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Haze from Canadian wildfires eases as reinforcements from abroad arrive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — The hazardous haze from wildfires in Canada’s northeast eased there and throughout much of northeastern United States on Friday, but Canadian officials warned it could be a marathon fire season and welcomed the help of firefighters arriving from other countries. A contingent of 100 French firefighters landed in Canada and was en route to the fire region Friday. Hundreds more are expected to arrive from the U.S., Portugal and Spain in the coming days, and there should be about 1,200 people fighting fires in the province of Quebec by Monday, said Public Security Minister François Bonnardel. The thick wildfire smoke that loomed over daily life this week for millions of people in Canada and parts of the U.S. East Coast has mostly dissipated, U.S. and Canadian officials said. “We’re doing a lot better,” U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Putnam said. “It looks like there is less smoke being produced in in Canada.”He said the weather pattern seems to be the ...

Muere Mike Batayeh, actor y comediante de “Breaking Bad”, a los 52 años

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

(CNN) — Mike Batayeh, el comediante y actor que interpretó al gerente de lavandería Dennis Markowski en “Breaking Bad”, murió, confirmó su manager a CNN.Tenía 52 años.La noticia fue reportada por primera vez por TMZ, citando a la hermana de Batayeh, quien le dijo al medio que su hermano sufrió un paro cardíaco en su casa de Michigan el 1 de junio.FOTOS | Los famosos que han muerto en 2023Se planea un servicio conmemorativo para Batayeh en Plymouth, Michigan, la próxima semana, según su manager.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

DC retail rebounds, with openings outnumbering closings 2-to-1 since 2022

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

Since 2022, 259 retailers have opened in the District while 118 have closed, according to a report by real estate firm JLL. (Courtesy Kraken Courts)The pandemic ravaged retail businesses in the District, especially bars and restaurants. However, the retail category in general, including the hospitality sector, has shown strong signs of recovery in the past year, according to a report by real estate firm JLL.Since 2022, 259 retailers have opened in the District, while 118 have closed, according to its report. Retail sales in D.C. have recovered faster than the national average, with monthly sales up 7% from a year ago, compared to a 5% gain nationally.While hospitality was hardest hit during the pandemic, the JLL report said 74% of new retailers opened in D.C. in the past year were bars and restaurants.By submarket, Georgetown has seen the biggest net gain in retail business. In the past year, 59 retailers have opened in Georgetown and only four have closed. JLL said 13 more Georgeto...

Novak Djokovic nears his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz cramps up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Russia's Karen Khachanov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)(AP/Jean-Francois Badias) Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Russia's Karen Khachanov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)(AP/Jean-Francois Badias) PARIS (AP) — It was Carlos Alcaraz, not Novak Djokovic, who conjured up the “How did he do that?!” shot in the French Open semifinals that went viral in minutes and will be talked about for years.It was Alcaraz, 20, not...

Aurora police speak about 14-year-old's shooting death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department is releasing the body camera video of a deadly police shooting of a 14-year-old boy last week. Jor’Dell Richardson allegedly robbed a vape store in Aurora and was caught in an alley behind the small strip mall. Richardson was allegedly armed when an officer shot and killed him last Thursday. Police kill 14-year-old armed robbery suspect in Aurora Police said there was a group of teenagers with hoodies and masks on running from them before the shooting. This is live video from the Aurora Police Department and may contain sensitive visual and audio material. Viewer discretion is advised. Press conference video provided by Aurora Police DepartmentAn attorney for the boy's family, who already viewed the body camera video, said one officer could be heard saying the word “shoplifting.” Two officers chased the 14-year-old and shot him moments later. Only one shot was fired.

Barricades, sharpshooters among security measures expected for Trump’s arraignment in downtown Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

Former President Donald Trump is days away from surrendering in downtown Miami, and that means there will be stepped up security during his arraignment.Tuesday afternoon, Trump will be facing charges at the Federal Courthouse.“I did not even know. Trump’s coming here on Tuesday?” said a passer-by.But security officials know, and preparations have begun.Law enforcement officers were seen outside of the courthouse on Friday. A security was seen using mirrors to check a car.As Tuesday approaches, much more heightened security is expected.Downtown Miami is expected to mirror New York City when Trump was indicted, with barricades, rooftop security, street closures and sharpshooters.Former Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina told 7News that local and federal officials have a lot of elements to consider.“They will do a threat assessment. They’ll want to know, are there any threats against the building or anyone that’s going to be there? And are those threats viabl...

Hued Songs organization inspires Black South Florida artists

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

A group that brings music and dance to South Florida streets is preparing to hit the stage. And it’s an opportunity for many of them to have their moment in the spotlight.7’s Karen Hensel shares their story.These South Florida artists are making their voices heard.But many have found it difficult to be seen and recognized for their talent.J’von Brown/singer: “I actually was considering. I’m like, ‘Why am i doing this?’ I’m like, ‘I don’t see anyone that looks like me.”J’von Brown is a classically-trained singer. Born and raised in Broward County, he says he hasn’t met too many Black opera singers, which has made it difficult for him to find the right people for inspiration and guidance.Kunya Rowley is also from South Florida.As a former opera singer himself, he had the same problem.Kunya Rowley/founder, Hued Songs: “I would look around and there weren’t a lot of people that looked like me, and ...

Florida’s ‘Dr. Deep’ resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) — A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.Dr. Joseph Dituri set a new record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization during his stay at Jules’ Undersea Lodge, submerged beneath 30 feet (9.14 meters) of water in a Key Largo lagoon.The diving explorer and medical researcher shattered the previous mark of 73 days, two hours and 34 minutes set by two Tennessee professors at the same lodge in 2014.“It was never about the record,” Dituri said. “It was about extending human tolerance for the underwater world and for an isolated, confined, extreme environment.”Dituri, who also goes by the moniker “ Dr. Deep Sea,” is a University of South Florida educator who holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering and is a retired U.S. Naval officer.Guinness World Records listed Dituri as the record holder on its...

Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance is in court for trying to extort victim’s mother

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance on the island of Aruba, walked shackled into an Alabama courtroom on Friday as her parents looked on.He pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to extort money from the missing teen’s mother in exchange for revealing where to find her daughter’s remains.Although he’s not on trial for harming Holloway, the extortion and wire fraud charges are the only alleged crimes that link the Dutch citizen to her disappearance on the final night of high school graduation trip with classmates. The 18-year-old was last seen leaving a bar with van der Sloot, who was a student at an international school on the island where he grew up.Van der Sloot, now 35, was extradited Thursday from Peru where he’s serving a 28-year sentence after confessing to killing a Peruvian woman in 2010 — five years to the day after Holloway went missing.Natalee’s mother, father and ...

Miami Beach “Party House” owner and tenant settle short-term rental dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:46:51 GMT

The owner and tenant of a fancy “party house” in Miami Beach have reached an agreement with the City of Miami Beach to stop offering short-term rentals and pay outstanding fines, according to court documents.According to a press release, the City of Miami Beach took legal action on Thursday, filing a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County Court to put a stop to what they considered a disruptive “public nuisance” at the property on 1776 Bay Drive.The defendants, who were accused of running an illegal short-term rental business with prices going as high as $7,650 per night, will also be responsible for covering the costs of the court case.Stephen Krause, the property owner who bought the luxurious residence for $6.5 million in 2020, was named as a defendant, along with The Nightfall Group LLC and Scott Weissman.The Nightfall Group LLC was identified as the property’s representative, while Weissman was the tenant.To ensure compliance with the city’s rules, Kra...