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Gov. Ron DeSantis poised to announce White House run as competition intensifies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (WSVN) — Governor Ron DeSantis has set the political sphere abuzz with speculation as reports indicate an imminent announcement of his presidential bid. Sources close to the governor revealed that DeSantis plans to make his intentions official in the coming days, potentially reshaping the already dynamic Republican field.DeSantis, known for his conservative policies and staunch defense of Florida’s accomplishments, recently addressed evangelical voters at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Orlando. The governor spoke passionately as he highlighted his unwavering commitment to the truth and his readiness to take on new challenges.“What I say is, get ready. Put on the full armor of God. Stand firm for the truth, and don’t ever ever ever back down,” Governor DeSantis proclaimed to a receptive audience. “We appreciate what we’ve done in Florida, we’re proud of what we’ve done in Florida. But I can tell yo...

Wetter Today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

Low pressure and slow-moving front will have steering winds out of the West-Southwest through the end of the week. This will make for more active weather to happen over the Metro and Coastal locations. Activity will be moving from West to East. Scattered storms are likely this afternoon & evening around interior & Eastern areas of South Florida. Main hazards will be for gusty winds, lightning & heavy rain. Flooding is the biggest worry wherever the showers & storms set up shop.The Storm Prediction Center placed Broward and a good portion of Miami-Dade under a marginal risk of seeing storms producing heavy rainfall leading to areas of street flooding.Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

Ukraine’s F-16 training could begin in July, Danish defense minister signals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

Ukrainian pilots could start training on F-16 fighter jets in July, Denmark’s acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen indicated Tuesday.“My expectation is that by the end of June, we’ll have it officially set up, so we can hopefully start after that,” Poulsen told reporters before a ministers’ meeting in Brussels.“And then, it’s probably an effort that will take up to six months before we have the facilities in place so that we can fly F-16 fighter jets from Ukraine,” the minister added.Kyiv has been pressing its Western allies to hand over modern fighter jets for months, stressing it needs them to boost its aging airforce and repel Russia’s full-scale invasion.While several countries — such as the U.S., the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark — have agreed to teach Ukrainian pilots how to fly the F-16s, none have committed to delivering the planes.The Danish defense minister on Tuesday carefully steered clear from making any promises in th...

🖕🤬 MEPs rage as migrant shipwreck session descends into chaos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

BRUSSELS — Tempers flared in the European Parliament on Tuesday as a conservative lawmaker accused a socialist of giving the middle finger during a session about a migrant shipwreck off the Italian coast.In a hearing with the Parliament’s home affairs committee, the EU’s border defense agency Frontex and Italy’s coast guard rejected accusations that they did not do enough to avert 94 migrant drownings a few hundred meters off the coast of Calabria, Italy in February.Frontex chief Hans Leijtens said that he immediately informed the Italian authorities about the migrant boat and forwarded them details on its speed, location and infrared images as per standard practice.  “Our plane continued the surveillance until it had to return to base due to fuel shortage,” Leijtens told EU lawmakers. The Frontex boss stressed that they could not issue an emergency alert because the migrant boat was not in danger at the time.“If we know today what we knew then I think we will not do different,...

Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Firefighting foam used in battling a fatal fire in an apartment building entered the public water system, prompting the water district to order thousands of residents not to drink the water.The do-not-drink order went into effect Monday for about 9,000 Kennebec Water District customers in Waterville, Winslow, Benton, Fairfield and Vassalboro. Testing was being conducted Tuesday to determine whether the water is safe to drink.“While the extent of the contamination is unclear, out of an abundance of caution, Kennebec Water District is issuing a system-wide Do Not Drink Order,” the water district announced Monday.Firefighting foam entered the public water distribution system as firefighters battled a blaze in an apartment building for seniors. One person was killed and several others were injured Monday.Water samples that were taken Tuesday morning were being delivered to a lab in southern Maine for analysis. Officials hoped to be able to provide an update by d...

