The board is evaluating an application by Zen Cropscience for the confined field trial in northern Perak state that involves a genetically modified version of the MR219 rice variety that is tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate and resists diseases caused by bacteria and fungi.

The coalition of 61 organizations said Tuesday it had submitted a formal objection as part of a public consultation process that ended last week. The groups said the project is similar to one submitted for a field trial in Perlis state in 2019 that was later abandoned, and that they are renewing their earlier objections.

The groups said their main concern is the potential for genetically modified material to contaminate conventional and wild rice through cross-pollination or other means. They said Malaysia’s biosafety law has insufficient legal protection and compensation mechanisms for farmers who could suffer economic losses from accidental contamination of their crops.

Farmers also worry that the genetic modification could encourage greater use of glyphosate, potentially accelerating the development of herbicide-resistant “super weeds” that would require farmers to apply more herbicide to control them. They warned glyphosate residues could remain in harvested rice and enter the food supply.

The integration of a gene for fungal resistance is worrying as it could potentially compromise food safety by altering nutritional values or increasing allergenic and toxin levels, the coalition said.

Abdul Rashid Yob, who heads a farmers association representing 200,000 members nationwide, pointed to previous negative experience with the herbicide-tolerant Clearfield rice. While production initially improved, weeds quickly developed resistance, forcing farmers to use higher doses of herbicides, which raised production costs and degraded soil fertility, he said.

“GM rice will be much worse. It is not the answer,” he said.

Malaysia relies heavily on imported rice, with domestic production meeting only about half its national consumption needs, according to official data.

The National Biosafety Board has said the proposed trial would be carried out within an insect-proof contained net house on industrial land, far from agricultural areas. It has said the risk of cross-pollination is low and acknowledged the toxicological data for GMO rice hasn't been ascertained. It is unclear when the board will make a final decision.

Although the application is for a confined field trial rather than commercial cultivation, the coalition said the research should be canceled because GMOs cannot be completely controlled once released into the environment.

“There is no need for such a trial. We don't want GM crops,” said Mageswari Sangaralingam, from the Consumers Association of Penang.

The coalition said farmers have alternatives to genetically modified crops for managing weeds and disease, such as the use of robotic technology from Japan that could swiftly remove weeds.

The World Health Organization’s cancer research agency classified glyphosate in 2015 as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” based on limited evidence of cancer in humans and sufficient evidence from animal studies.

Other health and regulatory agencies have reached different conclusions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said glyphosate is “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans,” while the European Food Safety Authority said in 2023 that its review found no critical areas of concern regarding human, animal or environmental health.

Iran's foreign minister, meanwhile, underscored Tehran's stance against reopening the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. meets its conditions, in comments that came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was now demanding compensation from Iran “for all of the people that they have killed” in the past.

Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here.

Houthis hit targets in central Yemen and Red Sea port city

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked the government-held port city of Mokha on the Red Sea coast and other areas of the country, deepening fears over threats to strategic shipping routes and a potential return to civil war.

Yemen's military said the rebels targeted both Mokha and the central province of Marib with missiles and drones but did not provide further details.

The Houthis struck Marib and the eastern province of Hadramout last week, killing dozens of government troops and civilians. They hit Mokha with missiles and drones over the weekend and killed at least seven people, including three troops, according to the Yemeni military.

Mokha is a main port under Yemen’s internationally recognized government and has been renovated to handle shipping to avoid the Houthi-held port of Hodeida.

The strikes came as part of a recent escalation by the Houthis against government forces in Yemen and oil facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government, and the kingdom’s shipping in the Red Sea.

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down by Iran, there has been a renewed focus on the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait at Yemen's southern tip, which is an alternate route for Saudi Arabia to ship its oil to open oceans.

The Houthi attacks could reignite Yemen’s civil war after a four-year hiatus following a 2022 truce, and open a new front in the Middle East war.

Iranian foreign minister underline's Tehran's demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters in Iran that the country had “astonished the whole world” in the war against the United States and Israel, proving “that it is a tough and invincible power.”

Iran has refused to back down on its demands that the U.S. end its blockade of Iranian ports and fulfill other conditions before Tehran will consider reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran shut down the strait after Israel and the U.S. attacked the country on Feb. 28. The closure of the key waterway — through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil supplies passed before the war — has kept energy prices a major focus of U.S. politics ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Araghchi said on his Telegram channel that in a call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul late Monday, he had “emphasized that making the Strait of Hormuz secure requires an end to the United States’ aggressive actions and unlawful interventions, including the naval blockade and other violations of U.S. obligations.”

Wadephul said on X that he had emphasized “the Strait of Hormuz needs to be opened unconditionally ensuring free and safe navigation for all.”

Trump said in a social media post he was directing his negotiators to include “compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts.” That was after Iran demanded compensation for the devastation caused to the country by the U.S. and Israeli bombardment over the past five months.

The U.S. president also claimed Monday in an Oval Office exchange with reporters that the U.S. has “100% control” of the Strait of Hormuz, but that the situation remains complex.

He said the U.S. Navy’s blockade of the strait is preventing Iran from selling its oil on the international market, a move that is effectively choking the Iranian economy.

“Now, can they make trouble? Yeah, they can make trouble, but they’re broke,” Trump said. “They have no money. You know, Iran is broke, totally broke. And they’re not paying their soldiers.”

The drone hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in the Mediterranean town of Zawiya on Monday, about 47 kilometers (about 30 miles) west of capital Tripoli, the state-run National Oil Corporation said.

The attack ignited a massive blaze at gasoline-storage tank that burned through the night into Tuesday morning, according to the Civil Defense, a first responders’ agency.

There were no reports of casualties, the health authorities said.

No group has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on oil facilities in Zawiya, or the car car bomb in the eastern city of Benghazi on Monday.

Footage aired by local media showed massive flames and fireballs erupting from the tank, with black and orange smoke rising in the sky as firefighters spray what appears to be foam or water in efforts to quench the intense fire.

As they fought the flames, another drone hit close to a key oil tank nearby but did not cause casualties or damage, the company said.

The company said the tank, which held 4.5 million liters of fuel when it was hit, collapsed, and declared a state of maximum emergency at the facility.

Monday’s strikes were the latest in a series of drone attacks on oil infrastructure in Zawiya, which houses critical energy infrastructure including the country’s largest oil refinery, an export terminal and a power plant. The drone strikes come as Turkish Foreign minister Hakan Fidan is set to arrive in Libya for a visit. He is due to visit both Tripoli and Bengahzi.

Over the weekend, the oil company said drone strikes had hit a fuel tank and a desalination plant linked to the oil facilities in Zawiya. It said the tank was damaged.

Separately, a senior military officer with the forces of powerful commander Khalifa Hifter was killed in a car bomb Monday evening in the eastern city of Benghazi, authorities said.

Maj. Gen. Fawzy al-Mansouri, director of the military intelligence of Hifter’s self-styled Libyan National Army, was killed when an explosive-laden vehicle exploded into his car in the Sayyida Aisha neighborhood in Benghazi after, the LNA said.

The LNA is allied with one of Libya’s two rival governments, which controls the country’s eastern and southern parts.

The attacks underscored the fragility of security in the oil-rich country. Libya, a largely lawless Mediterranean country, has been plunged into chaos and division following the 2011 uprising-turned-civil war, which toppled and later killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

Amid the chaos, militias grew in wealth and power, particularly in Tripoli and the western part of the country.

The county has been divided for years between rival administrations in the east and west, each backed by armed groups and foreign governments. Currently, it is governed by Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah’s government in the west and by the administration of Prime Minister Ossama Hammad in the east.

Also sentenced to death in the same case was Assad’s maternal cousin Atef Najib for leading the crackdown in the southern province of Daraa that led to the uprising and later the civil war.

Amid tight security, Najib stood inside a cage wearing a prisoner’s uniform as the judge read the sentence.

Assad and his brother Maher fled to Russia after insurgents marched into Damascus in December 2014.

Najib was later detained and became one of the highest-ranking officials to be put on trial.

Najib is a former Syrian army brigadier general who was head of the Political Security Branch in southern Syria’s Daraa province under Assad in 2011.

Zelenskyy said Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their overnight attack on the southeastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, where local officials said six people were killed and 19 wounded.

A further three people, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed by Russian drones and artillery in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, local authorities said.

Russia has received additional ballistic missiles from Pyongyang and is preparing to deploy more North Korean troops, Zelenskyy said late Monday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement just over two years ago. It vows mutual aid if either country faces aggression.

Kim has sent thousands of troops and huge supplies of weapons to support Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Some experts say the engagement with Moscow is helping improve North Korea’s military capabilities, and Zelenskyy warned that the battlefield experience would help Pyongyang menace other countries in its region.

Ukraine says Russia is scaling up its production of ballistic missiles, aiming to exploit Kyiv’s critical shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors that can stop them, and claims Moscow is readying an increase in recruitment for a new push on the front line that stretches 1,250 kilometers (775 miles) along eastern and southern Ukraine.

“Every step Russia takes — increasing ballistic missile production, bringing in North Korean equipment, preparing for mobilization — all of this shows that Moscow is preparing not for peace, but for escalation,” Zelenskyy said on social media.

U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to stop the war have fizzled as Washington grew frustrated with the lack of progress toward a settlement and its attention turned to the Iran war.

“The Kremlin will not enter serious negotiations or make meaningful compromises on its demands as long as Putin believes that he has a viable military path to achieving his full objectives," the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, said in an analysis late Monday.

"Ukraine’s Patriot shortages offer Russia an opportunity to cause very serious damage to Ukraine over the coming winter and will therefore contribute to delaying meaningful negotiations and protracting the war,” it said.

Russia hits the grounds of a Kyiv children's hospital

Russian forces also struck parts of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, overnight, according to officials. One strike hit the grounds of a children’s hospital, leaving two craters and shattering windows, the State Emergency Service said. Children and medical workers were in bomb shelters and nobody was hurt, it added.

At another location in the capital, a Russian strike started a fire in a warehouse that spread across about 1,200 square meters (nearly 13,000 square feet), according to emergency officials.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that its forces overnight struck “military industrial facilities and transport and logistics centers” in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia with “ground-based precision weapons.”

It said in a statement Tuesday that it hit drone storage facilities in Kyiv and a metallurgical plant in the city of Zaporizhzhia.

Russia targeted Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv with Zircon anti-ship missiles and Iskander ballistic missiles, while launching 120 long-range strike drones of various types across the country, Ukraine’s air force said.

Russia's biggest e-commerce company hit again

Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry said that its air defenses overnight intercepted almost 400 Ukrainian drones over 14 Russian regions and occupied Crimea.

Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, said in a statement that its logistical facilities in the Voronezh region on the border with Ukraine came under attack and caught fire, but it said the fire has been extinguished. It said goods stored at the facilities were “largely undamaged.”

Ukraine has repeatedly struck Wildberries warehouses and has also bombarded Russian oil facilities in what it says is a strategy to compel Putin to negotiate an end to the invasion.

Russian independent online outlet Astra said an oil refinery in the city of Orsk, some 1,300 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, was hit and published images of smoke billowing over it. There was no official confirmation of an attack on the Orsk oil refinery, which has been targeted before.

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“Your country is in big trouble. You’re not winning,” Trump said, dressing down Zelenskyy in front of the world’s media. “You don't have the cards.”

The blowup in February 2025, three years into the war, was more than just a heated public exchange: The Ukrainian delegation was asked to leave the White House, and Washington briefly suspended intelligence sharing with Kyiv. In the ensuing months, as Russia made slow but steady gains on the battlefield, Trump warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska and seemed ready to push Ukraine into an unfavorable peace deal, including forcing it to give up territory.

But even as Zelenskyy sat next to Trump, his forces were preparing an operation that would reveal Ukraine’s ability and ambition to take the war to Russia: Months later, drones smuggled into the country attacked Russian bombers, destroying or damaging planes worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Since then, Kyiv has ramped up a campaign of longer-range strikes inside Russia and in areas Moscow has seized, increased production of weapons, targeted Russian air defenses, and hit oil infrastructure and the warehouses of a major retailer in a bid to ensure ordinary Russians feel the impact of the conflict.

In an embarrassment to Putin, Ukrainian drone strikes sent thick plumes of smoke billowing over St. Petersburg shortly before the opening of an international economic forum in June. Concern over Ukraine’s attacks led Russian authorities to scale down the May 9 military parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany. Strikes on oil refineries have caused a summer fuel crisis.

By the time Trump and Zelenskyy met at a NATO summit in July, the American president said the Ukrainian leader had “been very effective” in the war. “We’ve actually developed a good relationship,” Trump added.

But as Ukraine’s strikes have intensified, so have Russia’s — and Kyiv faces major challenges in defending against them because of shortages of American Patriot air defense missiles.

In the first six months of the year, 1,396 civilians were killed in Ukraine, according to the U.N. Meanwhile, the world body said Russian authorities reported 250 civilians killed in the same period. On Monday, a strike that Ukraine said hit an oil refinery in Russia killed 13 people, according to local officials.

And while Ukraine's effort appears to have shifted the narrative about the war in Washington, it's still not clear if it will be able to push Putin toward the negotiating table.

Ukraine’s strikes are aimed at undermining the idea that Russia can afford to “just let this roll,” said Jack Watling, a senior research fellow at the London-based RUSI think tank.

The question of whether it will succeed depends on how much pain Ukraine can exact. “Logically, above a certain threshold, it does work but whether they can reach that threshold is an interesting question” — and one that depends at least partly on factors outside Kyiv's control, like continued European financial support, he noted.

Ukraine brings the war to Russia

While most of Ukraine's strikes have a range of less than 200 kilometers (125 miles), its longer-range attacks have increased dramatically this year. It launched three times as many of those strikes in July as it did in January, according to data from ACLED, an independent conflict monitor. Repeatedly hitting deep into Russia has forced its military to stretch air defenses over a larger area.

Many of its strikes have focused on four key categories of targets, according to an Associated Press analysis of hundreds of Ukrainian attacks this year — compiled from statements by Russian officials and state media and the Ukrainian military.

As the Iran war pushed up energy prices, leading the U.S. to ease sanctions on Russian oil, Kyiv ramped up strikes on oil infrastructure to deny the Kremlin revenue from fuel exports and force shortages on ordinary Russians. It is also striking defense manufacturing to damage Russia’s long-term ability to produce weapons, targeting air defenses to clear a path for its own arms, and hitting retail warehouses to bring the effects to ordinary Russians.

— As part of the campaign against oil infrastructure, Kyiv said it hit Russia’s largest oil refinery, more than 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) from Ukraine.

— Kyiv has also targeted defense manufacturing centers. It hit a factory making navigation systems multiple times, including with its own Flamingo missile.

— In July and August, Ukraine struck Wildberries warehouses. Kyiv said the company helps supply the Russian military. Moscow denies that.

— Many of Ukraine’s strikes on Russian air defenses and radar are around Russian-held Crimea and are often carried out with drones.

Maj. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, the commander leading Ukraine’s drone war, told the AP its strikes in Crimea are also aimed at rendering the peninsula unusable as a staging ground for Russian forces.

Starlink gives Ukraine an advantage — for now

It’s not always clear if Ukraine’s attacks are effective — and some may have resulted in minimal or no damage. In May and June, Ukraine said it hit several satellite, reconnaissance or signals intelligence facilities in Russia, but satellite images analyzed by AP did not show major damage.

Still, Ukraine has one advantage that can help it strip back Russian air defenses and make its drone strikes more precise.

It has access to Elon Musk’s satellite communications service Starlink — which means its operators can control drones in real time in Russian-held Ukrainian territory. Russia has been blocked from using Starlink.

But Russia is also building its own version of Starlink, and is installing jamming systems that hamper Starlink connectivity, Brovdi said.

Ukraine is investing heavily in weapons production

Even before the Oval Office meeting, Ukraine scrambled to invest in new weapons — but that moment was “a real wake-up call," said a European military official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the front-line situation in detail. It became clear that U.S. support could be stopped “from one day to the next.”

Ukraine doubled down on production, churning out a growing array of weapons in larger numbers and shortening traditional research and production cycles from decades to years or even months.

Even so, Ukraine is still not able to produce as many missiles as it needs. It also took Ukraine time to make systems that could target facilities precisely enough that Kyiv felt comfortable using them to strike deep into Russia, Watling said.

And while Ukraine has begun to resolve navigational issues with its missiles, such as the Flamingo, those weapons are still not as accurate — or as stealthy — as their Western analogues. That often means hundreds of drones must be fired to overwhelm Russian air defenses to allow a missile to get through.

It's an expensive and time-consuming way to wage war since only 5% to 9% of what Ukraine fires gets past Russian air defenses, according to Watling.

But, although Russia's weapons are more powerful, Zelenskyy suggested at the NATO summit that Putin is “losing the initiative” in the war as Ukraine has moved the fight from the stalled battlefield to the sky.

Sitting next to Trump at the summit, the Ukrainian leader even cracked a joke, demurring when Trump asked him if he would accept Moscow as a venue for peace talks, as Putin has suggested.

“There are a lot of Ukrainian drones in the air," Zelenskyy said. "It would be dangerous.”

Data published overnight into Tuesday showed the outbreak has recorded a total of 4,381 confirmed cases, including 2,011 deaths. A total of 704 patients are in admission and isolation.

The grim toll comes nearly three months since the outbreak was declared on May 15. While it took about nine weeks for the outbreak to record 1,000 deaths, it’s taken just around three weeks to record the additional 1,000 deaths, showing how fast the health crisis is moving beyond the control of responders.

It's already the second-largest outbreak in history, only behind the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak that recorded more than 28,000 cases including over 11,000 deaths.

Aid workers say the outbreak continues to outpace response that’s been expanding across the five provinces affected. Many health workers have gone on strike to protest lack of payment for their work since the outbreak was declared. And most new cases are recorded outside of contacts being monitored.

The Ebola outbreak is unlike most previous ones because the rare Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments. Clinical trials for those have begun in Ituri, the epicenter of the outbreak.

The World Health Organization said on Monday that the outbreak likely started in February, long before authorities detected it in one of Congo’s most remote and vulnerable areas. WHO said some cases early on were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid, and that early testing was conducted for the more common type of Ebola.

The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, told a news conference that officials are “chasing the virus, the virus is ahead of us.”

The first Ebola virus to be identified was in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now Congo. The current outbreak is the 17th — and largest — the Central African nation has faced.

El cambio climático está estrechando la ventana para cosechar uvas de vino, lo que obliga a los productores a tomar decisiones rápidas cuando incluso unos pocos días pueden marcar la diferencia entre una buena añada y una mala.

“Son momentos delicados y frenéticos, y todo tiene que funcionar a la perfección”, explicó Arturo Ziliani, director ejecutivo de Berlucchi. Su padre, Franco, se convirtió en 1961 en el primer productor de vino de la región vitivinícola de Franciacorta en empezar a elaborar espumosos con el método “clásico”, empleado célebremente por los productores de champán de Francia.

“No esperábamos una vendimia tan temprana ni una aceleración así en la maduración”, añadió Ziliani.

El calor obliga a vendimiar con focos antes del amanecer

Semanas de temperaturas con máximas entre 37 y 38 grados Celsius (99 a 100 grados Fahrenheit), combinadas con precipitaciones por debajo del promedio, han llevado a algunos productores de Franciacorta a registrar el inicio más temprano de la cosecha del que se tenga constancia: unos 10 días antes que el año pasado y aproximadamente un mes antes que hace tres décadas.

Berlucchi, el productor más antiguo de Franciacorta —que se elabora con el método tradicional de segunda fermentación en botella—, comenzó la vendimia el 2 de agosto como parte de un esfuerzo de todo el sector para preservar la calidad de la uva frente a un clima cada vez más extremo.

Los expertos señalan que varios factores se combinaron para adelantar tanto la vendimia de Franciacorta este año. Un invierno relativamente suave hizo que las vides brotaran antes, mientras que las granizadas dañaron parte de la producción, aligerando la carga de fruta y llevándola a una maduración más temprana.

Incluso a finales de julio, Berlucchi apuntaba a una fecha de vendimia el 10 de agosto, pero pronto quedó claro que el Pinot Nero utilizado para los ensamblajes de espumosos y el rosado estaba listo para recogerse, algo que se evidenció en el rápido aumento de los niveles de azúcar. En dos días, se reunió a los trabajadores y se prepararon las prensas.

El calor del mediodía ha sido tan extremo que, por normas laborales regionales, el trabajo debe detenerse entre las 12:30 de la tarde y las 4 de la tarde, pero los productores sostienen que ha hecho demasiado calor para el turno de la tarde. Para ganar tiempo y llevar las uvas a las prensas antes de que se recalienten, Berlucchi inició la vendimia la semana pasada a las 4 de la mañana, con los trabajadores recolectando bajo el resplandor de potentes focos.

“Las uvas están perfectamente sanas. Solo tenemos que trabajar lo más rápido posible, cosecharlas y preservar su acidez”, señaló Ferdinando Dell’aquila, enólogo y director técnico de Berlucchi.

El vino espumoso exige cálculos complejos

Franciacorta no es la única que comienza pronto. Sicilia inició la vendimia de vinos tranquilos a finales de julio. Pequeñas zonas de Toscana también comenzaron a recolectar, al igual que la mayoría de las regiones de vinos espumosos.

El cálculo es más complejo para los elaboradores de espumosos al estilo champán, que requieren un equilibrio delicado: una acidez fija mucho más alta, un pH mucho más bajo y menos azúcares que los necesarios para tintos y blancos tranquilos.

“Las variedades de maduración temprana como el Chardonnay requieren mucho cuidado, porque un retraso de apenas un par de días puede dejarte con uvas inadecuadas para el vino espumoso. El azúcar sube demasiado rápido y la acidez cae demasiado rápido”, explicó Attilio Scienza, profesor emérito de la Universidad de Milán.

Las altas temperaturas exteriores obligan a enfriar las uvas antes de prensarlas suavemente en máquinas de acero inoxidable para extraer el mosto yema de la máxima calidad, un paso crucial en la producción de espumosos que no puede acelerarse. Berlucchi opera hasta 24 prensas al día, a menudo hasta bien entrada la noche, para procesar la vendimia inusualmente temprana.

Berlucchi sigue siendo el mayor productor de Franciacorta, con unas 4 millones de botellas al año, alrededor del 20% de la producción total del consorcio de Franciacorta, de unas 20 millones de botellas. Aproximadamente el 90% se vende en Italia, y el resto se exporta a mercados que incluyen Alemania, Suiza, Estados Unidos y Japón.

Los productores se adaptan a un nuevo calendario de vendimia

“El cambio climático y los sistemas meteorológicos africanos asentándose sobre Europa están trayendo temperaturas extraordinarias y forzando una recolección temprana, no solo en Italia, sino también en Francia y Alemania” apuntó Paolo Castelletti, secretario general de la organización comercial Unión Italiana del Vino.

Ahora que las vendimias adelantadas son la tendencia, los productores dicen que tendrán que empezar a vigilar los viñedos incluso antes para asegurarse de no perder el mejor momento de cosecha.

“Un buen enólogo puede manejar situaciones como esta", añadió Castelleti. "Puedo decir con confianza que la calidad del vino no se ve comprometida. Simplemente requiere una organización del trabajo distinta a la de años anteriores”.

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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.

U.S. futures edged lower.

Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump scoffed at demands from Iran that the U.S. pay for devastation caused by five months of war as one condition for reopening the strait.

Brent crude oil gained 2.4% to $89.80 a barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude picked up 2.6% to $84.28 a barrel.

Brent surged 5% on Monday. It swung between $72 and $102 last month as hopes rose and fell that the United States and Iran could reach an agreement that would allow oil tankers to freely exit the Middle East again to deliver crude worldwide.

In early European trading, the CAC 40 in Paris lost 0.2% to 8,708.85, while Germany's DAX also fell 0.2%, to 26,272.81. In Britain, the FTSE 100 lost 0.2% to 10,840.84.

The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were 0.1% lower.

Stocks wavered in Asia after the U.S. market edged away from its all-time highs.

South Korea's Kospi gained 0.7% to 6,345.53 as shares in market heavyweight Samsung Electronics jumped 4.1%. Memory chipmaker SK Hynix advanced 0.4%.

The wild swings of recent weeks, driven by waxing and waning hopes for a lasting boost to corporate profits from artificial intelligence, have abated in the past several days.

“Broadly, for the Korean memory chipmakers, the past year’s chip mania could well be over, even though Korean chipmakers will continue to benefit from the massive AI build out,” Ipek Ozkardeskaya, a senior analyst at Swissquote, said in a commentary.

Markets in Tokyo were closed for a holiday.

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 25,652.82, while the Shanghai Composite index gave up 0.8% to 3,934.09.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.2% higher to 9,250.60 after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.35%.

Taiwan's Taiex rose 0.4% and the Sensex in India shed 0.5%.

On Monday, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1% from its record set on Friday. The Dow dipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%.

The recent rally powered by soaring profits for U.S. companies has slowed. Reports are on track to show earnings per share leaped 50% in the spring from a year earlier for companies in the S&P 500, according to FactSet. That would be the best growth since five years ago, when the economy was roaring out of the chasm created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Berkshire Hathaway, famous for buying stocks at what it considers low prices, gained 1.5%. It is one of the latest companies to deliver a stronger profit for the last quarter than analysts expected.

Intel fell 4.1% after saying it may sell $15 billion of its stock. That would dilute its shareholders' ownership stakes. Intel said it would likely use the cash for investments in the huge spending related to AI technology.

The main event for Wall Street this week will likely be Wednesday’s update on U.S. inflation in July. Economists expect it slowed to 3.4% from 3.5% in June, and that would relieve pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Higher rates would help keep a lid on inflation, but they would also slow the economy by making it more expensive for U.S. households and companies to borrow money. They would also undercut prices for stocks and other investments.

In other dealings early Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose to 159.35 Japanese yen from 159.30 yen. It has been inching higher despite a recent rate intervention in the markets by Japan and the U.S. to help raise the yen's value against the dollar.

The euro fell to $1.1539 from $1.1544.

The price of gold, often used as a hedge against risk in times of uncertainty, added 0.3% to $4,434.20 an ounce.

VinSpace will launch its satellites on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission run by Elon Musk’s company, which carries satellites from multiple customers on a single rocket to share launch costs, it said in a statement.

The satellites, which VinSpace said it will develop and operate, will test the company’s technology in orbit and support future commercial applications.

VinSpace is part of Vietnam’s Vingroup conglomerate and was established in November 2025. The company said in April that it planned to develop and launch its first satellites in 2027.

Founded by tycoon Pham Nhat Vuong, Vingroup is Vietnam’s largest privately owned company. It has a sprawling business empire that touches many aspects of daily life, from real estate and retail to healthcare, education and tourism.

It is going global as it invests heavily in high-tech industries such as electric vehicles, space, artificial intelligence and robotics, sectors central to Vietnam’s ambition to become Asia’s next tiger economy.

Vietnam has sought to build its aerospace capabilities for several decades but remains a relatively small player in the global space industry. It launched its first telecommunications satellite in 2008, followed by another in 2012, according to official documents.

In March, it inaugurated a major space science and technology center in Hanoi’s Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, aimed at expanding the country’s satellite development and use of space-based data. Vietnam aims to become a mid-level space power in Southeast Asia by 2030.

In February, Vietnam allowed SpaceX to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in the country. This was seen by some analysts as an effort by Vietnam to avoid U.S. tariffs. Starlink has since begun accepting orders in Vietnam.

VinSpace said the agreement with SpaceX is part of its plan to become a full-service aerospace company, developing capabilities ranging from satellite design and manufacturing to launch management, satellite operations and space-based data services.

“Reliable access to space is fundamental to turning satellite innovation into operational missions,” VinSpace CEO Thu Vu said in a statement.

VinSpace did not disclose the value of the contract or the number or specifications of the satellites.

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El terremoto del lunes, de magnitud 7,4, sacudió Cali, Quibdó, Pereira y muchas otras ciudades y pueblos. Se informó que alrededor de 1.600 edificios resultaron dañados o se derrumbaron. Soldados, personal de rescate y familias hurgaban entre los escombros, retirando y pasando a mano grandes trozos de concreto a lo largo de filas de voluntarios.

El presidente, Abelardo de la Espriella, dijo el lunes por la tarde que al menos 111 personas habían muerto.

Las familias publicaron información sobre seres queridos desaparecidos en sitios web administrados por ciudadanos. Para la noche del lunes se había reportado la desaparición de más de 2.700 personas.

Dana Carolina Zamora publicó una imagen de su tío desaparecido, Miguel Ángel Zamora, de 60 años, acunando a su perro. El agricultor vivía en una zona rural de El Cairo, no lejos del epicentro del sismo en San José del Palmar.

Las autoridades locales indicaron que el 80% de El Cairo, un pueblo de unos 7.000 habitantes, resultó dañado. Zamora dijo que estaba preocupada porque su tío vivía en una casa tradicional pero frágil, hecha de palos y barro.

"Tenemos miedo, esperemos que no sea así, que esté bien y que sólo sea falla de comunicación. Pero no hemos logrado saber nada más de él”, aseguró Zamora a la AP por teléfono desde Cali.

Chocó, la región que rodea el epicentro del sismo, es una de las zonas más pobres y desatendidas de Colombia, a menudo asediada por grupos armados enfrentados. A gran parte de Chocó solo se puede acceder en barco, a través de la selva o en avión. Se sabía poco sobre la magnitud de los daños allí.

De la Espriella viajó a la capital de Chocó, Quibdó, la noche del lunes para evaluar los daños y anunció que había movilizado “todo el aparato militar y policial” para responder, desplegando ingenieros, rescatistas y perros de búsqueda. Anunció subsidios de alquiler para quienes tengan viviendas dañadas mientras se realizan las reparaciones.

“El Chocó nunca más será la tierra del olvido”, afirmó el mandatario.

El terremoto representa la primera gran prueba para de la Espriella, quien juró el cargo el viernes. De la Espriella es una figura divisiva por su promesa de una ofensiva total contra los grupos criminales.

El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos anunció que proporcionaría 15,5 millones de dólares para refugios de emergencia, alimentos y otra ayuda. Gobiernos de toda América Latina también se dispusieron a ayudar.

El terremoto dejó a muchos en la nación andina inquietos después de que dos sismos consecutivos devastaran a la vecina Venezuela a finales de junio, destruyendo cientos de edificios y matando a más de 6.300 personas.

Muchos colombianos apenas comenzaban a asimilar las consecuencias a más largo plazo del desastre.

Mónica Sánchez es dueña de una pequeña empresa que fabrica uniformes de trabajo. Su ciudad, Pereira, fue una de las más golpeadas, y una pared dentro de la fábrica se derrumbó. Sánchez y sus 12 trabajadores lograron salir justo a tiempo.

“Fue impactante: la ciudad se vino abajo a nuestro alrededor”, relató.

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Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Cali, Quibdo, Pereira and numerous other cities and towns. Around 1,600 buildings were reported damaged or collapsed. Soldiers, rescue personnel and families picked through the rubble, removing and passing large pieces of concrete by hand down lines of volunteers.

President Abelardo de la Espriella said Monday afternoon at least 111 people had died.

Families posted information about missing loved ones on citizen-run websites. By Monday night, more than 2,700 people had been reported missing.

Dana Carolina Zamora posted an image of her missing 60-year-old uncle, Miguel Ángel Zamora, cradling his dog. The farmer was living in a rural area of El Cairo, not far from the epicenter of the quake in San Jose Del Palmar.

Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000 people, was damaged. Zamora said she worried because her uncle lived in a traditional but fragile house made of sticks and mud.

“We are afraid. We hope that is not the case, that he is all right and that it is only a communication failure. But we haven’t heard anything from him,” Zamora said.

Choco, the region surrounding the quake's epicenter, is one of the poorest and most neglected regions of Colombia, often beset by warring armed groups. Much of Choco is accessible only by boat, through the jungle or by airplane. Little was known about the extent of the damage there.

De la Espriella traveled to Choco's capital, Quibdo, on Monday night to assess the damage and announced he had mobilized “the entire military and police apparatus” to respond, deploying engineers, rescue workers and search dogs. He announced rental subsidies for those whose homes were damaged while they undergo repairs.

“Choco will never again be the ‘land of the forgotten,'” he said.

The earthquake presents the first major test for de la Espriella, who was sworn in as Colombia's leader on Friday. De la Espriella is a divisive figure because of his pledge of an all-out crackdown on criminal groups.

The U.S. State Department announced it would provide $15.5 million for emergency shelter, food and other aid. Governments across Latin America also lined up to help.

The earthquake left many in the Andean nation unnerved after two back-to-back quakes devastated neighboring Venezuela in late June, destroying hundreds of buildings and killing more than 6,300 people.

Many Colombians were only beginning to grapple with the disaster's longer-term consequences.

Mónica Sánchez owns a small company that makes work uniforms. Her home city, Pereira, was one of the worst hit, and a wall inside the factory collapsed. Sánchez and her 12 workers were able to get outside just in time.

“It was shocking — the city fell down around us,” she said.

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Whoops!

Rookie teammate Carson Benge had already tossed it into the Atlanta crowd.

Recently shifted to a short-relief role in his fourth major league season, Senga closed out New York's 8-5 victory over the Braves with a scoreless ninth inning Monday night. Mauricio Dubón flied out to Benge in right field for the final out, and he turned toward the stands looking to send a fan home with a souvenir.

Senga, well aware of his achievement, held out his arms in disbelief with his mouth agape while watching the whole thing transpire. In a funny scene, he raised both hands trying to grab Benge's attention as Senga and Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez both called for the baseball in vain.

A sheepish Benge, when he realized what happened, put both hands on his head — and Senga doubled over in laughter.

After the game, Senga was asked if Benge ever managed to retrieve the ball for him.

“I think Bengie is trying to tell me I should have just punched him out,” a smiling Senga said through an interpreter.

Senga got the save opportunity in the ninth because the Mets placed closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day. Interim manager Andy Green was non-committal before the game about who would be his closer, but with New York leading 8-5 he called on Senga. The right-hander is 0-8 with an 8.12 ERA in eight starts and eight relief appearances this season.

Senga struck out Matt Olson and Michael Harris II to open the ninth, then issued a walk to Ozzie Albies before retiring Dubón.

Senga has not allowed a run in his last three appearances out of the bullpen. He came over from Japan and signed a $75 million, five-year contract to be a starter for the Mets before the 2023 season. He went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts that year, making the NL All-Star team and finishing runner-up in Rookie of the Year voting and seventh in Cy Young Award balloting.

But he's largely struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness since, other than a strong stretch early in the 2025 season.

The last-place Mets are 6-1 on a nine-game trip following a significant selloff ahead of last Monday's trade deadline that depleted their bullpen.

