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  • When Is the United States Coast Guard Reserve’s Birthday 2025? Know Date, History and Significance of the Annual US Event

    When Is the United States Coast Guard Reserve’s Birthday 2025? Know Date, History and Significance of the Annual US Event

    The United States Coast Guard Reserve’s birthday is an annual event that is celebrated on February 19 to honour the establishment of the Coast Guard Reserve in 1941. This reserve force plays a crucial role in supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) by providing trained personnel during national emergencies, natural disasters, and maritime security operations.

    The Coast Guard Reserve was founded just months before the U.S. entered World War II, ensuring that trained civilians could assist in protecting the nation’s waterways. In this article, let’s know more about the United States Coast Guard Reserve’s birthday 2025 date, the history and significance of the annual event and more. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year. 

    United States Coast Guard Reserve’s Birthday 2025 Date

    United States Coast Guard Reserve’s Birthday 2025 falls on Wednesday, February 19.

    United States Coast Guard Reserve’s Birthday History

    The Coast Guard Reserve was established by the passage of the Coast Guard reserve and Auxiliary Act of February 19, 1941. This act also established the Coast Guard Auxiliary under its present name (the Auxiliary had originally been called the Coast Guard Reserve). The new Coast Guard reserve was modeled after the Naval Reserve as a military component, composed of two broad classifications: Regular Reservists and Temporary Reservists. Regular Reservists and Temporary Reservists.

    United States Coast Guard Reserve’s Birthday Significance

    The United States Coast Guard Reserve’s birthday is an excellent opportunity to honour the service and dedication of Coast Guard Reservists. The United States Coast Guard Reserve is the reserve component of the United States Coast Guard. It is organized, trained, administered, and supplied under the direction of the Commandant of the Coast Guard through the Assistant Commandant for Reserve (CG-R). On this day, celebrations include ceremonies, social media tributes, and events honoring the reservists’ contributions.

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  • East Coast battered by high winds as winter storms hit region

    East Coast battered by high winds as winter storms hit region

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    Severe weather knocked out power for tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the eastern portion of the U.S. 

    More than 77,000 homes and businesses in Pennsylvania were without power as of 10 a.m. ET, according to PowerOutage.US. Over 37,000 in New Jersey, about 22,000 in New York and nearly 16,000 customers in Connecticut were without power on Monday morning.

    More than 55,000 people in Virginia and nearly 50,000 in Maryland were also affected. Over 16,000 in Kentucky and more than 17,000 people in Alabama were also out of power as of 9 a.m. Monday, according to the outage tracker.

    People walk along the Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan as snow falls in New York City on Feb. 15, 2025. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

    TRIPLE THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS, EXTREME FLOODING AND SNOW THREATENS WIDE SWATH OF US

    The outages came as a powerful storm system brought severe weather – including snow, rain and strong winds, to the central and eastern U.S.

    In total, the National Weather Service (NWS) offices nationwide have issued cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings for more than 58 million Americans from the U.S.-Canada border to Texas. However, the weather is expected to continue to hammer a significant part of the U.S. over the coming week. 

    The NWS office in State College, Pennsylvania, warned that strong winds would continue into Monday as freezing temperatures and “scattered snow showers” persist. 

    A Connecticut road is closed on Feb. 17 after strong winds toppled trees and knocked out power for thousands across the East Coast.

    A Connecticut road is closed on Feb. 17 after strong winds toppled trees and knocked out power for thousands across the East Coast. (Fox News Digital / Fox News)

    The NSW office in New York also posted on X that the area is in store for a “blustery and cold day” on Monday. It is projected that daytime temperatures will be in the upper 20s and low 30s. The office expects “blustery winds” of up to 50 mph that “will make it feel like it is in the teens.” A few flurries are also possible, the office said.  

    LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING LOOMS AS TORRENTIAL RAINS SOAK TENNESSEE, KENTUCKY

    The NWS office in Louisville, Kentucky, posted on X, that a winter storm watch is still in effect for the entire area, with snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches expected Tuesday night and through Wednesday. It also warned travelers that “hazardous road conditions will negatively impact the Wednesday morning commute.” 

    Weather isn’t easing up in Alabama either. The NWS office in Birmingham posted a five-day weather outlook on X showing how colder weather will arrive through the week. 

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    Rain is expected from Tuesday into Wednesday. 

    “There’s also a small window of snow mixing in or switching over to snow in the early morning hours across the northern portions of Central Alabama,” the office posted on X.

    In Virginia, the NWS office warned that there could be “a significant winter storm” on Wednesday and Thursday. However, there is still uncertainty with respect to the exact magnitude and placement of the heaviest snow.

