Husted was recently called to testify as a defense witness in the related criminal trial of two former energy executives, testimony he might have to reprise after a hung jury led to a mistrial in the case in March. A judge in Akron scheduled the retrial to begin Sept. 28, meaning Husted could be back on the witness stand a week before early voting begins for the November elections.

The former lieutenant governor and Ohio secretary of state has never been charged with or accused of any wrongdoing. But the vast public record that has emerged from the scandal has raised questions about Husted's dealings with key players who have been indicted or imprisoned in the scheme, which revolved around legislative approval of a $1 billion bailout for the state's two nuclear power plants.

It's too early to know whether Husted's association with the trial will be a political liability for the first-term senator, who in the fall is expected to face Sherrod Brown, a Democrat ousted from the Senate in 2024.

In a potential sign of concern, Senate Republicans’ main super political action committee, the Senate Leadership Fund, recently announced plans to spend $79 million on Husted's behalf. That's roughly one-quarter of its planned national spending in eight tightly contested Senate races.

Husted says he had no role in the bailout bill

Asked in 2022 what role he played in the bailout legislation, known as House Bill 6, Husted answered, “None.” He has reiterated that stance many times since, even as evidence disclosed in the case has raised questions about his involvement.

Husted calendars that came to light during the recent trial involving executives for the utility, Akron-based FirstEnergy, showed a number of additional meetings or phone calls that he had with former CEO Chuck Jones, with the state's former top utility regulator, who has since died, and with then-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. They formed the triangle of influence at the heart of scheme as laid out by federal prosecutors. Husted's calendars were obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal through a public records request and have been reviewed by The Associated Press.

Jones and former FirstEnergy lobbyist Michael Dowling were charged for their alleged roles in the bribery scandal and will be retried in the fall. Householder is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted in 2023 of orchestrating the scheme, which FirstEnergy has admitted to underwriting.

The interactions noted in Husted's calendars were around the time the bailout bill was being developed and passed. Evidence presented in various cases showed Jones and Dowling discussing a push by Husted for additional subsidies in the legislation.

Husted has consistently denied that he played a role in creating the legislation as well as having any knowledge of criminal activity surrounding the bill.

In an NBC4 interview in January, Husted said, “My role was very clear. I wanted the nuclear power plants to remain operational.” He said it was “about keeping those plants open and keeping the lights on for millions of Ohioans.”

Husted referenced in a text exchange about subsidy negotiations

In June 2019, Jones texted Dowling screenshots of a conversation he had with Householder that suggested Husted was working on FirstEnergy’s behalf to extend the term of the nuclear plant subsidies from six years to 10 years.

Jones urged Householder to “negotiate hard” for 10 years of subsidies or he would be forced to revisit the issue again before his speakership ended. “Ugh, that adds $600M,” Householder wrote about an additional amount that has not been previously reported. The bill called for charging Ohio ratepayers $150 million a year in nuclear subsidies.

“Husted called me 2 nights ago and was supposed to get it in the Senate version,” Jones replied.

“He’s not a legislator,” Householder replied about Husted, who was by then the lieutenant governor.

“I know but he said Senate leaders would listen," Jones replied. "He didn’t deliver.”

The texts were part of evidence gathered in Householder's criminal trial. When Husted has been asked previously about the exchanges, he has been adamant that they do not prove he was part of the deal-making.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. We weren’t involved," Husted said when asked about the texts during an unrelated news conference in 2024. "Texts to other people — texts to other people shared amongst themselves — have nothing to do with me. And I wasn’t involved in that conversation.”

Cases surface utility donations to benefit Husted

A longtime Ohio lobbyist told federal agents that FirstEnergy and FirstEnergy Solutions, the subsidiary that owned the nuclear power plants helped by the bailout, funneled dark money to nonprofits that benefited Husted and Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican.

According to the notes from his Department of Justice interview obtained by The Associated Press and not previously reported, lobbyist Neil Clark identified one of the groups as Freedom Frontier. That was the very group that received a $1 million contribution in 2017 marked internally by FirstEnergy as “Husted campaign.” The donation was brought to light through documents filed in a lawsuit by FirstEnergy shareholders and obtained through a records request by cleveland.com. Husted was a candidate for governor at the time.

Dark money refers to political contributions flowing to certain nonprofit organizations whose donors do not have to be publicly identified. Coordinating between those groups and candidate campaigns is generally prohibited by federal law.

Internal FirstEnergy communications from 2017 and 2018, which is evidence in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, include discussions involving Jones, Dowling and others about attending Husted events as far back as 2016. They also reflect Dowling's concerns about dark money contributions becoming public.

Jones and Dowling also discussed strategies to contribute under alternate names. In July 2018, for instance, as the two were planning a DeWine-Husted fundraiser in Naples, Florida, they discussed contributing under one name while covering event costs under another — so there would be “no cost billed to (the) campaign.”

Husted declined a request for further comment about the details that have emerged as the various cases surrounding the bribery scandal play out.

“Sen. Husted has commented extensively with the media and given testimony under oath and doesn’t have anything additional to add,” said Josh Eck, his spokesperson.

Pellegrino “Rino” Matarazzo led Sociedad to its fourth Copa del Rey title on Saturday with a penalty-shootout win over Atletico Madrid.

It was the first career title for the coach who left the United States to try to play soccer professionally and ended up becoming a manager in Germany.

“Just the feeling you have of ‘wow, wow, this happened, we did it, we did it,’" said Matarazzo, who in less than four months took Sociedad from near the relegation zone in the Spanish league to lifting the prestigious Copa del Rey trophy.

The New Jersey-born coach was hired in December when Sociedad was two points above the relegation zone. He guided it back to safety and to its title run in the Copa in what he called "an unbelievable journey."

“If you think about all the games that we played, every game has been very very special since I arrived and I think we finished with a very special game," the soft-spoken Matarazzo said. "Wow, wow...”

Matarazzo downplayed his role in the team's turnaround and credited his players' talent and character for the improvement and the title run in the Copa.

“I'm very grateful to be manager of this club, very very grateful,” Matarazzo said. “Being part of its history now is, of course, something special, and I'm also very grateful to have this team, these players, this staff, this club. It’s a product of the work we've done together in the past weeks.”

Italian roots

Matarazzo is from an Italian family whose parents met in the United States after emigrating to the country for work.

Matarazzo's first language was Italian before he went to school. He used to watch Serie A matches on a small television in his father's bedroom during the time that Argentina great Maradona played for Napoli.

In an interview with Sociedad's TV channel, Matarazzo said he was always passionate about soccer even though the sport was far from popular while he grew up in the United States.

Before moving to Germany to try to play, Matarazzo earned a degree in mathematics from Columbia University, which he said has helped him as a coach even though he knows that the job is about people and not just numbers.

Career in Germany

Matarazzo, a defender, first tried to play in Italy but ended returning to the United States after what he called broken promises by agents. He was then invited by a friend to go to Germany, where he moved in his early 20s without knowing a word of German. He ended up staying and working in the country for 25 years.

Matarazzo started playing in the fourth division and eventually moved into coaching with Nuremberg’s reserves and youth sides. He was an assistant to Julian Nagelsmann when both were at Hoffenheim in 2018, then landed the Stuttgart job in December 2019. He steered the club back to the Bundesliga at the first attempt and guided it to a commendable finish in his first top-flight season.

He was fired by Stuttgart in late 2022 and about four months later was hired by Hoffenheim, where he stayed until the end of 2024, when he was let go following a disappointing season.

Matarazzo got off to a great start in Spain, and he hoped it could be "just the beginning” of a long and successful stint for him and the club.

“I hope that we continue to stay ambitious because we still have seven games left in La Liga and we can do more,” he said. “I'm not done yet, and hopefully we are not done yet.”

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A 16-year-old boy died and four others were injured in a “massive” nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, according to the head of the city's military administration.

Rescuers found the teenager’s body as they cleared away rubble, Dmytro Bryzhynskyi reported on Telegram on Sunday morning. He said the drone strike also injured three women and one man. Several houses were set on fire, he added.

On Sunday morning, Russian drones also attacked the southern city of Kherson, local officials reported.

A man died of his wounds after a drone hit a van driving through the city centre, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the regional administration. A second man was hospitalized with blast injuries, regional authorities said.

Russia launched 236 drones into Ukrainian territory overnight into Sunday, Ukraine’s air force reported. Of those, 203 drones were shot down while 32 hit targets in 18 separate locations, it said.

Ukraine says it struck a Russian drone factory

Meanwhile, Ukraine hit a drone factory in the city of Taganrog, Ukraine’s General Staff reported. The site lies some 55 kilometers (35 miles) east of Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine in southwestern Russia.

According to the military, Ukrainian drones sparked a fire at the Atlant Aero factory, which designs and produces strike and reconnaissance drones, as well as components for more powerful UAVs that can carry guided bombs weighing up to 250 kilograms (550 pounds).

Three people were injured in a nighttime air attack on commercial infrastructure in Taganrog, according to the Russian regional governor, Yuri Slyusar. He did not specify what facility was hit, but said warehouses were set on fire following the strike.

Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova said the strike damaged “commercial enterprises” in the city, as well as a vocational school and multiple cars.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said that its forces shot down 274 Ukrainian drones during the night, as well as guided aerial bombs and a Ukrainian-made Neptune missile. The ministry did not say how many struck targets.

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The FBI has turned to social media campaigns to attract applicants, offered abbreviated training for candidates from other federal agencies and relaxed requirements for support staff seeking to become agents, according to people familiar with the changes and internal communications seen by The Associated Press. At the same time, the Justice Department has opened the door to hiring prosecutors right out of law school to help fill vacancies in U.S. attorney’s offices across the country.

Some current and former agents also say the FBI is promoting into positions of leadership employees with less experience than would be customary for the jobs.

The moves reflect a broader effort to stabilize a workforce strained by retirements and resignations prompted in part by concerns over the Trump administration's politicization of the department, along with the firings of lawyers, agents and other employees deemed insufficiently loyal to the Republican president's agenda. Critics of the changes say they amount to a reduction in standards for a law enforcement institution that has long prided itself on professional expertise and is responsible for everything from preventing terrorist attacks to building complex public corruption prosecutions.

“It’s a sign of, among other things, the difficulty the department is having right now in keeping and recruiting people,” said Greg Brower, a former U.S. attorney in Nevada who left the FBI in 2018 as its chief congressional liaison.

The FBI defended the changes as a necessary modernization of its hiring pipeline, saying it is streamlining, not lowering, standards and removing what it says were “bureaucratic” steps in the application process. It said applicants were still evaluated “on the same competencies.”

“The Bureau holds high standards for potential and current employees, and there is a rigorous application and background process to join the FBI,” the FBI said in a statement.

Waived requirements in some cases to become an FBI agent

The FBI has long been seen as the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency, with a recruitment process anchored around physical fitness tests, a writing assessment, interview and training academy at Quantico, Virginia.

Elements of the regimen have been periodically tweaked to fit the bureau's needs, including over the past year under the leadership of FBI Director Kash Patel.

With a mantra to “let good cops be cops,” Patel announced last fall that transfers from other agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration would be able to complete a nine-week training academy instead of the traditional academy that spans more than four months. The change rankled some current and former officials who say the FBI's protocols, professional culture and diversity of cases it handles help to distinguish it from other agencies.

For support staff employees looking to become agents, the bureau more recently said it would waive requirements of a written assessment and an interview with a three-member panel of FBI agents meant to assess life experience and judgment, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the moves and an internal written message seen by the AP.

The FBI said onboard employees would still need recommendations from a senior leader and to complete Quantico training.

“We are not lowering standards or removing qualifications in any way. What we are doing is streamlining the process to remove duplicative, bureaucratic steps to the application system for onboard employees,” the FBI said in a statement, adding, "These are changes based on a wide variety of feedback from successful agents with over 20 years’ experience.”

Patel boasted in January of a 112% increase in applications, and the FBI says it has a “clear path” to add around 700 special agents this year and that its current Quantico class is one of its largest in years. But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.

At the other end of the employment spectrum, the FBI also faces turnover among senior leaders, including special agents in charge, the title given to leaders of most of the bureau's 56 field offices. Some were fired by Patel over the past year and others retired. Many offices are now led by someone who has been in the job for under a year.

Facing what current and former officials say is difficulty in filling some of the positions, the FBI has moved quickly to promote agents up the ladder, people familiar with the matter say. That includes elevating assistant special agents in charge to special agents in charge and opening the door for employees to be considered for leadership roles without the significant headquarters experience the FBI historically regarded as necessary for a holistic view of bureau operations.

As a conservative podcast host before becoming director, Patel had talked about shutting down FBI headquarters and transforming it into a museum of the “deep state” and told colleagues on his first day as director that he would move hundreds of employees from Washington into the field.

“As a field agent, you have a field agent’s mentality, you have a field agent's view,” said Chris Piehota, a retired FBI senior executive. Without adequate headquarters experience, he added, you don't know “the business side of the FBI, the logistical side of the FBI or the political jungle" that can accompany the job.

Justice Department changes

The Justice Department, meanwhile, has lowered hiring prerequisites for some federal prosecutors.

Department officials recently suspended a policy that U.S. attorneys offices only hire prosecutors with at least one year of experience practicing law. The department did not explain the reason, but said in a statement that it is “proud to empower young and passionate prosecutors and offer attorneys at every level the opportunity to invest their talents into keeping their communities safe."

It comes as parts of the agency are struggling to keep up with the workload amid critical staffing shortages, with the department recently acknowledging that it has lost nearly 1,000 assistant U.S. attorneys.

In Minnesota, for example, the federal prosecutors’ office has been gutted by resignations amid frustration with the administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement and the department’s response to fatal shootings of civilians by federal agents.

Justice Department headquarters in Washington has endured staffing losses, too.

The number of lawyers in the Criminal Division’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, which prosecutes organized crime groups and violent gangs, is down significantly, though the section is looking to hire additional attorneys. A National Security Division section that works espionage cases has reported a 40% drop in prosecutors.

The department said in a statement that it has seen an increase in criminal complaints and indictments despite a loss in prosecutors, underscoring the “bloated, ineffective and weaponized” institution it says the administration inherited.

Officials have enlisted military lawyers to serve as special prosecutors in some offices. The administration has also used social media to recruit applicants. One recent post from the FBI's Omaha, Nebraska office said: "A calling bigger than yourself. A mission that matters. If you’re ready for the challenge, there’s a place for you on the FBI team.

Chad Mizelle, who served as chief of staff to Trump's first attorney general, Pam Bondi, recently urged lawyers to contact him on X if they want to become prosecutors, “and support President Trump and anti-crime agenda.” Mizelle’s post raised eyebrows not only because federal prosecutors have not generally been solicited over social media, but also because support for the president has not been a prerequisite for career employees.

“We need good prosecutors,” wrote Mizelle, who left the department in October. “And DOJ is hiring across the country. Now is your chance to join the mission and do good for our country.”

But Doug Fiefia, a state representative running to be a state senator, wanted to start with something else — artificial intelligence. Fiefia used to work at Google and, like several other tech employees who have gone into politics, he has made regulating the industry a centerpiece of his campaign.

“I know it sounds like ‘Doug, this is all you talk about,”’ Fiefia said. “That’s because it’s coming, it’s here and it’s going to be our biggest fight.”

Fiefia's focus has put him on a collision course with President Donald Trump's administration, which this year helped block his state proposal requiring companies to include child safety protocols. The White House wants a single national standard for artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork of excessive regulation could handicap American innovation in a global competition with China.

But with no progress in Congress, it has been state lawmakers struggling to address concerns about a technology that is poised to reshape the economy. In Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis added the issue to a special legislative session that he is convening later this month. Democratic-controlled New York last year required major AI developers to report dangerous incidents to the state.

All told, there are more than 1,000 state legislative proposals addressing AI, a reflection of the uneasiness that has seeped through the country.

“None of us are really sure," said Brett Young, a structural engineer who attended the backyard event with Fiefia. "Is this something we should be scared about, or is it no so big a deal and it’ll enhance our lives?”

Pressure in the states

Trump has routinely tried to stamp out state-level AI policies, and he issued an executive order that included legal threats and funding penalties to deter new regulations.

The White House recently released a framework for potential congressional legislation that calls for preempting state laws considered “too burdensome” but would allow some rules to protect children and copyright material.

None of these steps has eased the number of proposals in state capitals. Popular ideas include forcing chatbots to remind users they are not human and barring the use of AI to make nonconsensual pornography, which includes replacing or removing clothing from photos that are posted online.

“There's a lot of state lawmakers looking at what the federal government is doing and saying, ‘We want to take action because we’re not satisfied,'" said Craig Albright, senior vice president for government relations for the Business Software Alliance, which represents software companies.

About 8 in 10 people in the United States said they were “concerned” or “very concerned” about AI in a Quinnipiac poll last month, with about three-quarters saying government is not doing enough to regulate the technology. Roughly 9 in 10 Democrats and 6 in 10 Republicans wanted more government involvement.

The most significant regulations have passed in California and New York, solidly Democratic states. The provisions focus on disclosure of catastrophic risk, such as the AI-controlled meltdown of nuclear plants or AI models refusing to heed human direction.

But there is pressure in Republican-led states, too.

DeSantis pushed a bill to implement parental controls for minors using AI and to prohibit systems from using anyone's likeness without permission. It fell short in the state House after overwhelmingly passing the state Senate. AI bills in Republican-controlled Louisiana and Missouri have stalled out because of Trump administration resistance.

‘An army of full-time lobbyists’

Fiefia is part of a loose network of former tech employees turned state lawmakers trying to meet the demand for stronger regulations. He co-chairs the AI task force of the Future Caucus, a network of younger state lawmakers, with Monique Priestley, a Vermont Democrat who also has worked in tech.

Priestley said the group uses video conferences and group chats to share ideas for new proposals and deal with lobbyists who oppose their bills. She said that 166 of her state's 482 registered lobbyists weighed in on her data privacy bill last year, which was ultimately vetoed by the governor.

“It's like you're running around against an army of full-time lobbyists,” said Priestley. Like many state lawmakers, she works a separate, full-time job.

Alex Bores, a former data scientist at the tech firm Palantir who quit after it signed a deal to help the first Trump administration with immigration enforcement, is also a member of the AI task force. A Democrat, Bores wrote the New York bill that was signed into law last year.

Now Bores is competing in the crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler representing the east side of Manhattan and parts of Queen and Brooklyn in Congress, and he is facing payback from the industry. A pro-AI campaign committee has spent $2.3 million against his candidacy.

Bores said tech companies are trying to make an example of him to scare off more regulation at the state and federal level.

“It's one reasons it's so important for me to win this race is because, if I don't, that intimidation they're trying on Congress will be successful,” he said. Bores' competitors in the June 23 primary include Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, and George Conway, a former Republican who has become one of Trump's chief antagonists on social media.

From Google to politics

Fiefia has not attracted the sort of attention as Bores as he tries to move to the state Senate after a single session in the House. The subdivisions and shopping centers of his district are sandwiched between Utah's jagged mountain ranges and the cul de sacs are crammed with children on bikes and scooters.

The son of Tongan immigrants, Fiefia grew up in Utah but moved to Silicon Valley, where he worked as a salesperson for Google.

Fiefia rose to manage a team working with companies on the implementation of Google's early AI model and was disturbed by what he saw.

“What I realized is Big Tech cares about their bottom line, and they were worried about making money, not doing right for the human race,” said Fiefia, who now works at a Utah-based cloud computing and AI company.

Fiefia's legislation was unanimously passed by a House committee this year, but the Trump administration sent a letter to the Senate saying that the measure was “unfixable.” The measure quickly died.

Daniel McCay, the state senator who Fiefia is challenging in the primary, said he thinks that was a good thing.

