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A three-judge panel has ordered a special master to draw new congressional districts for Alabama

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A three-judge panel has ordered a special master to draw new congressional districts for Alabama.Source

Miami man arrested after stabbing and robbery spree in Florida Keys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

A 29-year-old Miami man is behind bars following a series of violent incidents that unfolded in Stock Island on Monday. The altercation left two victims with stab wounds and another robbed at knifepoint. Fortunately, there were no life-threatening injuries.Henry Fernando Galeano-Amador now faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and armed robbery.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the chain of events began around 5:55 p.m. at the Key West Golf Club fence line along U.S. 1, where Galeano-Amador engaged in a heated argument with other homeless men. The dispute escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in one victim being stabbed in the back and arm, and another suffering a stab wound near the ribs. Galeano-Amador fled the scene on foot.He then targeted a third victim in close proximity, robbing him of his bicycle at knifepoint. After the robbery, Galeano-Amador discarded the stolen bicycle near U.S....

Late summer snow provides diverse experience at Snowbird Oktoberfest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah (KSTU) — Some Utahns and visitors spent Labor Day enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of Snowbird’s Oktoberfest, while others took a ride through the clouds on the Snowbird tram to see snow after seeing posts displaying the fresh powder on the resort’s social media platforms.“We saw that they posted about it, so we hopped in the car, had to come up and see it for ourselves,” Brenley Hansen said. “We always chase the first snow of the season and we’re so happy.”One family got to experience snow for the first time on Monday.“We’re from Jacksonville, Florida, and we were not expecting it at all,” said Drew Gardiner.“I couldn’t believe it when my feet sunk in. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh,'” Savannah McGowan added.The September snow didn’t just impress first-timers; it also impressed locals.“So excited that it’s snowing and the winter is here, even if ...

Car, box truck collision on NB Florida Turnpike causes traffic delays in Miramar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

A crash on Florida’s Turnpike near Miramar Parkway has caused traffic delays in Broward County.The incident occurred in Miramar just after 10 a.m. Tuesday when a car collided with a box truck on the northbound lanes of the highway. Hollywood Fire Rescue and Miramar Fire Rescue responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Live video footage showed the traffic in the area while firefighters continued to monitor the aftermath of the blaze.Thankfully, both drivers exited the motor vehicles before they burst into flames. As a result of the crash, drivers are getting by on one right lane of the northbound Florida Turnpike. Commuters traveling on Interstate 95 to enter the northbound turnpike are urged to find an alternate route. Authorities are on the scene as they clear the wreckage. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

6 takeaways on incoming EU innovation chief’s parliament grilling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

BRUSSELS — Iliana Ivanova played to the crowd and stuck to the script. The Bulgarian nominee for European commissioner faced just under three hours of questioning by the European Union’s parliamentary committees for industry and culture in Brussels on Tuesday. She landed strikes and dodged punches from lawmakers on topics ranging from questions on the EU’s poor record in supporting startups to problems with Europe’s flagship education program Erasmus. But she did so by playing it safe, sticking to non-controversial answers and explanations, at times pandering to members of the EU’s chamber and — above all — avoiding taking clear positions on issues that had the potential to backfire, like the sexual harassment debate that has raged in Spain in recent weeks. On others, like the United Kingdom’s role in EU research funding, lawmakers refrained from seeking a definite answer, because they knew it’s not up to Ivanova to call the final shots anyway. Th...

5 things to know as the Digital Markets Act ramps up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

The world’s largest tech companies are gearing up for tight rules on how they run their businesses in the European Union. The bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) will compel Big Tech firms to make it easier and cheaper for companies to compete on their platforms from March — or else face serious fines.As part of the path to enforcing the DMA, the European Commission will on Wednesday identify a handful of digital “gatekeepers” — companies already supreme in their marketplace — that must comply with the DMA’s strict rules aimed at stifling anticompetitive behavior and stopping abuse of dominance. Among the restrictions designated gatekeepers will face are having to provide free updates to companies that buy or sell ads on their platforms, and stopping social media networks from requiring a specific type of account to access their apps and services. Here are five things to know about the EU’s sweeping new rulebook that’s set to upend how people use their favorite platforms...

GOP Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.McConnell’s office released the letter from attending physician Brian P. Monahan as the Senate returns from an extended summer break and question mount over the long-serving Republican leader’s health. The 81-year-old froze up last week during a press conference in Kentucky, unable to respond to a question, the second such episode in a month.“There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease,” Monahan wrote, using the acronym for a transient ischemic attack, a brief stroke. The doctor said the assessments entailed several medical evaluations in...

Oceanside debuts QR codes on lifeguard towers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Oceanside's lifeguards have placed QR codes on every lifeguard tower to alert beachgoers of current conditions.When beachgoers scan the QR code, they are taken to a website that shows them the current weather conditions, the water temperature, the height of the current surf, which lifeguard towers are open or closed, any safety alerts including if there are water quality alerts, stingray sightings, and more features.“Information is power, we have a lot of visitors here, a lot of tourists that aren’t familiar with the way that our beaches work,” City of Oceanside Lifeguard Sgt. Jonathan Chesner said.The information is all updated in real time and automatic. The QR code provides a direct link to safebeachday.com – which houses the information. San Diego has more fleas than any other city in country: SDHS “That provides a real-time interface to the public that lets them know if we are getting significant rescue activity at a certain tower, if our towers are staff...

Man hospitalized after hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A man was hospitalized Monday after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene in the El Cerrito neighborhood, San Diego police said.According to SDPD, the crash happened around 9:10 p.m. near the 5400 block of University Avenue when a 67-year-old man was walking across the westbound lanes mid-block.The pedestrian stepped into the lanes and was struck by a vehicle, police said. The driver of the vehicle, described only as a man by officials, helped the pedestrian to the curb before reentering his vehicle and leaving the scene. Woman killed by Coaster train; investigation underway The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital via ambulance to be treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening, SDPD said.Police did not have details regarding a suspect or vehicle description.The incident is still under investigation and anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash was asked to contact SDPD's Traffic Division at or leave an anonymous with Cr...

Zero sugar, two Choices: What's the difference between Coke Zero and Diet Coke?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:59 GMT

(BLOOM) — Coke Zero and Diet Coke are go-to options for soda lovers who want to cut the sugar but not the fizz. But wait a minute — they're both zero-calorie, both from Coca-Cola, and both claim to offer the classic Coke taste without the sugar. So what sets them apart?The Origin Story: More Than Just a NameDiet Coke was introduced in 1982, when the Coca-Cola Company recognized a growing demand for lower-calorie beverages as consumers became more health-conscious. Diet Coke was not just a sugar-free version of the classic Coca-Cola, but a completely new formula. It was the first extension of the Coca-Cola trademark and was aimed primarily at Baby Boomers who were starting to seek healthier options. Over the years, Diet Coke has undergone several rebranding and repackaging efforts, including the introduction of various flavors like Cherry, Lime, and more recently, Ginger Lime and Feisty Cherry.Coke Zero: The Millennial MagnetFast forward to 2005, and the landscape had changed again. ...