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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson envía un mensaje sobre los esfuerzos de recuperación en Maui: “La determinación está en nuestro ADN”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

(CNN) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tiene un mensaje de aliento para las personas que se encuentran en Maui, duramente afectada por los incendios forestales.El actor, quien pasó parte de su infancia en Hawai, acudió a Instagram este domingo para hablar sobre los incendios que han cobrado la vida de al menos 96 personas y para pedir a sus seguidores que hagan donaciones a la Fundación Comunitaria de Hawai con el objetivo de ayudar a los esfuerzos de socorro.“Sé que a esta altura todos ustedes en todo el mundo han visto la completa destrucción y devastación que afectó a nuestras islas hawaianas, a nuestra isla de Maui”, dijo en un mensaje de video. “Y estoy completamente desconsolado y sé que todos ustedes también lo están”.El número de muertos por los incendios forestales de Maui es de 96. Esto es lo que sabemos sobre el incendio más mortífero en EE.UU. en más de un sigloJohnson luego reconoció el trabajo de los socorristas, de los equipos de a...

Chelsea takes spending spree to $1B in last 15 months by signing Caicedo from Brighton for $146M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

Chelsea took its spending on players to a staggering $1 billion in 15 months under its American owners by signing Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton on Monday for a reported 115 million pounds ($146 million).It is a record fee for a transfer in Britain, surpassing the 106.7 million pounds (then $131.4 million) that Chelsea paid for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the January window.Since taking control of the London club in May last year from Roman Abramovich, Chelsea’s ownership — fronted by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital — has spent $280 million on players in the 2022 summer transfer window, $350 million in the January window and now around $370 million, and counting, this summer.It’s an unprecedented spending spree designed to remodel the squad in the shortest, most realistic possible timeframe. In the 21-year-old Caicedo, Chelsea believes it has signed one of best young midfielders in the world.“Moises possesses a rare midfield skill set and is...

This hailstone unofficially broke the state record

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's official, almost. Colorado likely has a new record for the largest hailstone that has ever fallen in the state. On Aug. 8, Yuma County on the Eastern Plains recorded over 2 inches of rain and two tornados. 1 dead, another critically injured after falling 300 feet at RMNP As of Monday, that storm also produced what is unofficially the largest hailstone in state history with a 5.25-inch piece of hail landing near Idalia. A storm chaser that was near Idalia along U.S. 36 during the storm found the hailstone that measured over 5 inches in diameter. The measurements of the stone indicate that it will likely be the new record with diameter and length but not weight and volume. An official ruling will come after Monday's measurements are compared to photos taken during the storm last week.What was the previous record for the largest hailstone?On Aug. 14, 2019, a family north of Bethune called the NWS to come and measure a possible record-breaking hail...

Teen speaks out after finding and saving baby left out on driveway in the heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) – A teenager saved the day after finding a baby strapped in a car seat on a driveway under scorching hot weather. “They left a baby out, and we don’t know whose it is,” said the teen while filming the 21-month-old baby outside on Sunday near Northwest 13th Street and Northwest 30th Terrace. Broward Sherriff’s Office said he was left by someone who had just stolen a car.Fortunately, just a few minutes later, 16-year-old Jamichal Young came across the child. “I just walked out of the house and then I saw a baby in the road,” he said. Young called 911 when he and his family immediately made sure the baby was OK.“We changed his diaper because it was wet, then we got him some juice and stuff.”One of Young’s family members started posting photos of the little boy on social media, and soon after, the boy’s mother arrived to pick up the child. “When she came here, he was crying, he was ...