“I've been around long enough to recognize the invention of fire, the wheel, cars and the internet did not ruin society and I'm very skeptical of anyone trying to scare society into regulations,” McCay said in an interview.

He noted that the bill went beyond child safety, including whistleblower protection for AI workers and public disclosure of risks.

“It would have driven Utah out of the AI innovation business," McCay said.

At the cottage meeting — the Utah term for a small gathering at someone's home to discuss important issues — Fiefia faced several tech-related questions from the crowd.

Asked about defying the Trump administration, Fiefia said it was especially important to stand up for states' rights when a fellow Republican was in power to demonstrate the principles involved.

“The Trump administration is, ‘We want zero regulations on AI,’” Fiefia said. “I think that's wrong. I agree with a lot of what Trump says on taxes. I disagree with him on this.”

French president Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to an actor “with whom we loved, dreamed and grew.” French media reported that Baye died on Friday in Paris from a neurodegenerative disease, quoting a statement from her relatives.

“We loved Nathalie Baye so much,” Macron wrote in a message on X. “Through her voice, her smiles, and her modesty, she accompanied the past decades of French cinema, from François Truffaut to Tonie Marshall.”

Baye featured in more than 80 movies, switching from mainstream comedies to auteur films with ease in a career that spanned over five decades. She twice claimed the prize for best actress at the Césars, France’s equivalent of the Oscars.

Baye, who was Leonardo DiCaprio’s on-screen mother in Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can,” won both popular and critical acclaim for her role in “Venus Beauty Institute,” a romantic comedy that follows three women working in a Parisian beauty salon as they search for fulfilment. Marshall won the César award for best director in 2000 for the movie.

The daughter of artists, Baye first trained as a dancer then honed her acting skills at the famed Cours Simon and the Conservatoire. She took the spotlight in François Truffaut's “Day for Night” in 1973 and, five years later, worked with him again on “The Green Room.”

Baye worked with directors Maurice Pialat, Claude Sautet and Bertrand Tavernier, among others. She rose to fame with “The Return of Martin Guerre” in 1982. A year later, her role as a tough-talking streetwalker devoted to her down-and-out gangster boyfriend Philippe Leotard in “La Balance” earned her a César.

Baye liked to work with emerging filmakers such as Xavier Beauvois. She won the César for best actress for his movie “The Young Lieutenant” in 2006.

The incident that caused minor damage to Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night follows a series of blazes at Jewish-linked premises and an Iranian opposition outlet that are being investigated by counterterror police.

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said on X that “a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation against the Jewish community of the UK is gathering momentum.

“Thank God, no lives have been lost, but we cannot, and must not, wait for that to change before we understand just how dangerous this moment is for all of our society,” he added.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” by the attacks, and pledged that "those responsible will be found and brought to justice.”

London’s Metropolitan Police force said it has sent extra uniformed and plainclothes officers to northwest London after attacks in the past month on synagogues, Jewish charity ambulances and a Persian-language media organization critical of Iran’s government.

The Kenton synagogue arson came a day after an attempt to ignite bottles of fluid outside the former offices of a Jewish charity on Friday night.

No one has been injured in any of the incidents. Several people, ranging in age from teens to people in their 40s, have been arrested and charged.

Police said they have not formally linked the incidents, but Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigations because of “similar circumstances and online claims of responsibility.”

Online posts have claimed responsibility in the name of Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia. Israel’s government has described the group, whose name means the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, as a recently founded group with suspected links to “an Iranian proxy” that has also claimed responsibility for synagogue attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The group also posted a video claiming Israel’s London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances. Police said the embassy was not attacked, but the force shut the nearby Kensington Gardens park on Friday as officers examined discarded items including two jars containing powder. Police said nothing harmful was found.

The U.K. has accused Iran of using criminal proxies to conduct attacks on European soil targeting opposition media outlets and the Jewish community. Britain’s MI5 domestic intelligence service says that more than 20 “potentially lethal” Iran-backed plots were disrupted in the year to October.

Some security experts say Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia is likely a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.

“Seeing all of my family, all my kids, my beautiful wife, and seeing all the different people I worked with, I’m just really filled up,” said Murphy, who received the life achievement award at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday night. “This is a special moment. I wish y’all could feel what I’m feeling, see what I’m seeing. I almost teared up. I’m going to get backstage and cry.”

Just before accepting the award, Murphy was met with a standing ovation, stepping onstage and moving through the ballroom as the applause followed. Along the way, he passed Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall and Judge Reinhold.

The tribute, which also featured appearances from Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Eva Longoria, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Kenan Thompson, will premiere as a special on Netflix on May 31.

Murphy, 64, has moved from a teenage stand-up sensation to a breakout force on “Saturday Night Live” to a box office mainstay with films like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor” and the “Shrek” franchise.

Large images from those defining moments filled the venue, tracing a career that has crossed stand-up, television and film.

“Eddie made us laugh and made our nation feel better,” said Lee, who presented the award to Murphy. “I took a camera and told stories on how our nation could be better. … We both pushed culture forward. ... Every step of this journey, Eddie has been true to himself.”

Comedians pointed to Murphy’s influence across generations.

“There is no us without you,” Rock said.

Lawrence, who starred in the film “Life” with Murphy, shared a personal moment from early in his career, recalling how Murphy once declined his request for a photo. But now, that shouldn't be a problem since their children married each other in 2025.

“Now I can get all the pictures I want,” Lawrence said with a smile. “Because we're in-laws.”

Arsenio Hall, Murphy’s longtime collaborator on “Coming to America,” spoke about Murphy advocating for him in the film and highlighted the depth of his talent.

“When Eddie does a family film, he plays a whole damn family,” Hall said.

Chappelle reflected on studying Murphy’s stand-up as a teenager watching “Raw.” He described Murphy as one of the defining figures in the industry and shared a recent visit to his home, where seeing Murphy’s grandchildren playing offered a deeper perspective on his life.

“I would watch him every day after school like I was taking a class,” said Chappelle, who also spoke on an interview where he considered revisiting “Chappelle's Show,” a project he once stepped away from, calling it one of the most meaningful experiences of his career.

Chappelle said Murphy encouraged him to revisit the idea, and even joked about joining the project if it comes to fruition.

“You are still the hero I want to be,” he said.

Stevie Wonder described Murphy’s impact as something that extends beyond comedy. He showed his deep admiration for the comedian-actor.

“Laughter can make life livable,” Wonder said. “Eddie is more than a comedian … he is a universal reminder.”

Mike Myers, who co-starred in the “Shrek” films with Murphy, credited him with helping define one of animation’s most beloved characters, calling his character portrayal of Donkey a “masterpiece.”

Jennifer Hudson delivered a musical tribute with performances from “Dreamgirls,” backed by a house band led by Rickey Minor.

The gala, which raised more than $2.5 million to support AFI’s nonprofit education programs, also included the presentation of the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal to cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who spoke about finding her voice through the institute.

Murphy’s career has spanned nearly 50 years, from stand-up stages to blockbuster films, with a versatility that has kept him relevant across generations. In 2023, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes and has spoken about embracing a deeper appreciation for his journey.

“Thank you for giving me this night that I will remember forever and ever and ever,” Murphy said. “I love you.”

Starmer will face restive lawmakers in Parliament Monday to fight for his job after the explosive revelation that Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the United States despite failing security checks.

Starmer says he’s “furious” that he wasn’t told at the time, in January 2025, that an intensive vetting process had recommended Mandelson not be given security clearance. The Foreign Office, which oversees diplomatic appointments, cleared him anyway.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said that if Starmer had known, “he would never, ever have appointed him ambassador.”

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told Sky News on Sunday that Starmer “is a man of integrity and there is no way he would have proceeded” with Mandelson’s appointment had he known.

The top civil servant in the Foreign Office, Olly Robbins, was forced to resign on Thursday — though allies say he was just doing his job and is being made a scapegoat. Robbins is expected to give his own version of events to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Simon McDonald, who was top civil servant in the Foreign Office until 2020, said Robbins had been “thrown under the bus.” He told the BBC that vetting information was highly sensitive and “would never be shared” with the prime minister or his staff.

All the main opposition parties have called on Starmer to resign. Right-of-center Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister’s position is “untenable.” Ed Davey, leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats, said Sunday that the government is “in perpetual crisis, and I don’t think they can get out of that unless Keir Starmer moves aside.”

Starmer’s Labour Party holds a large parliamentary majority, so power to topple him lies with his own lawmakers, who are already glum about the party’s dire poll ratings.

Starmer defused a potential crisis in February, when some Labour lawmakers called for him to resign over the Mandelson appointment. But he could face a leadership challenge after local and regional elections on May 7, in which Labour is expected to do badly.

Some Labour lawmakers think it would be damaging to change leaders at a time of global instability, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and with three years until a national election must be called.

Others despair at the prime minister’s repeated missteps since he led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024. Starmer has struggled to deliver promised economic growth, repair tattered public services and ease the cost of living, and has been forced into repeated policy U-turns.

Critics say the Mandelson appointment reveals the prime minister's lack of judgment. Documents released by the government in March, after being forced to by Parliament, showed Starmer was warned by his staff that Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, exposed the government to “reputational risk.”

But his expertise as a former European Union trade chief and contacts among global elites were considered assets in dealing with President Donald Trump's administration.

He lasted less than nine months in the job. Starmer fired Mandelson in September 2025 after evidence emerged that he had lied about the extent of his links to Epstein.

The release of millions of pages of Epstein-related documents by the U.S. Department of Justice in January brought more revelations, showing that Mandelson’s relationship with the financier continued even after Epstein’s conviction in 2008 for sexual offenses involving a minor.

Emails also suggested Mandelson had passed on sensitive, and potentially market-moving, government information to Epstein in 2009 after the global financial crisis.

British police launched a criminal probe and arrested Mandelson Feb. 23 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

He has been released without bail conditions as the police investigation continues. Mandelson has previously denied wrongdoing and hasn’t been charged. He does not face allegations of sexual misconduct.

A win for Arsenal and the long-time league leaders will regain a nine-point advantage, leaving them in a strong position to become English champions for the first time since 2004.

A win for City and the gap would be reduced to three points. City would also have a game in hand, at next-to-last Burnley on Wednesday. After that, both teams would have five matches left.

A draw? That would suit Arsenal more, keeping a six-point cushion between the teams.

City is at home and is in better form, winning its last three games — 2-0 over Arsenal in the English League Cup final, 4-0 against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals and 3-0 at Chelsea in the league — and having one of the division's most exciting players in France playmaker Rayan Cherki.

Arsenal, meanwhile, has lost three of its last five games in all competitions as it stumbles toward the end of a season that could still bring the Premier League and Champions League titles.

Before the City-Arsenal match, Everton hosts Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, and it's also Aston Villa-Sunderland and Nottingham Forest-Burnley.

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Trump, in a post on social media Sunday, didn't detail which officials the U.S. would sending to a second round of in-person talks with Iran is Islamabad. The White House and office of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of talks, didn't immediately respond to messages Sunday morning.

In his post, Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement by firing bullets on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if it doesn't take the deal that the U.S. is offering.

“If they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran,” Trump wrote.

There was no immediate comment from Iran.

Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to extend the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday.

The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether the two-week truce can be extended.

“It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot,” Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said in an interview aired on state television late Saturday.

Qalibaf, who is Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the United States, slammed the U.S. blockade as a “naive decision made out of ignorance." He said before Trump's latest comments that Iran still was seeking peace despite deep-seated distrust of the United States.

“There will be no retreat in the field of diplomacy," he said, acknowledging that the gap between the two sides remained wide.

Iran had announced the strait’s reopening after a 10-day truce between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon took hold on Friday. But after Trump said that the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the United States, Iran said it would continue enforcing its restrictions in the strait.

After a brief uptick in transit attempts on Saturday, vessels in the Persian Gulf held their positions, wary after two India-flagged ships were fired on mid-transit and forced to turn around. Their retreat returned the strait, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade normally passes, to its pre-ceasefire status quo, threatening to deepen the global energy crisis and push the parties toward renewed conflict as the war entered its eighth week.

With days until the ceasefire in place between the U.S. and Iran runs out, Iran on Saturday said it had received new proposals from the United States, and Pakistani mediators were working to arrange another round of direct negotiations in the coming days.

Pakistani authorities began tightening security in the capital, Islamabad. A regional official involved in the mediation efforts said mediators were finalizing the preparations and that U.S. advance security teams were already on the ground. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the preparations with the media.

For Iran, the strait’s closure — imposed after the U.S. and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28 during talks over Tehran’s nuclear program — is perhaps its most powerful weapon, threatening the world economy and inflicting political pain on Trump. For the United States, the blockade squeezes Iran’s already weakened economy and pressures its government by denying it long-term cash flow.

Though the ceasefire has held, the standoff in the strait threatens to plunge the region back into a war that has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,290 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. Fifteen Israeli soldiers in Lebanon and 13 U.S. service members throughout the region have been killed.

Reopening hopes sink as ships come under fire

Revolutionary Guard gunboats opened fire on a tanker and a projectile hit a container vessel, damaging some containers, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. India’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned Iran’s ambassador over the “serious incident” of firing on two India-flagged merchant ships, especially after Iran earlier let several India-bound ships through.

“Americans are risking the international community, risking the global economy through these, I can say, miscalculations,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told The Associated Press, adding that the U.S. is “risking the whole ceasefire package.”

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement calling the blockade a violation of the ceasefire and said Iran would prevent “any conditional and limited reopening” of the strait. The council has recently acted as Iran’s de facto top decision-making body.

Since most supplies to U.S. military bases in the Gulf region come through the strait, “Iran is determined to maintain oversight and control over traffic through the strait until the war fully ends,” the council said. That means Iran-designated routes, payment of fees and issuance of transit certificates.

Pakistan pushes for progress toward a new deal

The renewed standoff over the strait came hours after Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country was working to “bridge” differences between the U.S. and Iran.

Before Trump's latest post on Sunday, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said “new proposals” from the U.S. had been put forward during a visit to Iran by Pakistan’s army chief and were being reviewed.

Khatibzadeh said that Iran will not hand over its stock of 970 pounds (440 kilograms) of enriched uranium to the United States, calling the idea “a nonstarter.” Khatibzadeh didn't address other proposals for the enriched uranium, saying only that “we are ready to address any concerns.”

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Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski’s horses — stocky, sand-colored and almost toy-like in appearance — graze in a radioactive landscape larger than Luxembourg.

On April 26, 1986, an explosion at the nuclear power plant in Ukraine sent radiation across Europe and forced the evacuation of entire towns, displacing tens of thousands. It was the worst nuclear disaster in history.

Four decades on, Chernobyl — which is transliterated as “Chornobyl” in Ukraine — remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in.

Wolves now prowl the vast no-man’s-land spanning Ukraine and Belarus, and brown bears have returned after more than a century. Populations of lynx, moose, red deer and even free-roaming packs of dogs have rebounded.

Przewalski’s horses, native to Mongolia and once on the brink of extinction, were introduced here in 1998 as an experiment.

Known as “takhi” in Mongolia (“spirit”), the horses are distinct from domestic breeds, with 33 pairs of chromosomes compared with 32 in domesticated horses. The modern name comes from the Russian explorer who first formally identified them.

“The fact that Ukraine now has a free-ranging population is something of a small miracle,” said Denys Vyshnevskyi, the zone’s lead nature scientist.

With human pressure gone, parts of the exclusion zone now resemble European landscapes from centuries past, he said, adding: “Nature recovers relatively quickly and effectively.”

The transformation is visible everywhere. Trees pierce abandoned buildings, roads dissolve into forest, and weathered Soviet-era signs stand beside leaning wooden crosses in overgrown cemeteries.

Hidden cameras show the horses adapting in unexpected ways. They seek shelter in crumbling barns and deserted homes, using them to escape harsh weather and insects — even bedding down inside.

The animals live in small social groups — typically one stallion with several mares and their young — alongside separate bands of younger males. Many died after their introduction, but others adapted.

Tracking them takes time. Vyshnevskyi often drives alone for hours, setting motion-sensitive camera traps in camouflaged casings attached to trees.

Despite persistent radiation, scientists have not recorded widespread die-offs, though subtler effects are evident. Some frogs have developed darker skin, and birds in higher-radiation areas are more likely to develop cataracts.

However, new threats have emerged.

Russia’s 2022 invasion brought fighting through the exclusion zone as troops advanced toward Kyiv, digging defenses into contaminated soil. Fires linked to military activity swept through forests.

Harsh wartime winters have also taken a toll. Damage to the power grid left surrounding managed areas without resources, and scientists report increases in fallen trees and dead animals — casualties of both extreme conditions and hastily built fortifications.

“Most forest fires are caused by downed drones,” said Oleksandr Polischuk, who leads a firefighting unit in the zone. “Sometimes we have to travel dozens of kilometers to reach them.”

Fires can send radioactive particles back into the air.

Today, the zone is no longer just an accidental refuge for wildlife. It has become a heavily monitored military corridor, marked by concrete barriers, barbed wire and minefields — a landscape of what some describe as grim beauty.

Personnel rotate in and out to limit radiation exposure. Chernobyl is likely to remain off-limits for generations — too dangerous for people, yet full of life.

“For those of us in conservation and ecology, it’s kind of a wonder,” Vyshnevskyi said. “This land was once heavily used — agriculture, cities, infrastructure. But nature has effectively performed a factory reset.”

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Associated Press writers Dmytro Zhyhinas and Vasilisa Stepanenko contributed to this report.

The escalating standoff over the critical choke point threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict, even as mediators expressed confidence that a new deal was within reach.

The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night. Hours earlier, two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. It reported that the tanker and crew were safe, without identifying the vessel or its destination.

Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait and further limits would squeeze the already constrained supply, driving prices higher once again. Meanwhile, a 10-day truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon appeared to be holding.

The fighting in the Middle East conflict, which is approaching the two-month mark, has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, nearly 2,300 in Lebanon, 23 civilians and 15 soldiers in Israel, and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. Thirteen U.S. service members have also been killed.

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Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

The president’s post on social media Sunday did not detail which official the U.S. would sending to a second round of in-person talks with Iran is Islamabad.

The White House and the office of Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of talks, did not immediately respond to messages Sunday morning.

Trump in his post accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement by firing bullets Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if it does not take the deal the U.S. is offering.

“If they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran,” Trump wrote.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei arrives in Israel

The far-right South American leader landed on Sunday for a three-day visit, meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting the Western Wall of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.

Milei is scheduled to sign new binational accords with Israel and receive a Presidential Medal from Israeli President Isaac Herzog celebrating his commitment to fighting anti-semitism, Herzog’s office said. It is at least Milei’s third visit to the Western Wall.

He has backed the United States and Israel’s decision to launch a war on Iran. Earlier this month Argentina expelled Iran’s ambassador from Buenos Aires.

Milei is among a small cohort of right-leaning leaders who have deepened ties with Netanyahu’s government even as Israel faces diplomatic isolation over wartime conduct, including in Gaza and Lebanon. Some of Argentina’s South American neighbors have cut diplomatic ties or withdrawn their ambassadors,

Pope Leo XIV says ceasefire in Lebanon is ‘a reason for hope’

Speaking at the end of his Mass in Kilamba, Angola, Leo said the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was a “sign of relief for the Lebanese people.”

He said: “I encourage those who have been committed to the search for a diplomatic solution to continue peace talks so that the end of hostilities throughout the Middle East becomes permanent.”

Leo said he prays for a permanent ending of hostilities in the Middle East.

The pope is on an 11-day, four-nation African journey that has been characterized by repeated appeals for peace.

Preparations pick up in Islamabad ahead of possible ceasefire talks

Pakistani authorities have begun tightening security in the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a possible second round of ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Authorities on Sunday deployed troops at roadside checkpoints, closed tourist sites and ordered major hotels to cancel bookings and keep facilities available.