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  • Kayaker gets swallowed by humpback whale off Chilean coast: Watch

    Kayaker gets swallowed by humpback whale off Chilean coast: Watch

    A humpback whale swallowed a man on a kayak off the coast of Chile last week, before he was quickly able to get out of the leviathan’s mouth unharmed.

    Video shows the death-defying and terrifying moment from last Saturday, when Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, in Bahía El Águila near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan, off Chilean Patagonia.

    As Simancas was paddling in what appeared to be an inflatable kayak, a humpback whale rolled on the surface with its mouth open, swallowing the kayaker.

    Moments later, the tail broke the surface and the whale dove to deeper depth. Simancas and his yellow kayak then resurfaced after being freed from the clutches of the whale’s jaws.

    FORMER BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGEDLY HARASSING A HUMPBACK WHALE

    Video captured the moment a kayaker off the coast of Chile was swallowed briefly by a humpback whale. (Credit: Dell Simancas)

    The Associated Press reported that Dell captured the moment on video and encouraged his son to stay calm.

    “Stay calm, stay calm,” the father was heard saying in Spanish after his son was released from the whale.

    “I thought I was dead,” Adrián told the AP. “I thought it had eaten me, that it had swallowed me.”

    KILLER WHALE MOTHERS PROTECT THEIR SONS MORE THAN THEIR DAUGHTERS, NEW STUDY FINDS

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    Video captured the moment a kayaker off the coast of Chile was swallowed briefly by a humpback whale. (Credit: Dell Simancas)

    He described the few seconds of “terror” to the wire service, explaining that his real fear set in after resurfacing, fearing that the whale would hurt his father or that he would die in the cold waters.

    “When I came up and started floating, I was scared that something might happen to my father too, that we wouldn’t reach the shore in time, or that I would get hypothermia,” Adrián said.

    Adrián ultimately reached his father’s kayak, and both returned to shore without injuries.

    SEE IT: HUMPBACK WHALE, NAMED ZILLION, SCOOPS UP SEAL IN RARE PHOTO

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    Video captured the moment a kayaker off the coast of Chile was swallowed briefly by a humpback whale. (Credit: Dell Simancas)

    The Strait of Magellan, which is located about 1,600 miles south of Santiago, Chile, is a major tourist attraction in Chilean Patagonia, and is known for adventurous activities.

    The frigid waters in the area pose a challenge for those who attempt to cross the strait.

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    While whale attacks on humans are extremely rare in Chilean waters, whale deaths from collisions with cargo ships have increased in recent years, and strandings have become a recurring issue in the last decade.

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

    Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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  • Uber launches robot food delivery on East Coast

    Uber launches robot food delivery on East Coast

    Uber is expanding its use of robots to deliver food. This time, customers on the East Coast are getting a taste of the technology for the first time. CREDIT: Uber

    Uber is expanding its use of robots to deliver food. This time, customers on the East Coast are getting a taste of the technology for the first time.

    Starting this week, customers in Jersey City, New Jersey, will have their orders delivered by Avride autonomous robots. The companies, which joined forces in 2024, first launched the delivery robots for Uber Eats customers in Austin and Dallas, marking a major milestone for the entire industry that’s been rapidly trying to make advancements in self-driving technology.

    Uber Eats customers who order from participating restaurants will be able to choose if they want their meal delivered by Avride robot or a traditional courier before confirming their order. When it initially launches, customers will be able to receive robot deliveries throughout downtown Jersey City between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., though the company plans to expand its operating territory.

    Its foray into the East Coast market marks the latest phase of Uber’s multiyear strategic partnership with Avride, which has been working to bring delivery robots and autonomous vehicles to Uber and Uber Eats.  

    A growing list of companies, from tech giants like Google’s Waymo to automakers like Tesla, are racing to make autonomous driving a reality by investing heavily in developing their own self-driving technology. But as companies heavily invested in their own operations, Uber dumped its program for an entirely new strategy. 

    UBER PARTNERS WITH WAYMO TO PROVIDE AUTONOMOUS DRIVING TECH TO RIDESHARE USERS IN ARIZONA

    In 2020, it sold its autonomous vehicle research division, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, to self-driving car startup Aurora and created partnerships with driverless car companies to bring the technology to market and co-brand their efforts.

    Uber and Avride launch sidewalk robots on the East Coast for the first time. A shot of a robot in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Feb. 13, 2025. (Uber )

    “Progress needs a partner. For autonomous vehicles, that partner is Uber. As the largest on-demand mobility and delivery platform in the world, alongside our deep expertise in marketplace management, fleet utilization, and local operations – we’re uniquely positioned to help AV hardware and software developers deploy and scale their technology globally,” Uber’s website reads. 

