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Moments of unity, stepped-up security as local Jewish communities react to Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

Jewish communities across South Florida came together hours after Hamas militants’ deadly surprise attack in Israel, as local officials stepped up security measures out of an abundance of caution.Speaking at a news conference held Saturday, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, Consul General of Israel in Miami, did not mince words about what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an “act of war.”“If war is what is needed to make the state of Israel safe, war it is,” he said. “We look at Hamas as a very cruel and vicious terrorist organization.”His stern message comes hours after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, leaving at least 300 people dead.“Terror will not prevail. The state of Israel will protect itself,” said Elbaz-Starinsky. “We have no intention of hurting civilians. The people of the Gaza Strip are not our enemies.”In Plantation, there was a moment of unity at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, where celebrations w...

Fire that led to evacuation of Walmart in Hollywood investigated as possible arson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

A Walmart location in Hollywood closed early after what police described as a possible arson attack.Cellphone video captured the flames that ignited on Saturday inside the large retailer, located on Hollywood Boulevard and North State Road 7.Employees and shoppers were evacuated as Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units rushed to put out the blaze.There were no injuries.

Numbers drawn for $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot after a long stretch without a winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers were drawn Saturday night for an estimated $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot that ranks as the world’s fifth-largest lottery prize.The winning numbers announced were: 47, 54, 57, 60, 65 and red Powerball 19.The $1.4 billion prize is for a sole winner paid through an annuity, with annual checks over 30 years. Most jackpot winners opt for cash, which for Saturday night’s drawing would be an estimated $614 million.The Powerball top prize has grown so large because it has rolled over for 33 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the Powerball record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.The scarcity of Powerball jackpot winners reflects the game’s daunting odds of 1 in 292.2 million.Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Saturday’s high school roundup/scores: Tabor holds off charge by Rivers, 46-29

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

Tabor bent but didn’t break.Having seen a 32-7 halftime lead cut to three, the Seawolves (3-0) took charge in the final quarter. Huge Djeumeni ripped off a 30-yard TD run for his fourth score, then Tim Bengston put the finishing touches on a 46-29 win over Rivers by sprinting 76 yards to paydirt.Elsewhere in the ISL, Qur’an McNeil ran for two scores and threw for two more as Milton Academy (2-1) defeated Thayer Academy, 27-20. … Brooks (1-2) defeated St. Mark’s, 20-6, behind Darnell Pierre’s 161 yards on the ground and a touchdown. … Jordan Summers returned a kick 93 yards for a score and also caught a TD pass as Belmont Hill (2-1) beat St. Sebastian’s, 36-23.Hudson Weidman threw for two scores and ran for two more as Pingree (3-0) defeated Canterbury 33-14 in the Evergreen League.Sidney Tildsley threw for 130 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 57 rushing yards and a fourth score as Shawsheen (5-0) defeated Greater Lowell 31-0 in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference.Davin True...

2 injured in shooting on Far South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

CHICAGO — Police say an investigation is underway after a shooting on the city's Far South Side left two people injured.According to Chicago police, the shooting happened in the 200 block of East 130th Street just before 8:30 p.m. Offices say two people, a 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, were inside a car when someone pulled up in a dark-colored vehicle and began firing shots.  10 people, including 4 police officers, injured in crash, shooting on South Side Police say the man suffered a gunshot wound to his arm and the woman was shot in the hand. Both were taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police say no arrests have been made.Anyone with information on the shooting can leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

1 dead, 3 injured after fiery crash in unincorporated Mundelein

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A man is dead and three people are injured after a fiery crash in unincorporated Mundelein on Saturday afternoon, authorities say.According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived on the scene in the 29000 block of Gilmer Road in Fremont Township around 4:45 p.m. and found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. 4 hospitalized after shooting in Uptown Authorities say a 66-year-old man and his three passengers were traveling southbound along Gilmer Road in a 2019 Ford Expedition when the driver swerved and veered off the road before crashing into a tree. Following the crash, the vehicle caught fire.The driver was unable to escape the burning vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities say a 36-year-old man from Grayslake, who was sitting in the backseat, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered major injuries and burns. The man, who is in critical condition, was flown by a medical helicopter to the burn unit in Maywood. 10 people, inc...

Saturday Forecast: Increasing clouds & breezy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

Saturday Night: Increasing clouds late & breezy. NW 10-15 mph. Low 42, chillier in outlying areasSunday: Mostly cloudy & chance of showers. NW 5-10 mph. High: 55Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for mostly cloudy on Monday with a few showers. High temps back up to 60. Tuesday a bit milder with highs near 63 and partly sunny skies. Sun on Wednesday helps boost our temps back to normals in the upper 60s. Thursday has some showers and possible thunderstorms with highs near 60. 

Gophers women’s hockey opens season with sweep of RIT

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

The fourth-ranked Gophers women’s hockey team completed its season-opening series sweep of RIT with a 5-1 victory on Saturday night in Rochester, N.Y.Minnesota (2-0-0) opened the season on Friday with a 3-0 win over RIT.The Gophers got goals from five different players on Saturday — Maggie Nicholson, Abbey Murphy, Madison Kaiser, Ava Lindsay and Ella Huber. Lindsay finished with a game-high 14 shots, 10 of which were on goal.Lucy Morgan secured her first win as a Gophers goaltender, recording 18 saves.“Really solid win here tonight,” Gophers coach Brad Frost said. “Great for Lucy Morgan to get her first win as a Gopher and Ava Lindsay getting her first goal as a Gopher. We jumped out right away with a quick start and were able to build on that lead. Got a bit tight in the second period, but again, it’s good progression for our group. This was a really good weekend,Next up for the Gophers is crosstown foe St. Thomas to kick off WCHA play. They meet at 4 ...

Governor Hochul delivers remarks on Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Tensions have been building around the Israel-Gaza conflict for decades. In the wake of the deadly attack, Governor Kathy Hochul attended the Temple Israel of Albany this evening to show solidarity and support. It comes as many New Yorkers are celebrating the Jewish holiday.According to the governor, New York has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. "New York feels uniquely impacted. I spent the day making phone calls to check in on people, figuring they were in New York. I can’t tell you how many answered and said, 'No, I’m in a shelter in Jerusalem,'" relayed Hochul. Hamas attacked Israel and Netanyahu says his country is 'at war.' Follow live updates Through these local connections, Hochul learned of the dangers being faced by everyone around the time of Jewish holiday. "How just devasting it was for them as human beings. But, these are New Yorkers; witnessing what their loved ones are going through because they traveled to Israel at this time...

Colorado State drops Mountain West opener to Utah State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:58 GMT

Colorado State squandered an early lead and opened Mountain West play with a 44-24 loss to Utah State on Saturday, their fifth straight loss to the Aggies.After the Rams scored the first 17 points of the game, USU scored 34 straight thanks in part to five Rams turnovers and went on to win by 20 at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah.The first half of the opening period couldn’t have gone much better for CSU as the Rams built that three-possession lead with just under seven minutes left in the quarter.First, Utah State muffed a punt and it was recovered by CSU’s Henry Blackburn. The Rams had to settle for a 30-yard field goal by Jordan Noyes for a 3-0 lead. A Tory Horton 79-yard punt return for a touchdown had CSU up 10-0.The defense continued to play well, initially, as TJ Crandall came up with an interception for CSU on the Aggies’ next possession and the Rams capitalized with a 22-yard Vann Schield touchdown run, his second in as many games. CSU’s lead was 17-0 with 9:34 still left in ...