Islamabad’s streets are largely deserted, as residents stayed home to avoid road closures seen earlier this month during the first round of talks.

While there were no formal announcements, Pakistani officials said arrangements are in place for talks in the coming days.

A regional official involved in the mediation efforts said mediators were finalizing the preparations. He said U.S. advance security teams are already on the ground. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the preparations.

Pakistan has led mediation efforts to end the war. Its military chief visited Tehran last week, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with regional leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander just before ceasefire

The Israeli army says it carried out a series of strikes that killed more than 150 Hezbollah fighters.

Among those killed was Ali Rida Abbas, which it said was Hezbollah’s commander in Bint Jbeil. The southern Lebanese town and its surroundings were the site of intense clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants in the days leading up to the ceasefire.

Israel gave no evidence to support its claims, and Hezbollah didn't immediately confirm the death of its commander.

The ceasefire took effect early Friday.

Iran wants ‘lasting peace,’ chief negotiator says

Iran’s chief negotiator says his country wants “a lasting peace so that war is not repeated again.”

Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the comments in a televised interview late Saturday, a few days before a ceasefire deadline is set to expire, according to Iranian state media.

“What is fundamental for us is distrust of the United States,” he said. “At the same time, we have good intentions and seek a lasting peace — one that prevents the recurrence of war.”

He said that the Islamabad negotiations didn’t address the mistrust, but that the U.S. and Iranian negotiators “reached a more realistic understanding of one another.”

He said that the two sides achieved progress in the Islamabad talks, but disagreement remained on some key issues, including the nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

“The gaps remain wide and some fundamental issues are still unresolved,” he said.

He didn’t elaborate with further details.

Lebanon's army reopens some roads in the south

The Lebanese army said in a statement Sunday that it reopened the Khardali road that links the southern city of Nabatiyeh with the town of Marjayoun.

The army said that it also reopened the road that links the port city of Tyre with the village of Bourj Rahhal. The army is also working on reopening other roads, including a bridge on the Litani River in the village of Tayr Filsay.

During Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon over the past several weeks, Israel’s air force has destroyed several bridges on the river.

After a 10-day ceasefire was declared as of midnight Thursday, the Lebanese army and the Litani Authority have been working on putting up temporary bridges to replace the destroyed ones.

Iran negotiator says strait will remain closed

Iran’s parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the U.S. imposes a naval blockade on Iran.

“It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot,” he said in televised comments aired by Iranian semiofficial media late Saturday.

Qalibaf, who is Iran’s chief negotiator with the United States, said that the strait is now under Iran’s control, linking the choke point’s reopening to the U.S. lifting of its blockade.

“If the U.S. does not lift the blockade, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will definitely be restricted,” he said.

He said that the ceasefire was on verge of collapse when the U.S. attempted to mine-clear the strait.

He said Iran viewed the U.S. attempt as a violation of the ceasefire.

“The situation escalated to the point of conflict but the enemy retreated,” he said.

Another Israeli soldier dies in combat

Israel’s military says another soldier died in combat in southern Lebanon, the second death announced in under 12 hours.

It brought the total number of soldiers killed in Lebanon to 15, and was the second soldier killed in combat since the ceasefire.

The military said that another soldier was badly wounded, along with four moderately wounded and four slightly injured.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully closed

The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said that it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted.

On Friday, Iran said that vessels could move through the strait in coordination with it and against the payment of a toll.

But in a statement late Saturday carried by Iran’s state media, the navy warned that any violating vessel would be targeted.

Iran considers the U.S. blockade a violation of the ceasefire between the two countries. Two vessels were attacked earlier on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz and off Oman’s coast, at least one of them by Iranian gunboats.

The hedge fund manager-turned-liberal activist is using his personal fortune to saturate TV screens and mobile phones with advertising, while his competitors accuse him of trying to use his vast wealth to buy the state’s most powerful job.

Steyer's ads — in which he promises to bring down household costs or rails against federal immigration raids — appear inescapable at times in heavily Democratic Los Angeles, the state’s largest media market. Data compiled by advertising tracker AdImpact show Steyer has spent or booked over $115 million in ads for broadcast TV, cable and radio — nearly 30 times the amount of his nearest Democratic rival.

If he makes it through the June 2 primary election, Steyer could easily eclipse the 2010 record set by Republican Meg Whitman, who spent $178.5 million in a losing bid for governor, much of it her own money. At the time, it was the costliest campaign for statewide office in the nation’s history.

Even when ad buys from all his major competitors are combined, along with ad purchases by independent committees supporting candidates, Steyer is outspending the field by tens of millions of dollars.

“Billionaire money is flooding our state in an attempt to buy this election,” former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, one of Steyer’s chief rivals, warned her supporters this month.

Mail-in ballots are set to go out to voters next month. Steyer is among a crowd of candidates hoping to seize a spotlight after former Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's dramatic departure from the race following sexual assault allegations that he denies.

But while Steyer has ticked up in polling amid his spending splurge, he has not broken away from the field, leaving some wondering if he's getting value for his dollars.

“If your first round of ads doesn’t move you dramatically (in the polls), the third, fourth, fifth, six, seventh and eighth rounds won’t either,” said veteran Democratic strategist Bill Carrick, who for years advised the late Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. “There is something inherently holding Steyer back.”

In recent prior campaigns for governor, at this stage a leading candidate was taking control of the race. This year, voters appear to be shrugging at a contest that lacks a star candidate among seven leading Democrats and two Republicans.

“Somehow the campaign is frozen,” Carrick added.

History shows that money doesn’t always translate into votes.

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso spent over $100 million in 2022 in his bid to become Los Angeles mayor, much of it his own money, but he was handily defeated by Mayor Karen Bass, who spent a fraction of Caruso's total. Billionaire former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent more than $1 billion of his own money on his 2020 presidential bid before dropping out. And Steyer’s money was unable to lift him into contention in the 2020 presidential contest, when he dropped out early in the year after a poor finish in the South Carolina primary.

Steyer has never held elected office.

In a 2019 interview with The Associated Press, Steyer was asked what he would say to people who think he’s trying to buy the presidency.

“I don’t think that’s possible,” Steyer said at the time, before adding, “I’m never going to apologize for succeeding in business. That’s America, right?”

His campaign did not respond directly when asked about similar criticism facing his run for governor.

“Tom now stands as the only Democrat with the grassroots energy, institutional backing and resources to advance to the general election,” spokesperson Kevin Liao said in a statement.

The governor's race was recently reordered by two developments: Swalwell, a leading Democrat, abruptly withdrew from the race then resigned from Congress, following sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton.

Still, there is no clear leader.

Polling in late March and early April by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California found a cluster of candidates in close competition: Democrats Steyer and Porter, Republicans Hilton and Chad Bianco, and Swalwell. Other candidates were trailing. The polling was conducted before Swalwell withdrew.

Democrats have feared the party’s large number of candidates could lead to them getting shut out of the general election in November. That’s because California has a primary system in which only the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.

Leading Democrats are all claiming to have picked up support since Swalwell's exit. Steyer nabbed one plum endorsement, when the influential California Teachers Association, which previously backed Swalwell, recommended him.

In his ads, Steyer promises to “abolish” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has been staging raids across California. In another, he laments the state's punishing cost of housing, “Everybody needs an affordable place to live,” he says.

The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the 21-kilometer (13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to a WeChat post by the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, where the race kicked off.

That was faster than the human world record holder, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, who finished the same distance in about 57 minutes in March at the Lisbon road race.

The performance by the robot marked a significant step forward from last year's inaugural race, during which the winning robot finished in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds.

But the competition, which was held alongside a race for humans, wasn’t without hiccups — one robot fell flat at the start line, another bumped into a barrier.

Du Xiaodi, Honor's test development engineer, said his team was happy with the results. Du said its robot design was modeled on outstanding human athletes, with long legs of about 95 cm (around 37 inches), and was equipped with what he called a powerful liquid-cooling system, which was largely developed in-house.

“Looking ahead, some of these technologies might be transferred to other areas. For example, structural reliability and liquid-cooling technology could be applied in future industrial scenarios,” he said.

While it will still take time to achieve widespread commercialization of humanoid robots, spectators were already impressed by the robots. Sun Zhigang, who had been in the audience last year, watched Sunday's race with his son.

“I feel enormous changes this year,” Sun said. “It’s the first time robots have surpassed humans, and that’s something I never imagined.”

Wang Wen, who came with his family, said robots seemed to have stolen much of the spotlight from human runners in the event.

“The robots' speed far exceeds that of humans,” he said. “This may signal the arrival of sort of a new era.”

Beijing E-Town said about 40% of the robots navigated the course autonomously, while the others were remotely controlled.

State media outlet Global Times reported that a separate, remotely-controlled robot from Honor was the first to cross the finish line in 48 minutes and 19 seconds. But it said the winning one used autonomous navigation and received the championship under the event’s weighted scoring rules.

State broadcaster CCTV reported that the runners-up, which were also from Honor and used autonomous navigation, finished the race in about 51 minutes and 53 minutes respectively. A robot served as a traffic officer to direct the participants with its arm gestures and voice, CCTV added.

In China, technology has evolved into an area of competition with the U.S. with national security implications. Beijing’s latest five-year plan vows to “target the frontiers of science and technology.” Speeding up the development of products like humanoid robots and their applications is part of the 2026-2030 plan for the world’s second-largest economy.

London-based technology research and advisory group Omdia recently ranked three Chinese companies — AGIBOT, Unitree Robotics and UBTech Robotics Corp. — as the only first-tier vendors in its global assessment for shipment numbers for general-purpose embodied intelligent robots.

They all shipped more than 1,000 units of the robots last year, with the first two companies shipping more than 5,000 units, the report said.

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Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the fourth-seeded Lakers, who pulled off an impressive win without their top two scorers.

Both teams played the opener without their most important player. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have been out indefinitely with injuries since April 2, while Durant was a late scratch with a bruised right knee.

Los Angeles thrived by hitting 60.6% of its shots while holding the Rockets to 37.6% shooting with pesky defense. That disparity allowed the Lakers to win despite attempting just 66 shots — the fewest in an NBA game in the past three seasons — and giving up 21 offensive rebounds.

“That’s what it has to be — a collective group,” the 41-year-old James said after beginning his 19th NBA postseason. “When you’re missing so much firepower like we are right now with AR and Luka being out, we all have to do our job and maybe have to do a little bit more, protect one another offensively and defensively, and I think we did that tonight.”

Alperen Sengun scored 19 points and Jabari Smith Jr. had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the fifth-seeded Rockets. Amen Thompson added 17 points.

Game 2 is Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

The Lakers acquired Kennard from Atlanta in early February, and the NBA’s most accurate 3-point shooter became a key reserve before he seized a major role over the past two weeks. He hit four 3-pointers in Game 1 while making nine of his first 12 shots.

Durant banged knees with a teammate in practice Wednesday. Reed Sheppard five 3-pointers while scoring 17 points, but the Rockets struggled to score consistently.

“We won a lot of areas, but just shot poorly,” Houston coach Ime Udoka said. “That’s going to be tough to beat, but there are some things we left on the table, opportunities missed."

Los Angeles also got a boost from Marcus Smart, who had 15 points and eight assists with four 3-pointers. Smart said before the series that success would come down to “willpower” — and the Lakers clearly had more for starters.

Bronny James began the second quarter playing alongside his famous father in the first significant playoff minutes of the 21-year-old's career.

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El DJ Padre Guilherme, un cura católico portugués que pasados los 50 años se ha vuelto una celebridad en el universo de la música electrónica, celebró una “misa” multitudinaria este sábado en la histórica Plaza de Mayo con melodías techno, que incluyen temáticas religiosas, en homenaje al difunto líder de la Iglesia católica de origen argentino, quien falleció el 21 de abril de 2025.

Jóvenes, familias con niños pequeños subidos a los hombros de sus padres y ancianos, católicos y agnósticos, bailaron durante dos horas al ritmo de la música que controlaba Guilherme desde su cabina de DJ, mientras tres enormes pantallas proyectaban imágenes del difunto papa Francisco, del papa Juan Pablo II y palomas blancas.

“La danza no es moda, es pasión”, fue el mensaje que una voz en off lanzó en el preludio del show gratuito. “Dios los bendiga y vamos a bailar”. Fue entonces que el DJ ingresó con atuendo de sacerdote y auriculares. Puso las manos sobre la consola para reproducir una lista que incluyó su hit “El grano de mostaza” y remixes de Bad Bunny y Queen, entre otros.

“Esta es una oportunidad única para verlo, y encima gratis”, dijo a AP el español Jesús Martín, de 54 años, un fanático de la música electrónica. “En Ibiza debes pagar 150 euros y hasta 2.000 euros en un VIP”.

La inspiración de Francisco

Con 2,8 millones de seguidores en Instagram y más de 220.000 reproducciones mensuales en Spotify, el padre Guilherme actuó por primera vez en el país natal de Francisco, quien lo inspiró hace unos años a lanzarse profesionalmente a la aventura de “pinchar” discos.

El DJ se ordenó sacerdote en 1999, en parte por vocación religiosa y para cumplir una promesa de su madre a Dios cuando de pequeño cursó una enfermedad que puso en peligro su vida.

La música electrónica se volvió un pasatiempo paralelo a su carrera sacerdotal. En los 2000 empezó a organizar fiestas para recaudar fondos para su parroquia y a tocar en universidades, pero pedía que no le tomaran fotos por temor a represalias de sus superiores.

Aquellos miedos, recuerda hoy, se disiparon cuando Francisco asumió el liderazgo de la Iglesia católica en 2013.

“Él decía mucho: ´no tengan miedo´, de que teníamos que salir a las periferias y que 'no tengamos miedo de usar las manos´. Estos mensajes fueron una inspiración”, recordó en entrevista con The Associated Press días antes de su presentación.

Fue entonces que se anotó en una escuela de DJ´s en Porto, se puso en contacto con productores de música electrónica y empezó a componer sus propios temas. Con el tiempo, llegaron las invitaciones para participar de festivales y tocar en clubes de Portugal.

El sacerdote irrumpió en el escenario mundial tras sus actuaciones en la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud en 2023 antes de la misa al aire libre celebrada por Francisco.

“Esta ligazón con el papa Francisco nunca la voy a perder. Fue quien me tocó el corazón con esta faceta de la música”, resaltó Guilherme.

Este sábado, muchos asistentes a la Plaza de Mayo sabían poco del sacerdote DJ.

“Supe de él cuando recién se anunció el homenaje a Francisco. Yo vine para recordar al papa, pero me parece muy original lo que hace, mientras sea con respeto”, comentó Silvia Garaggiola, de 60 años.

En sus 12 años de pontificado, Francisco nunca visitó su país natal.

Evangelizar jóvenes desde la cabina de DJ

Desde el festival Medusa de Collera, España, la Dreamfields de México o el club Hï Ibiza, de ese balneario español considerado el “Vaticano” de la música electrónica, el padre Guilherme transmite un mensaje de paz y convivencia a miles de jóvenes que en su gran mayoría no son practicantes de la fe católica.

Entre humo de cigarrillos de tabaco y marihuana, varios grupos de adolescentes bailaban e imitaban los movimientos de manos del sacerdote DJ, mientras luces laser daban a la plaza de Mayo el aspecto de una discoteca.

“Suena muy bien”, comentó Ileana González, de 17 años. “Yo de religión cero, pero me estoy divirtiendo”.

La resistencia de la curia a modernizarse, el rechazo a las diversidades sexuales y los escándalos de abuso a menores levantaron un muro entre la Iglesia católica y las nuevas generaciones que Francisco intentó romper con su papado revolucionario.

Admirador del músico inglés Carl Cox y el italoestadounidense Anyma, el padre Guilherme busca continuar con el legado de Francisco desde su cabina de DJ.

“Creo que es muy importante hacer sonreír a los jóvenes, ayudarlos a sentirse feliz consigo mismos. No asociar la felicidad con que tengo esto o tengo aquello. O conquistar esto u aquello”, reflexionó. “¿Cuál es mi lugar en el mundo, si puedo hacer esto o no? No lo sé, pero es una pequeña semilla que tocará el corazón”.

Part of that effort includes making sure survivors have a safe place to stay.

Camillus House is adding 50 temporary beds over the next few months through the World Cup to help human trafficking survivors in need of housing.

More than a million visitors are expected to travel to South Florida for the global event. Advocates say large-scale events like this often bring an increase in human trafficking due to the rise in tourism.

Survivors will be able to find refuge at Camillus House, which has 10 sites across Miami-Dade County, offering rooms with bathrooms and showers.

The goal is to meet survivors’ immediate needs and then work with partner organizations to determine the safest next steps.

“It’s important to restore human dignity,” said Eddie Gloria, CEO of Camillus House. “We try to give people their life back. We try to give people hope. We try to give them community and the chance to start thinking about tomorrow and move away from surviving into creating.”

Friends and family hugged and leaned on one another as they remembered the impact he had on their lives.

The vigil comes as police continue investigating the shooting that killed English early Sunday morning outside Five Stars Banquet Hall in Sunrise.

Investigators say English was trying to get into a party when he got into an argument with a security guard, identified as Francisco Sanchez, who would not let him inside. Police say Sanchez then shot English multiple times.

As the community mourns, loved ones say the vigil is just the beginning of helping the family heal.

“There’s a lot of love and support. I mean this is tremendous again,” said Tanika English-Woolfork, English’s sister. “I’ve lost the words. I don’t even know where to start, but with what South Florida has given us, they could never touch the hole in our heart, but this is helping. This is what we need to know -- that my brother was loved.”

The man accused of killing English is charged with murder and remains in jail without bond.

OG Anunoby added 18 points and Josh Hart had 11 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks in their first postseason game under Mike Brown after making four trips in five years under Tom Thibodeau, capped by their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals since 2000 last year.

The No. 3 seed in the East again this season hosts Game 2 on Monday night.

CJ McCollum had 26 points and Jalen Johnson added 23 for the Hawks, who went 20-6 after the All-Star break to earn the No. 6 seed.

“We know that they’re going to be ready for Game 2,” Brunson said. “So quick turnaround and extreme focus.”

Brunson, who already owns the Knicks' record with eight 40-point games in the postseason, was almost halfway to another in the first quarter. He made his first six shots and had 19 points as the Knicks led 30-24.

Brunson didn't do as much in the second half, but Towns took over after he was just 1 for 6 for six points at the break.

“We did a great job as a team just fighting and continuing to find ways to score and also impact winning,” Towns said.

The teams got off to sizzling starts, with the Knicks opening 8 for 9 and Atlanta 6 for 7, before play slowed to a crawl in the third quarter. McCollum was reviewed for a hostile act and called for a technical foul after kicking his leg up on a jumper into Brunson's groin area, and the Hawks twice intentionally fouled Mitchell Robinson, and the poor foul shooter went 1 for 4.

By the time the Hawks got going again, it was too late.

With the Knicks up by eight, Towns hit a 3-pointer, and after Gabe Vincent's basket, Jordan Clarkson had two buckets and Towns had a three-point play and a 3-pointer for a 10-0 burst that made it 106-87 with about 4 1/2 minutes remaining.

Atlanta ran off 11 straight to cut it to 106-98, but Towns scored to restore the double-digit lead.

“I like the way we came back at the end of the game,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said. “They were resilient in that situation, it was just too little, too late.”

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It was a discrepancy not lost on Minnesota coach Chris Finch.

“Well, the 16 free throws from Murray was a head scratcher,” Finch said after a 116-105 loss to the Nuggets in Game 1 of their first-round series Saturday. “I thought we played really good defense on him.”

Murray, though, begs to differ.

“I thought I got fouled on every single one of them,” Murray said after finishing with 30 points. “I don’t know what everybody’s talking about. Real fouls.”

