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EU reverses earlier announcement that it was ‘immediately’ suspending aid to Palestinians

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas.“There will be no suspension of payments” at the moment, a terse European Commission statement said late Monday, five hours after EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi had said that all payments from the development program for Palestinians would be “immediately suspended. All projects put under review. All new budget proposals … postponed until further notice.”No immediate explanation for the reversal was given. A full European Commission statement always trumps a statement from an EU commissioner, but the reversal on a 691 million-euro ($730 million) program capped an embarrassing day at the EU’s executive at a time of extreme geopolitical sensitivities.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story foll...

Warrant issued for suspect in Aurora mall shooting that killed teen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora police have issued an arrest warrant for one of the suspects wanted in connection to the death of a teen who was killed in the parking lot of an Aurora mall.On Sept. 30, 15-year-old Raphael Velin was shot and killed outside the Southlands Mall. Detectives said the incident was part of a pre-planned meetup between Velin and the suspects."This event was not a homecoming event. It was a preplanned meeting between these individuals to conduct some business," Aurora Police Chief Art Acevedo said. "Let’s just say we are not going to say what this business was, other than that juveniles should not be involved in what was going on that night."Witnesses told police they saw four to five male suspects leaving the scene in a black four-door sedan. Officers found the vehicle but have not arrested any suspects. 2 hurt in possible road rage shooting in Aurora On Monday, Acevedo said the department identified and has a warrant out for one of the suspects involved. "We have...

Demonstrators to gather in Aventura for Stand for Israel rally in wake of Hamas attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

Several South Floridians are taking to the streets to voice their concerns after terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel. The Stand for Israel rally is set to take place Monday afternoon at the Shoppes of Waterway, located at 3585 NE 207th St. where local and federal officials, as well as clergy members and several supporters, will gather to show their support for Israel. At the venue, there will be an outdoor stage for politicians and other dignitaries. After Israel declared war on Sunday following the attack by Hamas, several Floridians gathered in Fort Lauderdale for a mostly peaceful rally where supporters for both Israel and Palestine were in attendance. There was some clashing between the two groups, but law enforcement were able to keep the peace. Another demonstration, The Stand Strong rally, is set to take place in Miami Beach on Tuesday at the Holocaust Museum.

Support grows in South Florida for Israel amidst ongoing conflict

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

South Florida residents gathered at the Holocaust Museum in Miami Beach Monday in a display of solidarity to stand with Israel two days after Hamas launched an attack that caught Israel’s vaunted military and intelligence apparatus completely off guard and led to fierce battles in its streets for the first time in decades.While the turmoil in Israel may seem distant to many, the emotional impact is deeply felt. Miami-Dade County’s first Jewish Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, expressed her heartfelt concern, emphasizing the need for peace in the Middle East.“My heart is is just overcome with emotion about this terrible situation,” she said. “Everyone in Israel knows somebody who has died or been kidnapped. It’s a small country and every one everyone is affected.”Despite the physical distance, the Israeli conflict has touched the lives of many in Miami. A police presence has been established outside the Jewish Museum of Florida to ensure the safety of ...

FLL breaks ground on new Terminal 5 to meet growing demand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport took a step towards expansion Monday with the groundbreaking of Terminal 5, marking the start of the first new terminal construction in decades.T5, a $404 million, five-gate domestic terminal with state-of-the-art amenities, will boost FLL’s capacity by 4-5 million passengers annually, contributing to FLL’s growth projections from 35 to nearly 52 million passengers in 20 years, officials said. JetBlue Airways Corp. managed the project in partnership with Broward County.The development generated thousands of construction jobs and is expected to create 1,000-1,250 permanent positions. Officials said the new terminal prioritizes accessibility and sustainability, offering ADA features and eco-friendly elements.The terminal, connected to the Cypress parking garage and Terminal 4, aims to be completed by mid-2026.

