Remal' to hit West Bengal coast, state Governor CV Ananda Bose chaired an emergency review meeting.ALSO READ: Cyclone Remal Alert! How India, Bangladesh are bracing for the year's first cyclone? Explained“As you know Cyclone Remal is expected any time. Bulletins are being issued from time to time and the whole of West Bengal is prepared.

Cyclone Remal in the Bay of Bengal might bring minor rains, potentially affecting Tamil Nadu's capital, adding some uncertainty to the match.But, like last year, there is a provision for reserve day in case of a washout, and the forecast for that day looks favourable.Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), two of the biggest trailblazers of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), will be taking on the title clash at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.KKR finished the league stage on the top of the points table with nine wins, three losses and two no results, giving them 20 points. They earned a direct spot in the final by defeating SRH in the qualifier one.

Cyclone Remal Live Updates"The CS "Remal" over North BoB about 290 km S SE of Sagar Islands(WB) 300 km S SW of Khepupara(Bangladesh) and 320 km S SE of Canning (WB). To intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in next 06 hours and cross between Bangladesh and adjoining WB coasts around 26 midnight as SCS," the IMD posted on X on Sunday morning.The cyclone has been named ‘Remal’ by the established naming protocol for cyclones in the Indian Ocean region.This naming convention is standardized for tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean, spanning the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.As part of the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs), the IMD collaborates with 12 other regional countries to designate names for tropical cyclones.The name ‘Remal’, proposed by Oman, holds significance as it translates to ‘sand’ in Arabic.The IMD predicts that the cyclone will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to West Bengal, coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, and other northeastern states.Originating as a low-pressure area on May 22 in the Bay of Bengal, it has since intensified into a depression, now positioned in the North Bay of Bengal.Also Read: Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal today: IMD issues severe warning in THESE states; flights suspended in Kolkata.

KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final: The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League is down to its final game, as Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders and Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off at the grand MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The IPL fans are excited about the upcoming thriller, but the latest cyclone advisory by the Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has raised the suspense. The weather department has issued a forecast that Cyclone Remal is set to make landfall in Bangladesh and several parts of India on May 26.

Cyclone Remal Live Updates: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning against severe Cyclone Remal on Saturday, which is expected to hit West Bengal on Sunday. The weather department said the cyclone will bring extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal on May 26.

Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a cyclonic storm by this evening (Saturday), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Remal will hit the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on May 26.Here are top ten updates: 1. In a press release, on Friday, the IMD department said that the depression over the central Bay of Bengal has moved towards the northeast with a speed of 20 kmph during the past three hours. “It will likely continue to move north-eastward and intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal by May 25th," it added.2, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told ANI that by the midnight of 26 May, it will hit coastal areas of West Bengal when the wind speed is 110-120 kmph.

cyclone is forming in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh around midnight on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. This cyclone is the first one to occur in the Bay of Bengal during this pre-monsoon season. It will be named Remal, following the naming system for cyclones in the Indian Ocean region. Also Read: Cyclone Remal: A severe cyclone is heading towards India; here's all you need to know The system is expected to become a cyclonic storm by Saturday morning. It will then intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday night.

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which runs India’s largest airline IndiGo, more than doubled its net profit to ₹1,894.8 crore in the quarter ended March. In another news, severe heatwave conditions continued to grip parts of North India, while some states in the southern regions grappled with heavy rainfall.

Top Events on May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the Lok Sabha election campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab on Thursday. Cyclone Remal forming in the Bay of Bengal is expected to impact Odisha today.

Mumbai around May 28, 2024. “Cyclone Alert: Intense cyclone is expected in Bay of Bengal by 23rd May which is likely to impact Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat between 23-27. Models predicting Heavy Rains for Gujarat and Mumbai around 28 May," Mumbai Nowcast wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Officials say a barge has hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road connecting the city to Pelican Island

Canada Post closed a loophole that people across Nunavut were using to stock their pantries with items shipped for free through Amazon Prime.A can of tomatoes costs $10 in Rankin Inlet, says the 42-year-old mother.But with a slight change to her postal code when purchasing through Amazon, Eecherk could get almost 10 cans sent to the hamlet on the northwestern side of Hudson Bay for the same cost.“Amazon provided the relief that we needed,” she said.Amazon’s paid subscription service provides free delivery for online shopping across Canada except for remote locations, the company said in an email. While customers in Iqaluit qualify for the offer, all other communities in Nunavut are excluded.The vast territory has some of the highest food costs and rates of food insecurity in Canada.