By going 16 of 16, Murray earned a spot in the Nuggets' record book. It's the most free throws without a miss in a playoff game in team history, breaking the mark of 14 by Bryant Stith at Utah on May 17, 1994. It's the most free throws Murray has attempted in a game in his NBA career.

When his long-range jumper wasn't falling — he was 0 for 8 from the 3-point line — Murray simply took it closer to the hoop. He shot eight free throws in the second quarter alone.

“A lot of those ones in the second quarter, we were there,” Finch said. "We were physical. We were vertical. He initiates the contact, he spills away and then he gets rewarded for it.

“Sixteen free throws is a lot. It’s almost as many as we shot all game.”

Murray and Nikola Jokic were quite a 1-2 combo. Jokic finished with his 22nd playoff triple-double. He had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Denver improved to 15-7 when Jokic has a triple-double in a postseason game.

It was Murray's show for much of the game. He also had seven assists and five rebounds in more than 39 minutes.

“He’s been so good all year,” said Nuggets coach David Adelman, whose team gears up for Game 2 on Monday night. "Jamal has been Jamal all year, tough-minded.”

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is finding his stride, too, as he rounds back from a right knee injury. He had 22 points and seven assists in just over 38 minutes.

“It wasn’t the Ant we’re used to seeing, but is pretty much as expected in where he is in trying to find his rhythm,” Finch explained.

Edwards felt the same way.

“A little fatigued,” Edwards said. “Other than that I felt good."

Edwards was 6 of 7 from the foul line.

“Jamal helped them. He shot, what 19 — how many free throws did he shoot?” Edwards said, looking down at the stat sheet. “Sixteen for sixteen from the free-throw line. So that helped them a lot.”

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Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical.

The Giants now have the fifth and 10th picks in the first round. They’re heading into their first draft under new coach John Harbaugh after finishing 4-13 last season.

The Bengals paid a hefty price for the 28-year-old Lawrence, who asked for a trade because he wanted a new contract. He’s in the middle of a 4-year, $90 million extension signed in 2023.

Barring a trade, it’ll be the first time Cincinnati doesn’t have a first-round pick since 1989, when the Bengals traded the next-to-last pick in the draft (No. 27) to Atlanta for a second-round pick (No. 35), a fourth (No. 89) and a 10th (No. 256).

The 6-foot-4, 340-pound Lawrence had a career-high nine sacks in 2024, but only registered a half-sack last season. He made the Pro Bowl in 2022-24 and was a second-team Associated Press All-Pro in 2022 and 2023.

The Bengals ranked near the bottom in several defensive categories last season. They were 31st in yards allowed, 30th in points allowed and 30th against the run.

With Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins leading a dynamic offense, improving the defense was a must this offseason. Lawrence gives Cincinnati a proven star in the middle of the defensive line, though the cost was steep.

The Giants will be the 22nd team in the common draft era (since 1967) to have two top 10 picks and fifth in the last five years. They did it in 2022 with Kayvon Thibodeaux (fifth) and Evan Neal (seventh). The Bears took Caleb Williams first and Rome Odunze ninth in 2024. The Texans selected C.J. Stroud second and Will Anderson Jr. third in 2023. The Jets got Sauce Gardner fourth and Garrett Wilson 10th in 2022.

On Tuesday, Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team was having productive talks with Lawrence’s camp.

“We’d like for Dexter to be here, and at some point we’ll come to a resolution here, whatever that may be,” Schoen said. “We’ll see. But conversations have been really good, they’ve been productive and we’ll see what happens here down the road.”

But owning two top 10 picks was too good to pass up.

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Messi, who opened the scoring when he converted a penalty kick in the 13th minute, scored the go-ahead goal in 79th minute. After a Colorado turnover near midfield, Messi cut back near the right corner of the penalty box and flicked a rising shot that split a pair of defenders and slipped inside the back post.

Messi has seven goal this season, tied with Sam Surridge and Petar Musa for most in MLS.

Miami (4-1-3) hasn’t lost since a season-opening 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC.

Yannick Bright was shown a straight red car in the 87th minute and Miami played a man down the rest of the way.

The Rapids (4-4-0) had won back-to-back games and three of their last four

Bright drew a penalty conceded by Josh Atencio and Messi converted from the spot to open the scoring.

Mateo Silvetti, along the right end line, played an arcing cross to the back post where Berterame slammed home a header to make it 2-0 in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time.

Bertarame made his first career start and scored his first goal in MLS last time out in a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.

Rafael Navarro scored in the 58th minute for the Rapids. The 26-year-old forward scored two goals in a 6-2 win over Houston last time out and has six goals this season.

Darren Yapi subbed on for Hamzat Ojediran and, moments later, scored on the counter-attack to make it 2-2 in the 62nd minute.

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Kirill Kaprizov added a goal and two assists and Mats Zuccarello had three helpers for the Wild, who have lost nine consecutive playoff series since 2015. This was an impressive start in a long-expected matchup of Central Division rivals who finished behind Presidents' Trophy winner Colorado.

“A great stepping stone for us,” said defenseman Quinn Hughes, back after missing the end of the regular season with an illness.

“I think throughout the lineup tonight we came in and the guys were focused,” coach John Hynes said. “The thing I like is when we came in, I thought that we executed well. When it was time to check, we checked well. But I just thought we had the right mindset in how we need to play. And that was throughout the lines.”

Game 2 is Monday night in Dallas.

Dallas allowed the first goal in 15 of its 18 playoff games last year, and gave up three power-play goals in a 5-4 win over the Wild just nine days earlier.

The Stars trailed for good only 5 1/2 minutes into the series when Ericksson Ek scored on a pass from Boldy to make it 1-0. Ericksson Ek added another power-play goal past Jake Oettinger in the third.

Even though the Stars have made the West final each of the past three seasons, they are 1-7 in Game 1s at home during that span.

“I don’t even know what the record was coming into it,” said Glen Gultzan, who returned last summer for his second stint as the Stars coach. “The first period was tight, they executed on the power play. But we couldn’t get our game going at all in the second. I thought that they certainly, to a man, were better than us.”

Kaprizov and Boldy, the first Wild teammates with 40 goals in the same season, scored during a three-goal surge in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the second period for a 4-0 lead. Ryan Hartman scored in between, after having the primary assist on Kaprizov's goal.

Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston both had 45 goals as the first Dallas teammates with 40 goals in the same season. They combined on the Stars' power-play goal with 4:50 left in the second, Robertson scoring on a back-hander after gathering a pass from Johnston.

Minnesota went with the 23-year-old Wallstedt in net over playoff-experienced Filip Gustavsson, who in his playoff debut three years ago had 51 saves in a 3-2 double-overtime win at Dallas.

“He’s done a lot so far,” Hughes said. “I think we’ve got a lot of belief in both of those guys, and to be honest I didn’t think about it for a second. ... We’ve got a lot of good pieces around here that keep everyone calm.”

Wallstedt's first NHL game was a 7-2 loss at Dallas in January 2024, but that was only one of five games he played for the Wild until this regular season, when he went 4-1 with a 1.82 goals-against average and .936 save percentage his last five starts. He also had four shutouts in a six-game span early this season.

The Wild still led only 1-0 with Dallas on the power play midway through the first period when Wallstedt, shielded and looking to the right of traffic, reached back to his left to make a glove save on a shot by Robertson.

Oettinger, who grew up about 30 miles from Minnesota's home arena, stopped 23 shots to open his 11th postseason series as the Stars starting goalie.

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The missiles fired from the North's Sinpo area flew about 140 kilometers (87 miles) each in a direction toward the country's eastern waters, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. It said South Korea maintains a readiness to repel any provocations by North Korea and is closely exchanging information with the U.S. and Japan.

In an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, senior South Korean officials expressed concerns about North Korea’s repeated ballistic missile tests and urged it to stop them immediately. Sunday's launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the country to visit India and Vietnam.

The U.S. and Japanese militaries also said they detected the launches. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and its allies in the region. Japan's Defense Ministry said Tokyo strongly protested to Pyongyang, saying the launches threaten regional and international peace and violated U.N. Security Council resolutions that bans any ballistic activities by North Korea.

Sinpo, the launch site, is an eastern coastal city in North Korea where it has a major shipyard use for building submarines.

South Korea’s military was analyzing whether the latest launches were made from a submarine, a land-based launcher or both platforms, according to South Korean media. Asked about where the missiles were launched, Japan's Deputy Minister of Defense Masahisa Miyazaki told reporters that Japan was analyzing launch details in coordination with the U.S. and South Korea.

If the launches involved a submarine, it would mark North Korea’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile test in four years.

North Korea obtaining a greater ability to fire missiles from underwater would be a worrying development because it’s difficult for its rivals to detect such launches in advance. Last year, North Korea unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine under construction for the first time.

Sunday's launches were the latest in North Korea's run of weapons tests this year.

Last week, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country’s destroyer. In the previous week, North Korea said it had three days of testing activities to examine ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads and other new weapons systems. Last month, it said it tested an upgraded solid-fuel engine for missiles capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

Kim has focused on enlarging his nuclear and missile arsenals since his high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump collapsed in 2019. Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to restore diplomacy with Kim, and the North Korean leader has recently left open the door for dialogue with Trump but urged Washington to drop demands for the North’s nuclear disarmament as a precondition for talks.

Trump is to travels to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Xi Jinping in May. Some observers North Korea's recent testing activities were likely meant to increase its leverage in future dealings with the U.S., as the Trump-Xi meeting could provide a diplomatic opening with Pyongyang.

On Wednesday, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said that his agency has confirmed “a rapid increase” in activities at nuclear manufacturing facilities in North Korea. Grossi told reporters in Seoul that activities in North Korea point to “a very serious increase” in its nuclear weapons production capabilities.

His comments echoed a view by many outside observers that North Korea has taken steps to expand its main Yongbyon nuclear complex and build additional uranium-enrichment sites in recent years. Last September, South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said that North Korea was operating four uranium enrichment facilities and that they were running everyday.

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The rest of the Rockets were neither ready nor able to pick up the slack.

Houston is in an early postseason hole and the Lakers are feeling awfully good about their upset chances after Los Angeles' 107-98 victory on Saturday night.

Both teams were without their top scorer to begin the first-round series, but only the Lakers responded to the challenge with the necessary determination and production. With Durant, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — a combined 82.8 points per game — all watching in street clothes, Los Angeles surprisingly controlled Game 1.

While the Lakers got double-digit scoring from all five starters and 60.6% shooting overall, the Rockets didn't have a 20-point scorer or anybody who could make more than 50% of his shots except reserve Tari Eason. Those results were even more disturbing because Houston grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and coach Ime Udoka thought his team got plenty of good looks.

“Whoever (is) playing, we play with them,” Rockets center Alperen Sengun said. "But we missed (Durant) for sure tonight, and hopefully we see him soon.”

Sengun had 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting, while Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson got 17 points apiece on a combined 13 of 38 from the field. Sheppard went 5 for 14 on 3-point attempts, and his teammates combined to hit just six additional 3-pointers.

The Rockets seem confident Durant’s bruised right knee isn’t a long-term problem, although Udoka said Durant’s knee is “very tender. ... Tough to bend in certain ways. Hit it in a very awkward spot, I suppose. Pain tolerance is one part, but (also) limited movement.”

The fifth-leading scorer in NBA history collided with a teammate during practice on Wednesday, and he was added to the Rockets’ injury report on Friday. He led the Rockets with 26.0 points per game this season, his first in Houston.

Durant was a late scratch, while the Lakers have had more than two weeks to adjust to being without Doncic and Reaves, who both got hurt April 2 and are still out indefinitely.

That preparation time showed. Most notably, Luke Kennard continued to step up as a starter with a career playoff-high 27 points and 5-for-5 shooting on 3-pointers, providing more reason for the Lakers to be grateful for his midseason arrival in a trade with Atlanta.

“Since I've been here, we haven’t been really healthy a lot, so this just speaks on the guys in the locker room staying ready, being ready,” Kennard said. “Guys stepping up in big moments, making big shots. I feel like everybody did that tonight.”

Deandre Ayton delivered a confident 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Rui Hachimura also showed offensive aggression — an all-too-rare quality in the forward — while scoring 14 points. Veteran guard Marcus Smart added 15 points and eight assists, and 41-year-old LeBron James merely controlled the floor while racking up 19 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds.

“It’s just our playoff mentality,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “You can’t worry about who’s in or out of the lineup. It’s our game plan. It’s our standards. It’s how we play, and we’ve built towards that. I thought our guys just responded well and met the moment. That’s the biggest thing. You’ve got to meet the moment in every game, and (the Lakers) were able to do that. There’s a lot that you have to do (against) Kevin, and you just kind of scrap that and you move on to all the other stuff we worked on.”

Durant’s absence and the Lakers’ performance in Game 1 have both suddenly provided significant credibility to the Lakers’ determination to hang with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to have an opportunity to return to the postseason. This series schedule even contains an extra day off before three of the next four games.

“We’re going try to make this season as long as possible so that we can get those guys back at some point,” Redick said Friday. “We don’t know what that is, but that’s just our job. And their job is to do everything they can to be in a position to come back at some point. It may not work, but that’s what we’re trying to do.”

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Hoyos, who had been serving as club's sporting director, took over coaching duties after Javier Mascherano unexpectedly left the club due to personal reasons. Mascherano led Inter Miami to the 2025 MLS Cup title in his only full season with the club.

Messi, who opened the scoring when he converted a penalty kick in the 13th minute, scored the go-ahead goal in 79th minute. After a Colorado turnover near midfield, Messi cut back near the right corner of the penalty box and flicked a rising shot that split a pair of defenders and slipped inside the back post.

Messi has seven goal this season, tied with Sam Surridge and Petar Musa for most in MLS.

Miami (4-1-3) hasn't lost since a season-opening 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC.

Yannick Bright was shown a straight red car in the 87th minute and Miami played a man down the rest of the way.

The Rapids (4-4-0) had won back-to-back games and three of their last four

Bright drew a penalty conceded by Josh Atencio and Messi converted from the spot to open the scoring.

Mateo Silvetti, along the right end line, played an arcing cross to the back post where Berterame slammed home a header to make it 2-0 in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time.

Bertarame made his first career start and scored his first goal in MLS last time out in a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.

Rafael Navarro scored in the 58th minute for the Rapids. The 26-year-old forward scored two goals in a 6-2 win over Houston last time out and has six goals this season.

Darren Yapi subbed on for Hamzat Ojediran and, moments later, scored on the counter-attack to make it 2-2 in the 62nd minute.

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About 1,500 Cuban exiles, backed by the CIA, launched the military operation. But it failed.

More than 100 men were killed, and about 1,200 fighters known as Brigade 2506 ran out of ammunition.

“And then we landed on April 17, 1961,” said Ernesto Freyre. “As they say, the rest is history, but as you will know, unfortunately, we promised support from the United States. They did not arrive ever. And we were outnumbered substantially and ran out of them immediately after three days of very heavy combat.”

Many were captured by the Cuban government, including Freyre, who was just 18 at the time and held prisoner for nearly two years. He described abhorrent prison conditions, saying he was malnourished and lost more than 50 pounds.

“I went in with 162 pounds, I came out with 108,” he said.

The prisoners were eventually released as part of a $53 million deal between the U.S. and Cuba.

Decades later, some of those veterans are part of the grand opening of Miami’s Bay of Pigs Museum and Library in Little Havana.

Its mission is to educate younger generations about the dangers of communism.

“One of the biggest things that we are doing is our educational programs on civics and democratic ideals,” said Yuleisy Mena.

The museum features educational videos, memorabilia and a memorial wall honoring those who died.

In 2026, the Cuban regime is described as teetering on collapse, with people on the island facing a humanitarian crisis.

President Donald Trump recently touched on Cuba’s future, calling it “a new dawn for Cuba” and telling the press last month the regime will fall.

The president has also promised to turn his attention to Cuba after Iran.

“And then probably they want to finish the war in Iran first and then later on it will come. Our country completely free,” said Jorge Giro.

For decades, Cuban Americans in South Florida have protested and demanded change for the island nation, still waiting to see what comes next.

The new museum now serves as a reminder to never forget.

The immersive 11,000-square-foot museum is set to officially open to the public the first week of May. Admission is free, with donations encouraged.

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Cooper City, Weston and Plantation are all part of the Relay for Life event hosted by the American Cancer Society.

Cancer survivors will lead the first lap.

The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m., starting with school performances, followed by an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. that includes check presentations and a medal ceremony honoring cancer survivors and caregivers.

Throughout the evening, families can enjoy food, games, a kids’ zone and prize drawings. Davie will also be selling pulled chicken and meatball sandwiches to help raise funds.

The goal is to raise $10,000, and organizers say they are close, with just over $1,000 left to reach it.

Everyone was encouraged to wear purple. The event runs until 10 p.m. at Plantation Central Park.

Hot temperatures won’t stick around to start the workweek. A cold front is on the move, and much-needed rain will move in Monday. Up to an inch of rainfall cannot be ruled out. Afternoon highs will then drop slightly below normal into the lower 80s.

Fitzpatrick felt he was playing well enough there was no need to panic.

One big swing with the driver, two shots holed from off the green — for birdie and eagle — and Fitzpatrick steadied himself for a 3-under 68 to lead Scheffler by three shots going into Sunday.

Scheffler opened with five birdies in six holes to get back in the tournament, and he closed with two birdies on the last two holes for a 64 that put him in the final group Sunday.

“The bogeys that I made today, I didn’t feel like I kind of hit it off the planet and I was scrambling and stuff,” Fitzpatrick said. “I just felt that they were holes that I didn’t really make my par on, and I felt like I was making good enough swings to make a turnaround on the back nine. Obviously, some nice momentum with the hole-outs.”

Scheffler finished by smashing a 9-iron from 196 with the wind at his back to 10 feet that briefly tied Fitzpatrick for the lead, just not for long.

Fitzpatrick rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt from off the green at the par-3 14th. He was right of the green on the par-5 15th and chipped in for eagle to restore the margin to three shots.

Fitzpatrick, the 2023 winner of the RBC Heritage, closed with three pars to reach 17-under 196.

He started another warm, breezy day with a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland (73), four clear of everyone else. Fitzpatrick goes into the final round with four players within four shots of the lead, starting with the No. 1 player in the world.

“Good to be back in the tournament,” Scheffler said. “I was a little bit behind the 8-ball going into today, but had a nice round to put myself back in position.”

So did Brian Harman, who recovered from a slow start for the second straight week. The former British Open champion opened with a 71 and had his best score ever at Harbour Town with a 63 that left him four behind along with Si Woo Kim (66) and Sepp Straka (67).

Even before Fitzpatrick teed off, Scheffler was making a move — a pair of birdies in the 6-foot range, a pair of birdies from the greenside bunkers on the par 5s and a 15-foot birdie putt on No. 6.

“It felt like I had already gotten myself into contention there,” Scheffler said, figuring the last group had not even started.

Fitzpatrick went long on the first hole and left and long on the third, both times failing to save par. He made another bogey on the par-3 seventh, and by then an entire cast of contenders were back in the tournament.

Scheffler, Harman and Kim each had at least a share of the lead at one point. Harman closed out his round by holing a bunker shot on the par-3 17th.

“Just tried to keep the pedal down. It’s going to take a low number to win,” Harman said.

But it started to turn for Fitzpatrick when he ripped driver on the 315-yard ninth, the ball landing on the front of the bunker and hopping onto the green to about 75 feet away, leading to a two-putt birdie. Three holes later, he converted a 10-foot birdie putt and was on his way.

Scheffler and Fitzpatrick played together the opening two rounds, and the Englishman put seven shots between them to the 36-hole lead.

Scheffler, coming off a runner-up finish in the Masters, figured he would need one of his best rounds to at least have a chance. He also needed a little help. His 64 was the best score of the 14 players ahead of him, and all but three of those players did no better than 68.