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In Wisconsin, state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist, is the front-runner for the party's nomination for governor in a swing state where winning the governor's mansion is central to Democrats' hopes for 2028 and beyond. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is running for the nomination for an open Senate seat against centrist Democratic Rep. Angie Craig.

The left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina.

Here's what to watch Tuesday night.

Does the left keep surging in swing states?

Left-leaning candidates have consistently won primaries, capitalizing on Democratic voter frustration at party leadership. Most wins came in reliably liberal urban areas, ranging from New York Cityto Denver. But last week, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed broke new ground by winning the party's nomination for a competitive Senate race in swing state Michigan.

Now Hong and, to a lesser extent, Flanagan are trying to claim even more purple terrain for the left.

President Donald Trump won Wisconsin in 2024 and its state legislature has long been in the hands of the GOP, but Democrats have been bullish about reversing that trend. Hong has maintained a steady lead in public polls against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, despite his endorsement by the state's current governor, Democrat Tony Evers. Hong is also helped by the presence on the ballot of multiple more traditional candidates who will split votes against her, including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who dropped out of the race late last month.

Hong has a trail of controversial statements, including vocal support for defunding the police in 2020, a position she now disavows. Prominent Democratic strategists fear that she can win the primary by appealing to the party's base but is a risk in the general election. The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.

The stakes are high in the race for Democrats nationally, not just Wisconsin residents. Democrats are hoping to win control of the state legislature, and the governor's mansion would give them an ability to redraw Wisconsin's map to counter the edge the GOP built up in this year's mid-decade redistricting. Without that, their path to a House majority in 2028 becomes challenging.

Democrats will also likely need to win Wisconsin to retake the White House in 2028, and the governor will have a key role in certifying the winner of the election. In 2020, Trump tried to claim Wisconsin despite it being won by Joe Biden, only to be blocked in part by Evers. Tiffany, who has been endorsed by Trump, supported the president's attempt to overturn the election.

Democrats have reliably won Minnesota during the Trump years, but by shrinking margins, and Republicans believe they have a shot at claiming the open Senate seat given the primary battle there. Craig represents a swing district and has taken more moderate stances, and Flanagan has slammed her for being supported by establishment Democrats and being too accommodating to Trump, especially on immigration.

Lamont won as an insurgent. Now he's establishment

When the Democratic establishment was worrying about insurgents from the left a generation ago, it fretted about the man who is currently Connecticut's governor, Ned Lamont.

A wealthy former entrepreneur, Lamont was an obscure Greenwich selectman when he mounted a primary challenge against the state's senior senator, Joe Lieberman, in 2006. Lamont argued that the centrist Lieberman, who had been the party's vice presidential nominee in 2000, wasn't a loyal enough Democrat and leaned too far to the right.

Lamont won that primary, but Lieberman ran in the general election as an independent and kept his Senate seat. Lamont kept running for office and eventually was elected governor in 2018. Now 72, Lamont is being challenged from the left by State Rep. Josh Elliott, 41, who alleges the governor hasn't fought Trump hard enough and that the solidly Democratic state deserves better than Lamont's fiscally moderate approach.

For months, Lamont largely ignored Elliott and focused on burnishing his own image. But in a sign of a potentially tightening race, he's begun to advertise against his challenger.

An incumbent cast as too old and too tied to big money

Also in Connecticut, Rep. John Larson faces his first primary challenge after 14 terms in the House from former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin.

The race follows familiar contours, as Bronin, 47, argues that Larson, 78, is too old and too tied to big money donors. Larson argues his experience and seniority put him in the best position to deliver for his voters.

There is also a growing list of longtime Democrats upset by younger challengers. Will one more name get added on Tuesday night?

In a Wisconsin House district, a rematch is likely

Democratic voters in a swath of western Wisconsin are expected to renominate Rebecca Cooke to face two-term Republican Rep. Derek Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District, setting up a rematch for one of the more competitive seats in the U.S. House.

In 2024, Cooke, a nonprofit executive and small business owner, lost narrowly to Van Orden, who was elected in 2022 and has been a devout supporter of Trump.

The district is a mix of Wisconsin farmland where Republicans have improved over the past decade and mini-metros with state universities giving them small but influential Democratic bases.

Cooke, of Eau Claire, faces Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge on Tuesday, but Cooke has Democratic institutional support, including from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Cooke has also raised roughly $8.6 million, far exceeding Berge’s roughly $729,000.

Van Orden is unopposed in Tuesday’s Republican primary.

In South Carolina, it's a famous name vs. experience

For a state with little mystery expected in November, South Carolina is again in the spotlight, this time holding primaries to nominate candidates for a special U.S. Senate election.

South Carolina voters voted on June 9 for nominees to statewide office, and then cast ballots in the June 23 primary runoffs for contests where no candidate reached 50% of the vote. And there were several, including GOP nominations for governor and nominations for several congressional seats.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on July 11 at age 71 of an aortic rupture to his heart ensured South Carolina voters were not finished deciding who would be on the November ballot. Voters on Tuesday will be deciding who will succeed the four-term Graham as the Republican nominee in the GOP-heavy Southern state.

They will be choosing from Graham’s sister Darline, who was appointed to fill the vacancy by Gov. Henry McMaster and who has been endorsed by Trump, as well as U.S. Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, former Rep. Mark Sanford and six other candidates.

If no one reaches 50% of the vote Tuesday -- that’s right -- there will be another runoff, this one on Aug. 25.

Skubal still intends to be much better than he was while allowing three runs on four hits over five innings Monday night in the Dodgers' 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

“I thought I competed well and gave our team a chance to win, and our offense picked me up big-time, defense picked me up big-time, and the bullpen was outstanding tonight,” Skubal said. “So all in all, a good team win, especially when I don’t feel like I performed up to my standard.”

Skubal left trailing 3-2 in the back-to-back Cy Young Award winner's decent, if unspectacular, first start in the home whites. His fastball command was decidedly lacking, and he was unable to get ahead early in most counts during an outing in which he managed just one 1-2-3 inning. The fireworks came instead from the Dodgers' slumbering offense, which awoke with Max Muncy's three-run double and Freddie Freeman's RBI single after Skubal departed.

Although he struck out six, Skubal didn't live up to manager Dave Roberts' pregame prediction of “an electric night” for the vaunted left-hander and his slumping club, which had lost eight of nine heading into this homestand.

“I thought he fought well,” Roberts said. “Tarik didn't have his best stuff, but he didn't relent. He kept going, and he gave us what he had for tonight.”

Even after everything he accomplished while becoming one of the majors' top starters with the Tigers, Skubal was particularly amped up for this debut in front of 51,799 fans eager to cheer their team's biggest trade-deadline addition in its bid to win three straight World Series titles. When Skubal was announced in the starting lineup for the first time, Dodgers fans responded with loud cheers and a serenade of “Skuuuuuu!”

“This one was special to me, so the nerves run a little bit higher,” Skubal said. “But it just means you care, so I think that’s all positive stuff. I was excited to go out there and pitch in front of the Dodger fans. It was a ton of fun to play the game today.”

Skubal threw 95 pitches against the Royals, and Jac Caglianone tagged two of them for a two-run homer and an RBI single. Skubal also issued two walks and hit a batter with a pitch in just his second career appearance at Dodger Stadium, taking the mound nine days after the defending champions acquired him from Detroit in the biggest trade of the deadline.

Los Angeles gave up three promising prospects for what might be a short-term rental of the 29-year-old Skubal, who will likely reap the benefits of free agency this winter.

Skubal made his Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field last Tuesday, pitching six innings of two-run, four-hit ball with six strikeouts in his new team’s 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

The back-to-back champions had the farm talent and the impetus to go out and get the AL's best pitcher over the past two seasons — and Skubal's reception at Chavez Ravine showed their fans still don't take their deep-pocketed team's winning mentality for granted.

But after that warm pregame reception, Skubal yielded two soft singles and a run to Kansas City’s first three batters, with Bobby Witt Jr. stealing second and scoring on Caglianone’s dribbler up the middle.

Nick Loftin then doubled in the third before Caglianone hit his 21st homer of the season to right, smashing a hanging slider for a 410-foot shot that induced grumbles from the stands.

Skubal retired six straight Royals after Caglianone's shot, but he got into trouble again in the fifth, hitting Loftin with a pitch and walking Witt with two outs. Skubal dug in and struck out Caglianone to end the inning, getting him with his signature changeup on his final pitch.

“Tarik Skubal — it’s nice to have him on our mound,” said a grinning Freeman, who drove in Shohei Ohtani with the go-ahead run. “I’m sure he wants to go deeper than five innings, but I like that every five, six days that he’s going to be on the mound for us.”

Los Angeles probably hoped for a more dominant beginning to Skubal's tenure, but it cares most about the games he'll pitch in October, when the champs expect to make their 14th consecutive playoff appearance.

Roberts is uncommonly impressed by Skubal after just more than a week together.

“This guy, he’s as different as anyone I’ve ever been around in this short period of time,” Roberts said. “He’s special in every way. ... He’s just built differently. The mind, the body, the focus, the humility, the willingness to serve, to help. He puts himself out there. He’s different than any player I’ve ever been around, really. Again, it’s a small sample, but I’ve dug in on him. I've got a pretty good gut. This guy is something like I’ve never seen.”

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Graham's sister, Darline Graham, a political unknown tapped to serve out the final months of her brother's term, is trying to overcome skepticism about her lack of experience in her campaign to replace him. She picked up President Donald Trump's swift endorsement though the rare open Senate seat has attracted a broad field, including some of the state's top Republicans.

For decades, South Carolina voters have reliably returned Lindsey Graham to Washington despite periodic primary challengers who accused the dealmaker and foreign policy hawk of being insufficiently conservative.

Tuesday's contest features one of Lindsey Graham’s foes from earlier this year, as well as two U.S. House members as well as Mark Sanford, the former governor and congressman who is seeking a political comeback in a field crowded with familiar faces.

Will goodwill toward Lindsey Graham boost his sister at the polls?

Lindsey Graham suffered a tear in his aorta at his Washington home and died on July 11.

Before funeral observances for Lindsey Graham in Washington and South Carolina had even concluded, the campaign was on. State law proscribes a compressed timeline that forced candidates to navigate the decorum of mourning the senator's death while also jockeying to replace him.

A day after Graham’s death was announced, his sister accepted Republican Gov. Henry McMaster’s appointment to succeed her brother in an interim capacity. She was sworn in with her family and late senator’s staff standing behind her.

A week later, Darline Graham launched into the campaign herself, encouraged to run and then endorsed by Trump.

While the millions in the president's campaign account aren’t funds that Darline Graham could directly access in a run of her own, there was no limit to how much could be transferred to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is already paying for advertising to support her.

In addition, a super PAC that once supported Lindsey Graham said it would spend $900,000 backing Darline Graham's candidacy, including mailers touting her as “President Trump's choice” and saying she's “Prepared to Carry on Lindsey's Legacy.”

Two congressmen are among those seeking the nomination

More familiar to South Carolina voters in their own right are two U.S. House members in the race, one of whom already has a statewide profile.

Fresh off an unsuccessful primary run for governor, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman entered the Senate contest and has snapped up endorsements from other lawmakers, including Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Mike Lee of Utah, as well as South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace.

One of the most conservative members in the House, Norman is well-known across South Carolina for being a fiscal conservative. At times, however, he's been at odds with Trump and backed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the 2024 presidential primary.

Also in the running is Rep. Russell Fry, who appeared poised to gain Trump's backing after Lindsey Graham's death. Despite lacking the president's endorsement, he announced his own candidacy and has been trying to boost his name recognition beyond his pro-Trump district in the Myrtle Beach area.

Mark Sanford seeks another political comeback

The former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 extramarital affair is making yet another attempt to return to public office.

Sanford’s Senate bid comes just three months after he ended a bid to retake his former U.S. House seat, saying then he was quitting the race to set up a nonprofit to address the national debt, his signature issue.

Sanford had entered that contest on the last day of filing, when the race already was full of other Republican candidates, many of whom had spent months laying the groundwork for their campaigns. He's been crisscrossing South Carolina in his Senate bid, reintroducing himself to voters after more than a decade out of statewide office.

Mark Lynch, a Greenville businessman who tried to oust Graham in the regular Republican primary last month, swiftly relaunched his campaign following Graham’s death. Calling himself an “America First” candidate, Lynch has campaigned as a Trump supporter, but during the June primary, the president on social media called him a “lunatic” and a “disaster for the Republican Party.”

Who is the Democratic nominee for the Senate seat?

Dr. Annie Andrews, a Charleston physician, won her party’s primary in June outright. Having set up her entire campaign based around challenging Graham, Andrews has been forced to pivot to a broader critique of the Republican contenders.

No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat here in decades. And when Graham last ran in 2020, he defeated his Democratic opponent, Jaime Harrison, by a 10 percentage point margin.

That contest was the most expensive in state history, and among the country’s most expensive congressional races, ever.

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At home he averages seven hours. The first night away — with or without earplugs and regardless of the bed's quality — his smartwatch tells him he gets about five.

“I feel normal, you know, no stress, nothing, but it’s just I notice I wake up continuously,” said Leoni, a sales director for a tech company who travels once or twice a month for work.

He is a victim of what sleep specialists call the first-night effect. The phenomenon has been confirmed by dozens of studies and is believed to have evolutionary roots, said Anna Wick, a senior sleep researcher at the University of Freiburg in Switzerland.

“It’s assumed to be an adaptation response that the sleeping brain remains vigilant in this unfamiliar environment,” Wick said.

You stay alert while sleeping

Ahmad Mayeli, a psychiatry professor and sleep researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, said most people experience it, and even those who may not notice it probably do on a small level. On average, people sleep about 20 to 30 minutes less in a new environment.

His research found that the frontal lobe, an area associated with the deepest stage of sleep, was more active, indicating a sense of alertness. In other words, not only do people sleep less, but also less deeply.

“They are saying that, like in dolphins, part of the brain is awake when you are sleeping,” Mayeli said. “It’s not exactly like dolphins, but still, studies show part of the brain is sleeping less.”

He noted that age makes a difference. The effect is more pronounced in children, adolescents and older adults, and it typically worsens with age. Those in their 20s are the least affected.

“Maybe it’s the sweet spot,” he said.

Anxiety can play a part

Mayeli suspects that the brain may be wired to be wary of new places because, historically, they were the most dangerous to rest.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s a Marriott hotel or it’s the savannah,” he said. “Your brain hasn’t gotten the memo that this place is completely safe.”

Wick said evidence suggests the effect fades after the first night.

Lisa Strauss, a psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral treatment of sleep disorders, said several factors can impact sleep in a new place beyond evolutionary vigilance.

Travel itself can have a negative effect, even within the same time zone. Environmental factors may get in the way, like a flashing smoke alarm light in a hotel room. Relational tension, perhaps while visiting family members you're not close with, could also contribute.

Strauss noted that some people may sleep better the first night if they’re tired after a long day of travel or if the location provides a sense of disconnection from daily stressors. And people who have trouble sleeping at home might fare better because they don’t associate the new place with a history of difficulty sleeping.

While anyone can experience the first-night effect, Strauss said those who are more anxious at baseline are especially vulnerable. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy — the worry about whether they can sleep is what keeps them awake.

Leoni acknowledged there are times he goes into the first night thinking about how he'll sleep.

“Sometimes the thoughts come automatically,” he said. “You talk with your colleague, and you say, 'I’m going back to the room, but I’m not going to sleep anyway.’”

How to sleep better on the first night

Strauss recommends general sleep hygiene practices such as going to sleep in a cool, dark room at the same time every night, following a nighttime routine and turning off screens well before going to bed. Those are especially helpful if you start (or restart) doing them in the days or weeks before an important trip.

She suggested people try to make the environment their own by spending a little extra time in the new bed. They could read or do another peaceful, familiar activity to make the experience less novel. They could also bring familiar objects, like a favorite pillow or blanket.

For someone who is particularly anxious, Strauss recommended they visualize themselves in a safe, familiar environment out in nature, such as on a favorite hike or beach. They should notice the anxiety they're feeling, then repeat positive phrases to help lower feelings of hypervigilance. Her suggestion: “May you know that you are safe. May you know that you are loved. May you be at peace.”

Mayeli said the first-night effect is not really anything to worry about, and people can easily make up for missing an hour or two of sleep for one night. But he recommends arriving a day early to acclimate if you have an important meeting or event.

“If tomorrow matters, get there a night early,” he said, “so you’ll sleep like yourself when it counts.”

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The Trump administration is hoping that months of bombing have pushed Iran’s economy to a breaking point that will force its leadership to cave to demands to end its nuclear program and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas tankers.

The president on Monday said that since Iran is seeking compensation as part of any peace talks, he now intends to demand the same for the U.S. side. It's part of a larger pivot this weekend by Trump to argue that Iran is now on the cusp of financially collapsing, even though it has already endured decades of financial sanctions, which are often a longer-term strategy rather than an immediate tool of warfare that can halt a conflict.

The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.

“Yeah, they can make trouble, but they’re broke,” Trump told reporters. “They have no money. You know, Iran is broke, totally broke. And, they’re not paying their soldiers. They have inflation of 300%.”

Inflation is running high in Iran, although Trump's estimates were higher than what administration officials have been citing to reporters. But the prospect of a longer war also carries inflation risks for other nations, including the U.S. — where the war and higher gasoline prices are unpopular.

Crude oil prices climbed on Monday as investors interpreted Trump’s comments as a sign that fewer ships would be traversing the Strait of Hormuz, continuing to limit global supplies of gasoline, jet fuel, natural gas and other forms of energy. The Iran war largely closed the waterway involved in shipping roughly 20% of global oil supplies before the conflict — and attempts to reopen the strait have been short-lived as it has become a source of leverage for the Iranians in negotiations.

Iran does not appear to be publicly intimidated by the prospect of more financial sanctions.

“Whenever Washington proves itself incapable of pursuing diplomacy, it retreats into sanctions; and whenever those sanctions fail to produce results, it simply increases the dose,” said Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, on social media. “The real risk is that American politicians, clinging to this bad habit, will instead strangle their own remaining chances of a less humiliating exit from a crisis of their own making.”

The White House has called this ‘Operation Economic Fury’

The president didn’t say what additional financial pressure would be applied, but the administration has since April 16 been engaged in what it calls “ Operation Economic Fury ” against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called this component the “financial equivalent” of a bombing campaign as the countries that buy oil from Iran or bank with it could be sanctioned.

But one problem with this pivot is that the sanctions are unable to bite as quickly as the impact of the largely shuttered strait, said Richard Nephew, a senior research scholar at Columbia University who helped direct Iran sanctions strategy in the Obama administration.

Nephew stressed that the value of sanctions as a tool is limited because Trump has not articulated clear strategic goals for the war, at times stressing that it can't have a nuclear weapon, then emphasizing the strait and then talking about ballistic missiles. Instead, Trump has engaged in a massive series of aerial assaults and a level of destruction that has not produced the quick end that he initially promised.

“Economic pressure is a possible element in his strategy, but he’s yet to explain the purpose,” Nephew said. “Trump has systematically weakened his own hand through his inadequate use of force, inarticulate elucidation of an objective, and vacillation on negotiations.”

Still, the sanctions and the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports give the U.S. economic and financial leverage, said Juan Zarate, a deputy national security adviser in the George W. Bush administration. Zarate said the U.S. sanctions threatening third-party countries doing business with Iran also have an impact. But these things take time, he noted.

“The ultimate question will be how far the United States is willing to go to constrict Iran’s oil trade and threaten third countries with severe sanctions -- and whether it has the patience to test whether the economic pain will change the regime’s behavior,” Zarate said.

Past presidents used sanctions. Trump has said they didn't go far enough

Trump's latest pivot to economic issues with Iran is something of a flip-flop. Trump has long derided past presidents who used sanctions to limit Iran’s economic ability to pay for its military and nuclear development. In a speech last week in Las Vegas, he defended the bombing, missiles and drone attacks that began on Feb. 28 by indicating that the sanctions from previous administrations that date back to November 1979 had failed to succeed.

“It’s been 47 years, but really, it’s been 50 years because they’ve been saying 47 for three years, it’s been 50 years,” Trump said. “And no other president has done what you should have done a long time ago, because Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, can’t have it.”

The Iranian economy has suffered gravely because of the war, with the International Monetary Fund estimating the overall economy shrinks by 5.4% and the Iranian government recently reporting an annual inflation rate of 88.6%. The U.S. Treasury Department said average loadings of Iranian oil have decreased from 1.8 million barrels per day before the war to less than 500,000 barrels per day over the past month.

The U.S. economy — the world’s largest — has continued to grow, but inflation is elevated and borrowing costs have risen in ways that have hurt Trump’s popularity and led to disapproval of the Iran war.

A senior U.S. official, insisting on anonymity to discuss strategy, said the U.S. military has set back Iran’s ability to produce, sell and ship oil and other energy resources. The administration sees the naval blockade of the strait and sanctions as effective and views Trump as having additional options that can be cranked harder in the weeks and months ahead.

Trump is essentially arguing that U.S. voters are better able to tolerate any economic inconveniences than Iranians, who have been in a state of economic hardship for years.

“It’s not just what the military can do — we’ve got the most powerful economy in the world as well," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday in a joint appearance with Bessent. "And when you’ve got a motivated treasury secretary who can pull a lot of levers because he knows how to do it, you can put a lot of pressure on adversaries.”

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AP White House reporter Aamer Madhani contributed to this report.

The winner will advance to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November in an open race that could test the limits of progressives' appeal in a critical battleground state.

Democrats are hoping to capitalize on low approval ratings for President Donald Trump in a state he won in 2016 and 2024 to retain control of the governor’s office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to earn full control of Wisconsin state government for the first time since 2010.

In other races, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s 26-year-old son-in-law Michael Alfonso is trying to win a five-way primary in Duffy’s old seat in the U.S. House. And Democrat Rebecca Cooke is looking to emerge from the primary to force a rematch with Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the state’s most hotly contested and narrowly divided congressional district.

Democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin race, fueled by national movement

Single mother and former line cook Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has tapped into Democratic anger with the party’s mainstream and Trump's “Make America Great Again” movement.

The 37-year-old known for sprinkling her comments with profanity and leaning into her edgy and sometimes humorous social media profile excited the liberal wing of the party. Hong called for free childcare and healthcare and a moratorium on data center construction. But she also wrestled with her past support for defunding the police, saying at the race’s only debate that she would not support cutting law enforcement funding.

She also drew criticism for past social media posts where she called for canceling Thanksgiving because “we should stop celebrating colonialism" and disparaged Valentine’s Day as “another day capitalism tells you how to show love.”

Hong has since downplayed the posts as her attempt at making jokes.

Hong supporter Dan Jakubek, 44, of Marshall, dismissed concerns over Hong's past statements and said her message of affordability is resonating across generations.

“I've never seen so many young, out of high school, college students revved up for change,” he said.

Establishment Democrats worried that a Hong win would make it easier for Tiffany to win in November, as her platform would be a tougher sell among moderate and independent voters who are critical in the swing state known for razor-thin election margins.

Gov. Tony Evers endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, saying he has the best chance of beating Tiffany in November.

Crowley told supporters at a Sunday night rally that they must come together after the primary to beat Tiffany.

“Our ultimate goal is to make sure we don’t have a MAGA extremist occupying the governor’s office,” Crowley said.

Hong said she would welcome Evers' support after the primary.

“We have to come together to beat Tom Tiffany," she said Monday.

Hong voter Kelly McClurg, 40, of Sun Prairie, rejected concerns that Hong can't beat Tiffany.

“She can win if people let her,” she said, referring to Democrats who raise electability concerns.

Crowley voter Susan Uraneck, of Madison, said she wished that Evers had gotten involved sooner.

“I hope for the best,” she said. “As I say, it is what it is.”

Hong is the first Asian American elected to the state Assembly in 2020. She is looking to become Wisconsin's first female governor and first Asian American governor. Crowley would be the state's first Black governor.

Chaotic Democratic primary saw candidates drop, come back in

Evers’ decision not to seek a third term created an open race for governor that initially had seven Democrats file to run.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez appeared to be making a move to consolidate mainstream Democratic support in July, but she dropped out in the middle of the month amid a campaign finance scandal. That led Crowley, who had dropped out a week earlier and endorsed Rodriguez, to get back in the race, this time with Evers' backing.

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who was seen as an early front-runner after nearly beating Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in 2022, bowed out less than two weeks before the election amid questions about inappropriate behavior.

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law looks to win back Duffy’s old congressional district

Alfonso is looking to become the youngest member of Congress by winning Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, a seat previously held for nine years by his father-in-law before Duffy stepped down in 2019.

He secured Trump’s endorsement, who called him a “MAGA warrior,” to separate him from the field that also includes Kevin Hermening, a Trump supporter and longtime Republican operative in the congressional district.

Trump spoke on a telephone rally for Alfonso on Monday night, calling him “a fantastic young guy who’s going to be a star in Washington.” It was the second event Trump hosted for Alfonso in the primary.

Alfonso’s candidacy drew blowback from some longtime Republican leaders in the district who said he was too young and inexperienced for the job, especially compared to Hermening.

Democrat Cooke looks for repeat race against Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Cooke, a former Democratic fundraiser and small business owner, faces a challenge from former Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Berge ran an underdog, insurgent campaign against Cooke, who was more well-known and better financed.

Cooke narrowly lost to Van Orden in 2024 and also ran in 2022 but lost in the Democratic primary that year.

Van Orden is one of Trump’s biggest supporters but will face a tough reelection bid in a narrowly divided district in a year where Trump’s approval ratings are low in Wisconsin.

So far it hasn’t worked. There has been no political miracle, at least not yet.

In the meantime, the heartbeat of Little Haiti needs a lifeline because Father Reginald Jean-Mary, better known as Father Reggie, says the people and families are broken.

Father Reggie has been the lead pastor at the Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church for 25 years.

He sat down for a discussion with Local 10’s Calvin Hughes, and their full conversation can be seen at the top of this page.

According to authorities, 46-year-old Richard Tapia was arrested in Flagler County on July 22 after deputies said he drove an underage girl from Jacksonville to the Microtel Inn & Suites located at 16 Kingswood Drive in Palm Coast.

Detectives said they believe Tapia first met the victim on an app.

Authorities said they were led to the girl’s location after family members pinged her cell phone and alerted detectives.

Tapia has since been charged with interference with custody of a minor, a felony offense.

The arrest report also notes authorities took his cell phone and clothing for a pending sex offense investigation.

Local 10 News reached out to Miami-Dade College, which provided the following statement:

Miami Dade College has zero tolerance for conduct that endangers children, threatens the safety of others, or violates the trust, integrity, and professional standards expected of every member of our College community.

While the Miami Herald report identifies the individual as an employee of Miami Dade College, the individual is no longer employed by the College. Several weeks ago, immediately upon learning of this matter, Miami Dade College took swift and decisive action and terminated the individual’s employment.

The allegations are deeply disturbing and wholly inconsistent with the values and standards of our institution. The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and visitors are paramount.

Miami Dade College remains unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and secure environment. We have zero tolerance for conduct of this nature and will continue to act immediately and decisively when conduct violates the standards and trust of our College community.

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It happened on Dec. 28 in the area of Northwest 17th Avenue and 95th Street.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a suspected stolen vehicle when the suspect in the car took off, almost striking the deputy in the process.

That deputy then opened fire on the vehicle as it fled the scene.

Miami-Dade prosecutors have since determined that the deputy was legally justified in firing his weapon.

According to authorities, the vehicle was located a short distance away with a gun inside, but the suspect was never found.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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According to an arrest report, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting checks at an avocado grove operated by Brooks Tropical, located at 15101 SW 200th St., late Sunday night as part of Operation Safe Summer 2026.

The deputy said he spotted a white pickup truck parked at the end of the grove’s driveway and stopped to investigate.

According to the report, the deputy encountered the suspect, Duniel Areces-Gonzalez, 37, and determined he was the registered owner of the pickup.

Investigators said 17 avocados were found in the bed of the truck, while four black construction trash bags filled with avocados were discovered alongside it.

A search of the grove turned up another two black bags filled with avocados, according to the report.

Authorities said a total of 142 avocados, valued at approximately $852, had been taken.

Deputies said Areces-Gonzalez was transported to the Agricultural Patrol Section office, where an investigator attempted to interview him.

When asked whether he wanted to speak with the investigator, Areces-Gonzalez responded, “Why do I need to speak to you? I was caught stealing avocados,” the arrest report stated.

Investigators said he then declined to answer additional questions about the incident.

Areces-Gonzalez was arrested on charges of grand theft and trespassing.

As of Monday afternoon, he was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $3,000 bond.

The Post said the operation was prompted by an Iranian assassination threat against Trump. The ruse was carried out as journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe they were on the same plane as the president as he began his journey back to Washington from the annual gathering of NATO country leaders.

The Post cited material reviewed by the newspaper, a U.S. official familiar with the operation and another person with knowledge of the president’s travel. The Associated Press has not independently confirmed the report.

Trump had flown to the summit in a new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet. But ahead of departing Turkey, he said he would fly partway home on an older-model baby blue Air Force One plane instead.

The president at the time said the new luxury jet was being flown out ahead of his departure from Ankara to give some U.S. troops based in eastern England a chance to check out the new Air Force One.

In Ankara, Trump boarded the old Air Force One jumbo jet in view of television cameras ahead of the plane flying to Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom.

However, according to the Post report, after boarding the legacy Air Force One jet, he was secretly shuttled minutes later to a smaller plane — an Air Force C-32A — via an airport catering truck typically used to load meals and other supplies. Trump flew to Mildenhall on that smaller jet.

The White House did not respond directly to questions about the Post report of the secret operation to whisk Trump out of the country on a third aircraft, or the reported elaborate ruse to make it appear he was on the baby blue Air Force One jet flying to Mildenhall.

“As the President has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him, and we use every tool at our disposal to address those threats,” White House communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement.

The U.S. Secret Service declined to comment. The Air Force, which maintains the fleet of executive travel aircraft, referred questions to the White House.

There have been questions about the safety of the new Qatari-gifted plane

While Trump was in Turkey, the U.S. military conducted a series of large strikes in Iran in retaliation for its attacks on merchant shipping in the region.

The New York Times and CBS News reported last month that intelligence officials had raised concerns about a potential attack on the president or his jet, triggering additional precautions and the decision not to use the newly inaugurated aircraft gifted to Trump by Qatar for the first leg of Trump’s trip home from Ankara.

The swap had spurred questions about the security of the Qatar-provided aircraft, and Trump said last month after the trip that it would undergo additional upgrades.

Cheung on Monday maintained that the new, Qatari-gifted plane was “a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff.”

The new Post report on clandestinely putting Trump on a third aircraft and quietly whisking him out of the country adds a fresh layer to just how seriously concerned U.S. security officials were about the threat against Trump during the ongoing war with Iran.

Paul Eckloff, a former special agent with the Secret Service, said such an unusual move could either reflect actionable intelligence or an abundance of caution given volatility in the region with the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

“I would not say unprecedented, but it is an unusual occurrence,” Eckloff told The Associated Press.

The Post reported that to exit that plane without being seen by those uninvolved in the operation, Trump and several aides stepped aboard an airport catering truck, which was elevated planeside using hydraulics and positioned at a door on the opposite side of Air Force One’s entrance.

The small group of reporters who thought they were traveling with Trump were advised to lower their window shades ahead of takeoff.

After arriving at Mildenhall, news photographers captured images of Trump getting off the presidential plane — suggesting he reboarded Air Force One out of sight of the pack of journalists who thought they were traveling with him.

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal called for a congressional investigation.

“It is unprecedented and it is surreal,” he said Monday on CNN, calling the incident “downright scary.”

After the brief visit to the base at Mildenhall, Trump boarded the new Air Force One aircraft to fly the rest of the way to Washington.

During a gaggle with reporters aboard the aircraft, Trump was asked directly if there was any credible threats on Air Force One by Iran.

“Well, I have a threat all the time. I’m number one on their list before you,” Trump said. He added to the traveling reporters, “But if I go, you go.”

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AP writers Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani and Konstantin Toropin contributed reporting.

Three days after defense attorneys filed a motion for release, prosecutors filed their response in Miami federal court, where a hearing on Thursday will determine if the brothers should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

The brothers have repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

The detention hearing is likely to be the first time the Tates leave the Federal Detention Center in Miami since making a brief court appearance two days after their July 18 arrest. The Tates have become among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities with their promotion of wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire. The new allegations are the latest in the Tates' long-running international legal saga spanning the U.S., Britain and Romania.

Prosecutors claim a ‘heightened risk of flight’

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office filing, the Tates should be detained pending their extradition hearing because they cannot overcome the strong presumption against bail in international extradition cases.

The serious pending U.K. charges involving human trafficking and violent rapes and assaults against multiple victims, along with allegations in Romania that the Tates attempted to intimidate witnesses, present a clear public safety concern, prosecutors say.

“That the Tates also claim to maintain multiple passports and identities, have access to excessive wealth and influence in numerous countries, and are stridently unwilling to voluntarily return to face prosecution in the United Kingdom, collectively demonstrate a heightened risk of flight that no amount of bond could overcome,” the filing says.

The defense motion filed Friday acknowledges there is a presumption against bond in extradition proceedings but argues that release can be granted in special circumstances. It says the Tates’ high profile makes it nearly impossible for them to flee, and that they regularly post updates about their locations on social media.

While prosecutors call the brothers a flight risk, their attorneys said they have proved they are not by complying with all pretrial restrictions in Romania, where they are accused of luring women for sexual exploitation.

The U.K. has until mid-September to provide evidence to the State Department to support extradition, meaning the brothers could spend months in FDC Miami before the proceedings are resolved, the defense motion says. No date has been set for an extradition hearing. They are being held in a special unit for their own protection.

Legal troubles follow the Tate brothers

The brothers have long claimed that their violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context or were intended as jokes.

The former professional kickboxers, who have dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship, have millions of social media followers and are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump. The White House has said the brothers shouldn't expect any help from the president.

British prosecutors said the new charges relate to four new accusers and were brought after authorities received evidence from police in Bedfordshire, in southeastern England. The allegations, which span from 2010 to 2017, include rape, assault, trafficking and offenses relating to “indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.”

The brothers are already charged with rape, bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain relating to three other accusers in the U.K. between 2012 and 2015.

The brothers moved to Romania in 2016 and were arrested there in 2022, accused of participating in schemes to lure women for sexual exploitation. They denied those allegations, and the Romanian case hasn't moved forward due to legal and procedural problems.

The Tates' attorneys have said the Romanian court has granted a U.K. request for extradition that will take effect after Romanian proceedings conclude.

