Alfred Beach’s hidden subway came before New York City’s official subway by many years.
New York’s Secret Subway Adventure in 1870 On February 26, 1870, a select group of New York’s upper class made their way into the basement of Devlin’s clothing store in Tribeca, entering a clandestine tunnel that wasn’t approved by city officials—without any clear reasoning behind it. This unusual event, dubbed the “Under Broadway Reception,” was […]
‘A perfect storm’: the dedicated rescuers caring for sodden seabirds blown in by Cyclone Alfred | Birds
Most people in Brisbane were pounding the hatch ahead of the arrival of the tropical cyclone Alfred. But for some, it was one of the most exciting natural events of their life. Until weekends and Monday, the birdwatchers lined up on the coast of Bramble Bay on the Bayside suburbs of Seancliffe, Sandgate and Redcliffe. […]
Australia live news: flood evacuation warnings in NSW and Queensland as waters rise after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred deluge | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
NSW and Queensland flood emergency warning issued There's a little more information on the flooding here from NSW SES. There are major floods on the Clarence River, with emergency warnings to evacuate people for those living in Harwood, Chatworth, Warega, Harwood, Grafton and downstream of the Goodwood Islands. Inhabitants of these islands will be isolated […]
At least 35 people injured in crash involving ADF vehicle near Lismore, northern NSW | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
More than 35 people were injured in a road incident involving an Australian Defence Force vehicle in Lismore, northern New South Wales. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 5pm, with reports of innocence that 22 people were injured. This increased to 36 just after 6pm. 19 ambulances were dispatched to Tregeagle Road […]
Albanese warns against complacency as Cyclone Alfred weakens to tropical low off Queensland coast | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Australians warned they should not be satisfied with the dangers posed by former tropical cyclone Alfred after being downgraded to the tropical cyclone system on Saturday morning. Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded after stalling within miles of mainland Australia on Saturday morning, but warnings remain of heavy winds and rainfall in southeast Queensland and northeast […]
‘Like a cat in a washing machine’: rescued rower feared he would die in Cyclone Alfred’s monster waves | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Aurimas Mockus finally arrived in Australia, but not in the way he imagined it. Instead of paddling over Crusis, who had rowed in the Pacific for nearly five months as part of his solo mission from San Diego to Brisbane, he arrived at Sydney Port and lively on a 16,000-ton Australian Navy ship. Without the […]
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: 20,000 Brisbane homes could be flooded | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Authorities in Brisbane say 20,000 properties in the city are at risk of flooding due to storm surges or flooding as tropical cyclone Alfred continues its ominous trucks towards the populated southeast Queensland coast. A tracking map updated on Wednesday morning shows that Alfred maintains its strength, speed and path to landing. It is still […]
Lithuanian rower attempting to cross Pacific activates emergency beacon off Queensland near Cyclone Alfred | Australia weather
Australia's royal naval vessels are tied up towards the coral sea after a Lithuanian man gets into trouble trying to cross the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Brisbane. Aurimas Mockus activated the emergency beacon about 740km east of Mackay, Queensland and 90km west of the tropical Cyclone Alfred on Friday night. He was traveling […]
A dog stole the show at St. Andrews, delighting golf fans at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
There are many reasons why golfing in Scotland is a beautiful and otherworldly experience. History, landscape, sea and of course links golf are all synonymous with the British Isles. The same goes for dogs, who wander around the golf course as if they were their own. This week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is no exception. […]
Paris Olympics 2024: Why Julien Alfred defeating Sha’Carri Richardson was no fluke
American sprint star Sha’Carey Richardson entered the 2024 Paris Olympics as the favorite to win gold in the 100 meters, but no one could stop her from winning it: Jamaican trio Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (who withdrew from the semifinals due to injury), Elaine Thompson-Heller (who did not compete in Paris due to injury), or Sherica Jackson […]