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Ukrainian mother talks about finding refuge in Israel on its 75th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

Many Ukrainian families have escaped to Israel since Russia’s war started, and as Israel celebrates the country’s 75th anniversary, those families are finding comfort in their new home.Elena Ivanova is among those who fled Ukraine for Israel.“I loved my life,” she said, and why wouldn’t she? She had a husband, with whom she owned a clothing store, two young sons and a close family.But everything changed Feb. 24, 2022.“It began, the war began,” she said. “We knew, but we couldn’t believe it. I realized I needed to take my children away.”She and her children drove 30 hours from Odesa, Ukraine, to Poland.“I was trying to make my grandpa — he’s 93 years old — to move to my parents, just to keep them together, but he won’t leave his apartment anymore because he was evacuated when he was like my son, at the same age,” she said. “He told me like, no.”Passing burning cars, damaged roa...

Family who escaped burning mobile home in North Lauderdale say they’ve lost everything

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

A family of six is reeling and trying to figure out their next move a day after, they said, a fire that broke out inside their mobile home in North Lauderdale destroyed everything inside.Speaking through a translator, resident Juan Perez said he wonders what he and his family will do after this, as he rubbed his forehead with a soot-filled hand.The family spent all day Friday sifting through the charred remains of their home at The Villages mobile home park.Surveillance video from across the street captured the moment that the home, located near Northwest 55th Court and 37th Avenue, burst into flames, just before 6 p.m., Thursday.Cellphone video captured dark smoke billowing from the home from miles away.7Skyforce hovered above the scene a short time later.“I came home from work around 5:30 p.m.,” said Perez.Perez said his wife and two children were sleeping, and suddenly he started to smell smoke.Perez said he opened the door to where the air conditioner was, and there ...

WEEKEND STORMS IN STORE

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

Happy Friday, South Florida!Hopefully everyone enjoyed the brief break from the rain on Thursday because as scheduled, rain and thunderstorms moved into our area today once again. But not everyone received rain! Portions of Broward County got a few showers earlier in the day while the bulk of the moisture (which lasted for more than 3 to 4 hours) was across central to southern portions of Miami-Dade county.  Heavy rain and strong thunderstorms triggered a flood advisory that lasted for hours. Luckily the rain had fizzled by the middle of the afternoon and South Florida was quiet once again. Of course, everyone wants to know what to expect for the all important weekend here in South Florida. Before we even talk about rain chances, please keep in mind that our temperatures will be on the steamy side where highs could be reaching into the low 90s across many South Florida locations. This is worth mentioning so that if you are planning on spending any significant time outdoors, please r...

MBTA releases video of problem with Green Line train that led to delays on Marathon Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

The MBTA released new video Friday showing a problem on a Green Line train that prompted major delays earlier this month. Investigators now say an alignment problem with metal flooring on a train car caused the car to get stuck on the tracks on Marathon Monday, April 17. In video, passengers can be seen pausing and staring at what appears to be a break in the car’s flooring after the train takes a turn. An MBTA transit police officer is later seen coming aboard to inspect the problem before ushering everyone off the train. The MBTA announced service suspensions around 3:20 p.m. on April 17, stating that service for eastbound Green Line trains would terminate at Arlington station, while Medford/Tufts and Union Square service was suspended at Haymarket.The MBTA informed riders that shuttle buses had been dispatched as personnel continued to respond to a disabled train at Boylston station.Shortly after 4 p.m., the MBTA said service had resumed between Arlington and Haymarket ...

Family of Massachusetts Air National guardsman accused in leak case responds to arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

The family of Jack Teixeira issued a statement Friday, making their first public comments since Teixeira was arrested earlier this month in connection with the leak of classified military documents. The family shared their statement through a spokesperson, saying “His parents and large extended family are standing together in solidarity and support of Jack Teixeira through this very difficult and confusing ordeal.” “We know there are more questions now than answers and are hopeful that Jack will receive the fair and just treatment to which he is entitled during this investigation,” the family said. “His health and safety are now and will be our top priority. We are truly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from family and friends thus far. As we move forward and navigate through this process, we are asking that you please respect the privacy of our family.”Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National guardsman, was arrested on April 13 in Dighton, accused of ...

