All articles tagged with #overwhelmed
Diane Lane, who played Cherry Valance in the 1983 film 'The Outsiders,' shared that filming with many future stars was overwhelming and filled with testosterone, but she also enjoyed the experience and had moments to herself. She recalled a memorable scene involving a windstorm at a drive-in theater.
A new Costco food court employee shared his overwhelming first day experience on Reddit, describing the hectic environment and his desire to quit, but later updated that he was feeling more comfortable and adapting to the job.
Lukeville, Arizona is facing an overwhelming influx of migrants, contributing to the ongoing border crisis.
Cook Children's Health Care System in Texas is experiencing a surge in patients seeking emergency room and urgent care services, leading to longer wait times and strained resources. The hospital system's urgent care centers saw 752 visits in one day, higher than historical volumes, while the emergency department has been seeing about 500 patients daily. The increase in patients, including those with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is making it difficult to care for critically ill patients. Hospital leaders are urging parents to only seek emergency and urgent care if necessary and to consider primary care doctors or community health clinics for non-emergency cases. The spike in hospital visits is expected to worsen during the holidays.
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Over 500 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands in the past 24 hours, overwhelming the tiny island of El Hierro, which has a population of 11,000. The Red Cross has increased its resources to provide aid, and Spanish authorities have transferred some migrants to Tenerife. The Canary Islands have become a main route for migrants from Africa trying to reach Spain, with over 1,200 migrants arriving on El Hierro in the past week.
New York City public hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed by the increase of migrants, according to a clip from NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. The hospitals are struggling to handle the influx of migrants, leading to concerns about the strain on resources and healthcare services.
Asylum-seekers, including migrants from China, Ecuador, Brazil, and Colombia, are overwhelming border agents on the US-Mexico border, leading to the closure of border crossings in several areas. After a decline in illegal crossings following new asylum restrictions in May, the Biden administration is facing a surge in arrivals. To address the situation, the administration is granting Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans, deploying additional military troops to the border, expanding holding facilities, and seeking emergency funding from Congress. The influx of families has resulted in unacceptable conditions, including short-term separations, and may have lasting harmful effects on children. Border crossings and rail traffic have been disrupted, and campsites for migrants have reemerged near Jacumba Hot Springs.
Border Patrol agents in San Diego have begun releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants onto city streets due to the overwhelming surge of migrants at the border. Similar releases have already been taking place in Arizona. The border as a whole has seen multiple days of over 7,000 illegal crossings, with August on track to exceed 230,000 migrant encounters. Border Patrol leadership is setting "bookout" targets to process migrants more quickly. The crisis is not only affecting border communities but also cities like New York and Chicago, which are struggling to cope with the influx of migrants. Republicans are pushing for a border security bill in Congress, while Democrats' reform bill has been rejected by Republicans due to the inclusion of amnesty for illegal immigrants.
PlayStation Plus subscribers are feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of free games being offered, leading to a growing backlog of unfinished titles. The quality of recent freebies, including games like NEO: The World Ends with You and Horizon Forbidden West, has only added to the dilemma. Many subscribers find it difficult to choose a game to play and stick with it, reminiscing about a time when they could focus on one game for an extended period. Despite the challenge, having too many games to play is seen as a fortunate problem to have.
A woman died in St. Louis during a storm after neighbors were unable to reach 911 for 30 minutes. The city's 911 system has been plagued with problems for years, with staffing shortages and delays in responding to emergency calls. In 2022, 40% of callers were put on hold for at least 10 seconds, far exceeding the industry standard. Officials, including Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, have pledged to address the issue, but little progress has been made. Alderwoman Cara Spencer suggests combining the 911 systems for police, fire, and emergency medical services and fully staffing the central office. The recent budget cut by Missouri Governor Mike Parson has further hindered efforts to improve the system.
Scarlett Johansson revealed on a podcast that she stays off social media because she is too fragile and gets overwhelmed easily. She admitted to spending 20 minutes on someone's Instagram page and feeling like she wasted her time. She also joked about not being able to handle any haters. Scarlett used social media for only three days through her company's account and found herself getting completely absorbed into it like a three-year-old with their mom's phone.