“Fitzpatrick goes out today and shoots 64, that’s going to make things really hard for me,” Scheffler said. "You need a tiny bit of help, but I can’t control what those guys are going to do. If somebody shows up and shoots 28 under on this golf course, sometimes you just get beat.

“So going into today I was just going to do my best and see where that left me.”

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A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit late Friday put on temporary hold the order by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon halting part of the project. The panel scheduled a hearing for June 5 to review the case.

In his ruling Thursday, Leon continued to block above-ground construction of the 90,000-square-foot (8,400-square-meter) ballroom addition while allowing only below-ground work to continue on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site.

Trump tore down the East Wing last fall to build the massive ballroom in that space. The National Trust for Historic Preservation later sued to block construction, arguing that Trump had overstepped his authority by moving forward with the project without first getting approval from key federal agencies and Congress.

Leon ruled in favor of the nonprofit group at the end of March, but put his decision on hold for a brief period while allowing the underground work to continue. The administration appealed.

Trump has said the ballroom is a long-overdue addition to the White House complex and argues that he has the right to build it because the cost will be covered by donations from wealthy individuals and corporations, though taxpayer dollars will pay for the security aspects.

But even with the deeper roster, Mitchell still has the mentality of delivering the statement in the first game of a series.

The All-Star guard did that again Saturday afternoon with a game-high 32 points in the Cavaliers' 126-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

It is an NBA-record nine straight games in which Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in a series opener.

“It’s not something like I’m searching for,” said Mitchell of trying to put up at least 30 to start a series. “It’s just something that I’m playing my game. Just trying to set a tone of aggression by getting downhill, taking the open shots, taking what’s given to me and obviously making the defense have to react.”

Mitchell’s streak began with the Utah Jazz during the 2020 playoffs — held at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, during the COVID-19 pandemic — when he scored 57 points against the Denver Nuggets. That remains a Jazz playoff record and the third-highest-scoring performance in NBA postseason history.

Mitchell is 5-4 during this run in series openers, including 3-3 with Cleveland since coming over in a trade from Utah in September 2022.

James Harden, who was acquired from the LA Clippers in a trade-deadline shocker, helped settle the Cavaliers during a close first half, but it was Mitchell and Max Strus who helped deliver the knockout blows to the Raptors in the second half.

Mitchell had 13 points in the first half to Harden's 15 as the Cavaliers were up 61-54 at halftime. Mitchell scored 11 and Strus added eight as Cleveland dominated the third quarter and were up by 21 going into the final 12 minutes.

“That’s his job. That’s what he gets paid the big bucks for being aggressive, taking shots and doing his thing. We understand that, so our job is to just go out there and fulfill the roles and do other things to impact the game,” Harden said. “I think for me, it's trying to get more assists and trying to get into the paint. We've got shooting, we've got bigs who are versatile and athletic. My job is to get them the ball.”

Harden finished with 22 points and 10 assists that led to 23 points. Six of the assists went to center Jarrett Allen and forward Evan Mobley.

Mitchell's 30th point came on a driving layup with 9:28 remaining to extend Cleveland's lead to 106-84. The nine-year veteran shot 7 of 13 from inside the paint, which is something that pleased coach Kenny Atkinson.

“I said that before the game, how we’ve changed our mindset where we’ve become more rim- and paint-oriented. Don, he can try to do those pirouette 3s, but I think he was locked in on getting to the rim and made some really good decisions," Atkinson said.

Mitchell is averaging 33.1 points in series openers, second-highest in NBA history for a player who has taken part in at least 10 postseason series. His playoff average of 28.4 points is tied with LeBron James for sixth-best among players with at least 50 games.

“I thought we handled the environment and the crowd pretty well. They had a lot of guys scoring at a high rate and they got a lot of easy shots, getting to the rim and dunks," said Toronto's Scottie Barnes, who scored 21 points.

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Durante una entrevista con el medio colombiano Semana, Noboa declaró sin presentar pruebas que, en mayo del año pasado, en la ciudad ecuatoriana de Manta, Petro “se reunió con algunos miembros de la Revolución Ciudadana y algunos de esos miembros de la Revolución Ciudadana tienen nexos con Fito”.

Adolfo Macías, alias “Fito”, era el principal cabecilla de una de las mayores organizaciones criminales de Ecuador: “Los Choneros”, y fue extraditado el año pasado a Estados Unidos por cargos de tráfico de drogas y armas.

“Si es que se reunió físicamente cara a cara con Fito no lo podría decir en este momento, pero de que estaba con el mismo grupo, estaba”, afirmó Noboa.

La organización política Revolución Ciudadana está liderada por el expresidente ecuatoriano Rafael Correa (2007-2017), y es la mayor agrupación de oposición a Noboa.

“Nada, no conozco el tal Fito ni a sus amigos”, reaccionó Petro en X desde España, donde participa en una cumbre de mandatarios progresistas.

El gobernante de izquierda añadió que Noboa está recibiendo órdenes de la oposición colombiana “dirigida por (el expresidente Álvaro) Uribe, con la que confabula la interferencia en las elecciones para darle una mano a sus amigotes de negocios en el uribismo”. Tampoco Petro expuso pruebas de lo afirmado.

Colombia tendrá comicios presidenciales a finales de mayo.

Este es uno más de los episodios de la disputa entre ambos mandatarios que tiene sumido a Colombia y Ecuador en una guerra comercial desde enero, cuando Noboa impuso unilateralmente un arancel a las importaciones colombianas alegando la falta de control en la frontera común.

Colombia respondió también con impuestos y la suspensión de venta de energía, mientras que Ecuador fue subiendo progresivamente el arancel del 30% al 50% y finalmente al 100%. Este último regirá desde mayo.

La tensión en la relación bilateral también se agudizó luego que Petro llamó “preso político” al exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas, quien cumple prisión por casos de corrupción y al que concedió nacionalidad colombiana.

Noboa rechazó el calificativo que, dijo, atenta contra la soberanía del país, y llamó a consultas a su embajador en Bogotá. Colombia adoptó luego la misma medida.

El viernes, Petro escribió que Ecuador “está pasando al fascismo” por presuntos casos de tortura denunciados e insistió en que están “dejando morir de hambre” al exvicepresidente Glas.

“No es un preso político, es un político preso por casos de corrupción”, subrayó Noboa a Semana.

Jokic had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and a bloody nose in a physical game between the Northwest Division foes. There were 42 fouls called, along with an unsportsmanlike technical on Jaden McDaniels for pushing Jokic in the back and a technical on Nuggets coach David Adelman. Julius Randle and Aaron Gordon picked up late technical fouls, too.

Denver has won 13 straight since losing on March 18.

Murray, who was 0 for 8 from 3-point range, and the Nuggets trailed by as many as 12 points early, but used a 17-2 run in the third quarter to build a double-digit lead. The Timberwolves, who were held scoreless for more than four minutes at one point in the third, trimmed the deficit to 97-95 with 6:23 left.

Jokic had a five-point stretch to help hold off Minnesota. Murray had one of the biggest shots of the game from halfcourt. With the shot clocking winding down, he heaved it at the hoop and it grazed the rim to reset the clock. It eventually led to a dunk from Gordon that gave Denver a 108-101 lead with 1:50 left. Gordon had 17 points despite early foul trouble.

“Winning a grimy game, it's good,” Adelman said. “Both teams are experienced and used to winning these games. They know what it means to play in a physical matchup.”

Game 2 is Monday night.

Anthony Edwards scored 22 points while playing on a sore right knee. He also had seven assists to become the franchise's career postseason assists leader. Donte DiVincenzo had four 3-pointers.

“We’ve got to make smarter, more solid plays,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. ”We've got to be more composed."

These teams are so evenly matched that the Nuggets lead 15-14 in regular-season and playoff matchups since the 2022-23 season. Both have won a playoff series against each other during the stretch.

The first quarter featured two challenges, a technical foul on Adelman and a flagrant on McDaniels for not giving Murray enough room to land on a long jumper. It also saw Gordon pick up three fouls, with his third on an offensive call that led to Adelman's technical.

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El estrecho está cerrado hasta que se levante el bloqueo estadounidense, dijo el sábado por la noche la marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán, advirtiendo que “ninguna embarcación debe realizar movimiento alguno desde su fondeadero en el golfo Pérsico ni el mar de Omán, y acercarse al estrecho de Ormuz será considerado como cooperación con el enemigo” y será atacado.

Los nuevos ataques en el estrecho, a través del cual, en condiciones normales, cruza aproximadamente una quinta parte del petróleo mundial, amenazaba con agravar la crisis energética que sacude la economía global y con empujar a los dos países a un conflicto renovado, mientras la guerra entra en su octava semana.

Está previsto que el frágil alto el fuego expire el miércoles. Irán dijo que había recibido nuevas propuestas de Estados Unidos, y mediadores paquistaníes trabajaban para organizar otra ronda de negociaciones directas.

El mando militar conjunto de la República Islámica manifestó el sábado que “el control del estrecho de Ormuz ha vuelto a su estado anterior... bajo una estricta gestión y control de las fuerzas armadas”.

Dos lanchas cañoneras de la Guardia Revolucionaria abrieron fuego contra un petrolero y un proyectil desconocido impactó contra un buque portacontenedores, dañando parte de la carga, reportó el sábado la Agencia de Operaciones de Comercio Marítimo (UKMTO, por sus siglas en inglés), que depende del ejército británico. El Ministerio de Exteriores de India dijo que convocó al embajador de Irán por el “grave incidente” de disparar contra dos mercantes con bandera india, especialmente después de que Irán dejara pasar antes a varios buques con destino a ese país.

Para Irán, el control de Ormuz, impuesto después de que Estados Unidos e Israel lanzaran la guerra el 28 de febrero durante conversaciones sobre el programa nuclear de Teherán, ha resultado ser una de las principales armas que amenazan la economía mundial e infligen dolor político al presidente Donald Trump. Para Estados Unidos, el bloqueo mantiene la presión y podría estrangular la economía iraní, ya debilitada.

El nuevo líder supremo de Irán, el ayatolá Mojtaba Jamenei, emitió el sábado declaraciones desafiantes, diciendo que la marina está “lista para infligir amargas derrotas a sus enemigos”. No se le ha visto en público desde que asumió el cargo tras la muerte de su padre en la andanada inicial de Israel.

Un giro un día después de que Irán dijera que el estrecho estaba abierto

El cambio se produjo un día después de que el ministro iraní de Exteriores, Abbas Araghchi, declarara abierto el estrecho coincidiendo con el anuncio de una tregua de 10 días entre Israel y el grupo político-paramilitar Hezbollah, respaldado por la República Islámica, en Líbano. La reapertura provocó la caída de los precios del petróleo.

En un primer momento, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, pareció adoptar una postura similar sobre la reapertura del estrecho, pero más tarde afirmó que el bloqueo estadounidense “se mantendrá plenamente en vigor” hasta que Teherán alcance un acuerdo con Estados Unidos. El mandatario impuso el bloqueo después de que una ronda histórica de conversaciones cara a cara en Pakistán entre los países terminara sin un acuerdo.

Las fuerzas estadounidenses han enviado 23 barcos de regreso a Irán desde el lunes, cuando inició el bloqueo, afirmó el sábado el Comando Central de Estados Unidos. Los comentarios de Trump provocaron indignación.

“Los estadounidenses arriesgan a la comunidad internacional, arriesgan la economía global a través de estos, podríamos decir, errores de cálculo”, dijo a The Associated Press el viceministro iraní de Exteriores Saeed Khatibzadeh, añadiendo que Estados Unidos “pone en riesgo todo el paquete de alto el fuego”.

El Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán emitió un comunicado calificando el bloqueo como una violación del alto el fuego y dijo que Irán impediría “cualquier reapertura condicional y limitada” del estrecho. El consejo ha actuado recientemente como el principal órgano de toma de decisiones de facto de Irán.

Dado que la mayoría de los suministros a las bases militares estadounidenses en la región del golfo pasan por el estrecho, “Irán está decidido a mantener la supervisión y el control sobre el tráfico a través del estrecho hasta que la guerra termine por completo”, dijo el consejo. Eso significa rutas designadas por Irán, pago de tarifas y emisión de certificados de tránsito.

En su declaración posterior, la marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria indicó que ninguna embarcación debería intentar transitar en absoluto.

Pakistán impulsa avances hacia un nuevo acuerdo

El renovado tira y afloja sobre el estrecho se produjo horas después de que el ministro de Exteriores de Pakistán, Ishaq Dar, dijera que su país trabajaba para “tender puentes” entre las diferencias de Estados Unidos e Irán. Se espera que Pakistán acoja una segunda ronda de negociaciones a principios de la próxima semana.

El Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán dijo que se habían presentado “nuevas propuestas” de Estados Unidos durante una visita a Irán del jefe del ejército de Pakistán y que estaban siendo revisadas.

Pero Khatibzadeh dijo que los iraníes no estaban listos para una nueva ronda de conversaciones cara a cara porque los estadounidenses “no han abandonado su posición maximalista”.

También dijo que Irán no entregará a Estados Unidos su reserva de 970 libras (440 kilogramos) de uranio enriquecido, calificando la idea de “inviable”. Khatibzadeh no abordó otras propuestas para el uranio enriquecido, diciendo solo que “estamos listos para abordar cualquier preocupación”.

Trump dijo el sábado que Irán “se puso un poco listo”, pero que se desarrollaban conversaciones “muy buenas”, y que habría más información al final del día. “No pueden chantajearnos”, añadió.

El viernes, Trump dijo que Estados Unidos entrará en Irán y “recogerá todo el polvo nuclear”, en referencia al uranio enriquecido, que se cree que está enterrado bajo instalaciones nucleares gravemente dañadas por ataques militares estadounidenses el año pasado.

Un pacificador francés muere en Líbano

El presidente francés Emmanuel Macron dijo que un soldado francés murió y otros tres resultaron heridos el sábado durante un ataque contra cascos azules de la ONU en el sur de Líbano. “Todo sugiere que la responsabilidad de este ataque recae en Hezbollah”, escribió el mandatario francés en redes sociales. La fuerza de paz de la UNIFIL también culpó a Hezbollah.

Hezbollah negó su implicación.

El ministro de Exteriores de Pakistán dijo que los combates entre Israel y Hezbollah habían sido un punto clave de fricción en las conversaciones entre Estados Unidos e Irán, y que la declaración de un alto el fuego en Líbano se consideraba un impulso a los esfuerzos para un acuerdo con Irán.

Aunque los mediadores eran optimistas, no estaba claro hasta qué punto Hezbollah cumpliría una tregua en cuya negociación no desempeñó ningún papel, especialmente cuando las tropas israelíes siguen ocupando un tramo de territorio en el sur de Líbano.

En Beirut, las familias desplazadas comenzaron a regresar al sur del país y a los suburbios del sur de Beirut a pesar de las advertencias de las autoridades de no regresar a sus hogares hasta que quedase claro si el alto el fuego se mantendría.

La guerra, que comenzó con ataques estadounidenses e israelíes el 28 de febrero, se ha cobrado la vida de al menos 3,000 personas en Irán, de más de 2,290 en Líbano, 23 en Israel y más de una docena en estados árabes del golfo Pérsico. Trece soldados estadounidenses también han muerto.

After the game finished 2-2 following extra time, Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved shots by Alexander Sorloth and Julián Álvarez and Pablo Marín converted the last kick to clinch the shootout 4-3.

“It has been an unbelievable journey and my feeling is it could be just the beginning,” the 48-year-old Matarazzo said. “You visualize success, and you trust your players, but until you cross the line you don’t feel it. With that penalty I took a few moments to realize it, and it was pure joy for our players and staff.”

Sociedad needed 14 seconds and just three players to touch the ball directly after kickoff to take the lead through Ander Barrenetxea.

Ademola Lookman equalized for Diego Simeone’s side with a goal in the 19th minute, but a penalty by goalkeeper Juan Musso allowed Mikel Oyarzabal to restore Sociedad’s advantage in first-half injury time.

Álvarez stroked a shot into the right corner to make it 2-2 in the 83rd.

The New Jersey-born Matarazzo took over Sociedad in December when it was two points above the relegation zone in the Spanish league. Four months later, the Basque Country club has won the cup and is in the upper half of the La Liga table.

Atletico will now turn its focus to the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal staring later this month.

“We fought back from the 1-0 and 2-1 and had chances to win it. We can only congratulate our rival, which was more clinical at key moments,” said Simeone, who after a point-blank miss by Alex Baena in the final minutes went down on his hands and knees with his head briefly pressed to the turf.

Fastest goal in a cup final

Opta Statistics said Barrenetxea’s goal was the fastest ever in a Spanish cup final.

The opening goal against Atletico’s vaunted defense was about as simple as they come: ball to goalkeeper, long ball down the right flank, where Gonçalo Guedes was free to send in a cross for Ander Barrenetxea to head it home.

The sequence exposed a series of less-than-ideal defending. Neither Nahuel Molina nor Giuliano Simeone intercepted reachable balls; Matteo Ruggeri let the shorter Barrenetxea outjump him for the header; and goalkeeper Juan Musso perhaps could have made a more sprightly effort to stop the shot from bouncing past.

Lookman again proved the most-impactful winter signing by a Spanish side – his goal was his seventh for Atletico – when the former Atalanta forward received a pass from Antoine Griezmann just inside the area and sent a left-footed shot inside the post.

Oyarzabal went to the spot after Musso slammed into Guedes while disputing a high ball in the box. Oyarzabal lived up to his reputation as a penalty expert, slotting his try home. The Spain striker also scored a penalty for the only goal in the 2020 cup final against Athletic Bilbao.

Sociedad was in control and only minutes away from the title when Atletico finally mounted a good team move to unsettle Sociedad’s defense for the first time and set up Álvarez in the second half.

Goalies shine late

Musso made up for his earlier mistakes by making back-to-back saves in extra time. And Álvarez went close to netting a winner when he hit the woodwork in the 100th.

Otherwise, Atletico created several chances it couldn’t finish off to get the title-clinching goal.

Then it was Marrero’s turn to shine as he guessed right on the first two penalties by Atletico’s strikers before Marín fired his shot into the top corner.

“I knew that if we got to penalties, I believed in myself, my teammates believed in me, our fans believed in me,” the 24-year-old Marrero said before the winners received the trophy and medals from Spanish King Felipe VI.

“I still can’t believe it,” Marrero said. “The boy who dreamed about this since he was young has fulfilled his dream.”

Griezmann will now need to help steer Atletico past Arsenal in the European semifinals to have another shot at finishing his final season in Spain with a title before the club’s all-time leading scorer joins Orlando City in the MLS next season.

“We want to win the Champions League,” Atletico’s veteran midfielder Koke Resurrección said. “But tonight is a hard night. We will have time to think about the Champions League.”

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Cooper City, Weston y Plantation forman parte del evento Relay for Life organizado por la Sociedad Americana contra el Cáncer.

Los sobrevivientes de cáncer encabezarán la primera vuelta.

El evento se realiza de 5 a 10 p.m., comenzando con presentaciones escolares, seguido por una ceremonia de apertura a las 6 p.m. que incluye entrega de cheques y una ceremonia de medallas en honor a sobrevivientes de cáncer y cuidadores.

Durante la noche, las familias podrán disfrutar de comida, juegos, una zona para niños y rifas de premios. Davie también estará vendiendo sándwiches de pollo desmenuzado y albóndigas para ayudar a recaudar fondos.

La meta es recaudar $10,000 USD, y los organizadores dicen que están cerca, con poco más de $1,000 USD restantes para alcanzarla.

Se alentó a todos a vestir de color púrpura. El evento se realiza hasta las 10 p.m. en Plantation Central Park.

El choque ocurrió a las 9:41 p.m. en la cuadra 4300 de Riverside Drive, según el Departamento de Policía de Coral Springs.