Andrew Tate, 39, became famous a decade ago when he was a contestant on the U.K. reality television show “Big Brother.” He was ejected from the show when a video appeared to show him assaulting a woman.

He has amassed over 10 million followers on X but has been banned from other platforms, including YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, for violating hate speech guidelines. He has made widely condemned comments, such as saying women who are sexually assaulted should bear some responsibility for the attacks and sharing graphic descriptions of how he might attack women.

Tristan Tate, 38, has worked with his brother on multiple businesses, including the production of online webcam pornography.

The sudden earthquake struck as neighboring northern Venezuela was working to recover from the devastation in La Guaira, a coastal area.

At Florida International University in Miami-Dade County, Dean Whitman, a geophysicist, said the proximity and timing of the earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia were coincidental.

“There is no direct connection between them,” Whitman said. “They occurred in two types of systems.”

In Venezuela, the death toll was 6,300, there were about 60,000 injured, and the estimated total damage in Venezuela was about $37 billion.

The property damage and death toll are “going to be much less” in Colombia “than what we saw in Venezuela, because this earthquake occurred much deeper below the earth’s surface,” Whitman said.

The latest official toll on Monday night in Colombia: At least 132 dead and 570 injured.

In Medellin, the building where Laura Alvarez experienced the earthquake held up. She was in an eighth-floor apartment in downtown.

“I could almost feel like the bones of the building were rubbing against each other, and I could just hear all of these sounds,” Alvarez said.

In Bogotá, the high-altitude capital city of Colombia, the apartment building where Daniel Castellanos was when the earthquake struck also didn’t collapse.

“I was in my bed,” Castellanos said. “I opened my eyes, and the bed was moving.”

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Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella declared his first national emergency and traveled to a new command post in Quibdó, the capital of Chocó, which has the largest population of Black Colombians.

“I will be at the forefront of this national emergency, traveling the country tirelessly to make the immediate decisions,” said De La Espriella, who took office on Friday.

There were at least 132 dead and 570 injured, according to the government’s latest death toll. Officials also estimated that at least 61 buildings had collapsed.

“The injured and those requiring priority medical attention are being transferred to Medellín,” De La Espriella said, adding the city had enough hospital capacity.

De La Espriella’s administration established the main command post in Bogotá, the country’s capital, and command posts in western Colombia.

De La Espriella’s team set up a command post in Armenia, the capital city of Quindío, famous for its coffee farms in the heart of the Andes mountains.

There was also a command post in Cali, the capital of salsa dancing, and where De La Espriella took his oath of office and delivered his first presidential speech.

In Pereira, the capital of Risaralda, known as the coffee axis, search-and-rescue teams responded to collapsed buildings.

In Manizales, a city in the coffee-growing region of Caldas, the historic Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary partially collapsed.

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Attorney Jamie Cole joined host Glenna Milberg on the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida”, and their conversation can be seen at the top of this page.

The epicenter of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake was in Colombia’s San José del Palmar, a municipality in Chocó, a region on the Pacific with the country’s largest population of impoverished Black Colombians.

“We believe we can buy food in Colombia,” said Michael Capponi, GEM’s founder and president. “It will be a lot more efficient.”

Capponi said the nonprofit’s team will also need to distribute thousands of tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and camping gear to help those who won’t be able to go back home.

For more information about how to donate to GEM’s efforts in Colombia, visit this page.

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Kendall, a West Point graduate who served as President Joe Biden's head of the Air Force, said on CNN Monday that he'll sue the administration, noting it has a history of retaliating against critics by stripping their clearances. “As my mother taught me years ago, you stand up to bullies,” said Kendall, who has denied disclosing classified information.

Mark Zaid, a prominent national security attorney who sued the administration after his own clearance was revoked by the Trump administration, confirmed in a post on X that Kendall had hired him. "More to come,"" Zaid wrote.

Zaid specializes in helping a variety of military and civilian clients maintain security clearances in the face of investigations.

Last year he became a target of the Trump administration’s efforts to strip security clearances from people they perceived to be enemies when he was named among 14 other people in an executive order signed by Trump. In a March 2025 executive order, Trump named former President Joe Biden and members of his family, Biden-era Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and New York state Attorney General Letitia James as being unsuitable to retain their clearances because it was “no longer in the national interest.”

In August 2025, Trump revoked the security clearances of 37 more current and former national security officials, some of whom worked on matters that have long infuriated Trump, like the intelligence community assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election on his behalf.

Trump has tried to squelch reports of problems with the jet that Qatar gifted him last year, which he intends to use as Air Force One for the remainder of his term. His Justice Department last month subpoenaed New York Times reporters who wrote about security concerns with the jet, which lacks the advanced anti-missile technology of its predecessor. After being criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government grudgingly withdrew the subpoenas.

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The plea brings an end to the case.

Clenney, 30, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving a six-year prison sentence and five years of probation. She will receive credit for time served from Aug. 10, 2022, when she was initially arrested in Hawaii.

Clenney has been jailed in Miami since her 2022 arrest on a second-degree murder charge. She is accused of killing her on-and-off boyfriend inside their luxury Edgewater apartment four years ago.

Miami police body camera footage showed Clenney covered in blood. Prosecutors say she stabbed Christian during a fight.

Investigators broke the news of Obumseli’s death to Clenney during a police interview.

On the outside, the couple appeared to be in love and living a lavish lifestyle. But since Obumseli’s death, videos have shown a turbulent side to their relationship.

Clenney was seen hitting Obumseli in an elevator. On a trip to Aspen, she was also seen repeatedly slapping him.

That fight happened two months before Obumseli was stabbed. Clenney’s lawyers say the April 2022 stabbing was in self-defense.

The videos, along with a mountain of digital evidence, were part of the evidence prosecutors planned to use to prove their case at trial.

The State Attorney’s Office says Clenney was abusive and violent.

The Obumseli family plans to attend Monday’s hearing and read victim impact statements before the court decides whether to accept the plea.

“It’s never a slam dunk case,” defense attorney Jack Palmeri said. “You never know what 12 jurors are going to do in a case -- nothing is ever a gimme when it comes to trial, so everyone has exposure.”

Palmeri said the Obumseli family would have needed to sign on off on the deal.

“I think, theoretically, this is a done deal, but yes, technically speaking in the literal sense, this is not done until on the record in court the judge signs off on it,” Palmeri said.

A lawyer for the Obumseli family says they have been involved in conversations surrounding the plea.

In court on Monday, a relative read a statement on behalf of Obumseli’s mother.

“Words can never fully explain how Christian’s death has affected my life and the lives of everyone in our family. There is simply too much pain to put on paper,” the relative, a cousin of Obumseli’s, said as she read the statement. “That was the darkest day of my life, and the darkness continued to unfold as I learned Christian had been killed by his girlfriend, Courtney Clenney, someone he had trusted and loved. Since April 2022, I have lived with fear, anxiety, sleepless nights, heartache and more tears than I could ever count.”

Clenney did not address the court.

Clenney’s lawyers plan to answer questions from the media following the hearing.

In a statement, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said that with the agreement, Obumseli’s family “finally heard what they long sought: Courtney Clenney accepting full responsibility for his death.”

“This plea was reached in full consultation and approval of Christian’s family,” Fernandez Rundle said. “The Assistant State Attorneys handling this case have remained focused on the core evidence that Clenney stabbed Christian Obumseli as part of a pattern of escalating violence toward him. While nothing can heal the wounds caused on that day in April, I hope today’s guilty plea brings his family a measure of justice too long denied.”

Founded by one man with a passion for flight, each has a unique origin story.

Local 10 goes sky high to show you Miami Springs, a city that sits adjacent to a bustling Miami International Airport and has played a major role in the aviation industry. Hear from historians, airline workers and business owners who make the city what it is today.

The city of Opa-locka was inspired by a collection of folk tales known as The Arabian Nights, filled with eye-popping architecture and a sense of determination. A Grammy-nominated artist, longtime residents, and preservationists help tell the story.

Join us for “Celebrating a Century: Miami Springs,” and “Celebrating a Century: Opa-locka,” on Local 10. Both specials can be seen below.

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According to Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt, officers responded to a home at about 9:50 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report about shots being fired at the home during a domestic violence incident.

The suspect returned to the area while a detective was there at about 4:15 a.m. Monday and shot at the detective, Noel-Pratt said.

“As standard protocol, our detective came out to the scene,” she said. “The call happened to be involving a boyfriend/girlfriend, so it was a domestic violence call.”

The police chief said the detective returned fire and the pursuit started, with the suspect driving into Opa-locka.

According to a news release from the Opa-locka Police Department, its officers were called to assist Miami Gardens police during the vehicle pursuit.

The chase eventually ended near Northwest 107th Street and Northwest 17th Avenue, where authorities took the suspect into custody, according to Opa-locka police.

A separate scene was established near Northwest 22nd Avenue and Northwest 135th Street, where police said a Miami Gardens officer was involved in a crash during the pursuit.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but the officer was not injured.

Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, but confirmed that the suspect was injured in the shooting and was transported to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries.

No officers or detectives were injured during the shooting and chase, the Miami Gardens police chief confirmed.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting.

The criticism stems from fans getting their first full experience inside the $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium during the Bills annual Blue and Red practice on Saturday night. Though the Bills said a majority of the feedback was overwhelmingly positive, a few complaints arose, which team president Pete Guelli termed as coming from less than 1% of the personal seat licensing holders.

One of the larger concerns were seats with obstructed views, with several photos emerging on social media.

The team said at least one photo taken by The Associated Press was from seats that were not placed on sale for football games. The seats were in the last row of the Section 417 of the northwest corner of the stadium, and the view of the far end zone was mostly blocked by the outcropping of the press box.

A team official said those seats could be used for other events taking place in the stadium, such as concerts, where the view would not be obstructed.

Other photos showed seats where views were partially obstructed by railings and staircases.

In selling the seats, prospective ticket buyers were given a virtual tour of the stadium that included visuals what their view of the field would resemble.

The team said it will review each complaint and use “the next six weeks to refine any details,” in leading up to the Bills regular-season home-opener against Detroit on Sept. 17.

Next up for the Bills are two home preseason games, starting with the team hosting Carolina on Saturday.

The stadium’s design was influenced by that of soccer’s Premier League Tottenham Hotspur’s home, which also hosts NFL games in London.

Bills owner Terry Pegula was impressed by noting that there are very few bad seats in the Hotspur stadium. The same, the Bills said, would apply to Highmark Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 60,108.

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Now it's getting back to its roots.

In a conference call with investors Monday, the company behind Truth Social said it will be unwinding much of its expansion and doubling down on its original media business by selling a form of White House access, a move that has raised big ethical questions among Democrats and government watchdogs.

Trump started Truth Social after he was kicked off Twitter and Facebook, but the two reinstated him more than three years ago, so the company has had to transform itself. Instead of a “free speech” forum, it now acts more like a “hear it here first” site, a second White House press office where people get scoops from the president on everything from the Iran war to tariffs to the future of the U.S. central bank.

But shares of the parent company, Trump Media & Technology, kept falling so it decided to become more than a media company, and branched into unrelated industries like online betting, finance, investment funds, buying and storing bitcoin and nuclear energy.

Now it's returning to its original mission, with a twist: It's offering a special new service that grants fast access to President Trump's posts for a fee.

The new business could double or triple revenue

In a conference call with investors, the company's new chief executive, Kevin McGurn, said it had already signed up several high speed trading firms, each paying between $60,000 and $100,000 a month.

“We’re in the early innings,” said McGurn, noting that the potential market included data center companies, news organizations and developers of large language models, not just traders, and he was talking to them all.

McGurn has rejected the idea that the new business is an ethics quagmire as good-government groups have said, noting that other social media companies provide a similar service. As for the White House, it denies conflicts even exist between Trump the president and Trump the businessman where his private interests may influence his public policy.

Traders on Wall Street can make big money if they get White House news faster and so are signing up — 10 in the week since the service began, which may seem like a tiny number but translates into a major boost for the company. The monthly customers collectively are paying as much as $7 million and $12 million annually — two to three times the revenue the company took in for all its businesses last year.

Trump Media needs the money — and a lot more.

It's lost more than $1 billion since the start of last year, and its earnings report released Monday for the three months ended June 30 showed relief is not on the horizon. It lost another $238 million, though much of that was due to paper losses from the plunging value of its bitcoin holdings.

Time is running out

The clock is ticking to fix the company.

Trump Media depends partly on outside funding, specifically $1 billion raised from lenders with a special agreement that allows them to get paid back early. They can demand the company buy back their convertible notes on Nov. 30, 18 months before the loans mature.

That cashout date is just after the November midterms, which could impact the company should Democrats get control of Congress. Several current members, including Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, say they will hold formal investigations of Trump's businesses, including Trump Media, should they take over.

A third deadline is farther out, but the most consequential — the end of Trump's presidency.

Trump is a big draw for the platform's users, but it's not clear how many will read his posts after he leaves office, much less why traders will pay as much $1.2 million a year for sneak peeks at his posts if he's no longer able to declare on the site that the Strait of Hormuz is open or that he's hiking tariffs on dozens of countries.

Would Vance in the White House help Truth Social?

The special, high-speed service, called Truth API, includes posts from other top posters on the site, but no one comes near the president in popularity. He has 13 million followers. The second biggest poster, his son, Donald Jr., has 7.5 million.

Other heavily followed posters include Trump administration members who also may fall in popularity once out of office, including FBI director Kash Patel and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

A wild card is JD Vance, who will be out of his vice presidential job in 2028 but, if he runs for president and wins, may continue to post on the site where he has five million followers.

The other business line that McGurn is choosing to hold onto is nuclear fusion, a technology still not commercially available but that is getting a big boost by the current administration.

The U.S. government has a helping hand

In June, the U.S. Department of Energy released a “road map” committing to government funding to speed the development of nuclear fusion as a national priority and calling for public-private partnerships.

Despite the help, investors still aren't convinced Trump Media has a rosy future.

After closing at about $62 shortly after it went public in 2024, the stock has plunged into the single digits, wiping out billions in stock market value.

On Monday, Trump Media dove again, down 8% to $9.39 a share.

Rivero said Ringo was supposed to get a nail trim, a bath, and come home on July 3. All he has to remember him by are pictures, his collar, and paw prints.

“He was so lovable,” Rivero said. “He was like a teddy bear ... his favorite thing was to kind of like lay on my arm and just be there.”

Rivero said he also dropped off his two other dogs, Prince and Diva, on July 3 at the same grooming business. Ringo weighed 50 pounds.

“I did advise them that Ringo is a reactive dog, he gets nervous, he jumps around, he gets anxious,” Rivero said, adding that he also told the groomer, “If he gets nervous, call me! I’ll come flying over here, I’m nearby, I’ll be in the area.”

Rivero said he helped the groomer to place a tight leather muzzle on Ringo.

Rivero said he “had a reasonable expectation” that the owner would contact him if there was an issue. Within 30 minutes of the drop-off, they called.

“I get a call from them saying, ‘Hey! Your dog is dying! Come now’ And, I was in shock ... I called again and I said, ‘Call a veterinarian! What’s your protocol? Call a veterinarian to make sure that my dog is safe! And, ‘Oh no! We can’t do that, come now’ and hangs up the phone,” Rivero said.

Ringo was dead, wrapped in blankets on a grooming table when he arrived, and he called the police.

“One of his dogs passed away during the grooming process by unknown causes,” a Miami Springs police officer wrote in a report.

Miami-Dade Animal Services personnel responded and conducted an investigation.

Records show the owner told the investigator “that they cut the pet’s nails and during the cutting, the pet was trying to resist. He was placed in the tub for a shower and suddenly collapsed.”

“when we did the police report, they simply said that he collapsed in water. they did not… wait say that again. that he collapsed in water. what does that mean? i wish i knew.”

we spoke with the groomer’s representation by phone and they emailed this statement saying in part: ringo suffered a cardiac event... absolutely no evidence suggests his death resulted from mistreatment of any kind by our client."

Rivero said the groomer had only cut four nails, and one had blood on it. He took pictures of the incomplete nail trim. He also paid to have a necropsy done by an independent board-certified veterinary pathologist.

“The ultimate cause of his passing is attributed to cardiac arrest, but the mechanism behind the loss of heart function is not clear in his case,” the pathologist wrote in a four-page report.

There was hemorrhage “possibly” because of the muzzle and underlying heart disease, but the results are inconclusive. Rivero said Ringo was a healthy dog. The mystery as to how this young dog died may never be fully understood.

“It’s so devastating to lose such a loving dog,” Rivero said.

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the 2026 recreational sport season runs Wednesday through Thursday, giving recreational harvesters an opportunity to catch spiny lobster ahead of the regular season, which begins Aug. 6 and continues through March 31, 2027.

Before heading onto the water, the FWC reminded participants that they must have a valid Florida saltwater fishing license, a spiny lobster permit, and be familiar with the state’s lobster harvesting regulations.

Local 10 News was in Key Biscayne early Wednesday to speak with some of the boaters who headed out just after midnight to catch their hauls.

“It was good, man,” Christian Gonzalez said. “I mean, they were running through the flats pretty good. We were able to limit it out in less than an hour, so it was pretty decent. I mean, pretty good night overall.”

Lobsters often hide in reefs, under rock ledges.

“You see a big ol’ rock and you just go down and there is usually about 10 to 20 of them under each rock,” diver Sebastian Rementeria said.

Some folks told Local 10 News that it seems there are less lobsters under the sea this year, but they still pulled a decent haul.

“The waves weren’t bad at all, the weather’s nice, it’s kind of smooth, but like I said, there’s not a lot of lobsters right now,” one boater identified only as Jayden said.

The annual event is a time-honored tradition and family event for many people, young and old.

“(In) 15 minutes, we got our first limit, and then probably within the next 30 minutes, we got our other two limits,” a man named David said.

Bag limits vary by location

During the two-day sport season, recreational harvesters are limited to:

• 6 lobsters per person, per day in Monroe County and Biscayne National Park waters.
• 12 lobsters per person, per day in all other Florida waters.

The FWC said bag limits apply only to properly licensed individuals, or those exempt from licensing, who are actively harvesting. People who are not harvesting cannot be counted toward another person’s daily limit.

Harvest rules

State wildlife officials also reminded lobster hunters to follow several key regulations during the season.

Harvesters may only keep lobsters with a carapace measuring more than 3 inches, and the measurement must be taken while the lobster is still in the water. A measuring device must be carried at all times.

Egg-bearing female lobsters may not be harvested, and lobsters must remain whole. Removing the tail from the body while on the water is prohibited.

The FWC also said it is illegal to use any device that punctures, penetrates or crushes a lobster’s shell.

FWC spokesperson George Reynaud said violators of the regulations could face fines and jail time.

Bonus lobster available for Lionfish Challenge participants

Participants in the 2026 Lionfish Challenge may qualify to harvest one additional lobster per day during the sport season.

To qualify, recreational participants must harvest and report at least 25 lionfish, while commercial participants must harvest 50 pounds or more of lionfish. Eligible harvesters must carry their 2026 FWC-issued Lionfish Challenge coin while lobstering.

Boating and diving safety

The FWC is urging boaters and divers to put safety first.

Officials recommend wearing a life jacket whenever a boat is underway and remind operators that boating under the influence of alcohol is illegal.

Divers must remain within 300 feet of a properly displayed divers-down flag in open water and within 100 feet when diving near an inlet or navigation channel. Boaters approaching a divers-down flag are required to slow to idle speed within those distances.

FWC officials said one diver drifted too far from a divers-down flag Wednesday morning, prompting a report of a missing diver. They confirmed the diver was later located safely.

“Often times, with the wind or the current, people can drift away, and that is when we get the distress call of a missing diver, and thankfully, this one was able to be recovered with no issue,” Reynaud said.

For those using bully nets during the sport season, the FWC is also asking harvesters to be courteous by directing lights toward the water, avoiding shining lights at homes or people, and keeping noise to a minimum.

For more information about Florida’s spiny lobster regulations, click here.

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His determination to press on with his reelection campaign is creating headaches for a Republican Party that had not planned to devote attention to defending the seat in this year's midterm elections. His Democratic challenger, union ironworker Brian Poindexter, seized on Miller's controversies by appealing to voters with a promise to “serve with honor.”

Monday presented the last chance for Republicans to replace Miller on the general election ballot in Ohio, leaving the congressman in what is increasingly seen as a competitive race.

Democratic groups supporting U.S. House campaigns have been closely watching the race for Ohio's 7th Congressional District, just south of Cleveland, to see if they want to ramp up their support for Poindexter.

President Donald Trump won the GOP-leaning district comfortably two years ago. Miller won it with just 51% of the vote two years ago in a three-way contest that included former congressman and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, who ran as an independent. Under Ohio's current maps, the district leans 55%-44% Republican, according to Dave's Redistricting.

Miller, 37, has said he is confident he can pull out a win, given those odds and the goodwill he said he has built with constituents over his two terms. While both of Ohio's senators, including his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, called on him to drop out of the race, Trump never did.

The Republican president called Miller “a good person” and said his legal dispute with Emily Moreno is best left to the families to figure out. Miller was a senior aide to Trump during his first term as president.

In a CNN interview last week, Miller said the president told him that if he stayed in, “it’s going to be a tough race.” Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters suggested the party would back Miller but stopped short of saying it would spend on his campaign.

“We're going to support our nominees. Everybody has to prove they are capable of winning," Gruters said during a Sunday appearance on NewsMax. “We'll see. I hope that he can.”

It was unclear Monday if Republican groups invested in House races, such as the National Republican Campaign Committee or the super PAC Congressional Leadership Fund, would spend on Miller's behalf.

Miller last week said he was prepared to spend more of his own money on his campaign.

“I know there are people that are concerned about my ability to win this race right now, but I don't share that,” Miller said in a statement to The Wall Street Journal for a report on him infusing $1 million of his own money into the campaign. “I am invested in this election in every way, and I will invest the resources into my campaign to win."

Democratic groups such as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and House Majority PAC were debating Monday whether to include the race among their midterm spending priorities

The race has been drawing increasing attention over the past month amid scrutiny of previous abuse allegations made against Miller by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and at least two other women. Some of his attempts to defend himself also have drawn backlash.

At the same time, Democrats have been heartened by Poindexter's prospects. The 46-year-old Brook Park city councilman has campaigned on pocketbook issues and won union endorsements from the Ironworkers International, United Auto Workers, AFSCME, Ohio AFL-CIO and others.

Poindexter on Monday sought to capitalize on Miller's controversies by welcoming voters across the political spectrum to support his campaign.

“It’s unfortunate that Miller has chosen to keep putting his ex-wife and her family through this nightmare in the public spotlight," he said in a statement. “But let me be perfectly clear. I got into this campaign to fight for my neighbors and for working people across this district.”

Miller did not return messages seeking comment.

Miller was the first person Trump endorsed as he sought to punish fellow Republicans who voted in favor of his impeachment over the Jan. 6, 2021, violent assault on the U.S. Capitol or blocked his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which was won by Democrat Joe Biden. The then-32-year-old jumped in to challenge Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a popular former professional football player, who ultimately dropped out.

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Monroe County Circuit Judge Mark Wilson recently ordered Lori A. Kerbel, who was accused of stealing from Montessori Children’s School, to pay more than $11,490 in restitution through monthly payments, according to prosecutors.

Wilson accepted Kerbel’s plea of no contest on July 28, and he sentenced her to 270 days in Monroe County Jail, a five-year probation, and 50 hours of community service, according to Monroe County prosecutors.

Kerbel, who was the business manager and bookkeeper of the Montessori Children’s School from October 2012 to August 2014, made unauthorized “personal purchases” with the school’s funds and credit cards, according to the Key West Police Department.

Aside from an upgrade to her health insurance coverage, Kerbel’s “personal purchases” also included home furnishings, electronics, jewelry, and clothing, according to police.

Kerbel, also known as Lori Ruben, has an arrest record in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, and Oklahoma, records how.

According to court records, Monroe County prosecutors filed the felony case against Kerbel for third-degree grand theft on Dec. 9, 2014, when a judge issued an arrest warrant.

Court records showed deputies served the arrest warrant on Aug. 17, 2018, and Kerbel pleaded not guilty on Sept. 6, 2018. Her bond was $15,000.

Kerbel, who was born in Ohio, moved to Texas and notified the court in Monroe County that she had moved to Corinth in 2018 and to Boyd in 2021, according to court records.

Kerbel was allowed to skip some court dates in 2019, 2020, and 2021, court records show. Wilson issued an arrest warrant on Jan. 4, 2022.

The court’s public docket shows inactivity from a return mail on Feb. 11, 2022, to a substitution of counsel on March 25, 2025.

According to the July 28 negotiated plea statement, Kerbel was booked at the Blackhawk County Jail on Dec. 3, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa, on a warrant related to the case.

The next notices of appearance were on Jan. 26 and March 3. Records show Kerbel was arrested again on Feb. 27 and booked at the MCSO jail in Key West. Her bond was $300,000.

Judge’s restitution order filed on Aug. 4

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Trump Media & Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said Monday that it lost $238 million in the three months through June as it branched into businesses unrelated to media, including crypto. That was more than 10 times the loss from a year earlier. The per-share loss widened to 86 cents from 8 cents.

In a conference call after the earnings release, the new chief executive, Kevin McGurn, said a yearlong effort to expand by branching into several new industries including online betting and crypto would now be largely abandoned as he refocuses the business on its social media mission.

“We made the disciplined choice to pivot in order to invest more time and resources in our most important initiatives,” McGurn said. “We will say no to things or change course as warranted.”

Trump Media stock fell slightly in after-hours trading following the earnings report. The stock had fallen 8% in regular trading.

Key to McGurn's plan is a service called Truth API that offers early access to Wall Street trading firms to top posters on the Truth Social platform. That includes the user with most followers, President Donald Trump, who often moves markets by breaking major U.S policy shifts on the site.

Trump Media has been attacked by good government watchdogs from the start of Trump's second term as a vehicle for him to profit off the presidency. The new service has only heightened those concerns, with Democrats vowing to investigate the paid service if they get control of Congress in the midterms.

McGurn has dismissed such concerns, noting that other companies sell special, fast access to traders.

“Providing licensed real-time public data through commercial APIs is a well-established business practice across the technology, financial information and media industries,” he said. “This is no different.”

One previously announced new venture, nuclear fusion, will continue. McGurn said Trump Media hopes to close a previously announced merger with energy company TAE Technologies by the end of the year.

“We continue to believe it’s the single most important driver of long-term value for this company,” McGurn said of the fusion business.

Much of the damage last quarter was due to unrealized paper losses from the falling values of Trump Media's holdings of bitcoin and a crypto token called Cronos.

Excluding those paper losses as well as taxes, interest and other items, so-called operating losses still increased, but much less than the unadjusted results — a $164 million loss from a $44 million loss a year earlier.

The new Truth API service is charging $60,000 to $100,000 a month, McGurn said, adding that Trump Media has already signed up 10 customers, mostly so-called high frequency trading firms that buy and sell in milliseconds.

“We’re in the early innings,” said McGurn, noting that the potential market was much bigger than traders, including data center companies, news organizations and developers of large language models.

Ten customers translates into a big new revenue source for Trump Media, possibly bringing in between $7 million to $12 million a year, or roughly two to three times the company's entire revenue last year.

In the second quarter, Trump Media posted $1.7 million in revenue, more than double from a year earlier.

The company has $1 billion in debt from special convertible notes that don't come due until 2028, but the lenders have an option to demand they be cashed out in November, a possible hit to finances though the company appeared to have ample cash.

At the end of the quarter, Trump Media had more than $400 million in cash and short term investments. It also had $1.2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-related assets.

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This story corrects that Trump Media took in $1.7 million in revenue last quarter, not $1.7 billion.

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According to a federal criminal complaint obtained by Local 10 News on Monday, Jhon Alexander Herrera Giraldo arrived on Avianca Flight AV06 from Bogota on Wednesday and said he had nothing to declare to customs agents.

However, it states that agents conducting a pat-down noticed that the 40-year-old, who’s been with the airline for nearly two decades, was wearing a silver-colored chain around his neck and asked him about it.

Authorities said Herrera Giraldo initially claimed the chain was platinum, but then “stated that it was gold but claimed he had owned it for years.”

They said he “later admitted that the chain was not his” and said “an individual named ‘Leandro’ had given him the chain in Colombia and instructed him to deliver it to an individual named ‘Lalo’ the next day,” saying that “that the chain had already been painted silver when ‘Leandro’ gave it to him and that he believed the chain was painted to conceal the fact that it was gold.”

Authorities said Herrera Giraldo admitted he lied about the chain at first because he was “scared” and said “he received approximately $200 to $300 for each trip on which he brought a chain” to the U.S., making three such trips over the past four months.

According to the complaint, the chain weighed in at around 240 grams and was “made of high-purity gold consistent with merchandise intended for sale or other commercial use.”

Though the complaint doesn’t state where authorities suspect the gold came from, according to Business Insider, illegal gold mining is now Colombia’s “most profitable illicit industry” and the U.S. is the country’s number-one destination for smuggled gold.

As for Herrera Giraldo, agents arrested him on a charge of smuggling goods into the United States, which can carry a 20-year prison sentence.

His federal court file did not list any upcoming hearings and he remained held in the Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami as of Monday morning.

Local 10 News contacted Avianca on Monday morning seeking comment on Herrera Giraldo’s arrest.

A spokesperson sent a statement to Local 10 News on Monday evening:

“Avianca is aware that a cabin crew member was detained in the United States in connection with matters that are currently under investigation.

“The company respects and cooperates with the appropriate authorities and is responding to all applicable requests.

“Avianca reiterates that it operates under strict ethical and compliance standards and does not tolerate conduct that violates the law.

“The company has activated its internal protocols in response to this situation. As this is an ongoing matter, and out of respect for due process and the work of the relevant authorities, Avianca will not provide further comment on the case at this time.”

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School security is high on the list of priorities for most people.

Pastor and retired teacher Joy Jackson says a lot has already been done to protect our schools.

“We do have those entities in place,” she said. “Doors locked, safety rooms and police officers and security monitors to ensure safety.”

Catholic school teacher Wrendly Mesidor thinks other districts are on the right track by requiring clear backpacks and utilizing metal detectors.

“I would advocate that we have similar policies as well, where we have vetted people and security at every standpoint,” Mesidor said.

Former police chief James Wright and former Miami Gardens Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro both said it’s not just about reaction, but also prevention.

“We need to also address bullying issues, which sometimes arise to the level of grievances, and then violence occurs,” said Wright.

Added Ighodaro: “We have to make sure our teachers are trained to identify trauma, and when we have school counselors and mental health practitioners, we have to make sure they are funded properly to address those concerns.”

Retired principal Katrina Wilson said schools are safer than they have ever been and believes knowledge is the key.

“The more people know, the better they behave. The more you give them information, you give them the shield to protect themselves,” she said.

For Florida Memorial University Board Chair Bernard Jennings, hiring quality staff has to be a priority.

“Make sure we have enough security personnel that are paid well so they’ll get to work on time be interested in the job and not looking for another job while they are at work,” said Jennings.

Teacher Linda Cothiere believes safety and learning go hand in hand.

“You can’t learn in a place if you don’t feel safe, so therefore securing the buildings is very important to me because I want my students to feel safe,” she said.

Carrington came from behind and hit the Fever's Sophie Cunningham in the head and neck on a fast-break layup, knocking her to the court as the shot went in. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after the referee said there was windup, impact and follow-through on the foul.

Carrington is Black and Cunningham is white. After Carrington was ejected, she posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media and tagged the Fever.

Responding to a clip of former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho criticizing her reaction, Carrington posted on X that she “never once claimed that the assessment of the foul was white privilege.”

“Try exercising your critical thinking skills, I know you studied psych. Furthermore, I’m the LAST thing from ignorant or asinine when it comes to speaking on “white privilege”, do ya research on that one,” Carrington wrote. "I actually went to school, one of the top universities might I add, to educate myself on this exact subject.

“I would never use that term as a rhetorical weapon knowing the historical and social weight it holds without having the proper evidence to substantiate it.”

The 28-year-old Carrington played for Stanford for four years before spending her final season of college ball at Baylor.

There has been no word from the WNBA on any additional punishment for Carrington for the hard foul. The Sky visited the Seattle Storm on Monday night.

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Hepburn, 47, started early Monday morning with school bus drivers in Davie at the Central West Transportation Terminal, which handles nearly 1,000 routes.

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Hepburn, who took over in April 2024, said a stop-arm camera program is in the works to help enforce Florida’s school bus stop law.

The 30-day warning period runs from Monday to Sept. 8. Enforcement starts on Sept. 9 with $225 civil penalty for violations.

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Hepburn visited Hallandale Beach Magnet High School, which adopted a four-day class week with programs in entrepreneurship and tech. Friday is their day off.

Pompano Beach High School, one of the best-performing BCPS campuses, served as a model for the four-day work week at BCPS, promoting the use of Fridays for internships.

Related story: Broward students head back to class as school consolidations bring changes to some campuses

In Fort Lauderdale, Hepburn also visited Sunrise Middle School. He took a break for a short workout in the school’s Sports Academy’s new gym.

“This is just one of the great partnerships that we have with the city of Fort Lauderdale,” Hepburn said.

Bennett Elementary School and Fort Lauderdale High School also house a Sports Academy to help students explore careers in sports, health, fitness, and athletics.

Hepburn also visited Atlantic West Elementary School in Margate, sitting down and joining students for lunch.

The campus is now boasting a higher rating by the Florida Department of Education.

“We are celebrating an A for the first time in 15 years,” said Atlantic West Elementary Principal Shereen Reynolds. “We’re hoping to increase the upper trajectory of teaching and learning.”

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Thank you for all you do each day to support our students. Because of your hard work and commitment, BCPS starts this school year as a three-time A-rated District. I invite you to watch my Back-to-School message.

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Police shared photos of the encounter on Facebook Saturday, joking that the gator may have been eager for the school doors to open Monday morning after summer break.

The alligator was found near a canal at the corner of Coconut Creek Parkway and Lyons Road, which borders the high school.

“A gator that could’ve played left tackle on Creek High’s football team has been relocated,” the department joked in its post.

Police said the alligator measured about 10 feet long and weighed well over 300 pounds.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assisted with relocating the animal Friday night, according to police.

The sizable reptile now has a new home at Everglades Holiday Park.

Police also had a little fun speculating about what may have brought the gator to the area, joking that perhaps the nearby canal “is like a Buc-ee’s for gators.”

No injuries were reported.

Hepburn, de 47 años, comenzó temprano el lunes por la mañana con los conductores de autobuses escolares en la Terminal de Transporte Central West en Davie, que maneja casi 1,000 rutas.

