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Why New England and the upper Midwest could have a higher fire risk than the West this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

By Ella Nilsen | CNNUnusually hot and dry northeastern and upper Midwest states are forecast to be wildfire hotspots this summer, while historically fire-prone Western states, including California, have a lower-than-normal predicted wildfire risk.A summer wildfire outlook from the National Interagency Fire Center paints an atypical picture, with the highest potential for wildfires largely in the northernmost parts of the country. New England states including Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and nearly all of Michigan – along with areas in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest – are also facing an elevated risk of fire.The situation is “pretty unique,” Allan Hepworth, a US Forest Service wildland fire analyst for the Northeast, told CNN.It’s “been a long time (since) California and the Southwest have been green on the map when the Northeast has been red,” Hepworth added.While many factors are driving the fire risk this year, the biggest is prolong...

Amid own uncertain future, Mbappé hits out at treatment of Messi in France

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

Amid uncertainty over his own future at Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé has hit out at the treatment of Lionel Messi by the club and French soccer in general following the high-profile departure of the Argentina star.Messi signed for Major League soccer franchise Inter Miami last week after rejecting a contract extension at PSG, bringing to a close a two-year spell with the French team.Messi’s final months at PSG were marked by jeers from fans as his form dipped after he helped Argentina win the World Cup, and a suspension by the club after an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.“We’re talking about potentially the best player in the history of soccer,” Mbappé said in an interview with Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport. “It’s never good news when someone like Messi leaves.“Personally I haven’t really understood why so many people were relieved that he was leaving. We’re talking about Messi: he should be respected but instead he didn’t get the respect he deserved in France. It’...

Lo que hará Johnny Depp con el millón de dólares que recibió tras el acuerdo con Amber Heard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

LOS ÁNGELES – Según fuentes cercanas a E! News, el actor Johnny Depp estaría pensando en cinco organizaciones benéficas, a la hora de buscarle dueño al millón de dólares que recibió de su ex, la también actriz Amber Heard, tras el acuerdo por su polémico caso de difamación.De acuerdo a E! News Depp ha seleccionado cinco organizaciones que recibirán cada una $200,000.Entre las organizaciones se encuentra Make a Film Foundation, The Painted Turtle, Red Feather, Tetiaroa Society y Amazonia Fund Alliance, según reportes de E! News. La exabogada de Johnny Depp defenderá a Gloria Trevi en demanda por abuso y explotación Johnny Depp rompe el silencio en su primera aparición pública tras el juicio con Amber Heard Source

La Casa Blanca prohíbe el acceso a activista trans por foto topless en evento del Orgullo Gay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

La Casa Blanca anunció que le restringirá la participación a futuros eventos a una modelo transgénero debido a las fotos y videos que la muestran “topless” en el South Lawn durante la celebración del mes del Orgullo LGBTQ el sábado en la masión ejecutiva.Rose Montoya, una modelo y activista trans, fue una de las cientos invitadas por la administración de Biden para conmemorar el Mes del Orgullo, que se celebra cada junio. Montoya compartió un video del evento en Instagram que muestra un clip de ella de pie frente a la Casa Blanca en topless y cubriendo sus pezones con las manos.La activista, quien no estuvo disponible de inmediato para hablar con NBC News, abordó la reacción en un video en Instagram.“Me gustaría decir que, en primer lugar, hacer topless en Washington DC es legal, y apoyo totalmente el movimiento para liberar el pezón. ¿Por qué mi pecho ahora se considera inapropiado o ilegal cuando lo muestro? Sin embargo, antes de declararme trans ¿no lo era?”, cuestion...

Heat advisory issued in Miami-Dade, Broward counties as temperatures increase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

Whether you’re a tourist out on the beach or a local on the job outdoors, it’s important that everyone takes the time to cool off as the temperatures rise in South Florida. As the sun comes up, so does the temperature. “I think, just over time, you get used to it a little bit, but it’s pretty tough right now,” said Danny Tweedel, a runner.“It definitely has felt hotter than the last couple of days,” said Alexander, a runner. For the first time since 2020, and only the second time in five years, a heat advisory was issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. It’s going to feel like 105 to 108 degrees outside.Some people chose to lean into that heat and sweat it out.“The heat is very mild compared to the humidity,” Tweedel said.“Definitely like for running, you have to avoid after the main morning hours because it’s really hard to be outside,” said Alexandra, a runner.If you’re going to be outside, why...