La Policía dijo que agentes y el Departamento de Bomberos de Coral Springs-Parkland respondieron a la escena y encontraron que un hombre que conducía una bicicleta eléctrica había impactado un vehículo identificado de la CSPD. Los agentes dijeron que de inmediato comenzaron a prestarle ayuda.

Indicaron que el hombre fue trasladado por equipos de rescate a Broward Health North, donde fue declarado muerto. Los investigadores confirmaron el sábado que el agente involucrado no resultó herido y que la identidad de la víctima no puede ser divulgada en este momento.

Se exhorta a cualquier persona que haya presenciado el choque o tenga información a comunicarse con el agente Xavier Reinoso al correo xreinoso@coralsprings.gov o al 954-346-1268.

No se divulgaron de inmediato más detalles sobre el choque.

Más del 61% de los 48 estados continentales se encuentra en sequía de moderada a excepcional —incluido el 97% del sureste y dos tercios del oeste—, de acuerdo con el Monitor de Sequía de Estados Unidos. Son los niveles más altos para esta época del año desde que el monitor inició actividades en 2000.

El Índice de Sequía de Palmer de la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA, por sus siglas en inglés) no solo alcanzó su nivel más alto para marzo desde que comenzaron los registros en 1895, sino que el mes pasado fue el tercero más seco del que se tiene registro, sin importar la época del año. Solo quedó por detrás de los célebres meses del Dust Bowl de julio y agosto de 1934.

Debido al calor récord, gran parte del oeste ha tenido niveles excepcionalmente bajos de nieve en los primeros meses del año, que por lo general es la forma en que la región almacena agua para el verano. Una sequía distinta —vinculada a la corriente en chorro, que mantiene las tormentas más al norte— ha colocado al sur, desde Texas hasta la Costa Este, en una sequía separada que simplemente coincide con lo que ocurre en el oeste, explicó Brian Fuchs, climatólogo del Centro Nacional de Mitigación de la Sequía.

La NOAA calculó que harían falta 19 pulgadas de lluvia en un mes para romper la sequía en el este de Texas y más de un pie de lluvia para resolver el déficit en la mayor parte del sureste.

“En este momento, el 61% del país está en sequía y eso ha ido aumentando de manera constante en lo que va del año civil”, señaló Fuchs. “Simplemente no hemos visto demasiadas primaveras en las que esta proporción del país haya estado en estas condiciones”.

Destaca de forma evidente una medición muy técnica pero crucial de la “esponjosidad” de la atmósfera, o cuánta humedad absorbe del suelo el aire caliente y seco que lo recalienta. Este fenómeno se conoce como déficit de presión de vapor. Está un 77% por encima de lo normal y más de un 25% por encima del récord anterior para el periodo de enero a marzo en el oeste, indicó Park Williams, hidroclimatólogo de la UCLA.

Ese nivel de absorción de humedad del suelo “no habría parecido posible” hasta ahora, afirmó.

La sequía suele alcanzar su punto máximo en verano, no en primavera, y eso es lo que preocupa a los meteorólogos.

“El fuego tiende a responder al calor y a la sequía de manera exponencial”, explicó Williams. “Por cada grado de calentamiento, se obtiene un impacto mayor en términos de incendios que el que se obtuvo con el grado anterior de calentamiento”.

En Arizona, los cactus florecen con meses de anticipación y la preocupación por el agua ya ha comenzado, comentó Kathy Jacobs, directora del Centro de Ciencia y Soluciones para la Adaptación Climática de la Universidad de Arizona.

“Quienes dependemos del río Colorado, por supuesto, estamos muy preocupados por el hecho de que no tenemos una ruta negociada hacia adelante en medio de lo que parece ser posiblemente el peor año de sequía que hemos vivido”, advirtió Jacobs. “Tenemos muchos embalses que no están llenos”.

El meteorólogo Jeff Masters, de Yale Climate Connections, dijo que su mayor preocupación es lo que la sequía hará a la agricultura y luego a los precios de los alimentos. Si Estados Unidos tiene un mal año de cosechas debido a la sequía, podría ser un problema global. Se pronostica una fuerte oscilación meteorológica natural de El Niño, que a menudo reduce la producción de los cultivos en otros lugares del mundo, como India.

Williams sostuvo que la sequía y el aumento en la temperatura climática están impulsados por la variabilidad natural y por el cambio climático causado por el ser humano, con el azar como un factor ligeramente mayor.

“Todo el clima ahora está afectado por el cambio climático”, afirmó Jacobs, de Arizona. “El clima no está divorciado de las tendencias climáticas. Pero este evento extremo es extremo de la manera que hemos estado esperando: olas de calor extremas, sequía intensa”.

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The HC-130 Hercules crew saw the vessel early in the day about 100 nautical miles (185 kilometers) northeast of the Mariana’s last known position, the Coast Guard said. It was 34 nautical miles (63 kilometers) northeast of Pagan, a small island north of Saipan in the western Pacific Ocean.

The agency said in a statement that it confirmed the overturned ship matched the description of the Mariana, a 145-foot (44-meter) dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S.

The Mariana suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands with fierce winds and relentless rain. After the crew reported that the boat had lost its starboard engine and needed assistance, the Coast Guard set up a one-hour communication schedule with the vessel.

But contact was lost Thursday. A HC-130 plane launched that morning to conduct a search, but it returned to Guam due to heavy winds.

The Mariana's last known position was about 140 miles (225 kilometers) north-northwest of Saipan, which is about 3,800 miles (6,115 kilometers) west of Hawaii.

Coast Guard officials in Honolulu were gathering information on the capsized ship, the agency said in a statement.

The guard did not know the nationalities of the Mariana's missing crew members.

A U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon crew; a Coast Guard cutter; and a Japanese coast guard aircrew and vessel equipped with a specialized dive team were to take part in the search.

Typhoon Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan. Officials said the storm’s large size meant that the island endured roughly 48 hours of fierce winds, which delayed responders’ ability to assess damage and help communities.

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The crash happened at 9:41 p.m. in the 4300 block of Riverside Drive, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.

Police said officers and the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department responded to the scene and found that a man who was riding an e-bike had struck a marked CSPD vehicle. Officers said they immediately began rendering aid.

They said the man was taken by fire rescue crews to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators on Saturday confirmed that the officer involved was not injured and that the victim’s identity cannot be released at this time.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is urged to contact Officer Xavier Reinoso at xreinoso@coralsprings.gov or 954-346-1268.

No other details about the crash were immediately released.

The event took place at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Fort Lauderdale.

The legendary U.S. women’s national team star took photos with participants before kids broke into groups and ran through a variety of drills to sharpen their skills.

Hamm said spending time with young players inspires her and reinforces that the future of soccer in the U.S. is brighter than ever. She added that the best way parents can help their kids grow in any sport is simply to show up and support them.

“You know I’m a parent myself but sometimes that is not always linear,” Hamm said. “They have to take a couple steps back but as long as they know you love them, that’s the most important thing.”

Some lucky kids went home with signed soccer balls and even a pair of World Cup tickets.

The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist who marked his 100th day in office just over a week ago, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump.

Obama and Mamdani did not take questions after reading the book “Alone and Together” to the children and leading a singalong of “The Wheels on the Bus.”

The former two-term president and standard-bearer for the Democratic Party has offered to be a sounding board for Mamdani, 34, whose star power, youth and progressive agenda has made him stand out in Democratic politics.

Mamdani took office in January after a campaign centered on making New York City a more affordable place to live, centering his agenda on refocusing the vast power of government toward helping the city’s struggling working class.

Mamdani has met twice with Trump at the White House in November and February to discuss issues affecting New York.

Despite those friendly meetings, their relationship has shown signs of strain recently, with Trump posting on social media Thursday that Mamdani was “DESTROYING New York” with his taxing policies and threatened to pull federal funding for the city.

Manager Clayton McCullough told reporters prior to first pitch Saturday that outfielder Kyle Stowers will return and make his season debut.

Stowers, who strained his right hamstring in Spring Training, made five rehab appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville.

He was spotted in the clubhouse at loanDepot park on Saturday.

“He got back-to-back nine-inning games,” McCullough said. “I think he came out of that feeling like he’s in a really good spot physically. Also, I think mentally now he feels like, ‘OK, I’m kind of over this.’”

Stowers was Miami’s lone All-Star in 2025, finishing the season with a .288 average, 25 home runs (team best) and 73 RBIs.

He became the first Marlins outfielder to be named a National League All-Star since Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna in 2017.

A strained left oblique sidelined Stowers for the final stretch of the season, when the Marlins finished 79–83.

“Getting Kyle back in the lineup will really be a nice boost to help lengthen some things out,” McCullough said.

The Marlins will look to snap a three-game losing streak Saturday with their ace Sandy Alcantara on the mound, with a 4:10 p.m. ET first pitch.

James Harden had 22 points and 10 assists while Evan Mobley had 17 and seven rebounds for fourth-seeded Cleveland, which hosts Game 2 on Monday night.

It was a playoff career high in points for Strus, who missed the first 67 games this season with a broken left foot that occurred during offseason training.

“When you see the work he’s put in all season, it’s for this moment, right? This is a regular occurrence with Max, maybe not 24 (points), but just the energy level and boost he gives us,” said Mitchell, who has scored at least 30 points in an NBA-record nine straight series openers. “You give him credit for his journey, it can be a lot on the mental for him to continue to stick with it.”

RJ Barrett scored 24 points and Scottie Barnes had 21 for the Raptors, who were playing in their first playoff game since 2022. Toronto was missing point guard Immanuel Quickley because of a mild right hamstring strain.

Jamal Shead started in place of Quickley and had 17 points, including five 3-pointers.

Barrett's 3-pointer pulled the Raptors to within 45-41 before Cleveland broke it open with a 27-9 run over the last 1:11 of the second quarter and first seven minutes of the third.

Strus scored 11 points during the spurt and made all three of his 3-pointers as the Cavaliers went 10 of 16 from the floor, including 5 of 8 beyond the arc.

“We just kept saying in the timeouts (during the first half to) stay with it. We’re going to get separation,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said. “We needed that separation for our confidence. Going into halftime if you are down, it’s a harder conversation with the players to trust what we’re doing.”

Cleveland's largest lead was 24 points (100-76) on Sam Merrill's 3-pointer 13 seconds into the fourth quarter.

Toronto came into the game averaging a league-leading 18.9 points per game, but Cleveland held them to a season-low three.

“If we allow our opponent to score 126 points, it’s going to be tough to beat them," Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. "Unfortunately, we had a very bad start to the third quarter with lack of execution. We were way too stagnant tonight.”

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Eta was feted by the Union Berlin fans before the game, but the team was unable to live up to the sense of occasion as it slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Wolfsburg, which was previously winless in 12 games.

Eta had spoken before the match of just wanting to get on with the job, deflecting attention from her own barrier-breaking achievements, and focusing instead on her task of securing Bundesliga survival for Union.

She was appointed as interim coach with five games to go before the end of the season. Now it’s four, and Union is a point closer to the relegation zone, just six points away, despite dominating toward the end against Wolfsburg.

“First of all, of course I’m disappointed that we lost this game. But I’m very happy with how we approached it today, with the lads’ performance," Eta said. "We talked about a lot of things this week. We also saw the lads training with good energy, with great conviction, and we implemented the plan we’d developed over the past few days very well today.”

Her team missed a host of good chances, with Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara proving to be the decisive figure, while lapses at the back allowed Patrick Wimmer and Dženan Pejčinović to score early in each half for the visitors.

“Today it was simply about focusing on the essentials. In the end, it was about football, and I was really looking forward to playing this Bundesliga match here," Eta said. "Ultimately, it’s bitter and disappointing that we’re leaving here without any points.”

The 34-year-old Eta became the first female coach across the top divisions of the “big five” European leagues in men’s soccer, but she didn’t dwell at all on her achievement.

‘Football-goddess’

Before the game, Union fans greeted each player’s name during the lineup announcement with a roar of “Fussballgott!” (football-god), and there were cheers and applause when it came to announcing the coach’s name.

“Fussballgottin!” the fans roared — football-goddess.

Eta previously became the first female assistant coach in the men’s Bundesliga in 2023, also at Union, and had been coaching the under-19 men’s team at the club, where she’s affectionately known as Louie.

She made four changes to the team that lost at bottom side Heidenheim the weekend before, bringing back Union veteran Christopher Trimmel.

“For Louie, of course it’s difficult to impose all the new things in just three or four days so everything can be implemented immediately. That’s perfectly understandable. It would have been difficult for any coach, and yet we still managed to execute a solid match plan well. A lot of things worked out,” Trimmel said. “I’m staying positive.”

Union next faces Champions League-chasing Leipzig away, then relegation-rival Cologne at home. It will face former coach Urs Fischer – who led the team to promotion in 2019 – at Mainz, before ending the season at home against Augsburg on May 16.

“We clicked quickly,” Union defender Derrick Köhn of Eta’s impact as head coach. “She shared her game plan with us, and we implemented what she gave us. There’s not too much new, so we feel very, very comfortable with her. We tried, especially today, to give her the win as a present, but unfortunately, we didn’t succeed. As I said, we’ll move on. We’ll try to analyze this and then prepare for Leipzig and try to give her her present there.”

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Contabilizadas el 93,4% de las actas oficiales, Sánchez del partido Juntos por el Perú continúa sobre el ultraconservador Rafael López Aliaga de Renovación Popular por décimas de diferencia que representan poco más de 13.000 sufragios.

La derechista Keiko Fujimori de Fuerza Popular está a la cabeza con 17,05% de votos, seguida de Sánchez con el 12,00% y en tercer lugar López Aliaga con 11,92%, según el conteo de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONPE).

“Hacemos un llamado a la comunidad internacional y a nuestros electores que estemos atentos”, dijo en rueda de prensa el candidato Sánchez, al considerar que la “voluntad del pueblo” ya ha sido expresada y descartó un “fraude” como alega su inmediato contendor.

El otrora ministro del expresidente Pedro Castillo (2021-2022) se presentó junto a su abogado Luis Mendoza quien, según un análisis técnico propio, desestimó una reversión de la tendencia. Explicó, además, que un pedido de nulidad de los resultados sólo puede presentarse cuando éstos hayan sido proclamados oficialmente y cumpliendo los requisitos de ley.

López Aliaga protestó días atrás frente al Tribunal Electoral y exigió anular las elecciones; también pidió iniciar una insurgencia civil “si se termina de consumar el fraude”, de lo cual no presentó pruebas.

Una misión de observación electoral de la Unión Europea descartó cualquier posibilidad de fraude.

El ajustado margen de diferencia entre Sánchez y López Aliaga podrá resolverse cuando se incorporen unos 1.600 votos del extranjero y se solventen inconsistencias en miles de actas electorales.

Yessica Clavijo, secretaria de la Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE), organismo a cargo de la revisión, señaló el sábado a la radio RPP que los resultados finales podrían emitirse hasta mediados de mayo.

De 15.000 actas observadas “por algún error material” y que han sido remitidas desde el ONPE, el 10% cuentan con un pronunciamiento de los jueces, mientras unas 106 actas “irán a recuento de votos” por no haber podido ser cotejadas, precisó Clavijo. Añadió que aún deben recibirse más actas para revisión desde el organismo electoral.

Perú irá a un balotaje el 7 de junio porque ningún candidato ha logrado el 50% más uno de los votos válidos que exige la ley para ganar en primera vuelta.

El país andino celebró elecciones en medio de una crisis política entre el Parlamento y el Ejecutivo que ha provocado el desfile de ocho presidentes y tres Congresos en una década y un incremento de la delincuencia que los ciudadanos identifican como su mayor preocupación.

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within weeks, forcing the continent's airlines and carriers that fly to Europe to significantly reduce flights. Many airlines have already raised checked bag fees or added fuel surcharges as the global price of jet fuel increased from about $99 per barrel at the end of February to as high as $209 a barrel at the beginning of April.

In a sign of the conflict’s ongoing repercussions for travel, Air Canada said Friday it planned to suspend its service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from June 1 until Oct. 25 to lower its fuel costs. Other airlines, ranging from U.S. carriers like United and Delta to Air France-KLM, SAS, Philippine Airlines and and Cathay Pacific in Europe and Asia, have reduced routes and either increased ticket prices or said they would hike them if the war keeps oil from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

“It’s very hard for the airlines to make predictions in this environment, so they’re going to be conservative, and that’s why it’s likely that their prices will remain elevated for some time until things really stabilize,” said Shye Gilad, a former airline captain who now teaches at Georgetown University’s business school.

With airfares and fees on the rise, consumers still can make choices that determine how much of their travel budgets will get taken up by paying to get to and from their destinations.

Act quickly

While consumers may be tempted to see if the war ends before buying airline tickets, the “wait-and-see" approach to booking flights is riskier this year, travel experts say, especially the longer the war goes on and the closer to summer and other peak travel periods it gets.

“Presuming there is a lasting ceasefire — or better yet, peace agreement — it will take a few months for normal levels of jet fuel production and delivery to resume,” airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group, said.

Iran's reversal on Saturday of its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump's insistence on maintaining a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports illustrated the shakiness of prospects for oil flowing reliably again from the Persian Gulf and with it, an easing of the price pressure on airlines and their customers.

“My advice to travelers is this: If you find a flight whose schedule fits yours, with a fare you can afford, and on an airline you can at least tolerate, book it,” Harteveldt said. “But — and I cannot emphasize this enough —do not book a Basic Economy fare,” the cheapest but also the most restrictive airline ticket class.

Along with charging for checked bags and seat selection, most North American airlines do not give refunds or travel credits to passengers with Basic Economy tickets if they don't cancel their trips within 24 hours of purchase. Policies may vary, but spending more for a Standard Economy ticket provides more flexibility, according to Harteveldt.

Paying more up-front for a refundable ticket also prove advantageous because “if the prices start to dramatically change, you can cancel and rebook for the better price,” Gilad said.

Travel experts say that for now, longstanding booking guidance offers a baseline for how early to reserve a flight to get the lowest airfare: international flights are typically the cheapest about two to five months in advance, and domestic trips about three to six weeks out.

Last-minute bookings and other situations that typically command higher prices are likely to keep climbing, Gilad said.

“Remember, especially if you’re traveling on the major airlines, they’re going to have more ability to adjust fares. If you book too close to your travel date, you’re going to pay more," he said. "The farther out you can book, the better.”

Keep an open mind

Travelers who don't want or need to reach a specific place at a specific time can find it easier to save on airfare. Shifting departure or return dates by a day or two — especially from peak weekends and holidays to midweek — often yields big price differences.

Choosing a different destination also may pay off. A flight from the U.S. may be significantly cheaper to one European city than another. Since budget airlines and trains connect much of Europe, and trains, an airport it cost less to get to can still provide easy access to a lot of other places.

Consumers not set on a certain arrival destination can try tools like Skyscanner’s “Explore Everywhere” feature to look for less-expensive options.

Looking beyond the closest airport for departures also can make a meaningful difference. Major hubs tend to offer more flights and lower fares than smaller regional airports.

In some cases, booking a separate short flight or train to a hub will unlock a cheaper long-haul airfare — think Milwaukee versus Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Travel light

Sticking to a carry-on bag, when possible, can help avoid the higher fees for checking luggage that many major U.S. airlines introduced recently, including Delta, American, United, Southwest and JetBlue.

If packing light is not an option, plan ahead because airlines typically charge more to add bags closer to departure, especially within 24 hours of a flight.

Redeem your points

While fares are going up, the number of airline points needed for many flights has not increased at the same pace, said Adam Morvitz, CEO of points.me, a loyalty rewards redemption search platform.

Airlines still need to fill seats, Morvitz said, and offering more of them for fewer points is one way to do it.