Report: Antisemitism, White Supremacy On Rise In Mass.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

As antisemitic attacks and white supremacist activity escalate in Massachusetts, the Anti-Defamation League is imploring Beacon Hill policymakers to pass legislation to crack down on hate crimes and online harassment.Massachusetts logged the country’s sixth highest rate of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in 2022, according to a a new report from the ADL Center on Extremism. There were 152 antisemitic incidents last year, compared to 108 in the prior year, marking a 41 percent rise.Some 71 cities and towns experienced at least one antisemitic incident in 2022, compared to 54 in 2021.Trailing only Texas, Massachusetts recorded the second highest number of white supremacist propaganda incidents last year, the report found. The distribution of white supremacist propaganda increased by 71 percent from 2021 and 2022 — rising from 272 instances to 465 — largely attributed to groups like Patriot Front, the Nationalist Social Club and the Goyim Defen...

Nearly half a million PowerXL waffle irons recalled after users burned

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

MIAMI (WFOR) — A recall has been issued for more than 450,000 waffle irons branded PowerXL.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the “Stuffed Wafflizer” waffle makers have burned some users when hot batter or stuffing was “expelled” while in use.There have been 44 reported incidents including 34 burn injuries with three requiring medical attention.The recall involves PowerXL Model ESWM02 (five inch model) and Model ESWM03 (seven inch model) Stuffed Wafflizer waffle makers. They were sold in 11 colors and have the PowerXL logo on the top of the waffle maker. The model numbers and date codes are printed on a tag attached to the power cord, with all date codes included in this recall.The waffle irons were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target, Sam’s Club and other home goods stores nationwide and online at QVC.com, walmart.com, kohls.com and other websites from July 202...

Kraft Singles are getting a major makeover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

New York (CNN) — Kraft is fixing one of the biggest complaints about its cheese slices: the packaging.The company’s Kraft Singles are getting a a major makeover, with not only “easier to open individual wrapping” but also a refreshed logo and new packaging design. It’s the product’s first redesign in five years.The goal of the revamp is to address the No. 1 complaint from customers, which has been the “inability to easily open the clear wrapper,” Kraft said in a release. The redesigned flap on each slice adds more texture and makes it easier to find, and it’s also thicker and sturdier so it can be opened without tearing.The exterior packaging features a larger, slightly redesigned logo as well as “simple and bold typography.” Kraft is also putting more emphasis on the cheese not having artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, and it’s adding a new graphic that says “made with real dairy.”Kraft Singles is getting a makeover. Credit: Kraft SinglesThe redesigned wrappers ...

Boston doctors perform historic heart transplant after the organ was transported 2,506 miles from Alaska: ‘Monumental case’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

Boston doctors recently performed a historic heart transplant after the life-saving organ was transported 2,506 miles from Alaska to Massachusetts, according to officials.The successful surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital set a new record for the longest distance a donor heart has traveled for transplant surgery via an ice preservation system, the surgical director of MGH’s Heart Transplant Program told the Herald.“It’s exciting to think we can now use more hearts from farther away, and better match those hearts with people who need them,” said David D’Alessandro, the surgical director of the Heart Transplant Program.In the past, a 4- to 6-hour window has been considered a reasonably safe time for transporting a heart in a traditional ice cooler.“Before, we would have never considered getting a heart from Alaska because 9 hours has been dangerous,” D’Alessandro said.But now, more geographic possibilities have opened up for farthe...

Carlsbad High assistant principal shares opposition to district 'diversity, equity, inclusion' efforts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:27 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Comments made by an assistant principal at Carlsbad High School going against the district’s efforts to be more diverse and inclusive are catching criticism.“I feel like he just kind of showed who he was and that he’s really not for all students,” said Jennifer Hemberger, a Carlsbad Unified parent.Parents, students and educators in support of the LGBTQ+ community responded to the comments by coming together outside district headquarters Monday, holding a rally for love.Carlsbad High School Assistant Principal Ethan Williams is being criticized for what he said at The Mission Church last Friday night, where he helped host a gathering to prepare for the district’s upcoming discussions on diversity, equity and inclusion.Audio from that gathering was shared with FOX 5 and in it a pastor and Williams can be heard speaking for about one hour.“It's not because we are bigoted, it's not because we are afraid of trans people, it's not because of any of that. We love them a...