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Hepburn, quien asumió el cargo en abril de 2024, dijo que se está preparando un programa de cámaras en las señales de alto de los autobuses para ayudar a hacer cumplir la ley de Florida sobre las paradas de autobuses escolares.

El período de advertencia de 30 días se extiende desde el lunes hasta el 8 de septiembre. La aplicación de la ley comienza el 9 de septiembre con una multa civil de $225 USD por infracciones.

Enlace relacionado: Más sobre el programa de seguridad de autobuses escolares

Hepburn visitó Hallandale Beach Magnet High School, que adoptó una semana de clases de cuatro días con programas de emprendimiento y tecnología. El viernes es su día libre.

Pompano Beach High School, uno de los planteles de BCPS con mejor desempeño, sirvió como modelo para la semana de cuatro días en BCPS, promoviendo el uso de los viernes para pasantías.

Nota relacionada: Estudiantes de Broward regresan a clases mientras consolidaciones escolares traen cambios a algunos planteles

En Fort Lauderdale, Hepburn también visitó Sunrise Middle School. Hizo una pausa para realizar un breve entrenamiento en el nuevo gimnasio de la Academia Deportiva de la escuela.

“Esta es solo una de las grandes colaboraciones que tenemos con la ciudad de Fort Lauderdale”, dijo Hepburn.

Bennett Elementary School y Fort Lauderdale High School también cuentan con una Academia Deportiva para ayudar a los estudiantes a explorar carreras en deportes, salud, acondicionamiento físico y atletismo.

Hepburn también visitó Atlantic West Elementary School en Margate.

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Thank you for all you do each day to support our students. Because of your hard work and commitment, BCPS starts this school year as a three-time A-rated District. I invite you to watch my Back-to-School message.

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Según un comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía de Opa-locka, sus agentes fueron llamados para ayudar a la policía de Miami Gardens durante una persecución vehicular activa.

La policía dijo que el sospechoso disparó un arma contra los agentes que lo perseguían mientras huía de Miami Gardens y entraba a Opa-locka.

Agentes de Opa-locka respondieron para ayudar a la policía de Miami Gardens mientras continuaba la persecución.

La persecución finalmente terminó cerca de Northwest 107th Street y Northwest 17th Avenue, donde las autoridades detuvieron al sospechoso, según la policía de Opa-locka.

Se estableció una escena separada cerca de Northwest 22nd Avenue y Northwest 135th Street, donde la policía dijo que un agente de Miami Gardens estuvo involucrado en un accidente durante la persecución.

Personal de emergencia respondió a la escena.

Las autoridades no proporcionaron de inmediato información sobre la condición del agente ni dijeron si alguien más resultó herido en el accidente.

Las autoridades tampoco han revelado la identidad del sospechoso ni detalles adicionales sobre la investigación por delito grave que precedió a la persecución.

La policía de Opa-locka enfatizó que la información divulgada hasta el momento es preliminar y dijo que la investigación permanece activa y en curso.

Se espera que las agencias investigadoras correspondientes divulguen detalles adicionales sobre la investigación subyacente, la persecución, el arresto y el accidente que involucró al agente.

“El Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Opa-locka mantiene su compromiso de trabajar en colaboración con nuestros socios de las agencias policiales vecinas para proteger a nuestras comunidades y garantizar la seguridad de los residentes y del personal policial”, declaró el OLPD en el comunicado de prensa.

Of course the Miami Dolphins first-year head coach does not want his players missing assignments, lining up offsides or running the wrong routes on game days. But he has stressed to his young team the importance of pushing beyond their comfort zones during training camp, even if that means getting things wrong.

“Some guys get so comfortable, right?” Hafley said Monday. “And they’re so scared to make a mistake that they play things safe. How do you grow if you’re going to play things safe? That doesn’t make any sense to me because you’re comfortable or you don’t want to look bad? It’s not about looking bad.”

Hafley has taken that approach himself, testing out different snap counts for quarterbacks and living with pre-snap penalties if they come early on. Similarly, the former defensive coordinator wants players to test different techniques and learn what works for them. During a recent practice, that meant encouraging a cornerback to use his hands and length more during team drills.

"Like step out of your comfort zone. Don’t worry about the results," Hafley said. "That’s what practice is for. That’s why I get mad in practice. I think bad coaching is when a guy gets beat and you just go up and you yell at him. No, ask him, ‘What did you do? What did you see? What did you try? Did it work? Let’s go back and watch it on film.’ If a guy’s not running to the ball or he’s (showing) lack of effort or physicality then yeah, yell at him. But this is where these guys get paralyzed in their minds, and I just don’t want that to happen.

“So when I see a long corner and I get a flashback, ‘You’re not using your length. Step and punch and try something different.’ I think that’s huge for everybody on our team, and it’s just how we need to coach these guys.”

That approach will be tested this week as the Dolphins prepare for Wednesday's joint practice against Washington ahead of Friday's preseason opener.

Hafley hasn't said whether starters like quarterback Malik Willis or running back De'Von Achane will suit up, but the coach said Monday everyone on the team “needs to be ready to play.”

“You never know what to expect, but you kind of just go out there, and it’s like a regular practice. You just start,” said tackle Patrick Paul, whose brother, Chris, is an offensive lineman for the Commanders. “There’s no like pre-anything. It’s just from the jump you’re going. It’s going to bring the best out of a lot of people because you’re going against new competition. These aren’t your teammates. These are people you’re about to play, so you need to go out there and compete."

Making Moves

The Dolphins agreed to acquire offensive tackle Caedan Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick from the New England Patriots on Monday in exchange for a 2028 sixth-rounder. That deal is pending a physical.

Wallace, a third-round pick out of Penn State by the Patriots in 2024, has played in 10 games with two starts over the past two seasons.

Also Monday, the Dolphins placed kicker Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve and signed cornerback Nick McCloud as they deal with injuries in their secondary.

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As of Monday morning, that disturbance had a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression or named storm over the next 7 days, primarily from Wednesday through Saturday as it tracks safely over the open waters between Africa and the Caribbean. The next name on the list is Cristobal.

In general, models have trended more bullish in terms of its potential development since Friday and the easternmost Caribbean islands – from the Lesser Antilles to Puerto Rico – will want to monitor the forecast trends this week.

The scenarios that indicate development in the AI-camp of models keep the system weaker (tropical depression or tropical storm strength) but also move it farther south and graze or affect the Leeward Islands by this upcoming weekend.

For now, the top-performing Google DeepMind machine learning-based model puts development odds around 30-40% this week.

The conventional physics-based models, on the other hand, are slightly more aggressive in future development but also – perhaps due to a stronger storm – lift the system farther north into the central Atlantic this weekend and provide a safer clearance away from the islands.

It’s too soon to know which solution for the islands is most likely and interests in the islands should continue to check back this week. Though Cristobal is looking more likely than not later this week, the environment is only marginally conducive ahead, and for now our forecast models don’t indicate significant strengthening east of the islands.

Beyond the islands next week, there does appear to be enough of a break in the subtropical high pressure steering to allow the system to bend north, but we’re still more than a week out and we’ll need to see exactly how far north the disturbance – or what comes from it – tracks this week. At this stage, this isn’t anything the mainland U.S. needs to be concerned about.

Honorable mentions over the rest of the Atlantic

The NHC also added two other yellow areas to its outlook map this weekend for low development odds, but neither is of much consequence. The southernmost disturbance between Africa and the Caribbean (and west of the main disturbance we’re tracking this week) is a tropical wave that rolled off Africa Friday that we mentioned at the time.

Forecast models show that disturbance harmlessly sailing into the southern Windward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and parts of northern Venezuela by mid-week and development isn’t expected.

Meanwhile, a broad and disorganized area of low pressure over the open north Atlantic north of Bermuda – in part a leftover piece of a tropical wave that affected parts of the southeast U.S. Friday into the weekend – is moving quickly eastward and away from the U.S. Its development prospects are very limited and regardless, it poses no threat to land.

The contract includes $101 million guaranteed and will be added to the two years on his existing deal. The $35.3 million annual average on the extension is second among defensive tackles to Jalen Carter of NFC East rival Philadelphia.

The lucrative extension could keep Williams with the Cowboys through 2030 after they traded for him during the 2025 season. Dallas gave up one of the two first-round picks acquired in the shocking trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers just a week before the opener last year.

Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said at the opening of training camp the club was working with Williams' agents on an extension. Just shy of two weeks later, an agreement was in place.

“It’s a big part of all the moving parts that went with our trade last year,” Jones said on the team's website. “I think this kind of, at the end of the day, puts a bow on top in terms of knowing that we’re going to have Q here for the next five years long term.”

The addition of Williams from the New York Jets provided an initial boost to one of the NFL's worst defenses a year ago. The Cowboys won their first three games after the trade before a 44-30 loss to Detroit that started a season-ending run of four losses in five games as Dallas missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.

The Cowboys had one of the league's best offenses while finishing 7-9-1 in coach Brian Schottenheimer's first season, and they spent the offseason overhauling the defense while believing Williams would be a centerpiece among the many changes.

Dallas hired defensive coordinator Christian Parker to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired after one season when the Cowboys allowed the most points (511) with the fewest interceptions (six) in franchise history.

The Cowboys traded with Green Bay again to get pass rusher Rashan Gary, drafted safety Caleb Downs and defensive end Malachi Lawrence in the first round and added cornerback Cobie Durant and safeties P.J. Locke and Jalen Thompson in free agency.

Dallas also targeted linebacker, drafting Michigan pass rusher Jaishawn Barham with the belief he could play off the line of scrimmage and acquiring Dee Winters in a trade with San Francisco.

Williams is part of a returning group that includes fellow defensive tackle Kenny Clark — acquired in the Parsons deal — along with second-year defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel Jr. and safety Malik Hooker.

The 28-year-old Williams was the third overall pick by the Jets in 2019 and was an All-Pro three years later despite the Jets' 7-10 finish. Williams has yet to play on a winning team, and the former Alabama standout was quick to remind everyone after the trade that he's still waiting for his first NFL playoff game.

“You’re just happy about it for a guy like that,” defensive line coach Marcus Dixon said. “Like he’s been rewarded for his hard work, the way he approaches the game, how he is with his teammates, his love for the game, how he’s always trying to perfect his craft. But he wants to win, and he’ll tell you that.”

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Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur’s death. He’s been jailed since late 2023 and has pleaded not guilty.

For decades, Shakur’s unsolved killing has gripped hip-hop fans. He’s considered one of the most influential rappers of all time with songs that speak to the human experience of love, heartache and familial relationships. When Shakur died, he was in the midst of a fierce battle for dominance in a music scene increasingly shaped by rival gangs.

The trial, which is expected to last about a month, likely won’t reveal who pulled the trigger. Instead, prosecutors hope to prove that Davis was the shot caller and provided the weapon. Gunfire came from the Cadillac that Davis was in, and he’s one of the only people there that night who is still alive. Prosecutors say if Davis hadn’t written explicitly about the killing, or talked about it in interviews, it’s likely no one would have been charged.

Cold case is revived on Tupac Shakur’s killing

On Sept. 7, 1996, Shakur was in the passenger seat of a black BMW and Death Row Records co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight was driving. They had just watched Mike Tyson knock out Bruce Seldon and were headed to a nightclub where Shakur was scheduled to perform. But at a red light near the Las Vegas Strip, a white Cadillac pulled up beside them, and gunfire erupted.

Shakur was shot multiple times and died six days later, while Knight survived with minor injuries. Knight is serving a 28-year prison sentence for a fatal hit-and-run.

The case went cold until Davis began making public statements about his involvement as a leader of the South Side Compton Crips. In 2019, he published a tell-all memoir. The book, along with interviews Davis gave, revived the police investigation.

Davis’ defense attorneys argue there is no evidence he directed the shooting and the state relies on witnesses who weren’t there. The defense said Davis left the narcotics trade in 2009 and worked a steady job before illness forced him to retire in 2014.

For Shakur’s family, the last 30 years have been exhausting and stressful, his stepbrother Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur said. Sitting through the trial will be retraumatizing, Shakur said, but he’s “cautiously optimistic” justice will come.

“I hope that the trial is fair, and we find out the truth,” he said.

Shakur’s death a result of longstanding gang feud, witnesses say

Hundreds of pages of grand jury transcripts portray Tupac Shakur’s shooting as a culmination of a longstanding feud between rival record labels — Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records — and rival gang sects Mob Piru and South Side Compton Crips.

Witnesses said South Side Compton Crips hung out with and provided protection to Bad Boy Records, which was founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs and included rappers like The Notorious B.I.G., or Christopher Wallace. Mob Piru, part of the larger Bloods gang, was associated with Death Row Records, which featured rappers like Shakur, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.

The rival gangs fought and retaliated against each other both before and after Shakur’s death.

Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the shooting to get revenge after Shakur and his entourage beat up Davis’ nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, at the MGM Grand hours before Shakur was killed.

Davis’ book will be front and center at the trial

The prosecutors’ case relies on “Compton Street Legend,” the book Davis co-authored about the shooting and his time in the Crips, as well as police and media interviews he participated in.

Davis’ attorneys unsuccessfully fought to block the use of the book and a recording of a 2008 police interview in the trial. They argued the book was fictionalized and had a co-author, making it impossible to know which parts Davis wrote. They also argued Davis’ interview with a federal task force investigating the deaths of Wallace and Shakur was supposed to be confidential and not used against him.

The memoir says that Shakur and his entourage “crossed the line” when they beat up Anderson.

“We couldn’t let no record company studio gangsters do us like that,” the book says.

Davis was in the passenger seat of the Cadillac and passed a gun to the back seat earlier that night, according to the book. When they encountered Shakur and Knight, Davis claimed to see Shakur reach for a weapon and wrote that “one of my guys from the back seat grabbed the Glock and started bustin’ back.”

No weapon was found in Knight and Shakur’s car, according to retired Las Vegas police Detective Clifford Mogg, who was assigned to the investigation in early 2018.

The trial could bring closure — or more questions

Mopreme Shakur said nothing would bring back his stepbrother.

“That would be justice for me,” he said. “But we all know that is unattainable.”

Mopreme Shakur said he wants allegations that Combs was involved to be explored further. In his book, Davis claims that Combs wanted Knight and Shakur killed. Combs has denied having any involvement in Shakur’s death.

He’s serving roughly four years in prison after being convicted of prostitution-related charges. Combs’ attorney did not return emailed requests from The Associated Press for comment.

Shakur’s influence in the music industry endures

Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide with hits like “California Love,” “Changes” and “Dear Mama.” His songs spanned from party anthems to deep social commentary. The issues he discussed still resonate with people 30 years later, history professor Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar said.

“I can’t think of anyone else in the history of hip-hop who’s had a greater impact in such a short period of time,” said Ogbar, who is the founding director of the Center for the Study of Popular Music at the University of Connecticut.

The Falcons announced the signing before Sample participated in Monday’s practice in full pads.

Sample, 26, is a native of Snellville, Ga., near Atlanta. He was a fourth-round draft pick by Cincinnati in 2021 and signed a one-year deal with San Francisco on April 13 before he was released last week.

Sample had 85 tackles and seven sacks in four seasons with the Bengals. He missed the 2024 season with an Achilles tendon injury. He returned to start in two of 14 games with Cincinnati last season and had 17 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.

Walker was one of the team's two edge rushers selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Adding to the uncertainty at edge rusher is the possibility the NFL could impose discipline on the other 2025 first-rounder, James Pearce Jr., the team’s sacks leader as a rookie.

Pearce faced three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson, near Miami.

On April 23, one of Pearce’s attorneys, Jacob Nunez, said Pearce agreed to enter a six-month pretrial intervention program which would allow him to resolve the felony charges.

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday there has been no update from the NFL on possible disciplinary action with Pearce, including a suspension.

Pearce had 10 1/2 sacks last season and his 45 quarterback pressures set a Falcons rookie record. Stefanski said Pearce is “doing a nice job” in training camp.

“I appreciate the work that he’s putting into it,” Stefanski said. “We’ll continue to roll guys in at all positions. We've got a lot of injuries now at the edge in particular, so we’re gonna ask everybody to do a little bit more. But he’s continuing to do everything we’re asking him to.”

The Falcons also activated right tackle Jawaan Taylor from the physically unable to perform list. Taylor, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal on April 9, had been recovering from elbow and triceps injuries that shortened his 2025 season with Kansas City.

Taylor is a candidate to start at right tackle. Kaleb McGary announced his retirement after missing the 2025 season with a lower left leg injury.

Defensive tackle Zach Harrison, who ended the 2025 season on injured reserve with a knee injury, practiced on Monday after being cleared late last week.

The Falcons also waived long snapper Philip Florenzo and waived/injured offensive lineman Jack Nelson.

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The two-time Olympic champion from Norway hadn’t raced since having surgery early this year to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around his left Achilles tendon.

Down the stretch, Ingebrigtsen was in third place before accelerating in the final 50 meters to pass Florian Bremm of Germany and cross the line in 13 minutes, 15:29 seconds. Bremm was second followed by France’s Etienne Daguinos.

“Coming from the lowest of lows to be European champion again means the world to me,” Ingebrigtsen said. “Not even I believed it could happen coming here. Only with 600 meters to go I knew I would win.

“I am starting to feel more like myself,” he added. “I doubted myself every day coming in to this and every minute leading up to the last lap today, but I’m always hoping to do my best. I’ve tried my best, and the last three weeks was very smooth.”

The Norwegian's rivals could only marvel at his abilities. Daguinos called him “a legend of our sport.”

Bremm said he looked to both sides “and I thought, ‘Oh yes I have it for sure,” before Ingebrigtsen passed him.

“He proved he’s faster than everyone else even after the injury,” Bremm said.

Ingebrigtsen is not racing in the 1,500 meters in Birmingham. He’s won both the 1,500 and 5,000 at the past three European championships.

The Achilles problem seemed to be a factor in Ingebrigtsen’s performance at last September’s world championships in Tokyo, where he failed to advance out of the first round of the 1,500 and finished 10th in the 5,000 final.

Amy Hunt wins tight 100m

Amy Hunt of Britain got just enough separation to win the women's 100 meters in 11 seconds, edging Poland's Ewa Swoboda (11.02) and Belgium's Delphine Nkansa (11.06). Hunt's teammate Dina Asher-Smith (11.10), the defending champion, was fifth.

Hunt won silver in the 100 at the Commonwealth Games two weeks ago. She was also the silver medalist in 200 at the world championships last September.

Three-peat for Schilder in women's shot put

Netherlands star Jessica Schilder made it three in a row in the shot put, taking gold with a throw of 20.73 meters at Alexander Stadium.

The reigning world champion's teammate Jorinde van Klinken (19.64) won silver, and 2024 Olympic champion Yemisi Mabry (19.50) of Germany was third.

“I will never get tired of this feeling, I will never get bored of winning these medals,” Schilder said. “I had the confidence going into this that even though I was competing with an injured finger I was capable of doing well here. It was a little bit about battling and pushing through the pain today.”

Schilder is the only woman this decade to surpass 21 meters when she threw 21.09 at the Shanghai Diamond League in May.

Schilder won gold at the past two European championships: 2024 in Rome and 2022 in Munich. She called this one the “easiest” of the three.

“There was quite a gap with the other competitors,” she said.

For the men's shot put, Leonardo Fabbri defended his title with a throw of 22.31, and his Italian teammate Zane Weir took silver. Sweden's Wictor Petersson was third.

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Según un informe de arresto, agentes de la policía de North Miami Beach respondieron al complejo la noche del viernes después de recibir un reporte sobre un hombre que se exhibía frente a menores.

La policía dijo que las dos víctimas, de 10 y 17 años, dijeron a los agentes que estaban sacando la basura alrededor de las 8:45 p.m. cuando pasaron frente al apartamento de Eric Leon Wilson y notaron al sospechoso observándolas desde el pasillo con sus pantalones cortos rojos bajados.

Cuando se dieron la vuelta, lo vieron exhibiendo sus genitales de una manera que la policía describió como “lasciva y obscena”, indicó el informe.

Los investigadores dijeron que los menores se asustaron y no querían volver a pasar frente al apartamento del hombre para llegar a sus propios apartamentos. En cambio, salieron al exterior para regresar a sus apartamentos por otra ruta, dijeron las autoridades.

Mientras pasaban frente al apartamento de Wilson desde el exterior, ambos menores dijeron a la policía que lo vieron observándolos desde su balcón, según el informe.

La policía dijo que un video de vigilancia del complejo de apartamentos corroboró los relatos de los menores. Según los investigadores, las imágenes mostraron a Wilson observando a los menores mientras sacaban la basura y mostraron sus pantalones cortos bajados hasta la mitad, exhibiéndose.

Las víctimas también identificaron al sospechoso mediante una fotografía que tomaron durante el incidente, dijo la policía.

Según el informe de arresto, los agentes inicialmente encontraron a Wilson afuera de su apartamento y él dijo a la policía que acababa de regresar a casa del trabajo.

Después de que le leyeran sus derechos Miranda, Wilson aceptó hablar con los investigadores y negó repetidamente haber tenido contacto con alguien, manteniendo que acababa de llegar a casa del trabajo, indicó el informe.

Según el informe, la joven de 17 años dijo a los investigadores que en dos ocasiones anteriores había visto a Wilson observándola desde el estacionamiento mientras ella estaba en su dormitorio. No pudo proporcionar fechas ni horas específicas de esos presuntos incidentes, indica el informe.

La policía dijo que la joven de 17 años proporcionó una declaración por escrito, mientras que el menor de 10 años dio una declaración en video a un agente.

Wilson fue arrestado por cargos de exhibición lasciva y obscena ante un menor, exhibición indecente y conducta desordenada/alteración de la paz.

Los registros en línea muestran que hasta la mañana del lunes, Wilson permanecía detenido en el Centro de Detención Metrowest con una fianza de $8,650 USD.

The 30-year-old McCaffrey had participated in every practice so far this summer for the 49ers as the team altered its schedule for training camp this year to eliminate stretches of three straight full practices.

Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said McCaffrey was “doing fine” and the team was managing his workload.

“Christian always kind of has his rep count in any camp,” offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said. “You guys are aware of the adjustments we’ve made to our schedule to kind of keep them from having too many off days. But in terms of his rep load, we’re right on track where we want to be. He’s a veteran player, so you got to monitor him and get him ready for the first week.”

San Francisco is hoping to find a reliable backup for McCaffrey to lighten his workload after he led the NFL with 413 touches from scrimmage in the 2025 regular season.

But the team has been short-handed at running back with the top three projected backups to McCaffrey also out with injuries. Rookie Kaelon Black has been sidelined by an adductor injury, second-year back Jordan James broke his ribs early in training camp and third-year player Isaac Guerendo has been sidelined by a torn pectoral muscle suffered earlier in the offseason.

Patrick Taylor Jr., Sincere McCormick and Khalil Herbert handled most of the load at running back on Monday.

“It sucks because you want those young guys out there who we drafted and who we want to see compete and want to see get better,” Kubiak said. “Those guys will get back out there. They’re not far away. But it’s given guys opportunities to get better, too.”

The Niners did bring back receiver Deebo Samuel earlier in training camp and he has been getting work as a running back as well.

“When he has the ball in his hand, there’s nobody more explosive, more dynamic on the field,” Kubiak said. “In terms of managing his load, Deebo has got to be able to affect the game in a lot of ways. That’s our plan with him.”

Defensive end Nick Bosa also was out, missing his fourth straight practice with what the team described as soreness. Bosa is working his way back after going down with a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 last year.

Bosa had only participated in individual drills early in camp before being held out but coach Kyle Shanahan has said the team isn't overly concerned about his status.

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Police have not indicated whether they consider the 29-year-old Black woman’s death suspicious, saying only that they are actively working “to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.”

A week after Fortune’s body was found, a pink and white memorial honoring her life stood as a bright spot Monday in the otherwise overgrown backyard of the abandoned house in Jackson.

Feet from where rainbow pinwheels, white flowers and teddy bears surrounded a photograph of Fortune, empty chip bags and discarded plastic bottles littered the ground. Nearby, an entrance to the home gaped open, a tarp, foam pad and other debris scattered outside.

Jackson police officers responded to the home on Aug. 3 and discovered a body hanging in the backyard. Hinds County chief medical examiner investigator Jeremiah Howard later confirmed the identity as Fortune.

Her body is now in the custody of the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.

Here's what we know so far about Fortune's death:

What was Fortune doing when she was last heard from?

Christy Spivey, Fortune's mother, told ABC News on Sunday that she last saw her daughter on July 26. Fortune, a mother of four who had lived in Mississippi for more than 10 years, had traveled to Kentucky for a family reunion.

She described her daughter as a loving mother who was not behaving out of the ordinary.

“She did not do this to herself," Spivey told the outlet. "I know my daughter, and she did not do this to herself.”

On Wednesday, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes wrote a letter to Mississippi U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger asking for assistance in the case. In the letter, Stokes referred to Fortune as a murder victim.

Do authorities have any suspects?

Jackson police have commented very little on Fortune's death. They have not identified any suspects or person of interest.

Local media report that a man interviewed by investigators said he had argued with Fortune but had no involvement in her death. Police have not disclosed how the man, who was arrested last week on an unrelated charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, is acquainted with Fortune.

Where were the other hangings in Mississippi?

Fortune's death comes less than a year after the hanging deaths of 21-year-old Trey Reed, a Black student at Delta State University in Cleveland, and Cory Zukatis, an unhoused white man in his 30s, in Vicksburg.

Police in Cleveland concluded Reed's death was a suicide. Autopsy results were consistent with a preliminary examination of the body by the Bolivar County coroner, which found no evidence of foul play.

Reed's family and their attorneys called for an independent autopsy and for authorities to share security camera recordings.

The Mississippi State Medical Examiner determined Zukatis died by suicide.

Why are the Mississippi cases attracting interest?

How law enforcement agencies in Mississippi, a state with a tumultuous civil rights history, handle death investigations of Black residents has drawn extreme interest in recent weeks with the case of Nolan Xavier Wells.

The 18-year-old joined friends on a Fourth of July boat excursion to an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast but did not return with them. His body was found two days later.

Wells’ parents say how their son died remains a mystery and there have been conflicting stories and missing details.

Spivey, Fortune’s mother, told ABC News she “does not want her name associated with” the death possibly being racially motivated.

Bernice King, daughter of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., cautioned people to “not rush to conclusions.” At the same time, Fortune's death is triggering.

“We also cannot dismiss the fear and painful history these circumstances evoke for Black communities, especially in Mississippi," she said in a statement. “That history makes transparency, thoroughness, and truth essential." ___

This story has corrected the spelling of Bernice King's first name.

___ Tang reported from Sunnyvale, California.

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According to an arrest report, North Miami Beach police officers responded to the complex Friday night after receiving a report about a man exposing himself in front of minors.

Police said the two victims, ages 10 and 17, told officers they were taking out the trash at about 8:45 p.m. when they walked past Eric Leon Wilson’s apartment and noticed the suspect watching them from down the hallway with his red shorts pulled down.

When they turned around, they saw him exposing his genitals in what police described as a “lewd and lascivious manner,” the report stated.

Investigators said the children became frightened and did not want to walk back past the man’s apartment to get to their own apartments. Instead, they went outside to return to their apartments by another route, authorities said.

As they walked past Wilson’s apartment from outside, both minors told police they saw him watching them from his balcony, according to the report.

Police said surveillance video from the apartment complex corroborated the minors’ accounts. According to investigators, the footage showed Wilson watching the children as they took out the trash and showed his shorts pulled halfway down, exposing himself.

The victims also identified the suspect through a photograph they took during the incident, police said.

According to the arrest report, officers initially encountered Wilson outside his apartment and he told police he had just returned home from work.

After being read his Miranda rights, Wilson agreed to speak with investigators and repeatedly denied having contact with anyone, maintaining that he had just arrived home from work, the report stated.

According to the report, the 17-year-old told investigators that on two previous occasions she had seen Wilson watching her from the parking lot while she was in her bedroom. She was unable to provide specific dates or times for those alleged incidents, the report states.

Police said the 17-year-old provided a written statement, while the 10-year-old gave a video statement to an officer.

Wilson was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition on a child, indecent exposure and disorderly conduct/breach of the peace.

Online records show that as of Monday morning, Wilson was being held at the Metrowest Detention Center on an $8,650 bond.

Brosnan succeeds Val Ackerman, who announced her retirement in April after serving as commissioner for 13 years. Brosnan brings years of experience in media, sports and business. His tenure begins on Sept. 1.

St. John's president, the Rev. Brian J. Shanley, led the charge as the head of the search committee. He said in a statement that the conference prioritized finding someone with extensive experience in revenue generation.

“Over the course of his career, Tim Brosnan has shown to be a smart, highly-respected leader with high personal and professional values rooted in his dedication to the service of others," Rev. Shanley said in a statement. "His track record of forging highly successful partnerships will be critical in this new era of college athletics.”

Brosnan has significant experience in the professional ranks, bringing a 24-year stint with Major League Baseball from 1991-2015. He served in various executive roles as well as CEO of Major League Baseball Enterprises before leaving to run a sports media consultancy.

“The Big East is one of the most iconic brands in college sports, and I am grateful and deeply honored to have the opportunity to lead the conference into its next chapter,” Brosnan said in a statement.

Brosnan's ties to the Big East date back to his college years, where he was a four-year letter winner on Georgetown's baseball team.

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One of those players is sophomore wide receiver Malachi Toney.

Fresh off a breakout freshman season, Toney has been named to the 2026 Paul Hornung Award preseason watch list.

He is one of 39 players selected to this year’s list.

The news was announced on Monday by the Louisville Sports Commission.

The Paul Hornung Award is given out annually to the player deemed “most versatile” in college football.

During his freshman season with Miami, Toney led the nation with 109 receptions, which also set a new single-season Hurricanes record. He also led all players in the ACC with 1,211 receiving yards, also a new Hurricanes record, while leading all Canes with 10 touchdown receptions.

Toney was named ACC Rookie of the Year, ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year and the Football Writers Association of America’s Offensive Freshman of the Year while earning a first-team All-ACC selection at wide receiver.

Anderson, 33, made the announcement on Monday.

“I fought for the last two, three years. You know, I trained and I just couldn’t get the body to operate like it used to,” Anderson said. “So I mean, I’m not one of those guys that’s going to just continue to try to get back to somewhere where I just, you know, I couldn’t get it back there.”

Anderson hit .276 with 98 homers, 350 RBIs and 122 steals in 991 games. He played for the White Sox for eight seasons before finishing his career with short stints with Miami and the Los Angeles Angels.

Anderson hasn't appeared in a major league game since May 25, 2025, with the Angels.

“I want to be open as I can, but the game (brought) a lot of pain, a lot of great moments,” he said. “But just throughout playing, it definitely was a lot of dark moments. ... And it just got to the point where I really couldn’t enjoy it. Just being in that setting, it just wasn’t the same.”

Anderson played with a heavy heart after a close friend was shot and killed in Alabama in 2017. During an interview on “The Pivot Podcast” in 2023, Anderson acknowledged having a child out of wedlock and going through therapy with his wife, Bria.

The White Sox said they will honor Anderson before their Sept. 17 game against Detroit. As part of the tribute, the team will wear its Nike City Connect “Southside” uniforms for the only time this season. The black-and-white uniforms with Gothic script and pinstripes were worn by Anderson and the White Sox when they won the AL Central in 2021.

Anderson said he's in a good spot now.

“I get to wake up and do whatever I want to. And that makes me happy,” he said. “But as far as thinking about baseball, man, it’s just, it’s a lot.”

Anderson was selected by Chicago with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2013 amateur draft. He made his big league debut in 2016 and quickly became one of baseball’s bright young stars.

He hit a major league-best .335 with 18 homers and 56 RBIs in 2019. With the Alabama native sparking the lineup from the leadoff slot, Chicago made the playoffs in 2020 and 2021. But the team was never able to deliver on its potential.

Hampered by a sprained left knee and right shoulder soreness, Anderson hit .245 with one homer and 25 RBIs in 123 games with the White Sox in 2023. He also was suspended by Major League Baseball after he got into a fight with Cleveland slugger José Ramírez.

After Chicago finished with a 61-101 record in his final year with the team, Anderson had a $14 million option that was declined by the organization.

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In questioning Dr. Jennifer Tufts, defense lawyer Kevin Reddington spotlighted her use of 25-minute video appointments with limited time for talk therapy, the computerized forms that documented her observations, and the series of pharmaceuticals she recommended as Clancy reported various side effects, symptoms and concerns about taking medications.

Reddington portrayed Clancy’s care not as common practice in U.S. mental healthcare, but rather as inadequate and indifferent treatment of a deteriorating patient. At one point, Reddington implied that the doctor was a box-checking “robot.”

“What did you do? You had a woman who was telling you she felt hopeless,” he asked as they discussed an appointment about two months before the killings.

“I told her that this was something we could address, that there was hope, that there are treatments, that there are different types of programs,” Tufts said, “so she knew that she still had options and a reason to hope.”

“Did you ever suggest to her that ‘maybe you should come in and see me, rather than on the computer?’” Reddington asked.

“Talking to her over the video didn’t seem like an issue. It didn’t seem like there was something I was missing,” Tufts replied.

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Clancy's camp says she tried everything to get help

Clancy, 35, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of Callan, Dawson and Cora Clancy, who ranged from 8 months to 5 years old. They were found in the basement of the family’s home in coastal Duxbury, Massachusetts, where their mother was lying in the yard. She had jumped out a second-story window and remains paralyzed from the waist down.

Prosecutors argue that the former labor and delivery nurse was an intentional killer who connived to get her husband out of the house, then strangled the children with exercise bands on Jan. 24, 2023. Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham has urged jurors not to view the trial as “a public debate about women’s mental health and how the medical system treats women.”

Clancy's attorneys don't dispute that she killed the children. But they say she shouldn't be held criminally responsible because she was mentally ill, believing that she heard voices ordering her to take the children's lives and her own.

The defense contends that she was in the grip of bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis, a rare postpregnancy condition that can alter women's sense of reality. A forensic psychiatrist diagnosed her with those conditions after the killings.

Her attorneys say Clancy did everything she could to seek help: She turned to multiple outpatient providers, tried various drugs they prescribed, called a suicide hotline, went to an emergency room, and approached but wasn't accepted into a hospital-based, full-day treatment program for women with postpregnancy mental health problems. Clancy then even checked herself into a psychiatric hospital for several days.

Rather than improving, her condition worsened on the ever-remixed cocktail of psychiatric medications, some of them problematic for bipolar patients, her attorneys and family say. Tufts noted that it can be difficult to tell whether such conditions as depression are continuing because of a medicine or despite it.