Customers without enough frequent-flyer miles or credit card points for a round-trip ticket still can redeem their travel rewards for one leg of a journey and free up cash for other travel expenses.

Many travelers redeem points directly through their credit card’s booking portal, where they’re typically worth about 1 cent each, Morvitz said. Transferring points to airline loyalty programs often unlocks significantly better value because most major credit card issuers partner with a range of airlines.

Take American Express, whose points can be transferred to Air France’s Flying Blue program. Travelers who don’t want to book with Air France still can use those points with the airline's partner carriers, such as Delta, Morvitz said.

“Points are a form of wealth, and consumers should recognize that those points increase spending power," he said.

Explore travel credit cards

For those new to travel credit cards, sign-up bonuses may yield benefits that can be put to use as soon as this summer. Some bonuses are large enough to cover a flight after meeting a minimum spending requirement.

"Even if you were to travel the entire year, taking one trip per month, you would still earn more points simply by signing up for the card than actually sitting on a seat and flying,” Morvitz said.

Points and rewards can add up through everyday spending on groceries, dining and gas. Some cards include perks like free or discounted checked bags.

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Sánchez, an outspoken critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, was hosting a summit of like-minded progressive leaders from around the world Saturday, while Machado extolled Trump's ouster of Nicolás Maduro in January.

Earlier this year, she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize.

“What happened in the last few hours at the meeting (Sánchez) held in Barcelona with several leaders and political figures from different countries demonstrates why such a meeting was not advisable,” Machado told reporters Saturday.

Machado insisted at an earlier event she will be returning to Venezuela, but declined to say when, or how, and acknowledged the challenges implicit in a return to her country.

Her multistop European tour, during which she met with the leaders of France, Italy and the Netherlands, comes while Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has continued in her temporary role, exceeding its initial 90-day limit, while the U.S. government has lifted some sanctions against her.

Machado criticized Rodríguez’s government, saying it represented “chaos, violence and terror,” and reiterated her belief in the need for democratic elections in Venezuela. Machado added she did not regret presenting Trump, whose administration has largely sidelined the crusader for democracy, with her Nobel.

She said she was in permanent contact with officials in the Trump administration and trusted Washington's phased process in Venezuela since Maduro's removal.

“There is one leader in the world, one head of state, who has risked the lives of his country’s citizens for the freedom of Venezuela. And that is Donald Trump,” Machado said, referring to the U.S. military operation in January.

The opposition leader drew a huge crowd in the Spanish capital’s Puerta del Sol, standing beside Madrid’s conservative regional leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who feted her earlier in the day.

Some 600,000 Venezuelans live in Spain, home to the largest population anywhere outside the Americas. Many fled political persecution and violence, but also the country’s collapsing economy. A majority live in the capital, Madrid.

Ahead of Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections, Machado crisscrossed the country, rallying millions of voters looking to end 25 years of single party rule. When she was barred from the race, a previously unknown former diplomat, Edmundo Gonzalez, replaced her on the ballot. But election officials loyal to the ruling party declared Maduro the winner despite ample credible evidence to the contrary.

Machado, revered by millions in Venezuela, went into hiding but vowed to continue fighting until democracy was restored. She reemerged last December to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, the first time in more than a decade that she had left Venezuela.

On Saturday, 27-year-old Venezuelan migrant Grehlsy Peñuela said she still placed her hopes for her country in Machado and her eventual return to Caracas.

Peñuela, who held signs with the faces of her two cousins she said remain incarcerated in Caracas as political prisoners, would consider returning to Venezuela only under one condition.

“That the current government completely steps down,” she said.

After Maikel Garcia was stranded at second base and nearly picked off by New York’s Will Warren, Quatraro raced out to start arguing with umpires Nestor Ceja and Chris Guccione.

The argument did not appear heated initially, but when Quatraro turned away he was tossed. Bench coach Paul Hoover took over as manager for Kansas City.

It was Quatraro’s eight career ejection since becoming Kansas City’s manager in 2023.

The Royals began the day on a five-game losing streak and with eight losses in their previous 10 games.

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The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class passenger on the doomed ocean liner, and is signed by her and other survivors from the same lifeboat.

It was the star among items in a sale of Titanic memorabilia by Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers in Devizes, western England, and sold to an unidentified telephone bidder for well over the presale estimate of between 250,000 and 350,000 pounds.

A seat cushion from one of the Titanic lifeboats sold at the same auction for 390,000 pounds ($527,000) to the owners of two Titanic museums in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri.

The prices include an auction-house fee known as the buyer's premium.

“These record-breaking prices illustrate the continuing interest in the Titanic story, and the respect for the passengers and crew whose stories are immortalized by these items of memorabilia,” auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said.

Billed as the world’s most luxurious ocean liner and described as “practically unsinkable,” the Titanic hit an iceberg off Newfoundland during its maiden voyage from England to New York. It sank within hours on April 15, 1912. Some 1,500 of the 2,200 passengers and crew died.

The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.

Francatelli was traveling with her employer, fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon, and Lucy’s husband Cosmo Duff Gordon. All three survived in the ship’s lifeboat No. 1, which was launched carrying 12 people despite having capacity for 40. Its failure to pick up survivors from the frigid water became a source of controversy.

The record auction price for a piece of Titanic memorabilia is 1.56 million pounds (almost $2 million at the time) paid in 2024 for a gold pocket watch given to the captain of RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued 700 Titanic survivors.

The bill was approved by the Senate on Friday in a last-minute scramble to prevent the authority from expiring within a matter of days. Trump and Republican leaders have pushed for its renewal, calling it a matter of national security. Critics are concerned about its impact on civil liberties.

At the center of the debate is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI and other agencies to collect and analyze vast amounts of overseas communications without a warrant. In doing so, they can incidentally sweep up communications involving Americans who interact with foreign targets.

Extending the program has become a recurring fight.

Trump and GOP leaders have been pushing for a clean 18-month renewal, while the House Republicans on Thursday came out with a five-year extension with revisions to appease skeptics. After both of those bills collapsed, leaders pivoted to the stopgap measure.

Critics want changes including a requirement for warrants before authorities can access the emails, phone calls or text messages of Americans.

Trump signed the bill Saturday without any immediate comment. The authority was set to expire on Monday.

No se reportaron muertes tras las tormentas del viernes que azotaron la parte superior de la región del centro-norte de Estados Unidos y generaron la más reciente ronda de clima severo en la región. Autoridades prepararon a los residentes para una larga recuperación en algunas comunidades rurales.

“Somos sumamente afortunados de que esta tormenta no haya provocado pérdida de vidas ni lesiones graves”, declaró el jefe policial del condado Stephenson, Steve Stovall, sobre la tormenta que azotó Lena, Illinois, el viernes.

Autoridades de Wisconsin y Minnesota hicieron declaraciones similares.

En el centro de Wisconsin, un tornado reportado que arrasó las ciudades de Kronenwetter y Ringle dejó viviendas dañadas y a algunos residentes brevemente atrapados en sus sótanos, dijo a reporteros el jefe de bomberos de Ringle, Chris Kielman.

El jefe de la policía del condado Marathon, Chad Billeb, indicó que no había visto tanta devastación durante sus 34 años en las fuerzas del orden.

“Mucha gente va a necesitar mucha ayuda”, afirmó Billeb sobre las tormentas en Wisconsin.

En el condado Olmsted, Minnesota, funcionarios policiales dijeron que los tornados causaron “múltiples niveles” de daños. Al menos 30 viviendas resultaron afectadas en Marion Township y varias de ellas sufrieron daños que fueron descritos como significativos. Funcionarios fueron de puerta en puerta en la comunidad revisando las condiciones de los residentes.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional señaló que los daños probablemente fueron provocados por tornados y que se llevarán a cabo inspecciones de las zonas afectadas durante el fin de semana.

En Illinois, Leo Zach, de 14 años, acababa de llegar a la sala de la banda de la escuela secundaria para una competencia de música cuando el edificio comenzó a estremecerse y se fue la luz. Contó que la sala estaba llena de estudiantes y que algunos estaban muy asustados y sufrieron ataques de pánico.

“Definitivamente tuve mucha suerte, considerando lo que pudo haber pasado”, comentó. “ Sólo traté de mantener la calma y ayudar a otras personas”.

Cuando salieron, encontraron algunas ventanas reventadas del gimnasio y parte del techo de la escuela arrancado.

Fotos y videos publicados en internet mostraban una cochera destruida, edificios que perdieron ladrillos y cercas demolidas.

Lena es una localidad de casi 3.000 habitantes, ubicada a unos 188 kilómetros (117 millas) al noroeste de Chicago.

Rachel Nemon se dirigía a la escuela secundaria de Lena para recoger a su hijastro cuando tuvo que meterse en un autolavado para resguardarse de la tormenta. Vio cómo un árbol de gran tamaño era arrancado de raíz y cómo saltaban chispas a pocos metros de ella.

“Es algo que ves en internet, no en la vida real, especialmente en un pequeño poblado de Illinois”, subrayó.

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The campuses are more than schools for many families — they’re communities they call home.

Students learn life skills that go beyond the classroom, from making a bed to swimming, with a focus on giving every child a full and meaningful childhood.

Senior David Floer is one example of that mission in action.

The 12th grader and singer recently performed one of his favorite songs on stage — in front of a crowd of thousands — a moment that reflects the confidence he has built at the school.

Organizers say events like Saturday’s walk help fund programs that support those opportunities.

“We are going to be celebrating autism. We are going to make people see who we are here, how loud we can get it,” said founder Tamara Moodie. “It’s really important that we celebrate in the month of April. Today is just to show the community.”

Families travel from across South Florida — from as far north as Dania Beach to as far south as Homestead — to access the school’s services, highlighting a growing need for specialized programs.

“They feel, they love, they hug, they want experiences,” Moodie said. “Something like this gives our kids an opportunity to do all the things that their brothers and sisters experience.”

The school offers a range of extracurriculars, including key club, dance, cheerleading and sports such as basketball and soccer — all aimed at ensuring students have the same opportunities as their peers.

While the event is billed as a walk, organizers say it represents something bigger — a celebration and a commitment to inclusion.

Para muchas familias, los campus son más que escuelas: son comunidades que consideran su hogar.

Los estudiantes aprenden destrezas para la vida que van más allá del salón de clases, desde tender una cama hasta nadar, con un enfoque en brindar a cada niño una niñez plena y significativa.

El estudiante de último año David Floer es un ejemplo de esa misión en acción.

El alumno de grado 12 y cantante recientemente interpretó una de sus canciones favoritas en el escenario, frente a una multitud de miles de personas, un momento que refleja la confianza que ha desarrollado en la escuela.

Los organizadores dicen que eventos como la caminata del sábado ayudan a financiar programas que respaldan esas oportunidades.

“Vamos a celebrar el autismo. Vamos a hacer que la gente vea quiénes somos aquí, cuán fuerte podemos hacerlo”, dijo la fundadora Tamara Moodie. “Es muy importante que celebremos en el mes de abril. Hoy es solo para mostrarle a la comunidad”.

Las familias viajan desde todo el sur de Florida, desde tan al norte como Dania Beach hasta tan al sur como Homestead, para acceder a los servicios de la escuela, lo que resalta una creciente necesidad de programas especializados.

“Ellos sienten, aman, abrazan, quieren experiencias”, dijo Moodie. “Algo como esto les da a nuestros niños la oportunidad de hacer todas las cosas que experimentan sus hermanos y hermanas”.

La escuela ofrece una variedad de actividades extracurriculares, incluyendo Key Club, baile, porristas y deportes como baloncesto y fútbol, todo enfocado en garantizar que los estudiantes tengan las mismas oportunidades que sus compañeros.

Aunque el evento se presenta como una caminata, los organizadores dicen que representa algo más grande: una celebración y un compromiso con la inclusión.

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According to detectives, Gerone Beaubrun was last seen at around 1 p.m. Friday, near the 5400 block of Southwest 12th Street.

Investigators say Beaubrun is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs around 110 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.

They say Beaubrun was last seen wearing a grey shirt, dark pants, a black bonnet and sandals.

According to her family, Beaubrun experiences dementia.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact BSO Det. Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or at the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-4357.

Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramarić scored two penalties on Saturday – the second one in stoppage time – to deal Dortmund a second consecutive defeat that opens the way for Bayern to seal the title at home against Stuttgart on Sunday.

Bayern, which has five games remaining compared to Dortmund’s four, leads by 12 points and needs just one more point to be sure of finishing top.

“It would certainly round off this week nicely,” Bayern's board member for sport Max Eberl said after Bayern’s Champions League quarterfinal win on Wednesday.

It would be Bayern's 13th German championship in 14 years, and the first step in a potential treble of trophies this season.

Bayern faces Bayer Leverkusen away in the German Cup semifinals on Wednesday, before it can turn attention to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals.

Eta loses first game in charge

Marie-Louise Eta became the first female coach to take charge of a Bundesliga game, but her Union Berlin team failed to live up to the occasion as it lost 2-1 to Wolfsburg.

Eta was appointed interim manager this week and now has four more games to ensure Union stays in the top division before she takes over Union’s women’s team for next season.

Patrick Wimmer and Dženan Pejčinović scored early in each half for visiting Wolfsburg to end its 12-game run without a win and revive its hopes of escaping relegation. Wolfsburg remains second to last but it’s just two points behind St. Pauli in the relegation playoff place with four rounds remaining.

Union ultimately paid the price for a lack of efficiency after creating the better chances and finishing strongly. Oliver Burke’s goal in the 85th minute was too late for the Köpenick-based team, which was also frustrated by late saves from Wolfsburg's Kamil Grabara.

“If you shoot 26 times at goal or try to shoot at goal then you're doing a lot right, and from that point of view the performance was in order today,” Union right back Christopher Trimmel said. “Still, we need to improve on some aspects.”

Union, which has only won two games in 2026, fired Steffan Baumgart after last weekend’s loss at Heidenheim and finds itself just six points above the relegation zone.

Leipzig takes big step toward Champions League

Ivorian teenager Yan Diomande scored again as Leipzig moved closer to qualification for Europe's premier competition with a 3-1 win at seventh-place Eintracht Frankfurt.

The 19-year-old Diomande scored Leipzig's winner in a 1-0 success against Borussia Mönchengladbach last weekend and proved decisive again with the opener in Frankfurt.

Antonio Nusa and Conrad Harder also scored as Leipzig moved third, three points above Stuttgart and five points above fifth place Hoffenheim.

Leverkusen's Champions League hopes suffered a blow in a 2-1 loss at home to Augsburg, dropping it to sixth, two points behind Hoffenheim.

The top four qualify for the Champions League.

Werder Bremen boosted its survival hopes with a 3-1 win at home against Hamburger SV in their northern derby. Bremen moved level with the visitors on 31 points, five points above St. Pauli.

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Según los detectives, Gerone Beaubrun fue vista por última vez alrededor de la 1 p.m. del viernes, cerca de la cuadra 5400 de Southwest 12th Street.

Los investigadores dijeron que Beaubrun mide 5 pies y 3 pulgadas, pesa alrededor de 110 libras y tiene cabello negro y ojos marrones.

Indicaron que Beaubrun fue vista por última vez vistiendo una camisa gris, pantalones oscuros, un gorro negro y sandalias.

Según su familia, Beaubrun padece demencia.

Se exhorta a cualquier persona con información sobre su paradero a comunicarse con el detective Leonard Charla de la BSO al 954-321-4274 o al número de no emergencia de la BSO al 954-764-4357.

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The video, shared by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, captures the incident that occurred just after 1 a.m. on Jan. 17 at Gables Motorsports in the 7300 block of Bird Road.

Video shows a person wearing a hooded sweatshirt walking up to the boats before climbing inside one vessel, then moving to another.

Deputies said the man was cutting GPS units off the boats.

They said a second person, wearing a black jacket, later arrived in a Tesla and is seen approaching the boats. Investigators said he was acting as a lookout.

The two men, identified as James Briggs-Stanford, of Atlanta, and Shavonte Malone, of southwest Miami-Dade, were later arrested on grand theft, burglary and criminal mischief charges.

Investigators said the surveillance video played a key role in tracking down the suspects.

Police said the theft caused thousands of dollars in damage, but the GPS units were ultimately recovered.

El video, compartido por la Fiscalía Estatal de Miami-Dade, capta el incidente ocurrido poco después de la 1 a.m. del 17 de enero en Gables Motorsports, en la cuadra 7300 de Bird Road.

El video muestra a una persona con sudadera con capucha acercándose a los botes antes de subirse a una embarcación y luego pasar a otra.

Los agentes dijeron que el hombre estaba cortando las unidades GPS de los botes.

Indicaron que una segunda persona, vestida con chaqueta negra, llegó después en un Tesla y se le ve acercándose a los botes. Los investigadores dijeron que estaba actuando como vigilante.

Los dos hombres, identificados como James Briggs-Stanford, de Atlanta, y Shavonte Malone, del suroeste de Miami-Dade, fueron arrestados posteriormente por cargos de hurto mayor, robo y daños criminales.

Los investigadores dijeron que el video de vigilancia desempeñó un papel clave para localizar a los sospechosos.

La Policía dijo que el robo causó miles de dólares en daños, pero las unidades GPS finalmente fueron recuperadas.

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But organizers say the event is about more than wins and losses on the battlefield.

It’s about exposing young people to opportunities in technology and showing them what they can achieve.

“It’s a battle of bots,” said 13-year-old Genesis Madrid, who is competed at he event. “I like to win. I’m super competitive.”

Before the matches even begin, students are working together to troubleshoot issues and fine-tune their machines.

“We’re trying to see what’s wrong with it because it’s not connecting,” Madrid said. “I like our teamwork.”

The event is organized by Do Good 4-1, a nonprofit founded last year by Max Joseph. He said the program focuses on more than robotics.

“We’re building confidence, we’re building character and we’re building community,” Joseph said.

Many of the students started with no prior experience, but the program has quickly expanded to 18 teams. Participants have designed, built and coded their own robots.

Joseph said he hopes the experience helps put students on a path toward careers in technology, particularly for those from high-need communities.

“It means a lot to me personally because I’m from this community and I didn’t have this opportunity,” he said. “Now they have access to scholarships to go to college. And now they’re on a career track to be a part of this tech system, where they’re not just consumers, but they’re also producers.”

Organizers say that while trophies are on the line, the bigger takeaway is the experience students gain — from coding and engineering to teamwork and problem-solving.

Do Good 4-1 also offers summer programs for students interested in robotics and technology.

Pero los organizadores dicen que el evento es más que victorias y derrotas en el campo de batalla.

Se trata de exponer a los jóvenes a oportunidades en tecnología y mostrarles lo que pueden lograr.

“Es una batalla de robots”, dijo Genesis Madrid, de 13 años, quien compitió en el evento. “Me gusta ganar. Soy súper competitiva”.

Antes de que comiencen los enfrentamientos, los estudiantes trabajan juntos para resolver problemas y ajustar sus máquinas.

“Estamos tratando de ver qué le pasa porque no se está conectando”, dijo Madrid. “Me gusta nuestro trabajo en equipo”.

El evento es organizado por Do Good 4-1, una organización sin fines de lucro fundada el año pasado por Max Joseph. Dijo que el programa se enfoca en más que robótica.

“Estamos construyendo confianza, estamos construyendo carácter y estamos construyendo comunidad”, dijo Joseph.

Muchos de los estudiantes comenzaron sin experiencia previa, pero el programa se ha expandido rápidamente a 18 equipos. Los participantes han diseñado, construido y programado sus propios robots.

Joseph dijo que espera que la experiencia ayude a encaminar a los estudiantes hacia carreras en tecnología, particularmente a quienes provienen de comunidades con grandes necesidades.

“Significa mucho para mí personalmente porque soy de esta comunidad y no tuve esta oportunidad”, dijo. “Ahora tienen acceso a becas para ir a la universidad. Y ahora están en una trayectoria profesional para ser parte de este sistema tecnológico, donde no solo son consumidores, sino también productores”.

