Indeed, be prepared for some weather deja vu over the next few days. The “Omega Block” weather pattern will remain in some form for some time, trapping cold air for some and hot air for others. It can also change the direction of the storm in unusual ways.

According to the National Weather Service, this omega block is locked into a stagnant breakup pattern. The weather is very warm and dry in the north-central United States, and cooler and wetter along the coast and in the south, with a slow-moving system increasing the risk of flooding in wetter regions.

ABC 17 meteorologist Nate Splatter wrote on his blog in late May that “blocking patterns like this are known to cause extreme weather, as high pressure blocks the jet stream and shifts the path of the storm north and south.”

Coach Michael Ryals, 38, is accused of instructing his 12-year-old son to throw the ball into the opposing team’s dugout.

“No, I don’t want to be seen as the bad guy,” Ryals said in a phone interview with USA TODAY Sports. “…I don’t want to be hated. I don’t want my children to be hated either.”

The incident, which went viral after a video circulated on social media, occurred over Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City as Ryals’ Oklahoma State team was playing against a Nebraska team. Ryals said players on the opposing team were yelling abuse at him while his son was pitching.

The day after Longoria got married in December 2024, she was pulled over by a police officer in Phoenix. She thought her ordeal would be over once she passed a breathalyzer test, but was shocked to learn that she had been arrested for driving under the influence.

At the station, candid moments were captured of the officers processing her, which Longoria said revealed what was really going on.

One police officer worried aloud that he would be removed from the team if he didn’t “drink and drive.”

“But I feel like I can’t come up with that. I tried,” Annette Hanna can be heard saying in the body camera footage.

On May 25, the Catholic Church issued Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, the Pope’s highest teaching to the 1.4 billion Catholic Church members. What is the main theme of this approximately 43,000 word text? artificial intelligence. James Paul, a labor and employment litigator at law firm Ogletree Deakins, also told USA TODAY that he is “bracing” for a flood of AI-related religious consideration lawsuits because of the comments.

“What we need is more active political engagement that can slow things down when everything is accelerating,” Leo wrote about AI in a piece titled “Magnifica Humanitas.”

Pope Leo’s statement is one of many discussions taking place in religious circles about the impact of AI and how parishioners should or should not engage with the rapidly growing technology. While some sects have taken a stricter stance on AI, no sect is monolithic in its approach.

While the urge to forget a tragedy is understandable, grief does not follow a calendar. In fact, the first year is often the most difficult for bereaved families, as it is when they begin to realize the reality and permanence of their loss.

We tend to call this milestone an “anniversary,” but this term is neither useful nor accurate. For many families directly affected by the Central Texas floods, this is a particularly painful reminder of the people and things they have lost, not a reason for celebration or a moment to declare that the hard labor of grief is over. That’s why I prefer another word for days like this: Memorial Day. A day to honor our love for those who have passed away, to reflect on the impact they had on our lives, and to think about how to carry on their memory.

In that spirit, as we approach the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, here are five ways to actively support those who may be grieving.

please say their name

Well-meaning friends and co-workers often avoid mentioning the deceased for fear that it will cause even more pain. In my many years of working with bereaved families and communities, I have seen the opposite to be true. Knowing that others are also thinking about their loved one can be incredibly compelling to a person who is grieving. Don’t be afraid to say your loved one’s name, tell them how much you miss them, or simply acknowledge that you’re thinking of them.

share happy memories

One of the most powerful things you can do for someone who is grieving is to let them know that they are not forgotten. Bereaved families often said that hearing memories of the deceased from others was deeply comforting. Share happy memories with your loved ones. Let the grieving person know that their loved one still matters to those around them.

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Take action – don’t ask

In the aftermath of a loss, grievers are often overwhelmed and may not know what they need, much less how to ask for it. The most helpful thing you can do is not ask, “How can I help?” – but simply do something. Mow their lawn. Drop your meal. Offer to watch the kids in the afternoon. Do their laundry. Small, tangible acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone, and they can ease the burden of having to ask for help.

It’s okay if they’re not okay

One of the most common mistakes that well-meaning people make is trying to find the right words to make the grieving person feel better. But you don’t have to fix your sadness. It needs to be witnessed. You don’t have to say it perfectly. Sit with them. listen. If you want to cry, let me cry. Just being there and witnessing their pain is one of the most powerful gifts you can offer someone who is grieving.

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Don’t impose a timeline on their grief.

Grief does not follow in a straight line. Also, just because a year has passed doesn’t mean someone is done grieving or that they need to be done grieving. Grief waxes and wanes over time, and at the end of a year, the bereaved’s reactions may be very different from how they felt six months ago, and may be different again next year. That’s completely normal. The most supportive thing you can do is be available without pressure and let them know you’re there whether they want to talk or just hang out.

Remember: For 100 years, the girls of Camp Mystic had a safe haven by the river. Then came the flood.

Recognize signs that someone may need more support

Grief is a natural reaction to the death of a loved one, but sometimes the bereaved need support beyond friends and family. As the year approaches, keep an eye out for these signs that someone in your life might benefit from professional help.

• Expressing a desire to die or harm oneself.
• Extended withdrawal from friends, family, and daily life.
• Numbness or inability to experience emotions.
• Inability to get out of bed or perform daily responsibilities.
• Engage in dangerous activities, including drug abuse.

If you notice any of these signs, gently encourage them to see a mental health professional. You can also encourage people to call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free, confidential support 24/7.

Dr. Julie Kaprow is executive director of the Trauma and Grief Center at the Meadows Institute for Mental Health Policy and professor of psychiatry at Tulane University.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s 24-year-old son filed paperwork on Friday, April 17 to officially change his name from Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt to Maddox Chivan Jolie, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY. He cited the reason as “personal.”

The change comes months after Maddox made headlines for dropping his father’s last name from his latest professional role as an assistant director on Jolie’s film Couture. This is the first time he has publicly given a different name, as he was listed as Maddox Jolie in the end credits when the French film debuted in February, and was called Maddox Jolie-Pitt in the pre-credits of Netflix’s 2024 Maria.

Some of Pitt and Jolie’s six children no longer have Pitt in their last names

In addition to their eldest son Maddox, Pitt, 62, and Jolie have the following children: Pax (22), Jolie (22) and Zahara, 21. Shiloh, 20 years old. and twins Vivian and Knox, 17 years old.

Any athlete who is this much hyped and this much revered will always have a chance to turn things around. It happened to LeBron James too. That happened to Tiger Woods, too. That happened to Peyton Manning, too.

But Clark’s own actions are accelerating her actions. A fiasco that would make even a C-list actor cringe. Acting on the call and disrespecting the referee. Outrage over understandable questions about the health of a player who missed much of last season with a series of injuries.

This led to Clark taking the WNBA’s own Rorschach test. Either you think she can’t do anything wrong, or you think she’s a natural brat, and although it’s only the third season, the number of people who don’t have an opinion seems to be decreasing.

It’s okay to talk trash. Tantrums are different.

Clark is a transcendent player. No one can argue with that. Her Logo 3 is still worth the price of admission, and her ability to turn games around in an instant makes the Indiana Fever a must-see every time they play. If you want to teach your kids how to be a threat to opponents, have them watch a highlight reel of Clark’s passes.

In an interview with People magazine published on May 29, the visual artist opened up about what it’s like to date the “Good Fortune” star, saying, “I think he’s always very appreciative, so he’s always cautious about feedback, and I think I’m the same way.”

“You always want to be respectful and let the other person bake the cake. Just talking about love makes me sweat,” Grant told the magazine.

The painter explained that she and Reeves had a mutual respect for their work and unique creative processes, and recognized similarities between them.