Police officer hospitalized after crash in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

A police officer was hospitalized following a crash in Miami. Miami Police and Miami Fire Rescue arrived at the scene in the area of Northwest First Court and 13th Street, Monday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where two vehicles were damaged in the crash. The officer was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. A second person was also transported to the hospital for treatment. The entire area has been shut down as police continue their investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Rare deep-water beaked whale found dead in Florida Keys

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

TAVERNIER ISLAND, Fla. (WSVN) – A beaked whale species that typically resides in deep waters and is rarely seen near the surface was discovered dead on the sandbar located on the northwest side of Tavernier Island.On Sunday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Coalition (FWC) alerted the Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (DPMMR) Stranding Coordinator, Steve McCulloch, after receiving unconfirmed reports of a live dolphin bleeding in the area.McCulloch responded to the call and arrived by boat within minutes. When he got to the location, he discovered a large marine creature stranded in the shallow sand flats. A hands-on assessment revealed the animal to be a Mesoplodont, a highly uncommon type of beaked whale known to inhabit depths beyond 300 meters. Its presence so close to shore was a rarity in itself.Unfortunately, upon closer examination, the DPMMR team, accompanied by FWC Officer Daniel Marshall and NMFS SER Stranding Coordinator, Blaire Maise, determined that the majestic...

Georgia court website publishes, then takes down, list of criminal charges against Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — A list of criminal charges in Georgia against former President Donald Trump briefly appeared Monday on a Fulton County website, but prosecutors said Trump had not been indicted in their long-running investigation of the 2020 presidential election.A Fulton County grand jury began hearing from more witnesses Monday. Shortly after 12 p.m., Reuters reported on a list of several criminal charges to be brought against Trump, including state racketeering counts, conspiracy to commit false statements and solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer.Reuters, which later published a copy of the document, said the filing was taken down quickly. A spokesperson for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said the report of charges being filed was “inaccurate,” but declined to comment further.It was unclear why the list was posted while grand jurors were still hearing from witnesses in the sprawling investigation into actions taken by Trump and others in their efforts ...

Volunteers in Waltham give away hundreds of backpacks to families in need ahead of school year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

Hundreds of backpacks and more were handed out to families in need as volunteers with the Salvation Army held a back-to-school distribution event in Waltham this week.The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division stuffed some 700 backpacks with classroom supplies ahead of the upcoming school year and gave them away on Monday. Aiming to help families in Waltham, Watertown, and Newton, organizers said it received a number of inquiries ahead of this year’s distribution, noting that a general need for assistance has been on the rise.“We have had phone calls after phone calls asking ‘will you have a backpack event? We need supplies for our children,'” said Lieutenant Nicole Fullop. “We know that the need has grown from last year – last year, we served 625. Prior to opening up at 10 o’clock, we had a line all the way down to the left of our building. Parents, children of all ages, here, ready and waiting.”“We are here to be that helping ha...

Medford police search for nighttime assault suspect after he allegedly cut off his GPS ankle monitor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

Medford police are asking for the public’s help as officers search for an assault suspect who violated his probation and allegedly cut off his GPS monitoring device.The Medford Police Department said there is an outstanding warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Nature Moncoeur of Somerville, who was being sought after cutting off his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor.Moncoeur was on probation after being arrested last month in connection with an assault that occurred on Royall Street, where police said a woman in her 20s was attacked while she was out for a walk on the night of July 2. According to Medford PD, a male suspect ran up to the victim and struck her several times after grabbing her from behind before fleeing. Moncoeur was taken into custody nearly a week later.During his arraignment afterwards, the prosecution also revealed that another person had come forward over the course of the investigation and told police she too had been followed by someone resembling Moncoeu...

Source: Patriots signing free-agent Ezekiel Elliott to 1-year contract

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:43:26 GMT

The Patriots are signing free-agent running back Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million, a source confirmed to the Boston Herald on Monday.Elliott took a visit with the Patriots late last month. Their depth has been tested behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson as Ty Montgomery and Pierre Strong have missed training camp practices.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Sources: Patriots expected to sign linebacker Carson Wells New England Patriots | Two theories on Patriots’ recent usage of rookie QB Malik Cunningham New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: JuJu Smith-Schuster excited by rookie receivers New England Patriots | Patriots veteran explains Marte Mapu’s ‘tough’ role in preseason game New England Patriots | Patriots training camp Day 19: Mac Jones sizzles until late INT, Malilk Cunningham back at QB Elliott joins Stevenson, Montgomery, Strong, Ke...