Psychiatrist says Clancy never indicated she'd harm her kids

Tufts saw Clancy, via video, from September 2022 until the day before the killings. Her diagnosis: generalized anxiety disorder and an adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The psychiatrist testified that Clancy never told her about manic episodes, a criterion for bipolar diagnoses, nor about hearing voices or having other signs of psychosis.

Clancy at times said she was “close” to feeling suicidal, hopeless or like she was going to die, Tufts recalled. But she said Clancy denied having a plan to take her own life or harm anyone else and never revealed — as the defense says she did to her husband — that she had thoughts about harming the children.

“I would have been very concerned if I had heard that,” Tufts said.

Clancy is suing Tufts and other practitioners in civil court.

“I do not believe that I’ve been negligent,” Tufts testified in the criminal trial Monday as Reddington questioned how much experience she had treating postpregnancy conditions before Clancy came to her. Tufts finished her psychiatric residency training in July 2022 and joined a private practice the month before Clancy's first appointment.

Nurse-practitioner testifies about treating Clancy

As Tufts left court after two days of testimony, Clancy sat still in her wheelchair with her knitted hands to her face, looking downward at the defense table.

Prosecutors went on to question psychiatric nurse-practitioner and nurse midwife Julie Paul, a pregnancy and postpregnancy specialist whom Clancy consulted briefly in November 2022. Their interactions spanned about 10 days, as Paul was leaving for another job.

Paul testified that Clancy came to her with concerns about medications she'd been using for sleep, and that led to a few reshufflings as Clancy continued reporting various symptoms and seeking new solutions by the day. Trial-and-error switching isn't unusual in psychiatry, said Paul, who also said Clancy never told her of any thoughts of harming herself or her children or having any hallucinations.

Reddington will have his chance to question Paul on Tuesday.

If convicted of murder, Clancy faces life in prison without parole. If found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would be committed to a state mental health facility.

Another former Trump attorney — Emil Bove, now a federal appeals court judge — administered the oath of office to Blanche at the White House following early Saturday's Senate confirmation vote by the narrowest of margins.

Blanche, a former federal prosecutor in New York, is officially taking command of a Justice Department he has been leading in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi's firing in April.

With the confirmation battle behind him, Blanche now faces the challenge of having to navigate the demands of a president who has made no secret his desire to use the law enforcement agency to target his political foes. Blanche will do so with an agency that has been hollowed out by resignations, firings and voluntary departures while also confronting mounting pushback from the courts.

Blanche was confirmed in a 50-49 vote, opposed by two Republicans who cited concerns about what they described as increased politicization of the department under Trump.

Under deputy attorney general and later as acting attorney general, Blanche has overseen the investigations of numerous Trump foes, including former FBI Director James Comey, whom the Justice Department indicted in April for a second time since Trump returned to the White House last year.

Blanche has strongly defended the Trump administration against accusations that it has weaponized the Justice Department. Blanche has said he feels no pressure to placate Trump and insists he sees no problem with the president's interest in Justice Department matters, calling it the president's “right” and “his duty.”

Blanche entered the president's orbit when he left his law firm in 2023 to represent Trump against multiple criminal cases, including two brought by the Justice Department under Democratic President Joe Biden. Blanche has said that experience afforded him a firsthand look at what he contends was the weaponization of the criminal justice system against Trump.

Blanche's defenders say the close relationship he developed with Trump as his defense lawyer can make him more successful than Bondi was at pushing back on the president's demands.

Blanche's nomination was almost scuttled over bipartisan concerns about Trump's controversial settlement of his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. His nomination only moved forward after he confirmed in writing, under pressure from Republicans, that the administration was rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they were wronged by the department.

The order advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different single-disease shots and administering all childhood immunizations at separate appointments whenever possible. It also directs the nation's health department to improve research on vaccines, which are already extensively studied, and present a plan to offer separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines for children, since that is not currently an option in the United States.

The renewed focus on vaccines marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent efforts to emphasize less controversial health policies related to healthy eating, drug price negotiations and medical fraud crackdowns ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Public health experts have raised concerns that spacing out shots as Trump suggests can lead to an increased risk that children become infected with a vaccine-preventable disease before returning for another visit. Childhood vaccines — and how and when to give them in combination — go through rigorous studies, and safety tracking continues for years as the shots are used.

Trump called the announcement a “major victory for parents rights, religious and constitutional rights, and for the gold standard science.”

Speaking about the order at the Oval Office on Monday, Trump repeatedly suggested the number or timing of vaccines could play a role in rising rates of autism spectrum disorder, even as scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link. The order also includes several changes to the childhood vaccine schedule that his health department has already attempted, but that have been blocked by a federal judge. A White House official who insisted on anonymity to brief reporters said Trump was within his right to provide his own recommendation through the executive order and said the lawsuit blocking the health department's schedule was a separate issue.

Dr. Andrew Racine, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said the announcement spreads uncertainty, fear and confusion where “there doesn't need to be any of that.” He disputed Trump's recommendations and said previous ones should stand.

“Science about vaccines and their efficacy has not changed,” he said. “The distribution of viruses and other pathogens in our environment has not changed. Children in this country have not changed in the last 48 hours."

Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Republican chair of the Senate health committee, slammed the executive order in a social media post, saying vaccines are safe and do not cause autism.

“I'm a doctor. This executive order is wrong,” the Louisiana senator wrote. “The President does not have the expertise to make these changes.”

Who is in charge of vaccine policy?

Even as the order calls for revised vaccine recommendations, states, not the federal government, have the authority to require vaccinations for schoolchildren. The order advises states with school vaccine mandates to consider updating their laws to reflect the administration's preferred schedule, according to a White House fact sheet.

Last December, Trump ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to review how peer nations approach vaccine recommendations and consider revising U.S. guidance accordingly. The department responded by cutting the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, a move that has since been blocked in court.

Changes to federal childhood vaccine recommendations customarily require approval from the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The newly Senate-confirmed CDC director, Dr. Erica Schwartz, oversaw policies promoting vaccination of service members while in a leadership position at the U.S. Coast Guard.

However, public health law expert Lawrence Gostin at Georgetown University said the Supreme Court's interpretation of Trump's power may allow him to supersede Schwartz if she does not agree to new recommendations.

“This is clearly the first test for Dr. Erica Schwartz,” Gostin said in an email. “The President is placing her in an untenable position.”

Asked on a call with reporters why the president was advocating splitting MMR into three single-disease vaccines, the White House official did not provide any studies supporting the decision. They said that was Trump's long-held view and that some countries provide individual measles vaccines in certain circumstances.

Kush Desai, a Trump spokesperson, told The Associated Press that the president is “one of countless parents who have voiced questions and concerns about the combined MMR vaccine" and said the plan to develop single-disease vaccines would “give parents more options on timing and frequency for their children,” ultimately increasing vaccine uptake.

Studies of babies and toddlers in the U.S. have shown that the use of combination shots for childhood vaccines, rather than single ones, increased the likelihood of completing all recommended vaccinations by the age of 2.

Announcement follows other Trump administration vaccine actions

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist before he entered politics, set out to overhaul immunization guidance at DHS in the first year of Trump’s term. He fired an entire 17-member vaccine advisory committee, installing replacements who made far more restrictive recommendations that have since been halted by a federal judge. He also personally directed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism, without supplying any new evidence to support the change.

Throughout his second term, Trump has been fixated on connecting autism to vaccines. He has recently ramped up pressure on Kennedy to identify the cause of autism, something Kennedy had pledged to do with new research unveiled last year. Trump publicly prodded the health secretary for an update on autism research in a Cabinet meeting last month.

“How are you doing on the autism research?” Trump asked.

“We will have an answer for you,” Kennedy said.

Scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link between childhood vaccines and autism. Racine reiterated that point on Monday, noting that the potential link had been studied in “over 40 methodologically well-designed studies in over seven countries involving over 5 million children.”

“I'm not sure that there is anything that has been as thoroughly looked at as this question," he said. “And the answer is unequivocally no."

In the Oval Office, Kennedy repeated his assertion that he believes an unknown environmental factor is to blame for rising autism diagnoses and said that his department will deliver research findings “as soon as they are ready.”

Monday's order comes as students are returning to classrooms around the country and the nation contends with a measles outbreak that experts say could result in the U.S. losing its measles elimination status.

Doctors have raised concerns that Trump's falsehoods on vaccines could stoke vaccine hesitancy. Federal data shows U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have been dropping, with the share of children with exemptions rising to an all-time high in the 2024-25 school year.

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Tight end Hunter Henry confirmed Monday that he signed a two-year extension to remain in New England through the 2027 season.

ESPN and the NFL Network reported that the extended pact has a base value of $16 million with incentives that could push it up to $20 million.

It ends a period of limbo for Henry, who was about to enter the final season of the previous three-year extension he signed in 2024.

“It means a lot,” Henry said. “They Kraft family has taken me in. They’ve been so good to me and my family, giving me a chance kind of in the middle of my career and we’ve just appreciated it kind of the whole time.”

Signed as a free agent in 2021 following his four-year run with the Los Angeles Chargers, Henry has seen both ends of the success spectrum during his run with the Patriots.

In his first season in New England, Henry was part of former coach Bill Belichick’s final playoff appearance with the team, which ended with a quick wild-card round exit.

He then endured a three-year postseason drought that included back-to-back 4-13 finishes. Last season, Henry was a big part of the reason Maye finished second in MVP voting during New England’s run to the Super Bowl under new coach Mike Vrabel.

Henry led the team with seven receiving touchdowns in 2025 and his 60 catches and 768 yards were second only to Stefon Diggs.

Along the way Henry developed a close relationship with Maye off the field, a major factor in him wanting to remain in New England.

“I mean, that definitely helps,” Henry said. “Drake is a good friend of mine, obviously a great quarterback. Just excited to continue to build with him.”

Maye almost immediately reposted the team’s Instagram announcement showing Henry signing his new contract.

“We kind of talked about it a little bit,” Henry said. “That’s my guy and just a special person. Just a guy that, we’ve grown really close to over the last few years and excited to kind of build that relationship off the field, but also on the field.”

Henry’s durability almost certainly was a factor in the Patriots wanting to keep him around. He started 16 regular season games in 2024 and all 17 last season plus four playoff games.

Off the field, the extensive work he and his wife Parker did as advocates in the fight against human trafficking — along with work for organizations such as Special Olympics — earned Henry the team’s NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.

Now at age 31, Henry will have at least two more seasons with a Patriots team poised to add to the franchise’s collection of Lombardi trophies.

“I feel like I came here and kind of retooled myself, just my body, my mindset, just different things like right around the middle of my career,” Henry said. “It’s just been really fun to just be able to be consistent and just try to be that consistent guy out there that, no matter what, (that) my guys can (depend on) being out there. ... I’m trying to make plays and just do my job on a day-to-day, on a play-to-play basis is obviously the biggest goal, too.”

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En ese mes hubo un promedio de 24,94 grados Celsius (76,89 grados Fahrenheit) en los 48 estados continentales, superando el julio de 1936 del Dust Bowl por un octavo de grado. Se llevan registros desde 1895.

“No es bueno cuando estás batiendo récords del Dust Bowl, que es lo que estamos haciendo en este caso”, dijo el meteorólogo Jeff Masters de Yale Climate Connections, un servicio apartidista enfocado en el cambio climático. “Y esa fue una especie de situación loca en la que decenas de millones de personas se pusieron en movimiento. Se tuvo esta gran migración debido a la sequía y el calor que golpearon el centro de Estados Unidos; simplemente un evento cataclísmico en la historia de Estados Unidos. Si estamos superando récords del Dust Bowl, eso dice que estamos en problemas muy serios”.

Aunque en Alaska hizo un frío inusualmente intenso, en los 48 estados continentales hubo condiciones más calurosas de lo normal. El calor más excesivo se sintió en la región montañosa del oeste, en el suroeste, las llanuras del norte y el sureste del país. Se extendió tanto que cada uno de los 48 estados continentales estuvo casi 0,6 grados Celsius (1 grado Fahrenheit) más cálido que el promedio del siglo XX, explicó Russ Vose, jefe de monitoreo del Centro Nacional de Información Ambiental de la NOAA, siglas en inglés de la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica.

El calor en los años del Dust Bowl estuvo más concentrado en partes de la región centro-norte y se vio agravado por las prácticas agrícolas de la época, agregó Vose.

Lo que está sucediendo ahora se debe a la quema de carbón, petróleo y gas, señalaron los científicos.

“Las temperaturas extremadamente altas en todo el territorio continental de Estados Unidos este verano, junto con la intensa sequía y las condiciones favorables a incendios, concuerdan absolutamente con los indicios del cambio climático”, manifestó Katharine Jacobs, científica del clima de la Universidad de Arizona.

El factor de mayor impulso fue el calor de la noche. Las mínimas nocturnas, que son cruciales para que las personas y la agricultura se recuperen de los días calurosos, pulverizaron el antiguo récord de las mínimas más altas por 0,7 grados, informó la NOAA. Según los científicos y varios estudios en la literatura revisada por pares, las noches más cálidas son un indicio clásico del cambio climático causado por el ser humano. El cálculo de la NOAA se basa en promediar 24 horas de temperatura, no sólo las máximas o las mínimas.

“Si estás hablando de olas de calor, esa mínima nocturna es increíblemente importante para determinar el estrés térmico total”, añadió Masters. “Así que si no refresca por la noche, tu cuerpo no tiene tiempo de reajustarse a todo el calor”.

A medida que aumentan las temperaturas nocturnas, más personas mueren y pierden sueño, muestran los estudios.

Los años 2021 y 1936 comparten el récord de tener los veranos más calurosos que se hayan registrado en Estados Unidos, los cuales se miden de junio a agosto. Hasta julio, 2026 es un poco más fresco que 2021, que registró un calor récord en junio.

Debido al cambio climático, añadió Masters, “este podría ser uno de los años más frescos que vamos a experimentar el resto de nuestras vidas”.

Lo que se necesita, señaló, es “dejar de quemar tantos combustibles fósiles. También necesitamos gastar dinero para adaptarnos al nuevo clima que hemos puesto en marcha”.

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The president first waived the Jones Act on March 17 so that it would be easier to transport oil and refined fuels among ports, reducing price pressures after the start of the war with Iran.

The latest extension will take effect on August 17 and suggests that the U.S. might be preparing for continued price pressures as the Strait of Hormuz, a primary waterway for shipping oil and natural gas, remains effectively closed because of the war.

Unlike previous extensions, the Pentagon will consult with the Maritime Administration to decide which voyages are exempt from the 1920 law containing the Jones Act. The new waiver will only apply to cargo that are sources of energy and commodities related to agriculture such as fertilizers and soybean oil.

Taylor Rogers, a White House spokeswoman, said the administration extended the waiver “to ensure our military and key industries maintain uninterrupted access to critical resources.” Rogers added that the waiver has increased domestic deliveries of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

El plan “Fronteras Seguras” desplegará “operaciones conjuntas y permanentes” de policías y militares en las tres regiones de Bolivia que limitan con Brasil, indicó el lunes a medios de prensa el ministro de Gobierno boliviano Marco Antonio Oviedo.

La cooperación bilateral, que decayó entre 2006 y 2025, se ha reforzado desde marzo. Y desde fines de julio, la policía de Brasil coopera estrechamente con su par boliviana luego de la muerte de al menos 15 personas, la mayoría brasileñas, producto de ejecuciones en la provincia de Santa Cruz, en el oriente boliviano.

Un policía boliviano fue asesinado además por presuntos narcos el 30 de julio en el poblado rural fronterizo de San Matías, cuando investigaba el crimen de cuatro civiles.

Días después, dos reos brasileños se fugaron de una cárcel de Santa Cruz en medio de la creciente tensión por la rivalidad en esa zona entre el Primer Comando de la Capital (PCC) y el Comando Vermelho (CV). Ambas bandas están consideradas por Estados Unidos organizaciones terroristas.

En el marco de la cooperación a la que se han visto forzados ambos gobiernos, la policía federal brasileña abatió el viernes a cuatro presuntos narcos bolivianos que huyeron al vecino país tras desatar una ola de crímenes en Santa Cruz.

Estos son los principales aspectos la situación:

Qué le preocupa a Bolivia

Según el conservador presidente Rodrigo Paz, en veinte años de gobiernos de Evo Morales (2006-2019) y Luis Arce (2020-2025) se relajaron los controles, facilitando la expansión del crimen organizado. Informes policiales señalan que el PCC convirtió a Santa Cruz en una base de operaciones del narcotráfico y un santuario para proteger a sus líderes.

Paz dijo que en sus nueve meses de gestión deportó al vecino país a 16 capos de la droga que estaban refugiados en Bolivia, entre ellos Marcos Roberto de Almeida, alias “Tuta", y Gerson Palermo, del PCC.

Papel de Bolivia en el narcotráfico

Según un reciente informe de la privada Fundación Milenio, Bolivia pasó de ser un país de producción limitada y tránsito de hoja de coca —materia prima de la cocaína— a convertirse en un centro de producción y exportación de esa sustancia con conexiones internacionales cada vez más complejas. Al mismo tiempo, el Estado ha mostrado fragilidad para combatir al crimen organizado.

Hoy, Bolivia es el tercer productor mundial de cocaína después de Colombia y Perú.

Brasil es uno de los mayores destinos de esa droga y de armas traficadas desde Bolivia, según expertos.

Por territorio boliviano también transita la cocaína peruana. Droga de ambos países es enviada desde Brasil a Europa, Chile, Argentina y Paraguay.

El Chapare, en el centro boliviano, sigue siendo la principal zona productora de cocaína. Allí Morales se ha atrincherado con el apoyo de sindicatos cocaleros. Sobre el exmandatario pesan órdenes de detención por cargos que ha realizado la justicia en su contra, aunque no relacionados con el narcotráfico.

Rivalidad de bandas brasileñas

El PCC y el CV se disputan un corredor de cocaína que va desde Santa Cruz al estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, en Brasil, que operaba el presunto narcotraficante uruguayo Sebastián Marset, capturado en Bolivia y entregado en marzo a la agencia antinarcóticos de Estados Unidos (DEA por sus siglas en inglés). Entre los abatidos por la policía brasileña en Mato Grosso do Sul está José Mariano Paz Chávez, alias “Piña”, principal socio de Marset.

El uruguayo operaba desde Santa Cruz una red criminal con conexiones en Brasil, Paraguay, Bolivia y Uruguay. Su caída provocó una fragmentación de células criminales que ahora disputan el corredor mencionado, según autoridades bolivianas.

Renovada colaboración de Brasil y EEUU

La intervención de la policía brasileña ha marcado un punto de quiebre en la cooperación bilateral. En el pasado Brasil había reducido al mínimo su apoyo a Bolivia ante denuncias de filtración de informes policiales a bandas criminales.

El secretario de Seguridad Ciudadana de la Gobernación de Santa Cruz, Jorge Santistevan, apuntó sobre la presencia de narcos brasileños en territorio boliviano que "estamos viendo organizaciones criminales con altas capacidades que están por encima de las fuerzas del orden y del propio Estado”.

El embajador de Brasil en Bolivia, Luis Henrique Sobreira, indicó que, además del narcotráfico, otros “delitos transfronterizos” que ambos países intentan combatir son el contrabando y el tráfico de personas.

La DEA también ha vuelto a cooperar con Bolivia tras ser expulsada en 2009, durante el gobierno de Morales, y Paz se ha alineado con la alianza continental contra el crimen organizado que lidera el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump.

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July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree. Records go back to 1895.

“It’s not good when you’re breaking records from the Dust Bowl, which we are in this case,” said meteorologist Jeff Masters of Yale Climate Connections. “And that was a crazy sort of situation where you put tens of millions of people in motion. You had this great migration because of the drought and the heat that hit the center of the U.S. — just a cataclysmic event in U. S. history. If we’re exceeding records from The Dust Bowl, that says that we’re in deep trouble.”

Although it was unusually cool in Alaska, hotter-than-normal conditions blanketed the Lower 48, with the most excessive heat in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains and Southeast. The heat was so widespread that every one of the Lower 48 states was at least 1 degree Fahrenheit (nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius) warmer than the 20th century average, said Russ Vose, chief of monitoring at NOAA's National Center for Environmental Information.

The heat in the Dust Bowl years was more concentrated in parts of the Midwest and was aggravated by agricultural practices at the time, Vose said.

What's happening now is due to the burning of coal, oil and gas, scientists said.

"Extremely high temperatures across the continental U.S. this summer, along with intense drought and fire conditions, are absolutely consistent with the climate change signal,' said Katharine Jacobs, a climate scientist at the University of Arizona.

The biggest driver of the record heat was nighttime lows that smashed the old mark for hottest minimums by 0.7 degrees, NOAA said. Hotter nights are a classic sign of human-caused climate change, according to scientists and several studies in peer-reviewed literature. NOAA's calculation is based on averaging 24 hours of temperature, not just highs or lows.

“If you’re talking heat waves, that nighttime low is incredibly important for determining total heat stress,” Masters said. "So if it doesn’t cool off at night, your body doesn’t have time to readjust to all the heat.”

As nighttime temperatures increase, more people die and lose sleep, studies show.

The years 2021 and 1936 tie for America's hottest summer, which is June through August. Through July, 2026 is a shade cooler than 2021, which was powered by record heat in June.

Because of climate change, Masters said, “this may be one of the coolest years we’re gonna experience for the rest of our lives.”

What's needed, Masters said, is "to stop burning so many fossil fuels. We also need to be spending money to adapt to the new climate that we’ve put in place.”

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The drivers of an Infiniti and a Nissan Altima had “been traveling at a high rate of speed and intentionally striking one another,” a police officer wrote, according to a police report.

Rayko Rodriguez was driving the Infiniti when he crashed into a Nissan Altima and struck a passenger who got out of the Nissan to confront him, according to the police officer’s arrest report.

“One of the victims in the Nissan ... is the defendant’s ex-girlfriend,” a police officer wrote, describing her as a juvenile, according to the report.

Police officers met with the driver of the Nissan at about 7:50 a.m. on Sunday along North Bay Road, near West 58 Street, near the La Gorche Country Club, according to the police officer’s report.

A witness who was a passenger in the Nissan gave police officers a video that shows Rodriguez, of Hialeah, “intentionally ramming the victim’s vehicle,” and striking a man, according to the police report.

The victims reported that “the collisions caused both vehicles to come to a stop,” and a passenger exited the Nissan to confront Rodriguez, “who remained inside his vehicle ... accelerated forward ... and struck him with the front portion of his vehicle, including the front bumper and hood,” a police officer wrote.

The victims reported that the man was knocked to the ground, and fearing for his life, ran back to the Nissan, after suffering a left shoulder injury, according to the police officer’s report.

The victims, who all know Rodriguez, said he fled, according to police.

With help from Hialeah police officers, Miami Beach detectives arrested Rodriguez shortly after 1:40 p.m. at East 20th Street, between 11th and 10th avenues in Hialeah, according to the arrest report.

Miami-Dade corrections booked Rodriguez shortly before 5:50 p.m. on Sunday at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center near Doral, according to inmate records.

Rodriguez faced three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief of a $1,000 or more, records show. His bond was $13,500.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Carson Merlo contributed to this report.

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Los conductores de un Infiniti y un Nissan Altima habían “estado circulando a alta velocidad y chocándose intencionalmente entre sí”, escribió un agente de policía, según un informe policial.

Rayko Rodriguez conducía el Infiniti cuando chocó contra un Nissan Altima y atropelló a un pasajero que salió del Nissan para confrontarlo, según el informe de arresto del agente.

“Una de las víctimas en el Nissan, es la ex novia del acusado”, escribió un agente de policía, describiéndola como menor de edad, según el informe.

Los agentes de policía se reunieron con el conductor del Nissan alrededor de las 7:50 a.m. del domingo en North Bay Road, cerca de West 58 Street y del La Gorche Country Club, según el informe del agente.

Un testigo que viajaba como pasajero en el Nissan entregó a los agentes un video que muestra a Rodriguez, de Hialeah, “embistiendo intencionalmente el vehículo de la víctima” y atropellando a un hombre, según el informe policial.

Las víctimas reportaron que “las colisiones hicieron que ambos vehículos se detuvieran”, y un pasajero salió del Nissan para confrontar a Rodriguez, “quien permaneció dentro de su vehículo, aceleró hacia adelante y lo atropelló con la parte delantera de su vehículo, incluido el parachoques delantero y el capó”, escribió un agente de policía.

Las víctimas reportaron que el hombre cayó al suelo y, temiendo por su vida, corrió de regreso al Nissan después de sufrir una lesión en el hombro izquierdo, según el informe del agente.

Las víctimas, quienes conocen a Rodriguez, dijeron que huyó, según la policía.

Con la ayuda de agentes de la policía de Hialeah, detectives de Miami Beach arrestaron a Rodriguez poco después de la 1:40 p.m. en East 20th Street, entre las avenidas 11 y 10 en Hialeah, según el informe de arresto.

El Departamento Correccional de Miami-Dade ingresó a Rodriguez poco antes de las 5:50 p.m. del domingo en el Centro Correccional Turner Guilford Knight, cerca de Doral, según los registros de reclusos.

Rodriguez enfrentaba tres cargos de agresión agravada con un arma mortal y daños a la propiedad por $1,000 USD o más, según muestran los registros. Su fianza fue fijada en $13,500 USD.

El editor de asignaciones de Local 10 News, Carson Merlo, contribuyó a este informe.

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The Supreme Court annulled the registration of Yabloko — which is Russian for “apple” — after an appeal from a pro-Kremlin party. Last month, the Central Election Commission had initially allowed Yabloko on the ballot along with 10 other parties.

Once a leading liberal voice in parliament and often critical of the government, Yabloko later lost its bloc of seats in the State Duma as the Kremlin tightened its grip on Russian politics.

In recent years, Yabloko was the only registered opposition party that opposed sending troops into Ukraine.

Its campaign slogans included “For a ceasefire agreement, diplomacy and peace!” “Our goal is to prevent nuclear war!” and “For a Russia free from fear and political repressions!”

Veteran liberal politician Grigory Yavlinsky, who co-founded Yabloko in the 1990s and chairs its political committee, deplored the ruling and said the party would appeal it.

“Barring Yabloko from the election means a refusal to engage in dialogue with those who ask questions that make the authorities uncomfortable,” Yavlinsky said in an online statement. “We hope the authorities will heed the public demand for peace, freedom, and life without fear, and change their policy.”

Yabloko's platform draws strong support

Many Russian opposition figures in exile had urged voters to back Yabloko, including Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, and politicians Ilya Yashin and Vladimir Kara-Murza.

“I believe it’s morally and politically right to support the Yabloko party,” Navalnaya said in an Aug. 6 statement on Telegram, noting the party’s anti-war stance.

Yabloko chairman Nikolai Rybakov, who was in the courtroom Monday, sought to distance the party from what he described as unwarranted support from Navalnaya and other Kremlin foes living abroad in an apparent attempt to prevent its removal from the ballot.

In the meantime, social media buzzed with videos supporting Yabloko. Many didn't contain political slogans but instead showed young men and women holding apples when asked their voting preference for the Sept. 18-20 election or dancing to Russian songs that referenced apples.

Rybakov told the court the party wasn't paying for the videos, saying that people who posted it were backing Yabloko “simply because they want to live in Russia and don't want to get killed.”

The authorities likely initially allowed Yabloko on the ballot to give Russians an outlet for their discontent while also showing, through the party’s traditionally low vote count, that few people support its stand on Ukraine, said Nikolay Petrov, senior research fellow at the NEST Centre, founded by exiled Russian tycoon and opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

But Yabloko’s campaign for peace struck a chord and upended the Kremlin’s calculations.

Now “the Kremlin is facing a rather difficult task, to come out of the situation with minimal losses,” Petrov said, because kicking the party off the ballot is effectively “demonstrating that they’re afraid of what Yabloko stands for.”

Yavlinsky said the court’s ruling “speaks volumes about the importance of our platform — far more than any official election results ever could.”

He added that “the public demand for peace and freedom today has proven far stronger than the authorities anticipated.”

Kremlin-aligned parties bash Yabloko

Several Kremlin-aligned parties have assailed Yabloko for its stance on Ukraine, and some even urged authorities to investigate it.

Sergei Mironov, head of A Just Russia Party, called on the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Justice Ministry to “look closely” at Yabloko and “give a legal assessment to their actions.”

“A party that openly opposes the special military operation, promises a shameful peace, and supports foreign agents is running for the State Duma,” Mironov said, using the Kremlin’s term to describe the 4-year-old conflict.

Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov said Yabloko is not supporting President Vladimir Putin’s policies and has not helped “those suffering, those fighting on the front line.”

The Motherland Party filed the lawsuit with the Supreme Court demanding Yabloko’s removal from the ballot. It accused Yabloko of copyright infringement and exceeding campaign spending limits. The party also viewed Yabloko’s stance on Ukraine as unlawful and tantamount to calling for the violation of Russia’s territorial integrity.

Rybakov and lawyers representing the party in the Supreme Court on Monday rejected the accusations.

A crowd of supporters greeted Rybakov and other Yabloko representatives with applause as they entered the courthouse in central Moscow.

Yabloko members faced a Kremlin crackdown

Yabloko has faced increased pressure in recent years as the Kremlin ramped up its crackdown on dissent to levels unseen since the Soviet era.

Several prominent Yabloko members were jailed or designated as “foreign agents” — a label that brings additional government scrutiny and aims to discredit the recipient. As a result, its most prominent members were not on the ticket.

Maxim Kruglov, a deputy chairman and former member of the Moscow city council, was convicted in June of spreading false information about the Russian army and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Another senior member of the party, Lev Shlosberg, is on trial for similar charges in his native city of Pskov, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted. It’s the third criminal case brought against Shlosberg in the last two years. He has also been designated a “foreign agent.”

That designation was also slapped on Boris Vishnevsky, another Yabloko deputy chairman, in 2024. The designation forced Vishnevsky to step down from the St. Petersburg city council after legislation was adopted later that year, barring “foreign agents” from participating in elections or holding public office.

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Police said it happened at around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday at the family’s home in the 1900 block of Northwest 65th Avenue.

According to an arrest report, the dispute between Jermaine Hugh Hudson, 44, and his brother stemmed from the former driving the latter’s vehicle the previous night, as well as “some other family issues.”

Police said Hudson walked out of his bedroom with a gun, and, as his mother and son tried to hold him back, fired a round at his brother, which struck a “large glass object” near where he had been standing.

According to the report, the victim went into the backyard to get away from Hudson, who followed him and told him, “Imma kill your a--,” but then fled.

Police said officers surveilled the home and saw a Volkswagen SUV pulling up later that night. When they tried to speak with the driver, the driver drove away, according to the report.

The report states that officers were later able to successfully pull over the driver in the 800 block of South Rock Island Road and found Hudson “concealing himself in the back seat.”

As of Monday morning, Hudson was being held without bond in the Broward Main Jail.

La policía dijo que ocurrió alrededor de las 10:30 p.m. del jueves en la casa de la familia, ubicada en la cuadra 1900 de Northwest 65th Avenue.

Según un informe de arresto, la disputa entre Jermaine Hugh Hudson, de 44 años, y su hermano se originó porque el primero condujo el vehículo del segundo la noche anterior, así como por “algunos otros problemas familiares”.

La policía dijo que Hudson salió de su habitación con un arma y, mientras su madre y su hijo intentaban detenerlo, disparó contra su hermano. La bala impactó un “objeto grande de vidrio” cerca de donde este había estado parado.

Según el informe, la víctima salió al patio trasero para alejarse de Hudson, quien lo siguió y le dijo: “Te voy a matar”, pero luego huyó.

La policía dijo que los agentes vigilaron la casa y vieron una camioneta SUV Volkswagen llegar más tarde esa noche. Cuando intentaron hablar con el conductor, este se alejó en el vehículo, según el informe.

El informe señala que posteriormente los agentes lograron detener al conductor en la cuadra 800 de South Rock Island Road y encontraron a Hudson “escondido en el asiento trasero”.

Hasta la mañana del lunes, Hudson permanecía detenido sin derecho a fianza en la cárcel principal de Broward.

After years of sitting unused in a remote corner of a City of Hollywood Public Works facility, the nearly half million dollar pothole machine has been sold at public auction for $72,120.

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Hollywood paid $458,180.44 for the machine in 2022.

The sale price represents about 15.7 percent of what the city originally paid. The difference between the purchase price and the sale price is $386,060.44.

According to the City of Hollywood, the machine was picked up July 28 and is headed to Canada.

The buyer is Accessories Machinery Limited, a private construction equipment supplier in Montreal, Quebec. The city identified Sylvain Mallette, the company’s bureau chief, as the purchaser.

Hollywood said the sale was conducted through Public Surplus. According to the city, the company already owned a Python and found Hollywood’s machine while searching the public auction site for another one.

The sale comes months after a Local 10 News investigation exposed the machine sitting unused at the city’s Public Works facility and raised questions about why the city had purchased the equipment, why it was taken out of service and what happened to efforts to recover the city’s money.

Hollywood’s Python 5000 was supposed to be a solution to one of the city’s most persistent problems.

Instead, it became an expensive piece of equipment that spent most of its short life sitting idle.

The City Commission approved the $458,180.44 purchase on Feb. 2, 2022.

At the time, city officials were enthusiastic about the machine. It was presented as an innovative way to repair potholes faster and with fewer employees.

Then Public Works Director Peter Bieniek told commissioners the machine could be operated by one person using a joystick. City officials said one operator could perform substantially more repair work than a conventional three person crew.

Mayor Josh Levy ended the discussion by saying, “Let’s order the Python 5000,” followed by applause.

Commissioner Caryl Shuham said, “This is exactly what our residents want, so I’m very excited about it.”

Commissioner Kevin Biederman said he was glad the city had found the funding for the purchase.

Hollywood took delivery of the Python in August 2022.

Four months later, in December 2022, the city took it out of service.

The city later told Local 10 that the machine repeatedly broke down and never performed as promised.

Officials also said the way the machine patched potholes did not work properly in Hollywood’s environment. According to the city, the repairs could leave a raised area in the roadway and correcting the problem required additional employees, undermining the efficiency the machine was supposed to provide.

The machine was eventually parked and remained unused for years.

Local 10 found it sitting in a remote area of the Public Works facility, where it remained until the city moved and cleaned it after Local 10 began asking questions about the equipment.

The problems with the machine also led to a legal response.

On Sept. 6, 2023, the Hollywood City Commission unanimously authorized the city attorney to pursue legal action against the manufacturer and seek damages related to what the city’s resolution described as the “defective and unusable” Python 5000.

The lawsuit was never filed.

Joann Hussey, Hollywood’s director of communications, marketing and economic development, told Local 10 that the city attorney’s office reviewed the facts, warranties, contract and terms and conditions and ultimately decided not to pursue the case.

