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Vasser Sullivan set to claim 1st major motorsports title. Team still eyeing return to IndyCar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

Vasser Sullivan started the IMSA sports car season strong enough that it was quickly apparent a championship was finally in reach for the Lexus factory program. So when the No. 14 rolled into Canada in early July fresh off a win at Watkins Glen and podium finishes in four of the first five races, confidence was extremely high, especially after the team won the pole. But the race didn’t go as planned, Ben Barnicoat went off course during the race, and the car finished fourth. Team owners Jimmy Vasser and James “Sulli” Sullivan think it might have saved the season. “We were on an absolute tear, Ben had an off, it was really unfortunate that it happened. However, Jimmy and I are really glad that it did happen because it was a wakeup call, to the two of us and to the team,” Sullivan said. “Because where we were at was controlling a championship, no longer just leading it.“We no longer need extraordinary. We are no longer shooting to kill. We are waking up like someone is try...

Suspect in French teacher’s slaying was held for questioning the day before attack, minister says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

ARRAS, France (AP) — A man of Chechen origin who was under surveillance by French security services over suspected Islamic radicalization stabbed a teacher to death at his former high school and critically wounded three other people Friday in northern France, authorities said. The attack was being investigated by anti-terror prosecutors amid soaring global tensions over the war between Israel and Hamas. It also happened almost three years after another teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded by a radicalized Chechen near a Paris area school.The man arrested as the main suspect in Friday’s stabbings had been under surveillance since the summer on suspicion of Islamic radicalization, French intelligence services told The Associated Press. He was detained Thursday for questioning based on the monitoring of his phone calls in recent days, but investigators found no weapon or threat or indication that he was preparing an attack, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. ’’There was a race...

La ONU urge a Israel a “evitar una catástrofe humanitaria” en Gaza, según portavoz

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

(CNN) –– El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, instó a las autoridades israelíes a “evitar una catástrofe humanitaria”, dijo un portavoz después de que el Ejército de Israel advirtiera a 1,1 millones de personas que viven en el norte de Gaza que evacuaran sus hogares.Israel le dice a 1,1 millones de habitantes de Gaza que evacúen hacia el sur, una orden “imposible”, según la ONU“Desde anoche, el secretario General y su equipo están trabajando en hacer llamadas. Ha estado en contacto constante con las autoridades israelíes instándolas a evitar una catástrofe humanitaria”, dijo Stéphane Dujarric, portavoz de Guterres, en una sesión informativa en la sede de la ONU en Nueva York este viernes.“También ha tenido conversaciones telefónicas con representantes permanentes aquí en Nueva York y otros funcionarios de la región”, añadió Dujarric.Los palestinos en Gaza no tienen un lugar seguro frente a las bombas de IsraelLa ONU dijo este jueves ...

No threat at Lake Forest Elementary in Pembroke Park after reports of someone with weapon at campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

A school scare prompted a lockdown in Pembroke Park.7Skyforce hovered over Lake Forest Elementary, located along Southwest 48th Avenue, after police received reports of someone on campus with a weapon, Friday morning.Pembroke Park Police officers quickly arrived in multiple units at the school.There was no immediate danger to students or staff, and the lockdown was lifted quickly.

South Florida doctor stays in Israel to assist civilians, soldiers in need

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

ISRAEL. (WSVN)- A South Florida doctor is answering the call for help after his vacation in Israel took a turn for the worse.As the war between Israel and Hamas broke out, the Dr. Daniel Aghion decided to risk his own life, stayed in Israel and is now helping those in need. “Well, I was here on vacation with my family during the Sukkot holiday, and unfortunately, when this brutal war was declared upon us on Saturday, I was here with my family and I just couldn’t get back home,” Dr. Aghion said.Originally on vacation with his family, the 42-year-old doctor decided to stay behind and volunteer.As the Hamas group attacks areas near the Gaza border, Dr. Aghion said he couldn’t see himself getting back on a plane.“I’ve been working with the United Hatzalah Organization to help on the areas around the Gaza community, to help treat medically necessary, you know, situations, evacuate injured soldiers, police officers and regular medical calls as they come...