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    To date, Uber has more than a dozen autonomous vehicle partners, including Volvo, Aurora, Waymo, Cartken and Nuro that it’s working with to boost its autonomous delivery and taxi services. With the latest Avride launch in New Jersey, Uber has autonomous delivery programs available in 11 cities with six partners. It’s not as far along with autonomous taxi services, though it’s slated to expand that service with Waymo over the next few months. 

    WAYMO ROBOTAXIS COMING TO LA

    The robots, in particular, can travel up to 5 mph for 31 miles on one single charge. They work in inclement weather, including snow, rain and sub-freezing temperatures, because their chassis provides traction on wet roads and data from various sensors offers sufficient visibility.

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    Passengers enter a Waymo autonomous vehicle. (Waymo)

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    The ride-share giant and Google’s Waymo have already introduced autonomous driving in Phoenix and plan to expand autonomous rides to Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in early 2025. 

    An “Interest List” has been launched for Austin customers to increase their chances of being matched with a Waymo robotaxi ride when the service debuts.

    Uber and Avride are expected to launch autonomous rides for Dallas residents in late 2026.

  • Indian Coast Guard Day Special: What Do We Know About Chola Navy? Unknown Facts About Chola Empire History That You Must Know (Watch Video)

    Indian Coast Guard Day Special: What Do We Know About Chola Navy? Unknown Facts About Chola Empire History That You Must Know (Watch Video)

    Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated on February 1 every year to honour the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard in 1977. It recognises the force’s dedication to safeguarding India’s maritime borders and ensuring maritime safety. The Chola Navy was a formidable maritime force during the Chola dynasty, excelling in naval warfare, trade, and expansion across Southeast Asia. It played a crucial role in securing Tamil maritime dominance and influencing regions like Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and Java. As a part of the Indian Coast Guard Day celebration, here’s an interesting video to learn little-known facts about the Chola Navy fleet and more about the Chola Empire History! Indian Coast Guard Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi Salutes ICG Personnel for Their Service on 49th Coast Guard Raising Day, Calls Them ‘Formidable Guardian of Our Seas’.

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  • Indian Coast Guard Day 2025 Wishes: Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge and Other Leaders Extend Greetings to ICG Personnel, Salute Their Services on 49th Coast Guard Raising Day

    Indian Coast Guard Day 2025 Wishes: Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge and Other Leaders Extend Greetings to ICG Personnel, Salute Their Services on 49th Coast Guard Raising Day

    On the occasion of the 49th Indian Coast Guard Raising Day, leaders from various political parties extended heartfelt greetings and paid tribute to the personnel for their dedicated service on February 1. Union Minister Amit Shah expressed pride in the Coast Guard’s courage, saluting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect India’s maritime boundaries. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised the “Sentinels of the Seas” for their bravery in safeguarding the nation’s borders and marine ecology. Nitin Gadkari also conveyed his admiration, recognizing the Coast Guard’s constant readiness to protect the country. Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik also joined in honouring the personnel, highlighting their unyielding commitment to national security. National Women Inventors Month 2025 Date and History: Know Significance of Observance That Celebrates and Honours Female Inventors.

    Union Minister Amit Shah Salutes Indian Coast Guard’s Courage on Raising Day

    Mallikarjun Kharge Hails Coast Guard’s Dedication to Maritime Security

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Honors Brave Soldiers of the Indian Coast Guard

    Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Pays Tribute to Coast Guard Personnel

    Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Extends Wishes to ICG on Foundation Day

    Naveen Patnaik Recognises Indian Coast Guard’s Role in National Security

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  • Indian Coast Guard Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi Salutes ICG Personnel for Their Service on 49th Coast Guard Raising Day, Calls Them ‘Formidable Guardian of Our Seas’

    Indian Coast Guard Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi Salutes ICG Personnel for Their Service on 49th Coast Guard Raising Day, Calls Them ‘Formidable Guardian of Our Seas’

    On the 49th Indian Coast Guard Raising Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the Coast Guard personnel, praising their unwavering dedication to safeguarding India’s maritime borders. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Today, on their Raising Day, we laud the Indian Coast Guard for safeguarding our vast coastline with bravery, dedication and relentless vigilance. From maritime security to disaster response, from anti-smuggling operations to environmental protection, the Indian Coast Guard is a formidable guardian of our seas, ensuring the safety of our waters and people.” Indian Coast Guard Day 2025 Wishes: Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge and Other Leaders Extend Greetings to ICG Personnel, Salute Their Services on 49th Coast Guard Raising Day.

    PM Narendra Modi Extends Indian Coast Guard Wishes

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