The city attorney involved in that decision later left the city.

The decision not to file the lawsuit was not brought back to the City Commission for a public update.

Mayor Levy later told Local 10 that commissioners should have received more regular updates after directing staff to take action on an issue such as this.

Levy also acknowledged that, in hindsight, more due diligence should have been done before the machine was purchased.

The manufacturer, SuperiorRoads Solutions of Canada, has disputed the city’s account.

Daniel Yun, writing on behalf of SuperiorRoads, told Local 10 that the company spent approximately $30,000 of its own money supporting Hollywood after the machine was delivered. He said the company provided deployment assistance, operator training and maintenance training.

Yun also said the company’s records did not show formal service requests from Hollywood through its service system following delivery and training.

SuperiorRoads said it believed it delivered a quality product and remained willing to work with the city to determine whether the machine could be returned to service.

Hollywood ultimately chose a different path.

The city spent years trying to sell the Python.

After Local 10’s original investigation aired on March 5, the city told Local 10 that staff had contacted the manufacturer using information provided by the station and that efforts to sell the machine were continuing.

The city later confirmed the Python had been sold.

The final price was $72,120.

The machine is now gone from Hollywood.

But the numbers remain.

The city paid $458,180.44 for the Python 5000.

It recovered $72,120 from the sale.

The machine that was supposed to smooth out Hollywood’s potholes ended up sitting unused for years before being sold for a fraction of its original price.

The Python 5000 has now left Hollywood.

The financial pothole it left behind is $386,060.44 between what the city paid and what it recovered from the sale.

Después de pasar años sin uso en un rincón apartado de una instalación de Obras Públicas de la ciudad de Hollywood, la máquina para reparar baches de casi medio millón de dólares fue vendida en una subasta pública por $72,120 USD.

Hollywood pagó $458,180.44 USD por la máquina en 2022.

El precio de venta representa alrededor del 15.7 por ciento de lo que la ciudad pagó originalmente. La diferencia entre el precio de compra y el precio de venta es de $386,060.44 USD.

Según la ciudad de Hollywood, la máquina fue recogida el 28 de julio y se dirige a Canadá.

El comprador es Accessories Machinery Limited, un proveedor privado de equipos de construcción en Montreal, Quebec. La ciudad identificó a Sylvain Mallette, jefe de oficina de la compañía, como el comprador.

Hollywood dijo que la venta se realizó a través de Public Surplus. Según la ciudad, la compañía ya tenía un Python y encontró la máquina de Hollywood mientras buscaba otra en el sitio de subastas públicas.

La venta se produce meses después de que una investigación de Local 10 News revelara que la máquina permanecía sin uso en las instalaciones de Obras Públicas de la ciudad y planteara interrogantes sobre por qué la ciudad había comprado el equipo, por qué fue retirado de servicio y qué ocurrió con los esfuerzos para recuperar el dinero de la ciudad.

Se suponía que el Python 5000 de Hollywood sería una solución a uno de los problemas más persistentes de la ciudad.

En cambio, se convirtió en un costoso equipo que pasó la mayor parte de su corta vida sin ser utilizado.

La Comisión de la Ciudad aprobó la compra por $458,180.44 USD el 2 de febrero de 2022.

En ese momento, los funcionarios de la ciudad estaban entusiasmados con la máquina. Fue presentada como una forma innovadora de reparar baches más rápido y con menos empleados.

El entonces director de Obras Públicas, Peter Bieniek, dijo a los comisionados que la máquina podía ser operada por una persona mediante una palanca de control. Funcionarios de la ciudad dijeron que un operador podía realizar considerablemente más trabajos de reparación que un equipo convencional de tres personas.

El alcalde Josh Levy terminó la discusión diciendo: “Ordenemos el Python 5000”, seguido de aplausos.

La comisionada Caryl Shuham dijo: “Esto es exactamente lo que quieren nuestros residentes, así que estoy muy entusiasmada”.

El comisionado Kevin Biederman dijo que estaba contento de que la ciudad hubiera encontrado los fondos para la compra.

Hollywood recibió el Python en agosto de 2022.

Cuatro meses después, en diciembre de 2022, la ciudad lo retiró de servicio.

Posteriormente, la ciudad dijo a Local 10 que la máquina se averiaba repetidamente y nunca funcionó como se había prometido.

Los funcionarios también dijeron que la forma en que la máquina reparaba los baches no funcionaba adecuadamente en el entorno de Hollywood. Según la ciudad, las reparaciones podían dejar un área elevada en la carretera y corregir el problema requería empleados adicionales, lo que afectaba la eficiencia que se suponía que la máquina debía proporcionar.

La máquina finalmente fue estacionada y permaneció sin uso durante años.

Local 10 la encontró en un área apartada de las instalaciones de Obras Públicas, donde permaneció hasta que la ciudad la trasladó y limpió después de que Local 10 comenzara a hacer preguntas sobre el equipo.

Los problemas con la máquina también provocaron una respuesta legal.

El 6 de septiembre de 2023, la Comisión de la Ciudad de Hollywood autorizó por unanimidad al abogado de la ciudad a emprender acciones legales contra el fabricante y solicitar una indemnización por daños relacionados con lo que la resolución de la ciudad describió como el Python 5000 “defectuoso e inutilizable”.

La demanda nunca fue presentada.

Joann Hussey, directora de comunicaciones, mercadeo y desarrollo económico de Hollywood, dijo a Local 10 que la oficina del abogado de la ciudad revisó los hechos, las garantías, el contrato y los términos y condiciones y finalmente decidió no continuar con el caso.

El abogado de la ciudad involucrado en esa decisión posteriormente dejó la ciudad.

La decisión de no presentar la demanda no fue llevada nuevamente ante la Comisión de la Ciudad para una actualización pública.

El alcalde Levy dijo posteriormente a Local 10 que los comisionados deberían haber recibido actualizaciones más frecuentes después de ordenar al personal que tomara medidas sobre un asunto como este.

Levy también reconoció que, en retrospectiva, se debió haber realizado una mayor diligencia debida antes de comprar la máquina.

El fabricante, SuperiorRoads Solutions de Canadá, ha cuestionado la versión de la ciudad.

Daniel Yun, escribiendo en nombre de SuperiorRoads, dijo a Local 10 que la compañía gastó aproximadamente $30,000 USD de su propio dinero apoyando a Hollywood después de que la máquina fue entregada. Dijo que la compañía proporcionó asistencia para su implementación, capacitación para operadores y capacitación de mantenimiento.

Yun también dijo que los registros de la compañía no mostraban solicitudes formales de servicio por parte de Hollywood a través de su sistema de servicio después de la entrega y la capacitación.

SuperiorRoads dijo que creía haber entregado un producto de calidad y que seguía dispuesta a trabajar con la ciudad para determinar si la máquina podía volver a ponerse en servicio.

Hollywood finalmente eligió un camino diferente.

La ciudad pasó años intentando vender el Python.

Después de que la investigación original de Local 10 saliera al aire el 5 de marzo, la ciudad dijo a Local 10 que el personal se había comunicado con el fabricante utilizando información proporcionada por la estación y que continuaban los esfuerzos para vender la máquina.

Posteriormente, la ciudad confirmó que el Python había sido vendido.

El precio final fue de $72,120 USD.

La máquina ya no está en Hollywood.

Pero las cifras permanecen.

La ciudad pagó $458,180.44 USD por el Python 5000.

Recuperó $72,120 USD de la venta.

La máquina que se suponía que repararía los baches de Hollywood terminó permaneciendo sin uso durante años antes de ser vendida por una fracción de su precio original.

El Python 5000 ya dejó Hollywood.

El bache financiero que dejó atrás es de $386,060.44 USD entre lo que la ciudad pagó y lo que recuperó de la venta.

Clark picked up her eighth technical of the season on Saturday, the number that triggers a one-game suspension, but league officials quickly rescinded it.

New York has won four straight games and seven of its last eight thanks to strong play from its top three players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu. The trio has been taking turns leading the Liberty during the recent hot streak that's bumped them up to seventh place in the standings — but just two games behind third-place Las Vegas.

The Liberty are coming off a 40-point win over the defending champion Aces on Sunday. The Aces rested stars A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young as it was the second half of a brutal back-to-back for Las Vegas.

“It doesn’t matter who’s playing on the other side, we understand we needed to win,” Ionescu said. “It doesn’t matter, we wanted to go out. We wanted to execute, we wanted to play our brand of basketball, knowing every game is important and this game isn’t going to have an asterisk by it because those players didn’t play. It’s going to show up as a win or a loss.”

New York lost by 20 to Indiana just before its current hot streak, so the Liberty would love to get some revenge.

Power poll rankings

Minnesota held onto the top spot in the power poll this week, although the Lynx weren't unanimous. No. 2 Golden State received two votes and third-ranked Washington got one. Las Vegas, Indiana and New York were next. Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago followed the Liberty. Portland was 10th and Los Angeles 11th. Phoenix, Connecticut, Toronto and Seattle rounded out the poll.

Taskforce meeting

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to all the teams that there will be a meeting this week to continue discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball. The memo, sent Friday afternoon, said the topic will be discussed further by a task force of team presidents and general managers at a previously scheduled meeting next week.

Record shooting performance

Kayla McBride had a record-setting game Sunday, scoring a career-high 43 points and hitting a league-best 10 3-pointers in a win over Dallas. McBride made 10 of 14 shots from behind the arc.

“Minneapolis has become home for me and I want to give my best,” she said. “Whether the ball goes in or doesn’t, I just feel so much love. I think that’s why I can come out here and do my thing. I feel so loved and appreciated for who I am and I just love the game. I want to win. So I’m grateful for these fans, this organization. I’m just overcome with joy, and when I have opportunities like that I want to give it back.”

Player of the week

Shakira Austin of Washington was the AP player of the week for the second consecutive week. The forward averaged 22.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks to help the Mystics win all three of their games last week. Other players receiving votes included Breanna Stewart of New York, Bridget Carleton of Portland, Kelsey Mitchell of Indiana and Kayla McBride of Minnesota.

Game of the week

Washington at Las Vegas, Tuesday and Thursday. The Mystics will try to extend a seven-game winning streak when they visit the Aces for a pair of games. A win Tuesday would tie the franchise record of eight consecutive victories by Washington, matching the 2018 team.

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Según un informe de arresto, un agente de la Oficina del Sheriff de Miami-Dade realizaba inspecciones en una plantación de aguacates operada por Brooks Tropical, ubicada en 15101 SW 200th St., a última hora de la noche del domingo como parte de la Operación Verano Seguro 2026.

El agente dijo que vio una camioneta blanca estacionada al final de la entrada de la plantación y se detuvo para investigar.

Según el informe, el agente se encontró con el sospechoso, Duniel Areces-Gonzalez, de 37 años, y determinó que era el propietario registrado de la camioneta.

Los investigadores dijeron que encontraron 17 aguacates en la parte trasera de la camioneta, mientras que cuatro bolsas negras de basura para construcción llenas de aguacates fueron encontradas junto al vehículo.

Una inspección de la plantación permitió encontrar otras dos bolsas negras llenas de aguacates, según el informe.

Las autoridades dijeron que se habían llevado un total de 142 aguacates, valorados en aproximadamente $852 USD.

Los agentes dijeron que Areces-Gonzalez fue trasladado a la oficina de la Sección de Patrulla Agrícola, donde un investigador intentó entrevistarlo.

Cuando le preguntaron si quería hablar con el investigador, Areces-Gonzalez respondió: “¿Por qué necesito hablar con usted? Me atraparon robando aguacates”, según indicó el informe de arresto.

Los investigadores dijeron que luego se negó a responder preguntas adicionales sobre el incidente.

Areces-Gonzalez fue arrestado por cargos de robo mayor e ingreso ilegal a propiedad privada.

Hasta la tarde del lunes, permanecía detenido en el Centro Correccional Turner Guilford Knight con una fianza de $3,000 USD.

La policía compartió fotos del encuentro en Facebook el sábado, bromeando que el caimán quizá estaba ansioso por que las puertas de la escuela abrieran el lunes por la mañana después de las vacaciones de verano.

El caimán fue encontrado cerca de un canal en la esquina de Coconut Creek Parkway y Lyons Road, que limita con la escuela secundaria.

“Un caimán que podría haber jugado como tackle izquierdo en el equipo de fútbol americano de Creek High fue reubicado”, bromeó el departamento en su publicación.

La policía dijo que el caimán medía unos 10 pies de largo y pesaba bastante más de 300 libras.

La Comisión de Conservación de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Florida ayudó a reubicar al animal el viernes por la noche, según la policía.

El reptil de gran tamaño ahora tiene un nuevo hogar en Everglades Holiday Park.

La policía también se divirtió un poco especulando sobre lo que pudo haber llevado al caimán a la zona, bromeando que quizás el canal cercano “es como un Buc-ee’s para los caimanes”.

No se reportaron personas heridas.

En la escuela primaria Silver Palms en Pembroke Pines, los estudiantes llegaron luciendo nuevos peinados, zapatos nuevos y mucha emoción por volver a ver a sus amigos después de las vacaciones de verano.

Una estudiante, Olivia, dijo que estaba feliz de que el verano hubiera terminado porque estaba lista para ver a sus amigos. Cuando le preguntaron qué estaba lista para aprender, dio una respuesta sencilla: “¡Simplemente aprender a ser amable con todos!”

Para los padres, la prisa de la mañana también pareció transcurrir sin problemas.

“En realidad, ellos fueron a Silver Palms el año pasado y la pasaron muy bien”, dijo un padre, Michael, después de que le preguntaran cómo fue lograr que sus hijos salieran de casa.

Una vez que se despejaron las filas para dejar a los estudiantes, los maestros y administradores centraron su atención en el año escolar que tienen por delante.

“Hemos estado preparándonos para esto durante todo el verano”, dijo Irina Shearer, directora de la escuela primaria Silver Palms.

Nuevos estudiantes llegan en medio de consolidaciones de escuelas de Broward

El primer día de este año llega con cambios significativos en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado Broward, mientras el distrito continúa abordando la disminución de inscripciones y los miles de asientos vacíos en las aulas.

Bajo el plan “Redefiniendo Nuestras Escuelas” del distrito, Silver Palms está recibiendo a unos 50 estudiantes de la escuela primaria Panther Run, una de seis escuelas cerradas este año a medida que los planteles fueron consolidados o destinados a otros usos.

Shearer dijo que los miembros del personal han trabajado para hacer que los estudiantes que llegan y sus familias se sientan parte de su nueva comunidad escolar.

“Realmente queremos asegurarnos de recibir con los brazos abiertos a las familias que vienen de Panther Run”, dijo Shearer.

Dijo que una maestra estaba creando una pancarta que incorporaba las mascotas de las escuelas, las Panteras de Panther Run y los Delfines de Silver Palms, para simbolizar la unión de las dos comunidades.

Los cambios también se están sintiendo dentro de las aulas.

“Creo que es energía renovada. Tenemos nuevos padres, nuevos niños”, dijo Kristin Kavanaugh, maestra de tercer grado en Silver Palms. “Tengo algunos estudiantes más en mi clase de los que estoy acostumbrada a tener. Tengo unos siete niños que vienen de la otra escuela”.

Los líderes del distrito han dicho que quieren que la transición sea lo más fluida posible para los estudiantes y las familias afectados por las consolidaciones.

Los cambios representan una expansión significativa de los esfuerzos de Broward para abordar los planteles con poco uso. El distrito cerró una escuela el año pasado, mientras que seis planteles fueron consolidados o destinados a otros usos este año.

En Silver Palms, los maestros dicen que su enfoque inmediato tiene menos que ver con los cambios más amplios que están ocurriendo en todo el distrito y más con garantizar que cada niño se sienta bienvenido al comenzar el nuevo año escolar.

Si el tribunal acepta el acuerdo, el juicio de Clenney no se llevará a cabo, poniendo fin al caso.

El equipo legal de Clenney dice que ella está lista para aceptar un acuerdo de culpabilidad de la Fiscalía Estatal. Aún no se sabe cuánto tiempo de prisión aceptará cumplir.

Clenney, de 30 años, permanece encarcelada en Miami desde su arresto en 2022 por un cargo de asesinato en segundo grado. Está acusada de matar a su novio, con quien mantenía una relación intermitente, dentro del lujoso apartamento que compartían en Edgewater hace cuatro años.

Las imágenes de la cámara corporal de la policía de Miami mostraron a Clenney cubierta de sangre. Los fiscales dicen que apuñaló a Christian durante una pelea.

Los investigadores le informaron a Clenney sobre la muerte de Obumseli durante una entrevista con la policía.

Ante los demás, la pareja parecía estar enamorada y llevar un estilo de vida lujoso. Pero desde la muerte de Obumseli, videos han mostrado un lado turbulento de su relación.

Clenney fue vista golpeando a Obumseli en un ascensor. Durante un viaje a Aspen, también fue vista abofeteándolo repetidamente.

Esa pelea ocurrió dos meses antes de que Obumseli fuera apuñalado. Los abogados de Clenney dicen que el apuñalamiento de abril de 2022 fue en defensa propia.

Los videos, junto con una gran cantidad de evidencia digital, formaban parte de las pruebas que los fiscales planeaban utilizar para demostrar su caso en el juicio.

La Fiscalía Estatal dice que Clenney era abusiva y violenta.

La familia Obumseli planea asistir a la audiencia del lunes y leer declaraciones sobre el impacto en las víctimas antes de que el tribunal decida si acepta el acuerdo.

“Nunca es un caso con victoria asegurada”, dijo el abogado defensor Jack Palmeri. “Nunca se sabe qué van a hacer 12 miembros del jurado en un caso, nada está garantizado cuando se trata de un juicio, por lo que todos tienen algo que arriesgar”.

Palmeri dijo que la familia Obumseli habría tenido que aprobar el acuerdo.

“Creo que, en teoría, este es un acuerdo cerrado, pero sí, técnicamente hablando, en el sentido literal, esto no estará cerrado hasta que el juez lo apruebe oficialmente en el tribunal”, dijo Palmeri.

Un abogado de la familia Obumseli dice que han participado en las conversaciones relacionadas con el acuerdo.

Los abogados de Clenney planean responder preguntas de los medios de comunicación después de la audiencia.

Elbridge Colby, an undersecretary of defense, made the remarks at a forum in the Philippines, his first stop in Southeast Asia, where he will also visit Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia. He renewed Washington’s assurances that the U.S. is not backing away from Asia despite its current preoccupation with the Iran war and the Middle East.

“America is definitely not disengaging from Asia — to the contrary. Our vital national interests dictate our enduring presence here,” Colby told an audience that included foreign diplomats, generals, business executives and journalists.

“We are not leaving; in fact, we are digging in, to ensure a favorable balance of power where it matters most,” the Pentagon’s top policy adviser said. “We see Asia as of paramount importance.”

Colby stayed away from the usual U.S. tirade against China's growing aggression in the region, including in the disputed South China Sea. Washington has often expressed alarm over Beijing’s increasingly hostile actions against Philippine coast guard and naval forces in recent years.

Washington has repeatedly warned that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines, its oldest treaty ally in Asia, if Filipino forces, ships or aircraft come under armed attack, including in the South China Sea.

China and the Philippines, along with Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan, have been locked in territorial standoffs in the disputed waters, a key global trade route, for decades. Beijing virtually claims the entire waterway and has rejected a 2016 ruling in an arbitration case initiated by the Philippines that invalidated its expansive claims.

Colby repeated a vow by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a speech at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore in May that the U.S. will build and sustain a strong defense in the Western Pacific "that ensures aggression is infeasible, escalation unattractive and war deemed irrational.”

Colby said the U.S. is committed to ensuring “we can sustain combat-credible power where it matters most. Yet this defense architecture cannot rest on American shoulders alone. It must be upheld by a network of highly capable, sovereign nations that have modernized their own forces and stepped up to secure their own territory — transforming our relationships into true partnerships of equals.”

He added: “When we ask our allies and partners to step up, to invest more in their own defense and to take responsibility for their own sovereign security, we are not signaling abandonment. We are looking for partners, not protectorates.”

Colby praised efforts by the Philippines, which holds large-scale combat exercises with U.S. forces each year, to strengthen its defense capabilities and cited similar efforts by Thailand, Indonesia and other security allies in Southeast Asia.

Jones had a heart attack in his home Sunday in Washington, Virginia, as he was waiting to watch his beloved Atlanta Braves play baseball, his wife, Alma Viator, said on social media. Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Compton confirmed his death.

Jones' fame came from his role as Cooter Davenport, the mechanic who got the Duke boys out of jams as they tried to do the right thing and fight the corrupt Boss Hogg in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia.

After playing Cooter for all seven seasons of the series from 1979 to 1985, Jones turned to politics and was elected to the U.S. House from a district near Atlanta in 1988. The Democrat served two terms before he was redistricted out of the seat.

Jones was born in North Carolina and in college got involved in acting and civil rights, he wrote in his autobiography "Redneck Boy in the Promised Land: The Confessions of ‘Crazy Cooter.’"

Acting took over his life. Jones performed in numerous stage productions and had a few minor TV and movie roles in Atlanta during the 1970s before his life-defining break came on a TV show Jones defended as a modern-day morality tale and a fine example of Southern values.

For seven seasons, Jones was one of a small band of friends and family helping Bo and Luke Duke in “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The cousins were on probation for running moonshine and were constantly trying to clear their names and stop the crooked and powerful Boss Hogg from stealing or cheating.

The Duke boys drove a modified 1969 Dodge Charger called the General Lee with a Confederate flag on its roof. Cooter owned “Cooter's Garage” in the town square. Nearly every episode involved a car chase with jumps and stunts and a patrol car badly in need of repairs.

Cooter was often on the CB radio in his pickup truck saying “Breaker one, Breaker one. I might be crazy but I ain’t dumb. Crazy Cooter coming at you."

“The Dukes of Hazzard” was a hit for CBS and its popularity never waned. It went into syndication and later became a prominent fixture on cable's The Nashville Network.

Jones also credited the series with pulling him out of a self-destructive, alcoholic lifestyle that led to the failure of several marriages.

″It was like being in a Beatles movie,″ Jones said. ″Our lives changed.″

Tom Wopat, who played Luke Duke, said Jones was an integral part of making the series work.

“Ben Jones was a fine friend and a fierce advocate of all the best things we can offer in the entertainment business. He will be sorely missed,” Wopat wrote on Instagram.

After “The Dukes of Hazzard,” Jones went into politics. He kept his aw shucks personality, but took the issues seriously. In his four years in Washington, Jones was known as a Democrat who could buck his party. He was liberal on social issues and conservative on economics.

But even in politics, he made a splash. After losing in 1992 in his redrawn district, Jones ran for Congress again in 1994. He lost to Newt Gingrich in the elections that elevated the Republican to the Speaker's Office.

Jones would file an ethics complaint that Gingrich used tax-deductible donations to fund his partisan college course leading to a House reprimand and Gingrich's decision to leave the body.

Jones always embraced his role as Cooter. After moving to Virginia, he would open at least three “Cooter's” country stores in Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and near his home. They sold plenty of T-shirts, key chains and insulated tumblers and included Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia like one of the 300 or so General Lee cars used and abused in the TV series.

The show and Cooter lived on because it was funny, had plenty of action and car chases and had a good, family-friendly heart, Jones told the Richmond Times-Dispatch at a 2001 car show where he played in a band, signed autographs and met fans.

“The show reflects the values of the heartland of America. The good guys always win,” Jones said.

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This story has been updated to correct that Bo and Luke Duke were cousins, not brothers.

The boat’s pilot, Manuel Hernandez, was charged with causing the deaths of 5-month old Antonella Garcia and 27-year-old Sara Sanchez through misconduct or neglect.

Hernandez wasn’t licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, wasn’t aware of basic safety rules and told investigators he had borrowed his friend’s personal vessel for the excursion in New York Harbor, prosecutors said.

Antonella wasn't wearing a life preserver because the boat didn't have any for small children, prosecutors said. Instead, Hernandez told Sanchez she needed to wear a life vest and hold the infant throughout the hourslong tour, a violation of federal regulations, prosecutors said.

Hernandez, 46, of Manville, New Jersey, wiped his eyes as he arrived for his initial appearance in Manhattan federal court. He was not required to enter a plea and was released on $50,000 bail. He and his lawyer, Amy Gallicchio, declined to comment as she led him to a waiting vehicle.

The tour was organized through Zeus Luxury Rental Inc., which had a boat catch fire last year during a birthday charter cruise on Long Island Sound. A Coast Guard investigator said in Hernandez’s criminal complaint that the company does not appear to have applied for Coast Guard licensing.

Messages seeking comment were sent to a phone number and email address listed on Zeus Luxury’s website. The voicemail box for the phone number was full, according to an automated recording.

Charter company had a boat burst into flames last year

Authorities said the 21-foot Yamaha AR210 had 14 people aboard — well over its 10 person capacity — when it swamped and sank around 10:20 p.m. Saturday as Hernandez made a U-turn in choppy waters possibly caused by the wake of a larger vessel.

The boat was later pulled from the water and taken to a New York Police Department facility.

Zeus Luxury advertises its services on social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok, marketing itself as “one of the leading companies in limousine, party bus, and yacht rentals in the tri-state area” and touting a fleet of vehicles including such high-end brands as Mercedes, Hummer, Rolls-Royce, and Cadillac.

According to his criminal complaint, Hernandez told investigators he had worked for Zeus Luxury on a freelance or contract basis since last year, starting as a limousine driver. He said that twice recently he used his personal boat, a slightly larger Yamaha AR250, but used a friend’s boat on Saturday because his needed repairs, the complaint said.

In June 2025, a boat on a company-organized charter cruise burst into flames near the Bronx. All 22 passengers survived. Some were pulled from the water and others swam to safety on nearby Hart Island. Three passengers were injured, authorities said. Loriann Garcia went into cardiac arrest and is now suing the company. Two others had severe burns.

The pilot of that boat, Joshua Brito, was indicted on charges including vehicular assault, reckless endangerment and operating a vessel while intoxicated. He has pleaded not guilty and remains free on bail.

“This is just a fly-by-night company,” Garcia’s lawyer, Rose Day, said. The vessel Garcia was on didn’t have life preservers and Zeus Luxury wasn't properly insured, she said.

“Here we are, same thing, one year later. Same company, same reckless acts,” Day said. “It’s shocking that this has happened and sickening at the same time.”

A mother and daughter gone, a partner and father left grieving

Saturday's tour began around 7 p.m. and the vessel capsized more than three hours into its journey. Hernandez tried to accelerate to pass through the swell, but water swamped the bow and the boat immediately capsized, prosecutors said.

Hernandez admitted to investigators that had never sought required licensing and claimed he was unaware it was needed, according to the complaint.

Hernandez said he capped trips using his personal boat at 12 passengers, but that he did not know the maximum capacity for the boat he used on Saturday. Hernandez said he thought there would be 12 passengers on the tour but ended up agreeing to take 13, the complaint said.

An online campaign to help Sanchez's partner, Andres Garcia, pay for funeral and other expenses had topped $25,000 by Tuesday afternoon. Garcia also was on the boat.

Sanchez's neighbor, Diego Naranjo, said he first met her last spring when her son threw a ball into their Queens backyard. After recovering the ball, Naranjo invited her son to play on a trampoline with his children.

“They were really nice people," Naranjo said. “You can see when a person is noble.”

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This story has been updated to correct that the boat was a Yamaha, not a Bayliner.

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Turbay reported from Little Rock, Arkansas

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At Silver Palms Elementary School in Pembroke Pines, students arrived sporting fresh hairstyles, new shoes and plenty of excitement about seeing their friends after summer break.

One student, Olivia, said she was happy summer was over because she was ready to see her friends. Asked what she was ready to learn, she had a simple answer: “Just learning to be nice to everyone!”

For parents, the morning rush also appeared to go smoothly.

“They actually went to Silver Palms last year, and they had a really good time,” one parent, Michael, said after being asked about getting his children out the door.

Once the drop-off lines cleared, teachers and administrators turned their attention to the school year ahead.

“We’ve been preparing for this all summer long,” Silver Palms Elementary Principal Irina Shearer said.

New students arrive amid Broward school consolidations

This year’s first day comes with significant changes across Broward County Public Schools as the district continues addressing declining enrollment and thousands of empty classroom seats.

Under the district’s “Redefining Our Schools” plan, Silver Palms is welcoming about 50 students from Panther Run Elementary, one of six schools closed this year as campuses were consolidated or repurposed.

Shearer said staff members have worked to make the incoming students and their families feel like they are part of their new school community.

“We really want to make sure we’re embracing the families that are coming from Panther Run,” Shearer said.

She said one teacher was creating a banner incorporating the schools’ mascots — the Panther Run Panthers and Silver Palms Dolphins — to symbolize the two communities coming together.

The changes are also being felt inside classrooms.

“I think it’s fresh energy. We’ve got new parents, new kids,” said Kristin Kavanaugh, a third-grade teacher at Silver Palms. “I have a few more students in my class than I’m used to having. I have about seven kids coming from the other school.”

District leaders have said they want the transition to be as smooth as possible for students and families affected by the consolidations.

The changes represent a significant expansion of Broward’s efforts to address underused campuses. The district closed one school last year, while six campuses were consolidated or repurposed this year.

At Silver Palms, teachers say their immediate focus is less about the larger changes happening across the district and more about ensuring every child feels welcome as the new school year begins.

Jones came into the weekend 18th in the standings, 44 points behind 16th-place Austin Cindric for the final spot in The Chase that determines the series champion. The 350-lap race Sunday was the first of the final four races of the regular season, and Jones was running out of time.

“One more bad week where we lose any ground, and it’s going to be pretty insurmountable,” Jones said.

Then Jones, who started 10th, got taken out four laps in when Tyler Reddick’s car slid into him, sending both cars into the wall and ending the day for both drivers.

Reddick knew the damage he had done.

“If I’m going to take myself out, that’s one thing,” Reddick said. “But I took out a (Toyota) teammate who needed a good day.”

Such is life in the closing stretch of the regular season, where one bad finish or one good finish can change fortunes.

Denny Hamlin leads the standings with 923 points, 103 points ahead of Ty Gibbs, who won Sunday's race just ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell.

Only four drivers have wrapped up Chase spots: Hamlin, Gibbs, Ryan Blaney (813) and Reddick (803).

Cindric has 526 points. Ryan Preece is the first driver below the cutline at 497 points. Ross Chastain jumped three spots after his seventh-place finish at Iowa, moving into 18th place at 479 points. Brad Keselowski is one point behind Chastain.

Other than maybe the last one or two spots, the biggest scramble now in this final month could be for seeding. Points for the top 16 drivers will reset after the Aug. 29 regular-season finale at Daytona. The regular-season champion will be the top seed and start The Chase with 2,100 points, the second seed will have 2,075 points and the third seed will have 2,065, with a five-point drop for each seed after that.

“You have all these other little battles going on, like the battle from sixth to 11th or 12th right now is really, really tight and that’s exciting,” said Blaney, who finished third Sunday. “Those guys are dogging it out right now. That’s a lot of points from sixth down to 11th or whatever. So I think it creates a lot of exciting things through the regular season.”

Some of the biggest changes in the standings came in that middle group. Chase Briscoe rose three spots to fifth place with 663 points. He's four points ahead of Bell, who climbed four spots with his second-place finish.

A crash ended Kyle Larson’s day and he finished 33rd to drop four spots in the standings to 10th.

The crucial jump of the day, though, belonged to Gibbs, who went from fourth to second.

“We’ve scored a lot of points in the last couple races,” Gibbs said. “To be able to finish it off today was awesome. I think the difference between the leader and 16th is 100 points, isn’t it, when the playoffs start? So it puts you in a better shot for the title at the end of the year.”

Jones’ early exit dropped him to 20th place, 50 points behind Cindric and four drivers to climb over to get on the good side of the cut line.

“At this point, we’ve got three races,” Jones said. “We got to just go try to win and run the best we can. It’s not over until it’s over, but it’s a tall mountain.”

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Según una denuncia penal federal obtenida por Local 10 News el lunes, Jhon Alexander Herrera Giraldo llegó el miércoles en el vuelo AV06 de Avianca procedente de Bogotá y dijo que no tenía nada que declarar a los agentes de aduanas.

Sin embargo, la denuncia indica que los agentes que realizaban una inspección corporal notaron que el hombre de 40 años, quien lleva casi dos décadas trabajando para la aerolínea, llevaba una cadena de color plateado alrededor del cuello y le preguntaron sobre ella.

Las autoridades dijeron que Herrera Giraldo inicialmente afirmó que la cadena era de platino, pero luego “declaró que era de oro, aunque afirmó que la tenía desde hacía años”.

Dijeron que “posteriormente admitió que la cadena no era suya” y señaló que “un individuo llamado ‘Leandro’ le había dado la cadena en Colombia y le había indicado que se la entregara a un individuo llamado ‘Lalo’ al día siguiente”, agregando que “la cadena ya había sido pintada de color plateado cuando ‘Leandro’ se la entregó y que creía que la cadena había sido pintada para ocultar el hecho de que era de oro”.

Las autoridades dijeron que Herrera Giraldo admitió que inicialmente mintió sobre la cadena porque estaba “asustado” y dijo que “recibía aproximadamente entre $200 y $300 USD por cada viaje en el que llevaba una cadena” a Estados Unidos, y que realizó tres viajes de este tipo durante los últimos cuatro meses.

Según la denuncia, la cadena pesaba alrededor de 240 gramos y estaba “hecha de oro de alta pureza, consistente con mercancía destinada a la venta u otro uso comercial”.

Aunque la denuncia no indica de dónde sospechan las autoridades que provenía el oro, según Business Insider, la minería ilegal de oro es ahora la “industria ilícita más rentable” de Colombia y Estados Unidos es el principal destino del oro de contrabando procedente de ese país.

En cuanto a Herrera Giraldo, agentes lo arrestaron por un cargo de contrabando de mercancías hacia Estados Unidos, que puede conllevar una sentencia de 20 años de prisión.

Su expediente en el tribunal federal no indicaba ninguna audiencia próxima y permanecía detenido en el Centro Federal de Detención en el centro de Miami hasta la mañana del lunes.

Local 10 News contactó a Avianca la mañana del lunes para solicitar comentarios sobre el arresto de Herrera Giraldo.

Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, a white officer with nearly 11 years' experience in law enforcement, fired the shots that killed Corey Ruiz on July 22, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a statement. Baitinger-Peterson was one of four officers who surrounded Ruiz, who was on a bike, in response to calls about someone who was checking out parked cars and an alleged burglary attempt, police said.

The shooting sparked days of protests and calls from the Black community for Madison to address racial justice issues.

Baitinger-Peterson did not reply to an email seeking comment.