SWAT respond to armed barricaded subject who fired shots at officers in Fort Lauderdale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

An armed barricaded subject who fired shots in Fort Lauderdale prompted a swift response by officers. Fort Lauderdale Police arrived at the scene near Southwest 28th Way and Riverland Road, Monday afternoon. According to police, they were responding to a disturbance between family members in the area. When they arrived at the scene, a man barricaded himself at the residence with a firearm and began to fire shots at officers. No officers were injured in the shooting.Due to the shooting, one female victim was injured and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.7Skyforce hovered over the scene where SWAT teams arrived at the scene to assist officers. Schools in the area were placed on lockdown in an abundance of caution. Officers are also notifying residents in the area of Southwest 28th Way and Riverland Road to remain indoors until the situation is handled. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developi...

Polish election ‘debate’ descends into farce

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

Poland’s highly anticipated — and only — election debate descended into farce on Monday as the format of the show on state TV ruled out the possibility of … any actual debate.Instead, opposition leader Donald Tusk, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and other candidates scrambled to beat a one-minute buzzer to answer a series of questions put by their hosts.Marketed as a key moment before Sunday’s general election, the debate on TVP’s main channel already lacked appeal after Poland’s de facto leader Jarosław Kaczyński pulled out last week.Viewers who tuned in were subjected to a format that had about as much appeal as a low-budget daytime quiz show, in which the questions were blatantly biased in favor of the party in power. Arguably, the only thing the Q&A session showcased was the steep decline of media freedom in a nation that overthrew communism and embraced democracy over 30 years ago.“Will it be a debate? No, it’s not even verging on a deb...

Fall Feel Hangs Around

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

After a warm start to October with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, October is now showing us what October *should* feel like this week with temperatures in the 60s. There’s a big upper level low pressure to our northwest that’s just going to hang out for the next several days, so don’t expect much to change for most of the work week.You can see the swirl of the low in Canada, and underneath it is the real chilly air. We won’t tap into that, but we won’t be talking about any good warm ups either.But with the cool air in close proximity and no warm air surging in, we’ll get rather chilly tonight as temperatures fall to the 40s out the door tomorrow morning!Temperatures for us should be just warm enough to keep us out of any frost risk, but just to our north the same cannot be said. A frost advisory is in effect for northern New England, but it’s mid October now so this isn’t unexpected. And if you still have any plants left outside, may...

Hundreds gather on Boston Common to show solidarity with Israel after surprise attack by Hamas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

Hundreds of people came together on Boston Common Monday to show solidarity with Israel after this weekend’s surprise attack by Hamas. Fighting continued on Monday, days after the attack started on Saturday morning.Even thousands of miles from the violence, people in Boston were feeling the raw reality of the war. “This is horrific,” one person said. “It’s terrifying for everybody here who knows someone, who feels the pain.”Religious and community leaders spoke during Monday’s gathering in Boston, affirming the city’s connection to Israel.“Boston stands with Israel,” one leader said.When the Boston Marathon was bombed 10 years ago, the MGH emergency teams had been trained by Israeli counterparts on how to respond to mass casualties,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “That training saved lives in Massachusetts.”Massachusetts’ congressional delegation has been calling for the federal government to do more. On Monday, though, emotions were running hot when Sen. Ed Markey se...

Police identify individuals allegedly involved in vandalism at East Bridgewater church

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:16:13 GMT

Authorities say a pair of juveniles were allegedly involved in a case of vandalism at an East Bridgewater church.Officials with the East Bridgewater police and fire departments announced that after investigating the incident, which involved someone setting a fire at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, two 12-year-old juveniles were identified as suspects.The announcement came after authorities were first called to the church on Friday afternoon and found a fire had been lit in the building, damaging part of an altar and a Bible before those responsible tried to extinguish the flames themselves.In an update, officials said an investigation that included a witness led police to the two juvenile suspects – identified only as a boy and a girl.As of Sunday night, police said no charges had been filed in the case.“The investigation into this incident was all around great police work,” East Bridgewater Police Chief Jenkins said in a statement. “Thank you to...