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Live updates | Israel strikes hit Gaza as UN tries to negotiate a cease-fire resolution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

Israeli troops launched more deadly strikes in Gaza on Tuesday and raided two of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza’s north, while the U.N. Security Council is intensely negotiating a resolution to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza during some kind of a halt in the fighting.A strike on a home in Rafah where displaced people were sheltering killed at least 27 people, including women and children, and another killed at least three people, according to Associated Press journalists who saw the bodies arrive at two local hospitals early Tuesday.Nearly 20,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel declared war on Hamas, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza, which does not differentiate between civilian and combatant deaths. Thousands more lie buried under the rubble of Gaza, the U.N. estimates. Israel says 132 of its soldiers have died in its ground offensive after Hamas raided southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing about 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and taking about 240 hostage...

Hicks’ 15 points lead Samford past Valparaiso 79-61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Garrett Hicks had 15 points in Samford’s 79-61 win against Valparaiso on Tuesday.Hicks shot 7 for 10, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (10-2). A.J. Staton-McCray added 13 points while finishing 6 of 11 from the floor, and he also had six rebounds. Achor Achor shot 5 of 9 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Bulldogs prolonged their winning streak to 10 games.Cooper Schwieger finished with 15 points and seven rebounds for the Beacons (4-8). Sherman Weatherspoon IV added 11 points and two steals for Valparaiso. Jaxon Edwards also put up nine points. The loss was the Beacons’ sixth in a row.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Analysis: Eagles have bigger problems than a 3-game losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here.___The Philadelphia Eagles have bigger problems than a three-game losing streak.Jalen Hurts questioned the commitment of his teammates following a stunning 20-17 loss at Seattle on Monday night. Darius Slay praised his own performance but said the rest of the defense stunk after a 33-13 loss at Dallas last week.First-year defensive coordinator Sean Desai was stripped of his play-calling duties after 13 games. Fans and some in the media are calling for the same for first-year offensive coordinator Brian Johnson because a talented group has underachieved.After a 10-1 start, the Eagles have crashed. And, they’re not handling adversity well considering some of the finger-pointing and blame-shifting.Getting whipped by the 49ers (11-3) and Cowboys (10-4) provided a reality check after two impressive wins over Kansas City and Buffalo. The Eagles were in control in Seattle for most...

Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the Arizona rancher’s daughter who became a voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, was memorialized by President Joe Biden on Tuesday as a pioneer in the legal world who inspired generations of women. Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts were among those who eulogized O’Connor at Washington National Cathedral. O’Connor retired from the high court in 2006 after more than two decades, and died Dec. 1 at age 93.The president, a longtime senator who once chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee, began his remarks by recalling her 1981 confirmation hearing — a day that Biden described as momentous because of the history that she would make on the nation’s most powerful court.He called her “a pioneer in her own right” who shattered barriers in both the political and legal worlds, along with the “nation’s consciousness.” He said that ‘her principles were deeply held and of the highest...

Ontario elementary teachers officially ratify collective agreement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

Elementary school teachers in Ontario will avoid any kind of strike action for the next three years, with members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) voting overwhelmingly to accept the tentative deal with the Ontario government. Permanent and occasional teacher members voted 90% in favour of accepting the agreement that was reached with the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and provincial government in November. In a statement from ETFO, President Karen Brown says despite the particularly difficult bargaining process, members dug in and have a fair deal because of it. “While this round of bargaining was exceptionally lengthy and difficult, ETFO members stood firm in the face of cuts, pressed for improvements to working and learning conditions, and won,” said ETFO President Karen Brown.“This agreement is proof that the legal bargaining process works when it’s allowed to unfold as intended. I want to thank members for their ...

How to check the avalanche forecast for your Colorado backcountry adventures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Avalanche Information Center launched two new tools that will help backcountry explorers stay safe when venturing into Colorado's great outdoors.Backcountry hikers, skiers and sportspeople will be able to view forecasts for most of the U.S. Rockies. Over the last decade, an average of 27 people have died in avalanches each winter in the U.S. Denver metro could actually have a white Christmas this year According to CAIC data, there were nine fatal avalanches in Colorado so far this year resulting in 11 deaths. In the past decade, 64 people have died in Colorado avalanches.The website, avalanche.state.co.us, now offers a clickable map-based weather forecast published twice per day, as well as an accident explorer database.Detailed avalanche forecast for specific locationsThe weather forecast tab has four 12-hour periods to match the avalanche forecast. The weather forecast shown in the table is for the exact location selected on the homepage map. This l...

Rescue crews save 2 after boat sinks off Surfside

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

Two people were rescued by crews after their boat sank off of Surfside. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene, late Tuesday afternoon.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where the boaters were placed on a fire rescue boat. According to fire rescue, the boaters were in the water for almost an hour. What caused their boat to sink is under investigation. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

IRS to waive $1 billion in penalties for people and firms owing back taxes for 2020 or 2021

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS said Tuesday it is going to waive penalty fees for people who failed to pay back taxes that total less than $100,000 per year for tax years 2020 and 2021.Nearly 5 million people, businesses and tax-exempt organizations — most making under $400,000 per year — will be eligible for the relief starting this week, which totals about $1 billion, the agency said.The IRS temporarily suspended mailing automated reminders to pay overdue tax bills during the pandemic, beginning in February 2022, and agency leadership says the pause in automated reminders is a reason behind the decision to forgive the failure-to-pay penalties.“Due to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, these reminders would have normally been issued as a follow up after the initial notice,” the IRS said in a statement.“Although these reminder notices were suspended, the failure-to-pay penalty continues to accrue for taxpayers who did not fully pay their bills in response to the initial ...

Investigation underway after body found in trash container in SW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a trash container in Southwest Miami-Dade, officials said. The body was discovered Tuesday in the area of Southwest 85th Street and Southwest 161st Place in West Kendall.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where officers and personnel from waste management arrived at the scene.Trash collectors made the grim discovery as they were preparing to pick up trash and noticed legs protruding from the container.A home in the area had its garage opened and yellow tape was placed inside by officers. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

LGBTQ group, local leaders speak out against proposed state legislation targeting flag displays at government buildings and schools

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:34 GMT

Harsh criticism of a proposed law filed Monday in Tallahassee coming from local leaders and the LGBTQ community. “This administration keeps boasting about how free and welcoming the state of Florida is. Yet, they keep focusing on things like this,” said Pride Center of Florida’s Robert Boo.The LGBTQ community is speaking out against a proposed legislation in the Florida legislature targeting flag displays at government buildings and schools. It would prohibit flying flags related to political topics, including sexuality, gender orientation and race.“I currently do not support HB901,” said Compass LGBTQ Community Center CEO Julia Seaver.The bill, sponsored by state Rep. David Borreo who represents Sweetwater, would limit where certain flags can be flown at government buildings and schools including pride or progressive flags.“As a gay Jew, I find I’m in double jeopardy…to me it’s fascist,” said one person who opposed the bil...