Jim Palmer, executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, which is the state’s largest police union and represents Madison officers, responded on behalf of Baitinger-Peterson.

“I am deeply concerned for the safety and privacy of him, his family, and the other officers involved,” Palmer said.

He said those concerns are being taken seriously and “appropriate precautions” are in place.

“I urge everyone to allow the investigation to proceed and to refrain from prejudging the officers or placing them and their families at further risk,” Palmer said.

Baitinger-Peterson and the other three officers who interacted with Ruiz that day have been placed on paid administrative leave while the state investigates the shooting.

There is no timeline for when the state Justice Department investigation will conclude. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne will review the findings before deciding whether to file charges against Baitinger-Peterson.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents Ruiz's family, has called for the officer to be charged.

While bystanders captured the confrontation on video, there is no body camera footage because Madison police officers don't wear them.

The state Justice Department said two officers attempted to use a Taser on Ruiz but weren't successful. Ruiz “brandished a knife and injured” Baitinger-Peterson, it said. Law enforcement agencies haven't divulged the extent of the officer's injuries. They did release an image of a fixed-blade knife that was recovered at the scene.

The protests over the shooting led to several nearby community events being canceled or postponed.

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Inspectors recently ordered 13 establishments shut, finding everything from rodent droppings and live roaches, to hundreds of flies, mold-like buildup, filthy equipment and food held at unsafe temperatures.

At Yellow Tail Subs Grill in Homestead, inspectors documented 32 violations, including live roaches crawling across a food-preparation table, among cleaned containers, and even out of a box of parchment paper used to wrap food; more than 100 roach droppings were found on a shelf.

At Pack Supermarket in Miami, inspectors found rodent droppings throughout the store, including 15 or more inside the walk-in cooler, along with gnawed cabbage bags. Records show it was the fourth time the supermarket had been ordered shut over rodent issues since October 2025.

At Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West, inspectors reported 100 or more live flying insects landing on soda boxes, clean plates, napkins, pitchers and cups, while Tacombi in Miami was cited for dozens of rodent droppings and live flies.

Other shutdowns involved improperly cooled or stored food, unsanitary food-contact surfaces, dirty floors and equipment, and repeated pest problems.

All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.

**TACOMBI

3930 NE 2ND AVE.

MIAMI

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

ORDERED SHUT 8/6

11 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 droppings at floor by mop sink by water heater room under storage dry rack. Observed approximately 25 droppings on floor under dishwasher and three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 droppings behind ice machine bar area.”

“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 live small flies flying by ware washing area and 3 flies flying around prep area by hand sink front counter.”

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe green cutting board By prep area front counter.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.”

**YELLOW TAIL SUBS GRILL

27275 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY

HOMESTEAD

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

ORDERED SHUT 8/6

32 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at cook line 4 live roaches crawling across floor. Observed at fire suppression extinguisher above reach in cooler, 6+ live roaches. Observed at dish washing area shelf approximately 6+ live roaches crawling between cleaned containers. Observed at prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches crawling on prep table where uncovered hot sauce containers were being prepped. Observed at water heater closet 8 live roaches crawling out of door frame. Observed at dry storage area 4 live roaches crawling on walls and shelves where flour bags are stored. Observed 1 live roach crawling out of box of parchment paper used to wrap food items. Observed 1 live roach crawling from under gyro machine at cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on lid of reach in cooler flip top.”

“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed at dish washing area shelf 100+ roach droppings on shelf and metal containers.”

“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed at drive thru area big zapper with an accumulation of dead fly’s and roaches.”

“Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at drive thru bug zapper stored on top of soda machine. Observed at dry storage area big zapper stored on shelf above bags of flour.”

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout with dirty build up, dead roaches and cob webs and flies.”

“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household roach spray at kitchen prep table.”

“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at rear dry storage area where flour is stored.”

“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in cooler and freezer handles.”

“Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook coat raw chicken then proceed to grab raw tilapia and wash off gloves.”

“Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler containers of tilapia, shrimp and conch fritters stored uncovered. Observed at dry storage shelf bucket of dry seasoning stored uncovered.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line table fried chicken (101F - Hot Holding).”

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”

“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove soiled gloves then take new pair to replace no hand wash.”

**ELEVENTH STREET PIZZA

9025 SW 72ND PL.

MIAMI

ORDERED SHUT 8/3

13 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 20 + live flies in kitchen area under prep table in bags of red onions.”

“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 20 + live flies in kitchen area under prep table in bags of red onions. Observed 2 live flies at front counter near beer tap.”

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled. Repeat Violation.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed near pizza mixer. Repeat Violation.”

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across oven with ambient temp of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); roasted onions (58F - Cold Holding); mushrooms roasted (72F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (70F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic (55F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation.”

**PICKLES PUB SANDBAR

511 GREENE ST.

KEY WEST

ORDERED SHUT 8/3

24 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20+ rodent droppings on deli slicer underneath prep table in pizza prep area and approximately 15+ droppings on shelf where pizza boxes are stored.”

“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 100+ live flying insects flying and landing on soda boxes, clean plates, napkins, bottle of grenadine, clean pitchers, and clean cups inside server station near bar.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on stairs leading up to dry storage room.”

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage container heavily soiled with old food debris where clean pizza pans are stored under pizza ovens in pizza area.”

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine. Repeat Violation.”

“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled. Repeat Violation.”

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling heavily dusty above bar area. Repeat Violation.”

“Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler next to fryers, not in use. Observed pizza prep reach in cooler lid broken. Repeat Violation.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled in pizza prep area and floor in server station soiled with slime like substance. Repeat Violation.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza prep area, as per operator for 2 hours. Observed shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.”

“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab trash can then handle pizza paddle to plate pizza without changing gloves and washing hands.”

“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken then change gloves and begin to handle clean equipment without washing hands.”

**PACK SUPERMARKET

8235 NE 2ND AVE.

MIAMI

ORDERED SHUT 8/3

25 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 3/2026 (RODENT ISSUE)

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 12/2025 (RODENT ISSUE)

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/2025 (RODENT ISSUE)

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the floor behind soda reach in cooler, 4 rodent droppings on the floor under 3 compartment sink, 2 droppings on the floor under front counter, 2 droppings on the floor of the stairs by the 3 compartment sink, 15+ droppings on the floor inside the walk in cooler and 3 rodent droppings on the floor under the mop sink. Repeat Violation.”

“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed gnawed marks on 3 cabbage bags inside the walk in cooler.”

“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed gnawed marks on 3 cabbage bags inside the walk in cooler.”

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers of sugar heavily soiled by the coffee machine.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pickles (67F - Cold Holding) stored on top of prep table for 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed item into reach in cooler.”

“Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.”

“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation.”

“Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler #1 and walk in cooler door in disrepair. Repeat Violation.”

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink heavily soiled.”

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the mop sink, next to and behind fryer station. Repeat Violation.”

“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 8/4

“Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings around inside the walk in cooler floor. Observed behind cook line table 4 rodent droppings.”

**SUGAR BAE

8253 SUNSET STRIP

SUNRISE

ORDERED SHUT 8/7

6 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 8/2025 (ROACH ISSUE)

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 6 live roaches inside dishwashing machine dishwashing machine in kitchen. 2) 7 live roaches under chest freezer in kitchen 3) 5 live roaches crawling on wall next to triple sink in kitchen. 4) 6 live Roaches under food warmer in kitchen.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Table- Cooked Rice (98-110F - Hot Holding). Per cook food items stored at room temperature less than 2 hours. Cook discarded.”

**RENDEZ-VOUS

1576 EAST OAKLAND PARK BLVD.

OAKLAND PARK

ORDERED SHUT 7/27

10 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf next to dry pancake mix. 1 rodent droppings on top of box of pancake mix. Operator removed rodent droppings.”

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under dry storage shelving. Operator exterminated and removed.”

“Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to front counter ice machine. 1 dead roach under dish machine. 3 dead under dry storage shelving. Operator removed dead roaches.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Under dry storage shelving. 2. Under triple sink and dish machine. 3. Behind booths along front windows.”

“Required employee training expired for some employees.”

**GOURMET CREOLE

416 NE 36TH ST.

POMPANO BEACH

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

ORDERED SHUT 7/27

13 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor behind fridge in dry storage area. 2. Observed approximately 25 rodents droppings on food storage container packing on bottom shelf of food prep table next to fridge in dry storage area.”

“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on glue board on floor in closet. 2. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on a glue board under food prep table next to fridge in dry storage area.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Cooked chicken (48F); cooked beef (51F); Pikliz (49F) in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today.”

“Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Observed black beans cooling on counter in kitchen at 11:30a at 105F to 91F at 11:59, cooling since 11a. Observed cooling in deep containers. Observed operator covering with plastic and placing container in reach in cooler.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed buildup of spilled dry rice and beans on floors and under tables and equipment in dry storage area.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed old food debris on bottom shelf of reach in freezer in kitchen. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”

**IFRA’S INDIAN KITCHEN

9543 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY

PINECREST

ORDERED SHUT 7/27

23 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor next to mop sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach on reach in cooler in kitchen area across triple sink. Observed 1 live roach on empty container in kitchen area above hand sink. Observed 1 live roach under triple sink next to cook line in kitchen area.”

“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies on wall next to mop sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to cooler in kitchen area. Observed 2 live flies in restroom on wall behind toilet.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in outside of kitchen with ambient temp of 54F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lamb (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (45F - Cold Holding); cauliflower cooked (46F - Cold Holding).”

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food and dish shelves soiled. Repeat Violation.”

“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation.”

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling. Repeat Violation.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and oven soiled. Repeat Violation.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation.”

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”

“Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in outside of kitchen with ambient temp of 54F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: lamb (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (45F - Cold Holding); cauliflower cooked (46F - Cold Holding).”

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 7/28

“At time of callback inspection observed 6 live flying insects on wall and ceiling in the restroom. Observed 1 live flying insects on kitchen reach in cooler door.”

“At time of callback inspection observed 4 live roaches in kitchen area behind window opening panel and shelf as well as coming out of the floor drain. Observed at lobby dry storage area 3 dead roaches under shelving and on walls.”

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 7/29

“Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of dry storage rack. Observed 1 live roach on kitchen floor. Observed 1 live roach on rack above reach in cooler in kitchen area.”

**LUCKY CAT STREET EATERY

6322 N. ANDREWS AVE,

FORT LAUDERDALE

ORDERED SHUT 7/28

13 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/2023 (ROACH ISSUE)

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 crawling on the floor on wall behind reach in freezer under reach in freezer on cook line next to cooler with food.”

“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator left kitchen area into dining room to touched dirty surfaces then touched face then putting gloves and started to make food without washing hands Employee washed hands.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler cooked bamboo at 2:36pm ( 46F cooling) since 10:30am raw breaded chicken at 2:48pm (46F cooling ) since 10:30am Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple coolers on kitchen with overstocked items, Flip top cooler cook line Hard boil eggs 50F cold holding, over 4 hours. See stop sale tall stainless still fridge in kitchen. Pork stuff bun 52F cold holding.”

“Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler cooked bamboo at 2:36pm ( 46F cooling) since 10:30am raw breaded chicken at 2:48pm (46F cooling ) since 10:30am Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale Cooked chicken at 1:38pm (52F cooling) since 10:30am at 2:37pm same At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours.”

“Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items like chicken wontons, cooked rice previously frozen not date marking properly.”

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sushi cooler Raw fish over cooked salmon Flip top cooler Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken Stainless steel fridge Raw chicken over cooked chicken wontons.”

**LE GENIE RESTAURANT

187 NE 167TH ST.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH

ORDERED SHUT 7/29

33 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 9/2025 (FLYING INSECT ISSUE)

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 2/2024 (RODENT ISSUE)

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25+ rodent droppings behind the reach in freezer in the storage room.”

“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 100+ dead flies in the gaskets of the reach in freezers in the storage room.”

“Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 50+ live flies laying on the clean to go containers in the storage room, 10+ live flies on the wall by the reach in freezer in the storage room, 50+ live flies on the wooden pallet in the storage room. Observed 3+ live flies in the dining room.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pig ear (54F - Cooling); beef (54F - Cooling); turkey (54F - Cooling); chicken (54F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night.”

“Food stored on floor. Observed plantains, rice and beans stored on the floor of the kitchen.”

“Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed conch (44F - Cold Holding) thawing in room temperature in the prep area no longer frozen.”

“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with accumulated dust.”

“Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come back from the bathroom, place gloves on and did not wash her hands.”

“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash their hands before starting to prep plate for customer.”

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation.”

“Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.”

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 7/30

“At the time of the callback observed 3 live flies on the wall in the storage room and 10+ flies laying on soda and juice cases.”

“Observed 15+ dead flies in the gaskets of the reach in freezers in the storage room.”

**FOODEYEZ CARIBBEAN

6268 WEST SAMPLE ROAD

CORAL SPRINGS

ORDERED SHUT 7/30

10 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches found behind the steam table in the kitchen.”

“Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches found behind the refrigerators at the front counter. 2 dead roaches found next to the flip top cooler on the cook line.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris. Behind the cooking equipment on the cook line.”

“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the cooking equipment on the cook line.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the cook line flip top cooler, butter (64F - Cold Holding). The item was held above the rails at room temperature. The butter was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold.”

**KENIA PIZZA

14511 SW 266TH ST.

NARANJA

ORDERED SHUT 7/31

15 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on shelf over prep table at kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on bottom shelf next to clean pots at kitchen area.”

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”

**HAAGEN DAZS

SAWGRASS MILLS

12801 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.

SUNRISE

ORDERED SHUT 7/29

7 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 4 Live roaches in trash bag under triple sinks in preparation area. 2) 3 live Roaches under vacuum cleaner stored under triple sinks in preparation area. 3) 4 live roaches crawling under triple sinks. In preparation area.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches in sticky traps under triple sinks.”

“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves after using personal phone. Employee proceeded to get a cup to serve drinks to guests without first washing hands.”

“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2025.”

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”

Recientemente, los inspectores ordenaron el cierre de 13 establecimientos, tras encontrar desde excrementos de roedores y cucarachas vivas hasta cientos de moscas, acumulación de moho, equipos sucios y alimentos almacenados a temperaturas inseguras.

En Yellow Tail Subs Grill en Homestead, los inspectores documentaron 32 infracciones, incluyendo cucarachas vivas que se arrastraban por una mesa de preparación de alimentos, entre recipientes limpios e incluso fuera de una caja de papel pergamino utilizada para envolver alimentos; se encontraron más de 100 excrementos de cucaracha en un estante.

En el supermercado Pack de Miami, los inspectores encontraron excrementos de roedores por toda la tienda, incluyendo 15 o más dentro de la cámara frigorífica, además de bolsas de repollo roídas. Los registros muestran que era la cuarta vez que el supermercado recibía una orden de cierre por problemas de roedores desde octubre de 2025.

En el Pickles Pub Sandbar de Key West, los inspectores informaron de 100 o más insectos voladores vivos posados ​​en cajas de refrescos, platos limpios, servilletas, jarras y vasos, mientras que el Tacombi de Miami fue multado por docenas de excrementos de roedores y moscas vivas.

Otros cierres se debieron a alimentos mal refrigerados o almacenados, superficies de contacto con alimentos insalubres, suelos y equipos sucios y problemas recurrentes de plagas.

Todos los lugares mencionados pudieron reabrir tras una limpieza ordenada y una posterior reinspección.

**TACOMBI

3930 NE 2ND AVE.

MIAMI

INSPECCIÓN BASADA EN UNA DENUNCIA

ORDEN DE CIERRE 8/6

Se detectaron 11 infracciones.

Se detectó actividad de roedores, como lo demuestran los excrementos encontrados. Se observaron aproximadamente 16 excrementos en el suelo junto al fregadero de fregar, cerca del cuarto del calentador de agua, debajo del tendedero. Se observaron aproximadamente 25 excrementos en el suelo debajo del lavavajillas y del fregadero de tres compartimentos. Se observaron aproximadamente 10 excrementos detrás de la barra de la máquina de hielo.

“Se encontraron insectos voladores pequeños y vivos. Se observaron aproximadamente 5 moscas pequeñas vivas volando cerca del área de lavado de vajilla y 3 moscas volando alrededor del área de preparación junto al mostrador del lavamanos.”

“La tabla de cortar tiene marcas de cortes y ya no se puede limpiar. Observe la tabla de cortar verde junto al mostrador de preparación.”

“Superficie que no entra en contacto con alimentos sucia con grasa, restos de comida, suciedad, lodo o polvo. Se observaron juntas sucias en el mostrador del refrigerador.”

**PARRILLA DE SUBSANDS YELLOW TAIL

27275 CARRETERA SOUTH DIXIE

GRANJA

INSPECCIÓN BASADA EN UNA DENUNCIA

ORDEN DE CIERRE 8/6

Se detectaron 32 infracciones.

“Presencia de cucarachas, evidenciada por el hallazgo de cucarachas vivas. Se observaron 4 cucarachas vivas arrastrándose por el suelo en la línea de cocción. Se observaron más de 6 cucarachas vivas en el extintor de incendios situado encima del refrigerador. Se observaron aproximadamente 6 cucarachas vivas en el estante del área de lavado de platos, arrastrándose entre los recipientes limpios. Se observaron 2 cucarachas vivas arrastrándose sobre la mesa de preparación de la cocina, donde se estaban preparando recipientes de salsa picante sin tapar. Se observaron 8 cucarachas vivas saliendo del marco de la puerta del armario del calentador de agua. Se observaron 4 cucarachas vivas arrastrándose por las paredes y los estantes donde se almacenan las bolsas de harina en el área de almacenamiento en seco. Se observó 1 cucaracha viva saliendo de una caja de papel pergamino utilizada para envolver alimentos. Se observó 1 cucaracha viva saliendo de debajo de la máquina de gyros en la línea de cocción. Se observó 1 cucaracha viva arrastrándose sobre la tapa abatible del refrigerador.”

“Presencia de excremento de cucaracha. Se observaron más de 100 excrementos de cucaracha en el estante del área de lavado de platos y en los recipientes metálicos.”

“Acumulación de aves, insectos, roedores u otras plagas muertas o atrapadas en los dispositivos de control. Se observó una gran acumulación de moscas y cucarachas muertas en el área de servicio para autos.”

“Dispositivo de control de insectos instalado sobre el área de preparación de alimentos. Se observó un matamoscas eléctrico en el autoservicio, guardado encima de la máquina expendedora de refrescos. Se observó un matamoscas eléctrico grande en el área de almacenamiento en seco, guardado en un estante encima de las bolsas de harina.”

“Pared sucia con grasa acumulada, restos de comida y/o polvo. Se observó suciedad acumulada, cucarachas muertas, telarañas y moscas en toda la superficie.”

“Se encontró en el establecimiento un pesticida/insecticida etiquetado únicamente para uso doméstico. Se observó un bote de insecticida doméstico para cucarachas en la mesa de preparación de la cocina.”

“Olores desagradables en el baño u otras áreas del establecimiento. Observados en el área de almacenamiento en seco trasera donde se guarda la harina.”

“Acumulación de restos de comida/residuos de tierra en las manijas de las puertas de los equipos. Observado en todas las manijas de acceso a refrigeradores y congeladores.”

“Los guantes desechables no se cambiaban según fuera necesario después de cambiar de tarea o cuando estaban dañados o sucios. Se observó a un cocinero cubrir pollo crudo con una capa de aceite y luego tomar tilapia cruda y lavarse los guantes.”

“Alimentos almacenados sin tapar. Se observó que los recipientes de tilapia, camarones y buñuelos de caracol que se almacenaban sin tapar en el refrigerador. También se observó que el cubo de condimentos secos que se almacenaba sin tapar en el estante de almacenamiento en seco.”

“Control de tiempo/temperatura para la seguridad alimentaria, excepto asados ​​de carne entera, mantenidos calientes a menos de 135 grados Fahrenheit. Observado en la mesa de la línea de cocción: pollo frito (101 °F - Mantenimiento en caliente).”

“No se ha proporcionado ninguna prueba de la formación obligatoria aprobada por el estado para el empleado contratado hace más de 60 días.”

“El empleado no se lavó las manos antes de ponerse los guantes para comenzar una tarea que implicaba manipular alimentos. Se observó que el empleado se quitaba los guantes sucios y luego se ponía un par nuevo sin lavarse las manos.”

**PIZZA DE LA CALLE UNDÉCIMA

9025 SW 72ND PL.

MIAMI

ORDEN DE CIERRE 8/3

Se detectaron 13 infracciones.

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta debido a que los alimentos no se encontraban en condiciones higiénicas ni seguras. Se observaron más de 20 moscas vivas en la zona de la cocina, debajo de la mesa de preparación, en bolsas de cebollas rojas.

Se encontraron insectos voladores pequeños y vivos. Se observaron más de 20 moscas vivas en la zona de la cocina, debajo de la mesa de preparación, en bolsas de cebollas rojas. Se observaron 2 moscas vivas en el mostrador, cerca del grifo de cerveza.

“Superficie en contacto con alimentos sucia con restos de comida, una sustancia similar al moho o una sustancia viscosa. Se observó que la cortadora de carne estaba sucia. Infracción reiterada.”

“El suelo está sucio/tiene acumulación de residuos. Se observó cerca de la batidora de pizzas. Infracción reiterada.”

“Techo, baldosas del techo y rejillas de ventilación sucios con restos de comida acumulados, grasa, polvo o una sustancia similar al moho. Observado en toda la cocina.”

“Control de tiempo/temperatura para alimentos refrigerados seguros a más de 5 °C (41 °F). Se observó un horno refrigerado con una temperatura ambiente de 13 °C (55 °F); los siguientes alimentos TCS se almacenaron en su interior durante más de 4 horas: queso mozzarella (12 °C - Refrigeración); cebollas asadas (14 °C - Refrigeración); champiñones asados ​​(22 °C - Refrigeración); salsa Alfredo (21 °C - Refrigeración); ajo asado (13 °C - Refrigeración). Infracción reiterada.”

**PICKLES PUB SANDBAR

511 CALLE GREENE

KEY WEST

ORDEN DE CIERRE 8/3

Se detectaron 24 infracciones.

Se detectó actividad de roedores, como lo demuestran los excrementos encontrados. Se observaron aproximadamente 20 excrementos de roedores en la cortadora de fiambres debajo de la mesa de preparación en el área de preparación de pizzas y aproximadamente 15 excrementos en el estante donde se almacenan las cajas de pizza.

“Se encontraron insectos voladores pequeños y vivos. Se observaron aproximadamente 100 insectos voladores vivos volando y posándose en cajas de refrescos, platos limpios, servilletas, una botella de granadina, jarras limpias y vasos limpios dentro de la estación de servicio cerca de la barra.”

“Se han encontrado cucarachas muertas en las instalaciones. Se observó una cucaracha muerta en las escaleras que conducen al almacén de productos secos.”

“Superficie en contacto con alimentos sucia con restos de comida, una sustancia similar al moho o una sustancia viscosa. Se observó un contenedor de almacenamiento muy sucio con restos de comida vieja donde se guardan bandejas de pizza limpias debajo de los hornos de pizza en el área de pizzas.”

“Acumulación de residuos en el exterior de la lavadora de vajilla. Infracción reiterada.”

“Acumulación de restos de comida/residuos de tierra en las manijas de las puertas de los equipos. Se observó suciedad en todas las manijas de los refrigeradores. Infracción reiterada.”

“Techo/baldosas/rejillas de ventilación sucias con restos de comida acumulados, grasa, polvo o una sustancia similar al moho. Se observó mucho polvo en el techo sobre la zona del bar. Infracción reiterada.”

“Equipo en mal estado. Se observó un refrigerador con acceso directo roto junto a las freidoras, sin usar. Se observó la tapa del refrigerador con acceso directo para la preparación de pizzas rota. Infracción reiterada.”

“El suelo está sucio/tiene acumulación de residuos. Se observó que el suelo de la zona de preparación de pizzas estaba muy sucio y el de la estación de servicio estaba cubierto de una sustancia viscosa. Infracción reiterada.”

“Control de tiempo/temperatura para alimentos refrigerados seguros a más de 5 °C (41 °F). Se observó queso rallado (13 °C - Refrigeración); salchicha (13 °C - Refrigeración); mozzarella rallada (13 °C - Refrigeración); salsa para pizza (12 °C - Refrigeración) dentro del refrigerador vertical en el área de preparación de pizzas, según el operador, durante 2 horas. Se observó queso rallado (7 °C - Refrigeración); lechuga rallada (8 °C - Refrigeración); pollo crudo (7 °C - Refrigeración) dentro del refrigerador vertical frente a la cámara frigorífica. Infracción reiterada.”

“El empleado tocó una superficie sucia y luego preparó alimentos, manipuló equipos o utensilios limpios o tocó artículos desechables sin envolver sin lavarse las manos. Se observó que el empleado tomó un cubo de basura y luego usó una pala para servir pizza sin cambiarse los guantes ni lavarse las manos.”

“El empleado no se lavó las manos antes de ponerse los guantes para comenzar una tarea que implicaba el manejo de alimentos. Se observó que el empleado manipuló pollo crudo, luego se cambió los guantes y comenzó a manipular equipo limpio sin lavarse las manos.”

**SUPERMERCADO PACK

8235 NE 2ND AVE.

MIAMI

ORDEN DE CIERRE 8/3

Se detectaron 25 infracciones.

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN MARZO DE 2026 (PROBLEMA DE ROEDORES)

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN DICIEMBRE DE 2025 (PROBLEMA DE ROEDORES)

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN OCTUBRE DE 2025 (PROBLEMA DE ROEDORES)

Se detectó actividad de roedores, evidenciada por los excrementos encontrados. Se observaron 3 excrementos en el suelo detrás del refrigerador de refrescos, 4 en el suelo debajo del fregadero de tres compartimentos, 2 en el suelo debajo del mostrador, 2 en el suelo de las escaleras junto al fregadero de tres compartimentos, más de 15 en el suelo dentro de la cámara frigorífica y 3 en el suelo debajo del fregadero para fregar. Infracción reiterada .

“Presencia de insectos, roedores u otras plagas. Se observaron marcas de mordiscos en 3 bolsas de repollo dentro de la cámara frigorífica.”

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta debido a que los alimentos no se encontraban en condiciones higiénicas ni adecuadas. Se observaron marcas de mordiscos en tres bolsas de repollo dentro de la cámara frigorífica.

“Superficie en contacto con alimentos sucia con restos de comida, una sustancia parecida al moho o una sustancia viscosa. Se observaron recipientes de azúcar muy sucios por la cafetera.”

“Control de tiempo/temperatura para la seguridad alimentaria: alimentos refrigerados a más de 5 °C (41 °F). Se observaron pepinillos (19 °C - Refrigeración) almacenados sobre la mesa de preparación durante 2 horas, según el operador. El operador colocó el producto en el refrigerador.”

“El gerente de servicio de alimentos no obtuvo la certificación dentro de los 30 días posteriores a su contratación.”

“El techo/las baldosas del techo presentan daños o están en mal estado. En todo el establecimiento. Infracción reiterada.”

“Equipo en mal estado. Se observó que la cámara frigorífica n.° 1 y su puerta estaban deterioradas. Infracción reiterada.”

“La puerta exterior tiene una abertura en el umbral que da al exterior. Infracción reiterada.”

“Superficie que no entra en contacto con alimentos sucia con grasa, restos de comida, suciedad, lodo o polvo. Se observó que el fregadero para fregar estaba muy sucio.”

“Pared sucia con grasa acumulada, restos de comida y/o polvo. Junto al fregadero, al lado y detrás de la freidora. Infracción reiterada.”

“No hay ningún gerente de servicio de alimentos certificado actualmente de servicio con cuatro o más empleados dedicados a la preparación/manipulación de alimentos.”

INSPECCIÓN DE SEGUIMIENTO 8/4

“Se observaron aproximadamente 25 excrementos de roedores alrededor del piso de la cámara frigorífica. Se observaron 4 excrementos de roedores detrás de la mesa de la línea de cocción.”

**SUGAR BAE

8253 SUNSET STRIP

AMANECER

ORDEN DE CIERRE 8/7

Se detectaron 6 infracciones.

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN AGOSTO DE 2025 (PROBLEMA DE CUCARACHAS)

Se detectó actividad de cucarachas, como lo demuestran los ejemplares vivos encontrados: 1) 6 cucarachas vivas dentro del lavavajillas en la cocina. 2) 7 cucarachas vivas debajo del congelador horizontal en la cocina. 3) 5 cucarachas vivas trepando por la pared junto al fregadero triple en la cocina. 4) 6 cucarachas vivas debajo del calentador de alimentos en la cocina.

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta para alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad debido a un manejo inadecuado de la temperatura. Los alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad se mantuvieron refrigerados a más de 41 grados Fahrenheit. Queso (50 °F - Mantenimiento en frío); Papas cocidas (49 °F - Mantenimiento en frío). Según el gerente, los alimentos que permanecieron en la unidad durante la noche no fueron preparados ni porcionados hoy.

“Control de tiempo/temperatura para garantizar la seguridad de los alimentos refrigerados a más de 5 °C (41 °F). Queso (10 °C - Refrigeración); Papas cocidas (9 °C - Refrigeración). Según el gerente, los alimentos que permanecen en la unidad durante la noche. Artículos que no se prepararon ni se porcionaron hoy.”

“Control de tiempo/temperatura para alimentos seguros, excepto asados ​​de carne enteros, mantenidos calientes a menos de 135 grados Fahrenheit. Mesa de preparación: arroz cocido (98-110 °F - mantenimiento en caliente). Alimentos por cocción almacenados a temperatura ambiente durante menos de 2 horas. Cocción desechada.”

**CITA

1576 EAST OAKLAND PARK BLVD.

PARQUE DE OAKLAND

ORDEN DE CIERRE 27/7

Se detectaron 10 infracciones.

Se detectó actividad de roedores, como lo demuestran los excrementos encontrados. Aproximadamente cuatro excrementos de roedor se encontraron en el estante de almacenamiento en seco junto a la mezcla para panqueques. Un excremento de roedor se encontró encima de una caja de mezcla para panqueques. El operario retiró los excrementos.

“Se detectó actividad de cucarachas, como lo demuestra el hallazgo de cucarachas vivas. Se encontró una cucaracha viva debajo de los estantes de almacenamiento en seco. El operario la exterminó y la retiró.”

“Se encontraron cucarachas muertas en las instalaciones. Una cucaracha muerta junto a la máquina de hielo del mostrador. Una cucaracha muerta debajo del lavavajillas. Tres cucarachas muertas debajo de las estanterías del almacén de productos secos. El operario retiró las cucarachas muertas.”

“El suelo está sucio/tiene acumulación de residuos. 1. Debajo de las estanterías de almacenamiento en seco. 2. Debajo del fregadero triple y el lavavajillas. 3. Detrás de las cabinas junto a las ventanas delanteras.”

“Para algunos empleados, la formación obligatoria para empleados ha caducado.”

**Criollo gourmet

416 NE CALLE 36.

PLAYA DE POMPANO

INSPECCIÓN BASADA EN UNA DENUNCIA

ORDEN DE CIERRE 27/7

Se detectaron 13 infracciones.

Se detectó actividad de roedores, evidenciada por los excrementos encontrados. 1. Se observaron aproximadamente 10 excrementos de roedores en el suelo detrás del refrigerador en el área de almacenamiento en seco. 2. Se observaron aproximadamente 25 excrementos de roedores en el empaque de un recipiente para almacenar alimentos en el estante inferior de la mesa de preparación de alimentos junto al refrigerador en el área de almacenamiento en seco.

“Cucarachas muertas en las instalaciones. 1. Se observaron aproximadamente 10 cucarachas muertas en una trampa adhesiva en el suelo del armario. 2. Se observaron aproximadamente 10 cucarachas muertas en una trampa adhesiva debajo de la mesa de preparación de alimentos junto al refrigerador en el área de almacenamiento en seco.”

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta para alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad debido a un manejo inadecuado de la temperatura. Los alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad se mantuvieron refrigerados a más de 41 grados Fahrenheit. 1. Se observó pollo cocido (48 °F); carne de res cocida (51 °F); Pikliz (49 °F) en un refrigerador de dos puertas en la cocina. No se prepararon ni se porcionaron hoy.

“Los alimentos se enfriaban mediante un método no aprobado, como lo demuestra la velocidad de enfriamiento inadecuada durante la inspección. 1. Se observaron frijoles negros enfriándose sobre el mostrador de la cocina a las 11:30 a. m., alcanzando una temperatura de 105 °F a las 11:59 a. m., y enfriándose desde las 11:00 a. m. Se observó enfriamiento en recipientes hondos. Se observó al operario cubriendo el recipiente con plástico y colocándolo en un lugar accesible dentro del refrigerador.”

“El suelo está sucio/tiene acumulación de residuos. 1. Se observó acumulación de arroz y frijoles secos derramados en el suelo y debajo de las mesas y equipos en el área de almacenamiento en seco.”

Superficie que no entra en contacto con alimentos sucia con grasa, restos de comida, suciedad, lodo o polvo. 1. Se observaron restos de comida vieja en el estante inferior del congelador de la cocina. 2. Filtros de la campana extractora en la zona de cocción de la cocina. Infracción reiterada.

**LA COCINA INDIA DE IFRA**

9543 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY

PINECREST

ORDEN DE CIERRE 27/7

Se detectaron 23 infracciones.

Se detectó actividad de cucarachas, como lo demuestra el hallazgo de ejemplares vivos. Se observó una cucaracha viva en el suelo junto al fregadero de la cocina. Se observó una cucaracha viva en el refrigerador de la cocina, frente al fregadero triple. Se observó una cucaracha viva en un recipiente vacío en la cocina, encima del lavamanos. Se observó una cucaracha viva debajo del fregadero triple, junto a la línea de cocción en la cocina.

Se encontraron insectos voladores pequeños y vivos. Se observaron dos moscas vivas en la pared junto al fregadero de la cocina. Se observó una mosca viva en la pared junto al refrigerador en la cocina. Se observaron dos moscas vivas en el baño, en la pared detrás del inodoro.

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta para alimentos que requieren control de tiempo y temperatura debido a un abuso de temperatura. Se observó que los siguientes alimentos TCS se encontraban almacenados en el exterior de la cocina con una temperatura ambiente de 54 °F durante más de 4 horas: cordero (47 °F - Conservación en frío); pollo (45 °F - Conservación en frío); queso (46 °F - Conservación en frío); papa cocida (45 °F - Conservación en frío); coliflor cocida (46 °F - Conservación en frío).”

