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Group of juveniles shouts antisemitic slur near Parkland synagogue

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office officials responded to a call reporting an antisemitic incident at a Parkland synagogue. Parkland District deputies received a disturbance call from witnesses at the Kol Tivah synagogue on Saturday afternoon stating that five juveniles wearing face coverings on bicycles rode by the Kol Tivah synagogue screaming “Death to Jews.”BSO deputies canvassed the area, but the subjects were not located. Kol Tivah’s president released a statement that reads in part: “On the afternoon of October 28, approximately 3-5 individuals believed to be teenagers shouted “Death to Jews” as they rode by the synagogue on bicycles. A small handful of our congregants were subjected to obscenities. These individuals never stopped their bicycles or set foot on our property. The incident lasted less than 20 seconds in total. At this point, we do not know who these individuals are.”Officials continue their investigation. Please check back o...

Crispy Gnocchi with Tomato and Red Onion / Belkys

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

We are back with a pasta salad that’s made with a twist. That’s what’s cooking, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.Ingredients: 5 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 (17-ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (any variety- we used grape)1/2 red onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarSalt and black pepper (to taste)Handful of chopped parsley, plus more for servingHandful of torn basil, plus more for servingMethod of Preparation:Heat a large (about 12-inch), well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high; add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the gnocchi to the pan, breaking up any that are stuck together. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing every 1 ½ to 2 minutes so they get golden and crispy all over.Meanwhile, prepare your tomatoes: If you are using small ones like cherry or grape varieties, simply slice them in half. For larger tomatoes, quarter them or slice into bite-size chunks. (It is good to have a mix of shapes a...

GUSTY WINDS YET AGAIN

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

Happy Sunday, South Florida!Hopefully everyone had a nice start to the weekend. The work week ended on a quiet note and after windy conditions with on and off showers across our area all week, South Florida finally saw nice conditions on Saturday. And while it was still gusty at times, sustained winds were not as strong as they had been all week long. This made it feel warm outside at times on Saturday. This morning we once again woke up to quiet conditions with a mix of sun and clouds and a building breeze. There could be some change in the horizon.The weather pattern might be changing as we work our way into the work week. A little more in the way of moisture could be returning to the forecast, which means South Florida could expect a few more showers than what we experienced on Saturday. The day won’t be a washout but South Florida could notice a few more showers from time to time around lunch time. Winds will still remain breezy at times but wind speeds will not be as strong as ...

Miami Police search for missing 21-year-old woman

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

Miami Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 21-year-old woman.Natalia Rodriguez was last seen along Coral Way.Rodriguez stands at 5 feet, 2 inches tall, and has brown hair and brown eyes.Anyone who has any information on her whereabouts is asked to call the City of Miami Police at (305) 603-6300.

Moscow to retaliate in kind if EU uses profits from frozen Russia assets: Putin ally

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

Moscow is preparing to confiscate the assets of “unfriendly” EU nations in retaliation if the bloc pushes ahead with a proposal to seize the profits from frozen Russian holdings, a high-level Russian official said on Sunday.The warning from Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the lower house of Russia’s parliament, came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU executive is looking into sanctioned Russian state assets as a way to help worn-torn Ukraine rebuild. The move, she stressed, aligns with a previous political decision to hold Moscow accountable for Ukraine’s reconstruction following Russian President Vladimir Putin all-out invasion of the country. Volodin, a Putin ally, made clear that if EU forges ahead with the proposal, Moscow’s reaction would inflict more economic pain on the EU than the other way round.“A number of European politicians, led by the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, ...

New Hampshire’s presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A presidential primary filing period marked by lights, cameras and (in)action has come to a close at the New Hampshire secretary of state’s office.Two weeks before he dropped out, former Vice President Mike Pence was the only candidate to have his own studio lights shining on him as he signed up for the yet-to-be-scheduled Republican contest next year.Former President Donald Trump’s staff ripped up tape from the carpet that reserved spots for local journalists and put his campaign photographer up front instead.President Joe Biden skipped signing up altogether, in deference to changes that the Democratic National Committee is making to the nominating calendar.While Biden will rely on a write-in campaign, the Democratic ballot hardly will be blank. U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota simultaneously announced his campaign and signed up to get on the ballot on Friday, the final day of the filing period. Self-help author Mar...

2 killed, 18 injured in Florida shooting

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

(CNN) — Two people are dead and 18 others were injured in a shooting after a “fight between two groups” broke out in the street early Sunday morning in Tampa, Florida, police said.Officers were present when the incident happened in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood just before 3 a.m., Lee Bercaw, Tampa’s police chief, said in a Sunday morning news conference.“People were out on Saturday night. It’s three o’clock, the bars let out, there’s hundreds in the street,” Bercaw said.Authorities believe there were at least two shooters involved.It’s not yet clear whether all 18 people injured in the incident suffered gunshot wounds or other injuries.“It is tragic what happened here, that families have to wake up and see on the news what happened here tonight,” Bercaw said.Authorities said they know there was a “disturbance or issue between the two groups,” and one unidentified male who they believe was involved in the incident, has “turned himself in, and detectives are interviewing h...

Macron vows to enshrine women’s rights to abortion in French Constitution in 2024

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron promised on Sunday to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution by next year.The president said on X, formerly Twitter, that a bill making this possible would be presented to his Cabinet by the end of this year so that “in 2024, the freedom of women to have an abortion will be irreversible.” Abortion in France was decriminalized under a 1975 law, but there is nothing in the constitution that would guarantee abortion rights. It was the rollback of abortion rights in the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 50-year-old ruling last year and stripped women’s constitutional protections for abortion that propelled France on a path toward unconditionally guaranteeing such rights.Macron, honoring feminist Gisele Halimi in March, said he wanted to change the constitution in order “to enshrine the freedom of women to have an abortion, to solemnly ensure that nothing can stop or undo what will be irreversi...

2 dead, 18 injured in shooting during Florida Halloween celebrations

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — At least two people are dead after a shooting in the heart of Ybor City, Florida's nightlife scene, police said.The Tampa Police Department said the shooting took place at about 3 a.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue. Livestreamer records moment of deadly Florida shooting that killed 2, injured 18 Chief Lee Bercaw said it began as a street fight between two groups of people."Between these two groups, we had hundreds of innocent people involved that were in the way," the chief said.One person was killed at the scene while another died at a local hospital, according to Tampa police. Eighteen others were hospitalized, although Bercaw did not give specifics on their injuries. One man, Emmitt Wilson, said his 14-year-old son was one of the victims who died. Police have not confirmed the ages or identities of the fatalities."This the second child I done lost to gun violence," Wilson said. "That's all I got to say. I'm losing my mind right now; I don't kn...

American hockey player dies after 'freak accident' during game

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — American hockey player Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said.The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.“The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the team said Sunday morning.“The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing." ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54: reports Johnson spent 13 games over parts of the 2018-1...