Cloudy and wet weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

7Weather – Finally Friday, and what nice weather we had for it! Filtered sunshine helped temperatures reach the 50s and 60s. This weekend will bring us a mainly cloudy to overcast sky and at times wet weather.We’re watching a couple areas of low pressure. One spinning through the Ohio Valley will bring us light and spotty showers Saturday. Another area of low pressure will ride up the Atlantic coast with more moisture and bring us a decent amount of rain late Sunday into Monday.Tomorrow morning, it’ll be dry. It’ll look a bit dreary with a lot of clouds and start off cool in the 40s. The entire weekend won’t be a washout. Shower chances increase Saturday night. You’ll likely want an umbrella if you have dinner plans. Scattered showers will be around more so on Sunday. Have the umbrella and rain jacket with you. The heaviest rain arrives late Sunday into Monday, mainly while we’re sleeping. Here’s a closer look at the timing for Saturda...

How this year’s Knicks compares to the 2012-13 team that fell in the second round

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

For the first time in a decade, the New York Knickerbockers are marching triumphantly into the second round of the NBA playoffs, with eyes toward further glory. While the time between appearances may have dulled some memories of that last hopeful run, there are lessons to take from that team, as this year’s Knicks share much in common with — and have some key advantages over — the team that fell in six games to the Pacers in 2013.For a start, both teams had just broken a long playoff series winless streak of 10+ years entering a series against a team that they should — and are favored to by sportsbooks — beat with reasonable expectations of putting up a fight in the Eastern Conference Finals.That 2012-13 season, the ‘Bockers took three out of four matchups against the powerhouse Miami Heat led by LeBron James just like this year’s team took three from the top-rated team left in the conference the Boston Celtics. Now, a pesky team led by a st...

Newest Jets’ DE Will McDonald IV says football changed his life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

Following a stellar junior season at Iowa State, Will McDonald IV had an opportunity to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.Instead, McDonald decided to return to school primarily for a specific reason.McDonald wanted to receive his degree from Iowa State in liberal studies as he was the first person in his family to graduate from college. Although he realized he had an opportunity to play in the NFL as a sophomore with the Cyclones, it was important for McDonald to finish what he started and he did last year.After delaying his dream, McDonald was selected 15th overall by the Jets Thursday night.“I didn’t want to go back home empty-handed and the only one that went to college and didn’t do anything with it,” McDonald said. “I think that Year really shaped me, especially after my brother passed away. I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t for nothing.“I just wanted to have him see me do that.”McDonald’s journey to the NFL began in Wis...

Ticker: New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations; pot-rich Oregon must prep for US legalization

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

Congressional investigators said in a report Friday that an increase in flight cancellations as travel recovered from the pandemic was due mostly to factors that airlines controlled, including cancellations for maintenance issues or lack of a crew.The Government Accountability Office also said airlines are taking longer to recover from disruptions such as storms. Surges in cancellations in late 2021 and early 2022 lasted longer than they did before the pandemic, the GAO said.Much of the increase in airline-caused cancellations has occurred at budget airlines, but the largest carriers have also made more unforced errors, according to government data.Airlines have clashed with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over blame for high rates of canceled and delayed flights in the past two years. Airlines argue that the government is at fault for not having enough air traffic controllers, while Buttigieg has blamed the carriers.The GAO report was requested by Republican leaders of the ...

Mets Notebook: Justin Verlander inching closer to return, Jose Quintana could be cleared to throw soon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:01 GMT

Justin Verlander continues to inch closer to a return to action and his long-awaited Mets debut.The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner completed what is expected to be the final step in his rehab from a teres major strain Friday, making a rehab start with Double-A Binghamton.The 40-year-old right-hander threw 69 pitches over 4 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six against the Akron RubberDucks. He struck out the last two batters he faced and his fastball reached 95 MPH, which is standard for the veteran and consistent with his velocity before his late-spring injury.This was the first rehab start for Verlander and should be able to return next week, he would be lined up to start in Detroit against the Tigers, the team he came up with and won his first two Cy Young Awards with.However, the Mets aren’t quite ready to pencil him for a start at Comerica Park. Manager Buck Showalter said the club needs to see how he feels through the weekend before making a...