“Superficie en contacto con alimentos sucia con restos de comida, una sustancia similar al moho o una sustancia viscosa. Se observaron estantes para alimentos y vajilla sucios. Infracción reiterada.”

“Acumulación de restos de comida/residuos de tierra en las manijas de las puertas de los equipos. Infracción reiterada.”

“Techo/baldosas/rejillas de ventilación sucias con restos de comida acumulados, grasa, polvo o una sustancia similar al moho. Se observó techo sucio. Infracción reiterada.”

“Suelo sucio/con acumulación de residuos. Observado en la cocina. Infracción reiterada.”

“El interior del horno/microondas presenta acumulación de una sustancia negra/grasa/restos de comida. Se observó que el microondas y el horno estaban sucios. Infracción reiterada.”

“Superficie que no entra en contacto con alimentos sucia con grasa, restos de comida, suciedad, lodo o polvo. Infracción reiterada.”

“Pared sucia con grasa acumulada, restos de comida y/o polvo. Se observaron paredes sucias en la cocina. Infracción reiterada.”

“El equipo de refrigeración no se encuentra en buen estado. No almacene alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad en esta unidad hasta que se repare. Se observó un acceso externo a la cocina con una temperatura ambiente de 54 °F; los siguientes alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad se almacenaron en el interior durante más de 4 horas: cordero (47 °F - Refrigeración); pollo (45 °F - Refrigeración); queso (46 °F - Refrigeración); papa cocida (45 °F - Refrigeración); coliflor cocida (46 °F - Refrigeración).”

INSPECCIÓN DE SEGUIMIENTO 28/7

“En el momento de la inspección de seguimiento, se observaron 6 insectos voladores vivos en la pared y el techo del baño. Se observó 1 insecto volador vivo en la puerta del refrigerador de la cocina.”

“Durante la inspección de seguimiento, se observaron 4 cucarachas vivas en la cocina, detrás del panel de la ventana y un estante, así como saliendo del desagüe del piso. En el área de almacenamiento en seco del vestíbulo, se observaron 3 cucarachas muertas debajo de los estantes y en las paredes.”

INSPECCIÓN DE SEGUIMIENTO 29/7

“Se observó una cucaracha viva arrastrándose por el suelo frente al estante de almacenamiento en seco. Se observó una cucaracha viva en el suelo de la cocina. Se observó una cucaracha viva en el estante encima del refrigerador en el área de la cocina.”

**COMEDOR CALLEJERO LUCKY CAT

6322 N. ANDREWS AVE,

FORT LAUDERDALE

ORDEN DE CIERRE 28/7

Se detectaron 13 infracciones.

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN NOVIEMBRE DE 2023 (PROBLEMA DE CUCARACHAS)

“Se detectó actividad de cucarachas, como lo demuestra el hallazgo de cucarachas vivas. Aproximadamente 10 se arrastraban por el suelo, en la pared detrás del congelador, debajo del congelador, en la línea de cocción, junto al refrigerador con alimentos.”

“El empleado no se lavó las manos antes de ponerse los guantes para comenzar una tarea relacionada con alimentos. El operario salió de la cocina hacia el comedor, tocó superficies sucias, luego se tocó la cara, se puso los guantes y comenzó a preparar la comida sin lavarse las manos.”

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta para alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad debido a un abuso de temperatura. Los alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad se prepararon a partir de ingredientes o se mezclaron con ellos a temperatura ambiente y no se enfriaron a 5 °C (41 °F) en 4 horas. Enfriador con tapa abatible: bambú cocido a las 14:36 ​​(enfriamiento a 8 °C) desde las 10:30; pollo empanizado crudo a las 14:48 (enfriamiento a 8 °C) desde las 10:30. Los productos no se enfriaron a 5 °C (41 °F) en 4 horas. Ver orden de cese de venta. Alimentos que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad mantenidos en frío a más de 5 °C (41 °F). Varios refrigeradores en la cocina con artículos sobreabastecidos. Línea de cocción del refrigerador con tapa abatible: huevos duros mantenidos en frío a 10 °C (50 °F) durante más de 4 horas. Ver orden de cese de venta. Refrigerador alto de acero inoxidable en la cocina. Bollo relleno de cerdo mantenido en frío a 11 °C (52 °F).

“Alimentos enfriados mediante un método no aprobado, evidenciado por una velocidad de enfriamiento inadecuada durante la inspección. Control de tiempo/temperatura para la seguridad de los alimentos preparados a partir de/mezclados con ingredientes a temperatura ambiente que no se enfriaron a 41 grados Fahrenheit en 4 horas. Enfriador con tapa abatible: bambú cocido a las 2:36 p. m. (enfriamiento a 46 °F) desde las 10:30 a. m.; pollo empanizado crudo a las 2:48 p. m. (enfriamiento a 46 °F) desde las 10:30 a. m. Los productos no se enfriaron a 41 °F en 4 horas. Ver orden de cese de venta. Pollo cocido a la 1:38 p. m. (enfriamiento a 52 °F) desde las 10:30 a. m. a las 2:37 p. m. lo mismo. Con esta velocidad de enfriamiento actual, el producto no se enfriará a 41 °F en 6 horas.”

“El operador no está registrando ni marcando adecuadamente la cantidad de días que los alimentos listos para el consumo deben controlarse mediante tiempo y temperatura para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria. Los alimentos preparados en el establecimiento se mantuvieron a temperaturas de refrigeración antes de congelarlos, para poder marcar correctamente la fecha de caducidad una vez descongelados y refrigerados nuevamente. Varios productos, como los wontons de pollo y el arroz cocido previamente congelados, no están marcados con la fecha de caducidad correctamente.”

Alimentos crudos de origen animal almacenados encima de alimentos listos para el consumo o sin la separación adecuada de estos. Nevera para sushi. Pescado crudo sobre salmón cocido. Nevera con tapa abatible. Huevos crudos con cáscara sobre pollo cocido. Nevera de acero inoxidable. Pollo crudo sobre wontons de pollo cocidos.

**RESTAURANTE LE GENIE

187 NE CALLE 167.

NORTE DE MIAMI BEACH

ORDEN DE CIERRE 29/7

Se detectaron 33 infracciones.

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN 9/2025 (PROBLEMA CON INSECTOS VOLADORES)

TAMBIÉN SE ORDENÓ SU CIERRE EN FEBRERO DE 2024 (PROBLEMA DE ROEDORES)

“Se detectó actividad de roedores, como lo demuestran los excrementos encontrados. Se observaron más de 25 excrementos de roedores detrás del congelador en el cuarto de almacenamiento.”

“Presencia de insectos, roedores u otras plagas. Se observaron aproximadamente 100 moscas muertas en las juntas de los congeladores verticales del almacén.”

“Se encontraron insectos voladores pequeños y vivos. Se observaron aproximadamente 50 moscas vivas sobre los contenedores de comida para llevar en el almacén, 10 moscas vivas en la pared junto al congelador en el almacén y 50 moscas vivas en el palé de madera en el almacén. También se observaron 3 moscas vivas en el comedor.”

Se emitió una orden de cese de venta para alimentos que requerían control de tiempo/temperatura para garantizar su seguridad debido a un manejo inadecuado de la temperatura. Se observaron orejas de cerdo (54 °F - Enfriando); carne de res (54 °F - Enfriando); pavo (54 °F - Enfriando); pollo (54 °F - Enfriando) almacenados en la cámara frigorífica desde anoche.

“Alimentos almacenados en el suelo. Se observaron plátanos, arroz y frijoles almacenados en el suelo de la cocina.”

“Los alimentos congelados que requieren control de tiempo/temperatura para su seguridad y que se dejan descongelar a temperatura ambiente ya no están completamente congelados. Se observó que el caracol (44 °F - Conservación en frío) que se estaba descongelando a temperatura ambiente en el área de preparación ya no estaba congelado.”

“Los alimentos crudos de origen animal no estaban debidamente separados entre sí en la unidad de almacenamiento, según la temperatura mínima de cocción requerida. Se observó que todo tipo de carne y pescado estaban mezclados en el congelador. Infracción reiterada.”

“Superficie que no entra en contacto con alimentos sucia con grasa, restos de comida, suciedad, lodo o polvo. Se observaron cubiertas de ventiladores en la cámara frigorífica con polvo acumulado.”

“La empleada usó el baño y luego preparó alimentos, manipuló equipos o utensilios limpios o tocó artículos desechables sin envolver sin lavarse las manos al regresar a su área de trabajo. Se observó que la empleada regresó del baño, se puso guantes y no se lavó las manos.”

“El empleado no se lavó las manos antes de ponerse los guantes para comenzar una tarea que implicaba manipular alimentos. Se observó que el empleado no se lavó las manos antes de empezar a preparar el plato para el cliente.”

“No se ha colocado ningún cartel de ‘No lavarse las manos’ en el lavamanos utilizado por los empleados de la cocina. Se trata de una infracción reiterada.”

“El empleado tocó un delantal o ropa sucia y luego participó en la preparación de alimentos, manipuló equipos o utensilios limpios o tocó artículos desechables sin envolver sin lavarse las manos.”

“El gerente o la persona a cargo carece de prueba de certificación de gerente de alimentos.”

INSPECCIÓN DE SEGUIMIENTO 30/7

“En el momento de la llamada de seguimiento, se observaron 3 moscas vivas en la pared del almacén y más de 10 moscas posadas sobre las cajas de refrescos y zumos.”

“Observé más de 15 moscas muertas en las juntas de los congeladores verticales del almacén.”

**FOODEYEZ CARIBE

6268 WEST SAMPLE ROAD

Manantiales de coral

ORDEN DE CIERRE 30/7

Se detectaron 10 infracciones.

“Se detectó actividad de cucarachas, como lo demuestra el hallazgo de ejemplares vivos. Se encontraron aproximadamente 10 cucarachas vivas detrás de la mesa de vapor en la cocina.”

“Se encontraron cucarachas muertas en el local. Se hallaron dos cucarachas muertas detrás de los refrigeradores del mostrador. Se hallaron dos cucarachas muertas junto al refrigerador con tapa abatible en la zona de cocción.”

“El suelo está sucio/tiene acumulación de restos de comida. Está detrás de los equipos de cocina, en la línea de cocción.”

“Zona(s) del suelo cubiertas de agua estancada. Detrás de los equipos de cocina, en la línea de cocción.”

Control de tiempo/temperatura para garantizar la seguridad de los alimentos refrigerados a más de 5 °C (41 °F). Dentro del refrigerador con tapa abatible de la línea de cocción, se encontraba la mantequilla (18 °C - Conservación en frío). El producto se mantuvo a temperatura ambiente sobre los rieles. La mantequilla se devolvió al refrigerador para enfriarla y conservarla en frío.

**PIZZA KENIA

14511 SW 266TH ST.

NARANJA

ORDEN DE CIERRE 31/7

Se detectaron 15 infracciones.

Se detectó actividad de roedores, como lo demuestran los excrementos encontrados. Se observaron aproximadamente 8 excrementos de roedores en el estante sobre la mesa de preparación en el área de la cocina. Se observaron aproximadamente 20 excrementos de roedores en el estante inferior junto a las ollas limpias en el área de la cocina.

“No se ha proporcionado ninguna prueba de la formación obligatoria aprobada por el estado para el empleado contratado hace más de 60 días.”

**HAAGEN DAZS

Molinos de SAWGRASS

12801 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.

AMANECER

ORDEN DE CIERRE 29/7

7 VIOLACIONES DETECTADAS

Se detectó actividad de cucarachas, como lo demuestran los ejemplares vivos encontrados: 1) 4 cucarachas vivas en una bolsa de basura debajo de los fregaderos triples en el área de preparación. 2) 3 cucarachas vivas debajo de una aspiradora guardada debajo de los fregaderos triples en el área de preparación. 3) 4 cucarachas vivas arrastrándose debajo de los fregaderos triples en el área de preparación.

“Cucarachas muertas en las instalaciones. Aproximadamente 10 cucarachas muertas en trampas adhesivas debajo de los fregaderos triples.”

“El empleado no se lavó las manos antes de ponerse los guantes para comenzar una tarea que implicaba manipular alimentos. El empleado se puso los guantes después de usar su teléfono personal. El empleado procedió a tomar un vaso para servir bebidas a los clientes sin lavarse las manos previamente.”

“Operando con una licencia de la División de Hoteles y Restaurantes vencida. 12-01-2025.”

“El gerente o la persona a cargo carece de prueba de certificación de gerente de alimentos.”

“No se ha proporcionado ninguna prueba de que los empleados hayan recibido la formación obligatoria aprobada por el estado.”

Zuckerberg detailed his ambitions for the technology in a 6,500-word essay published online where he also outlined why he favors open-source AI technology, in which developers make key components accessible for anyone to examine, modify and build upon.

In a document derided by critics as fantastical, Zuckerberg said his company is working toward an era where everyone will have the tools to create new businesses, receive Ph.D.-level tutoring and provide personalized lifestyle tips. His 8-year-old daughter, he wrote, can already code her ideas and quickly produce videos.

“Everyone will soon have invention superpowers,” Zuckerberg wrote.

Zuckerberg warned of risks if control of advanced AI is concentrated with a select few companies, institutions or governments. On Monday, Meta also announced the release a new open-source AI model, Muse Glimmer, which can run on a personal computer, and Zuckerberg said the company would also would provide a way for developers to access a more powerful AI model, Muse Spark 1.2.

Meta makes AI models, like several other tech companies, and uses them to power platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The Menlo Park, California, company also makes them available to developers who can create their own apps and features.

Skeptics urge a slower pace of AI development

Critics said Zuckerberg was not reckoning fully with the risks inherent in AI's rapid development.

Noting recent incidents where AI models, including Meta’s own, hacked other companies on at least three separate occasions, Anthony Aguirre, president and CEO of the AI safety nonprofit Future of Life Institute, asked “what on Earth makes Meta think they — or anyone — could control something exponentially smarter, faster, and more capable?"

“Meta’s chosen path is ultimately one of human replacement and disempowerment, but there is an alternate, pro-human path -- one that brings about individual flourishing and scientific breakthroughs with controllable AI tools. What’s urgently needed now is for governments to facilitate a pause on advanced AI development and steer us onto the pro-human path — before it's too late,” Aguirre said.

Meta chief says AI should be broadly distributed

In his essay, Zuckerberg outlined why he thought open source is a better path for fair development of AI. He warned that if control of AI “superintelligence” is too concentrated, it will lead to less favorable outcomes for everyone else. The key, he wrote, is finding a balance that ensures advanced AI is “broadly distributed" to empower billions of people equitably.

Meta has long been a proponent of open-sourcing its AI models, but has struggled to keep up with rivals such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google that have not taken the same approach.

Zuckerberg made what could be a veiled reference to Meta's rivals without naming specific companies.

“Most other labs are focused on building AI for companies, governments, or other institutions, so if those labs lead, then the balance of power will favor larger institutions over individuals,” he wrote.

Zuckerberg also included policy recommendations for keeping the U.S. ahead of rivals, including China. The United States and its allies need to speed up building energy capacity and infrastructure to stay competitive, he said.

Zuckerberg called for authorities to reconsider their position on “ distillation,” which involves training a less capable model on the outputs of a stronger one. The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on Chinese AI companies using distillation to extract technical features from U.S. AI models. Anthropic earlier this year accused China's DeepSeek of using distillation.

"Some have tried to frame distillation as harmful, but I think it is important to protect the principle that you can learn from anything you can observe," Zuckerberg said. “This is how the world works, and the U.S. will not be able to lead if we restrict ourselves on this front.”

Critics see a self-serving message from Meta

Matt Lane, senior policy counsel at the nonprofit digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future, called Zuckerberg “annoyingly out of touch on his best day,” but said the CEO is right about the importance of open-source AI.

Shared access to open-source AI systems is important for protection in a world where AI can be used to hack into electronic systems, like voting systems and benefits infrastructure, he said.

But he said only Meta will benefit if everyone were to use Meta-designed AI systems, even if they are fully open-source. "Open source AI needs to be supported beyond these corporate interests. We, unlike Zuckerberg, hope for as much competition as possible,” he said.

Bieniemy was greeted by a handful of fans as he walked down the long hill to the fields at Missouri Western State University, where the Chiefs hold camp. Then he jumped right into his first practice since Mia Bieniemy was shot the evening of July 26.

“It was good to have EB back, back in full. I don't think he missed a snap he was out there,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “Listen, I was talking to him several times a day. I knew when he was coming back. The primary thing is that Mia is stable, that she's doing well.”

Elijah Bieniemy has been charged with malicious wounding, the use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. His court appearances have been delayed pending a mental health evaluation.

Eric Bieniemy, who returned to the Chiefs earlier this year, had been staying in touch with Reid and the rest of the staff, and had been watching streams of some practices. In one case, he called Chiefs manager Brett Veach — who was sitting next to Reid — and asked him to hand over the phone, then proceeded to tell the head coach a point of instruction for a running back.

“It was great to have him back out there. Everybody was glad to see him," Reid said. “I think once you start going, then you're going. It is like a game. Once you're in the game, you're in the game. But he always brings the energy.”

Bieniemy was part of coaching staffs that helped Kansas City reach three Super Bowls and win two of them. But because Reid is the primary play-caller, Bieniemy left to serve as the offensive coordinator with the Washington Commanders, where he would be able to call his own plays and perhaps better position himself for a head coaching job in the NFL.

The Commanders struggled in his lone season there, though, and Bieniemy and the rest of the staff were let go. He spent a season with UCLA and last season coached the running backs with the Chicago Bears before returning to Kansas City as the offensive coordinator.

He replaced Matt Nagy, who was hired as the offensive coordinator of the New York Giants.

“Obviously it's great to have him back. We missed him and prayed for his family when he was out,” Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton said. “But to have a guy like that come back to the field, man, a competitor — it brings out the best in us.”

NOTES: WRs Rashee Rice (knee) and Cyrus Allen (bone bruise) both participated in 11-on-11 work during the padded practice. ... DE Ashton Gillotte (hamstring), CB L'Jarius Snead (knee) and LB Drue Tranquill (back) worked off to the side. ... RG Trey Smith (hip) was still out of practice, pushing rookie OL Khalil Benson from tackle to guard. Jaylon Moore took first-team reps at tackle.

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The proposal would change a decades-old policy that advocates have called a regulatory loophole, blaming it for allowing thousands of unvetted ingredients into the U.S. food supply.

Under the proposed rule from the Food and Drug Administration, companies would have to document and submit their safety rationale for new ingredients, giving regulators the opportunity to investigate if they see a potential risk. Currently companies can decide for themselves if an ingredient or additive is “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, and there is no requirement to notify or submit evidence to the FDA, although some firms do.

“Shifting to a mandatory notification system closes a decades-old information gap, giving the FDA the comprehensive visibility needed to enhance postmarket safety,” acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas told reporters on Monday.

The FDA will take comments on the proposal for 120 days.

Susan Mayne, former director of FDA's food program, said the new requirement would give the FDA a clearer picture of the vast number of ingredients on the U.S. market, though only a small portion would actually undergo review.

“This is a reasonable first step towards a more complete inventory, but most self-affirmed GRAS ingredients will still not be reviewed for safety by the FDA, with food ingredient safety continuing to be risk-based,” said Mayne, who is now a public health expert at Yale University.

The FDA also plans to publish a list of company-submitted ingredients. Mayne said Americans should understand that “inclusion on the list would not mean FDA thinks the ingredient is safe.”

Scrutiny of ultraprocessed food continues, but with few details

In a separate move, the FDA said it has completed work on the federal government's first-ever definition of ultraprocessed food, but did not release any details or the proposed language. The agency said it submitted the definition to the White House for further review.

Health advocates consider an official definition of ultraprocessed food a key step toward bringing greater scrutiny to meals that are blamed for multiple chronic health problems afflicting Americans. A government-backed definition could pave the way for more federal research and, eventually, possible warning labels or other restrictions.

Neither of Monday's announcements are likely to immediately impact American diets, which are packed with fats, sodium and sugar and are blamed for a host of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. But both initiatives are top priorities for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who entered government vowing to crack down on artificial colors, additives and other ingredients.

“These two actions will change how the federal government oversees what’s in our food and how we understand the foods that Americans eat,” Kennedy said at an event Monday at HHS headquarters.

Ultraprocessed foods are made using industrial processing and additives, colors, preservatives or other ingredients not found in home kitchens. The foods include sugary cereals, sodas, chips, frozen pizzas and other grocery items.

Scientists have been working to define and classify processed foods for well over a decade. But sweeping definitions come with downsides. They can be applied to foods like whole grain bread, yogurt and granola that are all highly processed but still considered nutritious. Some recent efforts to define ultraprocessed foods include carve-outs for foods that meet nutrition standards, despite having processed ingredients.

FDA proposal would bring new insights on additives used by food companies

In the U.S., an estimated 10,000 additives are allowed in food, including thickeners, preservatives and packaging ingredients.

Consumer advocates have long argued that many of those ingredients have never been properly vetted because of the FDA's policy allowing manufacturers to certify for themselves that additives are “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS.

FDA's Diamantas stressed Monday that the new policy would not require all new ingredients to undergo FDA review. He said mandatory reviews would need to be enacted by Congress.

“What we’re doing is requiring companies that utilize the pathway to notify us of their conclusions so that we have greater visibility,” Diamantas said.

Under the proposal, the FDA would be expected to review new ingredient submissions within 180 days. If regulators had safety concerns they could request additional information or ask the company to delay introducing the ingredient.

Consumer advocates who have long pushed for changes said FDA’s proposal should require more than giving advance notice.

“It must also include strong, science-based safety standards and thorough, independent FDA review before chemicals are allowed in our food,” said Melanie Benesh of the nonprofit Environmental Working Group.

Kennedy said the Trump administration would ask Congress to grant FDA additional powers over ingredients.

“Congress needs to give FDA the additional tools it needs to keep pace with the changing food supply and protect the American people,” Kennedy said.

A rule change in the 1990s created what advocates call a loophole

Any substance intentionally added to food is supposed to undergo formal review — unless the additive is considered safe. Since the late 1950s, the government recognized that many common ingredients in foods, such as spices and vinegar, were widely consumed and understood to be safe for consumption.

The FDA policed the GRAS exemption for years, but it took time and resources. Starting in 1997, the FDA began allowing companies to independently determine that a new additive is safe based on publicly available scientific evidence and the consensus of qualified experts.

However, the list of products deemed GRAS by companies grew to include many synthetic and natural additives, all incorporated into the food supply without independent review.

The process has created a “secret GRAS loophole,” according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest and other health groups.

Food industry officials contend their internal reviews of additives are as rigorous as the FDA’s own process.

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The incident was reported at about 3:40 a.m. along South Dixie Highway near Rodman Street and involved what appeared to be a cargo train.

The incident temporarily blocked all railroad crossings into Hallandale Beach at one point.

Crime scene investigators were seen searching the area and taking photographs as authorities worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

The scene has since been cleared and the railroad crossings have reopened.

Authorities have not released the identity of the person who died, but said the incident appeared to be a suicide.

The investigation is ongoing.

Hasta la mañana del lunes, esa perturbación tenía una probabilidad media de convertirse en una depresión tropical o tormenta con nombre durante los próximos 7 días, principalmente entre el miércoles y el sábado, mientras avanza de forma segura sobre aguas abiertas entre África y el Caribe. El próximo nombre en la lista es Cristóbal.

En general, los modelos han mostrado una tendencia más favorable a su posible desarrollo desde el viernes, y las islas más orientales del Caribe, desde las Antillas Menores hasta Puerto Rico, deberán monitorear las tendencias del pronóstico esta semana.

Los escenarios que indican desarrollo entre los modelos de inteligencia artificial mantienen el sistema más débil, con fuerza de depresión tropical o tormenta tropical, pero también lo desplazan más hacia el sur, rozando o afectando las Islas de Sotavento para este próximo fin de semana.

Por ahora, el modelo de aprendizaje automático Google DeepMind, uno de los de mejor rendimiento, sitúa las probabilidades de desarrollo entre 30% y 40% esta semana.

Los modelos convencionales basados en la física, por otro lado, son ligeramente más agresivos en cuanto al desarrollo futuro, pero también, quizás debido a una tormenta más fuerte, desplazan el sistema más al norte hacia el Atlántico central este fin de semana y lo mantienen a una distancia más segura de las islas.

Es demasiado pronto para saber qué escenario es el más probable para las islas, y quienes se encuentren en las islas deben continuar atentos a las actualizaciones esta semana. Aunque parece más probable que Cristóbal se forme hacia finales de esta semana, el entorno por delante solo es marginalmente favorable y, por ahora, nuestros modelos de pronóstico no indican un fortalecimiento significativo al este de las islas.

Más allá de las islas la próxima semana, parece haber una interrupción suficiente en el sistema de alta presión subtropical que dirige el sistema como para permitir que gire hacia el norte, pero todavía falta más de una semana y tendremos que ver exactamente qué tan al norte se desplaza esta semana la perturbación, o lo que se forme a partir de ella. En esta etapa, esto no es algo por lo que Estados Unidos continental deba preocuparse.

Menciones destacadas en el resto del Atlántico

El NHC también agregó este fin de semana otras dos áreas amarillas a su mapa de perspectivas debido a sus bajas probabilidades de desarrollo, pero ninguna es de gran importancia. La perturbación más al sur entre África y el Caribe, y al oeste de la principal perturbación que estamos monitoreando esta semana, es una onda tropical que salió de África el viernes y que mencionamos en ese momento.

Los modelos de pronóstico muestran que esa perturbación avanzará sin causar problemas hacia el sur de las Islas de Barlovento, Trinidad y Tobago y partes del norte de Venezuela para mediados de semana, y no se espera que se desarrolle.

Mientras tanto, una amplia y desorganizada área de baja presión sobre las aguas abiertas del Atlántico Norte, al norte de Bermuda, en parte un remanente de una onda tropical que afectó zonas del sureste de Estados Unidos desde el viernes y durante el fin de semana, se desplaza rápidamente hacia el este y se aleja de Estados Unidos. Sus posibilidades de desarrollo son muy limitadas y, en cualquier caso, no representa una amenaza para tierra firme.

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A woman contacted police to report that Yoniel Izquierdo had been living with the dog in the van for about two months, according to police.

Police officers responded shortly before 1:25 p.m. on Friday to the area of West Ninth Lane and 40th Place, according to a police report.

“I observed a dog confined inside the van and unable to exit on its own. The vehicle was parked in direct sunlight with no shade. The vehicle was not running,” a Hialeah police officer wrote, according to the report.

Miami-Dade County Animal Services personnel responded and found that the temperature inside the van was about 107 degrees, according to the report.

“The air conditioning was not operating. The vehicle only has two windows that were slightly cracked open ... The dog was observed panting and displaying signs of distress,” an officer wrote, according to the report.

MDCAA personnel poured water on the dog, according to police.

Izquierdo told police officers that “he had been living in the van with the dog for approximately one month and acknowledged that he leaves the dog confined inside the van when he goes to work,” an officer wrote, according to the police arrest report.

Miami-Dade corrections booked Izquierdo shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Friday, and he was at the Metrowest Detention Center on Monday morning, according to inmate records.

Izquierdo faced a charge of animal cruelty with intent to injure or kill, a third-degree felony. His bond was $5,000.

Una mujer contactó a la policía para reportar que Yoniel Izquierdo había estado viviendo con el perro en la camioneta durante unos dos meses, según la policía.

Agentes respondieron poco antes de la 1:25 p.m. del viernes al área de West Ninth Lane y 40th Place, según un informe policial.

“Observé a un perro confinado dentro de la camioneta e incapaz de salir por sí solo. El vehículo estaba estacionado bajo la luz directa del sol, sin sombra. El vehículo no estaba encendido”, escribió un agente de la policía de Hialeah, según el informe.

Personal de Servicios para Animales del Condado Miami-Dade respondió y determinó que la temperatura dentro de la camioneta era de unos 107 grados, según el informe.

“El aire acondicionado no estaba funcionando. El vehículo solo tiene dos ventanas que estaban ligeramente abiertas,  El perro fue visto jadeando y mostrando señales de angustia”, escribió un agente, según el informe.

Personal de Servicios para Animales del Condado Miami-Dade vertió agua sobre el perro, según la policía.

Izquierdo dijo a los agentes que “había estado viviendo en la camioneta con el perro durante aproximadamente un mes y reconoció que deja al perro confinado dentro de la camioneta cuando va a trabajar”, escribió un agente, según el informe policial de arresto.

El Departamento de Correccionales de Miami-Dade ingresó a Izquierdo poco después de las 4:10 p.m. del viernes y permanecía en el Centro de Detención Metrowest la mañana del lunes, según los registros de reclusos.

Izquierdo enfrentaba un cargo de crueldad animal con intención de herir o matar, un delito grave de tercer grado. Su fianza fue fijada en $5,000 USD.

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Fabiano Caruana, who was born in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, discovered chess when he was just 5 years old. What began as an after-school activity quickly developed into a professional pursuit that would eventually take him around the world.

“I started after school just playing with other kids,” Caruana said. “There was a coach. He told my parents, ‘Maybe you should pursue it. Seems like he’s good.’ And then we started taking it more seriously, and I represented the U.S. in youth competitions. That was the beginning.”

That beginning ultimately propelled Caruana to the highest levels of competitive chess. Today, he is ranked among the best players in the world and has built a following of nearly 200,000 people on Instagram.

Caruana recently returned to South Florida to represent Team USA in an elite international rapid and blitz chess competition at Faena Miami Beach, featuring some of the world’s top grandmasters.

Chess finds a new generation

While chess has existed for centuries, Caruana says the game has evolved considerably in recent years. Online platforms have made it easier than ever for people to learn and compete, helping introduce the game to millions of new players.

“The great thing about chess is it’s very accessible,” Caruana said. “It doesn’t cost anything to play. You can play online for free.”

Caruana also believes the benefits extend well beyond competition.

“I think it’s one of the really useful things that chess can do for people,” he said, pointing to its potential cognitive benefits and the lessons it can teach children, including “self-control, patience, hard work.”

Despite chess’ growing online popularity, Caruana said players are still working to overcome the perception that the game is slow or outdated.

“I think we’ve had to fight this perception that chess is an old-fashioned game,” he said. “There are a lot of ways chess can be exciting, but the best way to decide is to give it a try.”

Much of that excitement, he said, comes from the tension players experience even when there may not be much visible action to spectators.

“The tension that you feel, you may not see on the outside, but you feel while you’re playing it,” Caruana said.

That pressure is amplified in rapid and blitz competitions, where players have significantly less time to make decisions.

“When you’re playing as fast as possible, nothing goes through your mind except your next move,” he said.

Chasing a world championship

Despite already reaching the upper echelon of the chess world, Caruana still has one major goal left on his list: becoming world champion.

“I would like to fight for the World Championship title,” he said.

Caruana said he expects to have another opportunity to pursue that goal during the 2028 championship cycle.

“I’ll be able to try in the next cycle, which is in 2028,” he said, “and hopefully I’ll make it then.”

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An arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office states that TikTok tipped authorities off that Maylin Elena Viana, 29, had uploaded the illicit clip of herself and the victim.

The arrest report doesn’t state how Viana knows the child.

Deputies said Viana “admitted to recording the victim and his genitalia” and said they additionally found a video in an Instagram account of Viana engaging in further lewd conduct with the child.

Viana, who lives in the rural Redland area, was arrested on charges related to the promotion of child sexual abuse material and lewd and lascivious molestation.

A spokesperson for TikTok told Local 10 News that its system flagged and reported the content before it received views, shares, or downloads and banned Viana’s account.

As of Thursday, she was being held without bond in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Fabiano Caruana, quien nació en el vecindario Coconut Grove de Miami, descubrió el ajedrez cuando tenía apenas 5 años. Lo que comenzó como una actividad después de clases rápidamente se convirtió en una carrera profesional que finalmente lo llevaría por todo el mundo.

“Comencé después de clases simplemente jugando con otros niños”, dijo Caruana. “Había un entrenador. Él les dijo a mis padres: ‘Quizás deberían seguir adelante con esto. Parece que es bueno’. Entonces comenzamos a tomarlo más en serio y representé a Estados Unidos en competencias juveniles. Ese fue el comienzo”.

Ese comienzo finalmente impulsó a Caruana a los niveles más altos del ajedrez competitivo. Hoy se encuentra entre los mejores jugadores del mundo y ha acumulado casi 200,000 seguidores en Instagram.

Caruana regresó recientemente al sur de Florida para representar al equipo de Estados Unidos en una competencia internacional de élite de ajedrez rápido y blitz en Faena Miami Beach, que cuenta con algunos de los mejores grandes maestros del mundo.

El ajedrez encuentra una nueva generación

Aunque el ajedrez existe desde hace siglos, Caruana dice que el juego ha evolucionado considerablemente en los últimos años. Las plataformas en línea han hecho que sea más fácil que nunca aprender y competir, ayudando a presentar el juego a millones de nuevos jugadores.

“Lo grandioso del ajedrez es que es muy accesible”, dijo Caruana. “No cuesta nada jugar. Puedes jugar en línea gratis”.

Caruana también cree que los beneficios van mucho más allá de la competencia.

“Creo que es una de las cosas realmente útiles que el ajedrez puede hacer por las personas”, dijo, señalando sus posibles beneficios cognitivos y las lecciones que puede enseñar a los niños, entre ellas “autocontrol, paciencia y trabajo duro”.

A pesar de la creciente popularidad del ajedrez en línea, Caruana dijo que los jugadores todavía están trabajando para superar la percepción de que el juego es lento o anticuado.

“Creo que hemos tenido que luchar contra esta percepción de que el ajedrez es un juego anticuado”, dijo. “Hay muchas maneras en las que el ajedrez puede ser emocionante, pero la mejor forma de decidirlo es probarlo”.

Gran parte de esa emoción, dijo, proviene de la tensión que experimentan los jugadores incluso cuando puede que los espectadores no vean mucha acción.

“La tensión que sientes quizás no se vea desde afuera, pero la sientes mientras juegas”, dijo Caruana.

Esa presión aumenta en las competencias de ajedrez rápido y blitz, donde los jugadores tienen considerablemente menos tiempo para tomar decisiones.

“Cuando juegas lo más rápido posible, no pasa nada por tu mente excepto tu próximo movimiento”, dijo.

En busca de un campeonato mundial

A pesar de haber alcanzado ya la élite del mundo del ajedrez, Caruana todavía tiene un objetivo importante pendiente: convertirse en campeón mundial.

“Me gustaría luchar por el título del Campeonato Mundial”, dijo.

Caruana dijo que espera tener otra oportunidad de perseguir ese objetivo durante el ciclo del campeonato de 2028.

“Podré intentarlo en el próximo ciclo, que es en 2028”, dijo, “y espero lograrlo entonces”.