‘One of the first things I’m going to do is get a place to live:’ Fort Lauderdale man wins over $4 million from scratch-off game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

A Fort Lauderdale man hit the jackpot when he won over $4 million from a $10 scratch-off game.Harrison Porter, 46, claimed a prize from the $250,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery announced in a news release on Friday. Porter chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $4,070,000.00. Quiet and reserved, Porter, still absorbing the news, revealed that his winning ticket came at a crucial time, coinciding with personal challenges. “One of the first things I’m going to do is get a place to live,” said Porter.The winning ticket was purchased at Publix, located at 18341 Pine Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. The store will receive a $8,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.The $10 Scratch-Off game, $250,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE, boasts over 7 million winning tickets and $176.4 million in cash prizes, featuring four top prizes of $250,000 a year for life. The overall odds are 1-...

MBTA riders prepare for 16-day shutdown of part of the Red Line 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

A planned shutdown of part of the MBTA’s Red Line will begin on Saturday, with shuttle buses temporarily replacing trains between JFK/UMass and Ashmont stations. Buses will also replace service from Ashmont to Mattapan stations.The shutdown is scheduled to continue for 16 days and will make way for workers tasked with making repairs on the Red Line.On Friday, Red Line riders shared their frustrations with the current situation.“There are times that you can say go from here to Ashmont in 20 minutes other times 30 minutes,” Rodney Shipley said at JFK/UMass. Shipley said he has been riding the same route for most of his life. Now, though, he’s fed up with inconsistent commute times and constant slow zones. “It’s ridiculous,” he said.With the upcoming shutdown in mind, riders said they will have to take the bus or pay more out of pocket to get where they need to go. “I think I have to end up taking the bus,” said rider Shiva Babba. “There’s no other option available.”“I d...

WATCH: A woman accused of killing an elite cyclist from Vermont attempted to escape custody, sheriff’s office says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

(CNN) — The woman who authorities say fled to Costa Rica and was missing for more than a month after allegedly killing an elite professional cyclist in Texas attempted to escape custody on Wednesday, authorities said.Kaitlin Marie Armstrong is accused of fatally shooting Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson at an Austin home in May 2022 and was captured in Costa Rica on June 29, 2022, authorities said. She was deported to the US days later to face a first-degree murder charge according to the US Marshals Office. She has pleaded not guilty.On Wednesday morning, Armstrong was taken to a doctor’s appointment by corrections staff in Texas, a spokesperson with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office told CNN.“As she and two corrections officers were exiting the medical building after the appointment, Armstrong ran,” spokesperson Drew Knight said. “The officers pursued her on foot for approximately 10 minutes without ever losing sight of her.”Armstrong was captured and taken t...

Local fans rush to Boston-area theaters for opening night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

A red carpet has been rolled out at the AMC theater in Assembly Row, where fans are coming out in droves to see the theatrical release of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.”The theater is also bringing in a DJ to play Swift’s song, setting up a selfie station, offering a lipstick demo, and looping in other businesses throughout the mall.“I think it’s really important for fans, it’s a once in a lifetime tour,” fan Annie Pryor said, who saw the live concert twice. “A lot of fans couldn’t even experience it because the tickets sold out so fast so I feel it was really nice she was able to give everyone the chance to experience it even if it’s at home.”AMC said there’s still tickets available for opening night of the movie, which broke records for presales and single-day revenue.“It’s really exciting to see how many sold out shows we have. We have about 13 tonight sold out,” AMC Manager Erik Breakell said. “We still have 10 other that are 90 percent f...

Fall Feel this Weekend… And Dry!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:51 GMT

A sight for sore eyes! Most of us will have a dry weekend to enjoy fall activities and with a fall like feel, it will be just about perfect outside for your fall plans. Today was a cooler day, yes, but today was more in line with what mid October should feel like. Boston’s high and low today were spot on the averages.The fact that our “average” day felt cooler was just a sign of how mild our October has been. While our mornings have been cool, that’s what October is supposed to feel like. The month so far has been dominated by mild air. In fact, when compared to the individual averages, October is currently the 2nd warmest month we’ve had this year. Granted, we still have half the month to go, but it’s certainly off to a warm start.The fall like feel from today will last through the weekend and most importantly it looks dry! (For most of us — more on that in a second). Saturday will feature a few more clouds but the wind will back down quite...