4 injured, 3 hospitalized after 3-car crash in Pembroke Pines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

Four people were injured following a three car crash in Pembroke Pines.Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the crash on Taft Street near Hiatus Road, Wednesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the three cars involved in the crash were seen.Three victims were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with traumatic injuries.No other injuries were reported. https://twitter.com/PPinesPD/status/1669021733368602631Taft Street has been temporarily shutdown in both directions as police continue to investigate the incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Miami Police: Only 1 arrest made after Trump’s court appearance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

Miami Police said a man was arrested Tuesday for jumping in front of President Trump’s motorcade as he was leaving the courthouse in Miami. Police said 61-year-old Domenic Santana went too far and was the only person to be arrested during Trump’s visit. According to Santana he simply wanted to get his message across and he believes he did. The number of Donald Trump supporters greatly outnumbered the critics Tuesday afternoon during the peaceful demonstrations.“One individual, who was clearly not in his right mind, jumps out in front of the motorcade to make some point for himself and he was taken down immediately without anyone else getting hurt,” said Miami Police Chief Manny Morales. Santana spent the night behind bars and now faces three charges, including disorderly conduct, obstruction of traffic and resisting an officer without violence.He spoke to our 7News cameras as bonded out of jail Wednesday morning.“I’m getting the message out....

Florida cat reunited with family after 11 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (WSVN) – In an extraordinary reunion story, Derek the cat has finally returned to his family after an astonishing 11 years apart. The heartwarming tale showcases the power of microchipping and the unwavering dedication of Animal Code Enforcement Officer Alfredson.It all began when a concerned citizen discovered a sick cat and promptly alerted Animal Code Enforcement Officer Alfredson. Responding to the call, Alfredson successfully located the feline and discovered that he had been microchipped. However, a setback arose when the microchip’s registration information proved to be incorrect.Undeterred, the team at Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) utilized all available resources to unravel the mystery. Officer Alfredson donned her detective hat and delved into the investigation. She traced the microchip back to The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and reached out to their team for assistance.With the help of JHS, Officer Alfredson...

Ukraine jails rogue judge who hid bribes in pickle jars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

KYIV — A Ukrainian judge who stashed some $150,000 of bribes in pickle jars and went on the run to Moldova before being “kidnapped” and hauled back home was locked up on Wednesday for a decade. Mykola Chaus, a former judge of the Dnipro District Court of Kyiv, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for bribery and his assets were confiscated, the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine reported Wednesday.Chaus received $150,000 unlawfully and now also faces a three-year ban from working as a judge, the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine said in a statement. Even though Chaus still has 30 days to file an appeal, watchdogs celebrated the sentence as a victory for Ukraine’s anti-corruption system.“This verdict proved: even if you are a ‘judge on call’ from the president himself, Ukrainian anti-corruption organs will catch up with you sooner or later,” Vitaly Shabunin, chairman of the board of the Kyiv-based Anti-Co...

EU to get tougher on Kosovo as tensions flare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:09 GMT

STRASBOURG — Brussels is ratcheting up pressure on Kosovo to de-escalate the situation in the north of the country with a proposal to block the Kosovar prime minister from participating in high-level events and suspend EU financial support for the Balkan country.The fresh pressure on Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti follows a similarly tough line from the United States, as relations between Washington and Pristina hit a new low over frustration over the latest flare-up in the region. Over recent weeks, tensions erupted in the north of Kosovo — which is more than 90 percent ethnic Serbian — following the installation of Albanian mayors in the wake of April mayoral elections that the local Serb majority sat out. In widely condemned actions at the end of May, Serbs attacked NATO and Kosovar forces, as well as journalists.Tensions between Kosovo and Serbia have persisted since the brutal Balkan war in the late 1990s, after Kosovo’s bid to break away from Serbia. Kosovo decla...