Los organizadores dicen que, aunque hay trofeos en juego, el mayor aprendizaje es la experiencia que obtienen los estudiantes, desde programación e ingeniería hasta trabajo en equipo y resolución de problemas.

Do Good 4-1 también ofrece programas de verano para estudiantes interesados en robótica y tecnología.

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It was a failed operation that attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro’s communist government.

Decades later, the U.S. is still trying to usher in regime change in Cuba as many demand for the release of political prisoners.

As uncertainty grows over what comes next for Cuba, activists say the number of Cubans being jailed for protesting against their government is on the rise.

Prisoners Defenders, a nonprofit legal network, is on the ground tracking the number of political prisoners in the communist island.

In March, the group verified at least 44 Cubans were arrested after taking part in protests.

The organization’s President Javier Larrondo Calafat says over 1,200 are currently jailed for showing their opposition to the regime.

One of the most notable is rapper Maykel Osorbo.

He was arrested after taking part in the historic 2021Island Protests and collaborating in the Grammy winning Cuban protest anthem Patria y Vida.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel recently denied all of it in an interview with Meet the Press, claiming Cubans don’t get jailed for political reasons.

Activists are also sounding the alarm.

Cuban content creators and influencers like Anna Bensi, who lives in Havana, say they’re being targeted and threatened by authorities.

Earlier this month, Cuba released around 2000 from its jails.

Fue una operación fallida que intentó derrocar al gobierno comunista de Fidel Castro.

Décadas después, Estados Unidos aún intenta impulsar un cambio de régimen en Cuba mientras muchos exigen la liberación de presos políticos.

A medida que crece la incertidumbre sobre lo que sigue para Cuba, activistas dicen que el número de cubanos encarcelados por protestar contra su gobierno va en aumento.

Prisoners Defenders, una red legal sin fines de lucro, está sobre el terreno monitoreando la cantidad de presos políticos en la isla comunista.

En marzo, el grupo verificó que al menos 44 cubanos fueron arrestados tras participar en protestas.

El presidente de la organización, Javier Larrondo Calafat, dice que más de 1,200 actualmente están encarcelados por mostrar su oposición al régimen.

Uno de los casos más notorios es el del rapero Maykel Osorbo.

Fue arrestado después de participar en las históricas protestas de la isla en 2021 y colaborar en el himno de protesta cubano ganador del Grammy “Patria y Vida”.

El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel negó recientemente todo eso en una entrevista con Meet the Press, afirmando que los cubanos no son encarcelados por razones políticas.

Los activistas también están dando la voz de alarma.

Creadores de contenido e influencers cubanos como Anna Bensi, quien vive en La Habana, dicen que están siendo perseguidos y amenazados por las autoridades.

A principios de este mes, Cuba liberó a alrededor de 2,000 personas de sus cárceles.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday the league is not looking into the matter. The Patriots didn’t immediately respond to a question about whether the team has launched its own review of Vrabel’s actions.

The New York Post last week published the photos of Vrabel and Russini at the Sedona hotel and said they were taken before the annual NFL meetings that began in Phoenix on March 29.

The NFL's personal conduct policy states: “Everyone who is part of the league must refrain from ‘conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in’ the NFL.”

Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player with New England, is preparing for his second season as coach of the Patriots. He was the AP NFL Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 14-3 finish last season, which ended with a 29-13 loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl. Vrabel previously won the AP NFL Coach of the Year award with Tennessee in 2021.

Vrabel and Russini, who are both married, released statements to the Post after publication of the photos downplaying what the photos depict.

Russini joined The Athletic in 2023 after nearly a decade at ESPN, where she held various roles, including “SportsCenter” anchor, NFL analyst and insider. She hosted a podcast for The Athletic and made appearances on its video platform.

“I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published,” Russini said in her resignation letter.

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At least 14 people were wounded and taken to hospital.

The 58-year-old attacker was not named by police, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was born in Russia, as authorities worked to piece together a motive for the violence.

The mass shooting — unheard of in wartime Kyiv following Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — took place in a busy central district of the city, outside an apartment block and a nearby shopping center, leaving bodies on a crowded street as bystanders fled for safety.

An Associated Press reporter at the scene saw victims’ bodies in the street covered with emergency blankets before they were taken away.

“The assailant has been neutralized. He had taken hostages and, tragically, killed one of them. He also murdered four people on the street. Another woman died in the hospital due to severe injuries,” Zelenskyy said.

“It has been established that the attacker set fire to an apartment before taking to the streets with a weapon," Zelenskyy said in a video posted online. "He had a prior criminal record, had lived in the Donetsk region (in eastern Ukraine) for a long period, and was born in Russia.”

Ukraine’s special tactical police units stormed the convenience store after attempts to contact the gunman with a negotiator failed, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.

The hostages were supermarket customers and staff.

“We tried to persuade him, knowing that there was likely a wounded person inside. We even offered to bring in tourniquets to stop the bleeding, but he did not respond,” Klymenko said. “Consequently, the order was given to neutralize him.”

The minister said the gunman had a valid weapon's permit.

During the 40-minute standoff, a female negotiator wearing body armor and standing behind an armored vehicle used a loudspeaker to call out to the assailant, urging him: “The people are not to blame for this. Please let them go, and we will talk with you.”

Ukraine’s security service, or SBU, described the killings as an act of terrorism.

The shooting took place in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, where several residents said they recognized the gunman.

“I knew him by sight. He seemed like an educated, refined man. You’d never guess he was some kind of criminal,” said 75-year-old Hanna Kulyk, who lived in the same apartment block as the attacker.

“He didn’t socialize much with people — just a greeting and he’d be on his way,” she said. “He lived alone.”

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Associated Press journalists Vasilisa Stepanenko and Dan Bashakov in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Katie Marie Davies in Manchester, England, contributed to this report.

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An earlier version of this story was corrected to say the gunman shot bystanders, not the government.

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According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, rescue crews responded just after 9 a.m. and found a pickup truck had slammed into the rear of a semi-truck and became wedged underneath the trailer.

Deputies said at least one person was trapped inside the pickup and had to be extricated by technical rescue teams.

They said the individual was airlifted by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue’s Air Rescue team to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. Deputies said the person was in stable condition at the time of transport.

Air Rescue has left the scene and the highway is partially reopened https://t.co/f3KyoFUcLJ pic.twitter.com/FYpqc5nAAJ

— City of Weston (@CityofWeston) April 18, 2026

Emergency crews remained at the scene Saturday morning as investigators worked to determine what led to the crash. A city of Weston spokesperon wrote in a post on X that the Sawgrass Expressway “partially reopened” at 10:05 a.m.

Authorities said the Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.

No other details about the crash were immediately released.

Según la Oficina del Sheriff de Broward, equipos de rescate respondieron poco después de las 9 a.m. y encontraron que una camioneta se había estrellado contra la parte trasera de un camión y quedó atrapada debajo del remolque.

Los agentes dijeron que al menos una persona quedó atrapada dentro de la camioneta y tuvo que ser rescatada por equipos especializados.

Indicaron que la persona fue trasladada en helicóptero por el equipo Air Rescue de Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue al Broward Health Medical Center para recibir tratamiento. Los agentes dijeron que la persona estaba en condición estable al momento del traslado.

Los equipos de emergencia permanecieron en la escena la mañana del sábado mientras los investigadores trabajaban para determinar qué provocó el choque. Un portavoz de la ciudad de Weston escribió en una publicación en X que la Sawgrass Expressway “reabrió parcialmente” https://t.co/f3KyoFUcLJpic.twitter.com/FYpqc5nAAJ

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Las autoridades dijeron que la Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida encabeza la investigación del choque.

No se divulgaron de inmediato más detalles sobre el accidente.

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Officers found them in a shipping container that arrived in Port Everglades from Singapore.

“It was actually a full container of perfume and it was mixed in with legitimate products,” Assistant Port Director Bonney Vitta said.

Local 10 was given access inside a warehouse in Broward County where the haul is being stored. The boxes and bottles of colognes looked like well-known brands such as Gucci, Armani, Burberry and Lancome.

Vitta said CBP works diligently to identify dupes and fakes. Officers also collaborate with import specialists, sometimes sending photos for image comparisons.

“They are looking for discrepancies. They’re looking at the product itself, the packaging,” Vitta said. “Where things come from is also a red flag.”

According to CBP, Singapore is a top exporter of counterfeit goods. China is still the steady number one.

“Number one is China; we get more than 80% of our counterfeit merchandise from China,” Vitta said.

In collaboration with CBP Headquarters Intellectual Property Enforcement Branch, CBP officers determined, on April 2, that the goods were counterfeit.

“Counterfeit goods not only undermine legitimate businesses and the U.S. economy but can also pose potentially serious health and safety risks to consumers,” Acting Port Director John Rico wrote in a statement.

According to CBP, the Miami/Tampa region is one of the busiest in the country for counterfeit goods seizures; $1.7 billion dollars worth of it last fiscal year.

The CBP has a website called Fake Goods Real Dangers highlighting what it says is “the truth behind counterfeits.”

The investigation continues into who is responsible for the fake fragrances, Vitta said.

The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts from insurance companies. The department called it “Operation Bear Claw.”

Two Los Angeles-area men and a woman pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud and were sentenced to a weekend jail program, followed by probation, the department said in a news release Thursday. Two of them were ordered to pay over $50,000 in restitution.

A fourth person faces a court hearing in September.

The group is accused of providing several videos from the San Bernardino Mountains of a bear moving inside the vehicles to the insurance companies as part of their damage claims, the department said. Photos provided by the insurance department show what appeared to be scratches on the seats and doors.

A California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist reviewed the footage and concluded it was “clearly a human in a bear suit,” the insurance department said.

After executing a search warrant, detectives found the bear costume in the suspects’ home, the department said.

Bears breaking into homes or trash cans in search of food have become a problem in California from Lake Tahoe in the Sierra down to the foothill suburbs of Los Angeles, where some have been known to raid refrigerators and take dips in backyard pools and hot tubs.

Los agentes las encontraron en un contenedor de carga que llegó a Port Everglades desde Singapur.

“En realidad era un contenedor completo de perfume y estaba mezclado con productos legítimos”, dijo la subdirectora del puerto Bonney Vitta.

Local 10 obtuvo acceso al interior de un almacén en el condado Broward donde se guarda el decomiso. Las cajas y botellas de colonias parecían de marcas reconocidas como Gucci, Armani, Burberry y Lancome.

Vitta dijo que la CBP trabaja diligentemente para identificar imitaciones y productos falsos. Los agentes también colaboran con especialistas en importaciones, a veces enviando fotos para comparaciones de imágenes.

“Están buscando discrepancias. Están observando el producto en sí, el empaque”, dijo Vitta. “De dónde vienen las cosas también es una señal de alerta”.

Según la CBP, Singapur es uno de los principales exportadores de productos falsificados. China sigue ocupando firmemente el primer lugar.

“El número uno es China; recibimos más del 80% de nuestra mercancía falsificada de China”, dijo Vitta.

En colaboración con la Rama de Cumplimiento de Propiedad Intelectual de la sede de la CBP, los agentes determinaron el 2 de abril que la mercancía era falsificada.

“Los productos falsificados no solo perjudican a los negocios legítimos y a la economía de Estados Unidos, sino que también pueden representar riesgos potencialmente graves para la salud y seguridad de los consumidores”, escribió en un comunicado el director interino del puerto John Rico.

Según la CBP, la región Miami/Tampa es una de las más activas del país en decomisos de productos falsificados; el año fiscal pasado se incautaron mercancías valoradas en $1.7 mil millones USD.

La CBP tiene un sitio web llamado Fake Goods Real Dangers que destaca lo que describe como “la verdad detrás de las falsificaciones”.

La investigación continúa para determinar quién es responsable de las fragancias falsas, dijo Vitta.

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“Detect RF signals, to detect drones -- unlawful drones,” said Tim Fitzgerald of the FDLE.

Law enforcement has identified unmanned aerial attacks as a significant threat for the FIFA World Cup games, including the seven matches set to be played at Hard Rock Stadium in June and July.

The FDLE funding is the latest addition to a growing pool of public money and resources tied to the World Cup in South Florida.

Miami-Dade, the host county, is on track to commit between $38 million and $46 million -- split between cash and public safety services like police and paramedics. Broward County is contributing $2 million in marketing funds.

The $16 million from FDLE comes on top of more than $5 million in federal funding -- highlighted by a large check presented to the Miami-Dade sheriff about a week and a half ago.

“Projections for the income is a lot greater than the money we are investing,” Miami Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert said.

That’s been the key argument for county leaders backing the spending -- with FIFA projections estimating an economic impact of 10 times or more the public investment, even as some remain skeptical.

“Detectar señales de radiofrecuencia, para detectar drones, drones ilegales”, dijo Tim Fitzgerald, del FDLE.

Las agencias del orden han identificado los ataques aéreos no tripulados como una amenaza significativa para los partidos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, incluidos los siete encuentros programados para jugarse en el Hard Rock Stadium en junio y julio.

Los fondos del FDLE son la más reciente adición a un creciente fondo de dinero público y recursos vinculados al Mundial en el sur de Florida.

Miami-Dade, el condado anfitrión, está encaminado a comprometer entre $38 millones USD y $46 millones USD, divididos entre efectivo y servicios de seguridad pública como Policía y paramédicos. El condado Broward está aportando $2 millones USD en fondos de mercadeo.

Los $16 millones USD del FDLE se suman a más de $5 millones USD en fondos federales, destacados por un gran cheque entregado al sheriff de Miami-Dade hace aproximadamente una semana y media.

“Las proyecciones de ingresos son mucho mayores que el dinero que estamos invirtiendo”, dijo el comisionado de Miami-Dade Oliver Gilbert.

Ese ha sido el argumento clave de los líderes del condado que respaldan el gasto, con proyecciones de la FIFA que estiman un impacto económico de 10 veces o más la inversión pública, aunque algunos siguen escépticos.

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It happened on March 27 along the 1800 block of 31st Avenue in Lauderhill.

According to police, Melneisha Oliver, 32, is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge after shooting an ex-boyfriend.

Police said Oliver obtained a gun from a friend, then later observed her ex in a car, walked up to it and opened fire.

The victim survived and told police he wished to prosecute Oliver, authorities said.

She is also facing a charge of possession of a weapon by a felon.

Oliver is being held at the Paul Rein Detention Facility on no bond.

Ocurrió el 27 de marzo en la cuadra 1800 de la avenida 31 en Lauderhill.

Según la Policía, Melneisha Oliver, de 32 años, enfrenta un cargo de intento de asesinato en primer grado tras dispararle a un ex novio.

La Policía dijo que Oliver obtuvo un arma de una amiga y luego vio a su ex dentro de un auto, se acercó y abrió fuego.

La víctima sobrevivió y dijo a la Policía que desea presentar cargos contra Oliver, indicaron las autoridades.

También enfrenta un cargo de posesión de arma por una delincuente convicta.

Oliver permanece detenida en el Centro de Detención Paul Rein sin derecho a fianza.

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“Rowie is super smiley and now she’s just trying to get a belly rub,” said Cherie Wachter with the Humane Society of Broward County. “She’s a lovely dog who just wants to snuggle, cuddle and get belly rubs.”

Rowie weighs about 45 pounds and staff describe her as an easygoing walker who doesn’t pull on a leash. She is also reportedly good with other dogs and cats, though introductions should be done slowly.

“If you’re looking for a dog to go for walks that’s not going to pull you down the sidewalk, this is the girl for you,” Wachter said.

Rowie was previously in a home but was surrendered after the family had to move and could not take her along. Staff say she would likely do best with older children and a calm home environment.

In addition to Rowie, the shelter is also caring for tiny kittens during “kitten season” in South Florida. One kitten, about 2.5 weeks old, is among those needing round-the-clock foster care as staff look for volunteers willing to bottle-feed and help raise them.

Those interested in adopting Rowie or fostering kittens can visit the HSBC, with adoption hours beginning at 11 a.m.

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“Rowie siempre está sonriendo y ahora solo está tratando de conseguir que le rasquen la barriga”, dijo Cherie Wachter, de la Humane Society of Broward County. “Es una perra encantadora que solo quiere acurrucarse, abrazar y que le rasquen la barriga”.

Rowie pesa alrededor de 45 libras y el personal la describe como una perra tranquila para caminar que no hala de la correa. También, según informes, se lleva bien con otros perros y gatos, aunque las presentaciones deben hacerse lentamente.

“Si está buscando una perra para salir a caminar que no lo vaya a arrastrar por la acera, esta es la indicada para usted”, dijo Wachter.

Rowie anteriormente vivía en un hogar, pero fue entregada después de que la familia tuvo que mudarse y no pudo llevarla consigo. El personal dice que probablemente estaría mejor con niños mayores y en un ambiente tranquilo en casa.

Además de Rowie, el refugio también está cuidando pequeños gatitos durante la “temporada de gatitos” en el sur de Florida. Un gatito, de aproximadamente 2.5 semanas de nacido, está entre los que necesitan cuidado temporal las 24 horas mientras el personal busca voluntarios dispuestos a alimentarlos con biberón y ayudar a criarlos.

Quienes estén interesados en adoptar a Rowie o servir como hogar temporal para gatitos pueden visitar la HSBC, con horario de adopciones a partir de las 11 a.m.

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Police said Saturday that they aren't currently linking the incident to recent attacks on Jewish charity ambulances and a Persian-language media organization.

The Metropolitan Police force said that detectives weren't treating the incidents as acts of terror, but Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation “due to the similarities of each attack.”

Police said that on Friday night a man was spotted leaving a bag containing three bottles of fluid outside a building, which was previously used by the Jewish community. He attempted to light the contents, which failed to ignite fully, and then fled. No arrests have been made.

Friday’s incident in the Hendon area is close to Golders Green, where four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were torched on March 23. Four people have been charged over that attack.

Police are also investigating an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London on Wednesday. On the same day, what police called an “ignited container” was thrown into a Persian media organization’s premises in Wembley, another part of northwest London. Two men and a teenage boy have been charged with arson.

No one has been injured in any of the incidents.

One line of investigation is whether the incidents are linked to Iran. The U.K. has accused Iran of using criminal proxies to conduct attacks on European soil targeting opposition media outlets and the Jewish community. Britain’s MI5 domestic intelligence service says that more than 20 “potentially lethal” Iran-backed plots were disrupted in the year to October.

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Friday night, the festival recognized an actor whose career has really been one of so many layers: Adam Scott.

The festival presented him with its prestigious Vanguard Award.

Recipients of the award are those who have championed cinema through bold storytelling.

Scott spoke exclusively with Local 10’s Jason Carter, and their conversation can be seen at the top of this page.

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Some say group workouts provide extra motivation and accountability. Others say solo exercise offers focus and mental clarity without distractions.

Some say group settings help push effort higher.

Others prefer going solo or keeping to themselves even in a gym setting, saying earbuds and personal space help maintain focus and independence during workouts.

Research cited in wellness studies suggests group exercise may reduce stress levels by about 26% and improve overall quality of life.

Solo workouts, meanwhile, are often linked to higher individual effort but less measurable improvement in stress reduction or life satisfaction.

As fitness trends continue to evolve, many say the choice comes down to personal preference — and what helps them stay consistent.

We want to know what you think: solo workouts or group fitness?

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La noche del viernes, el festival reconoció a un actor cuya carrera realmente ha tenido muchas facetas: Adam Scott.

El festival le entregó su prestigioso Premio Vanguard.

Los recipientes del premio son quienes han impulsado el cine mediante narrativas audaces.

Scott habló en exclusiva con Jason Carter de Local 10, y la conversación puede verse en la parte superior de esta página.

El accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 6:15 a.m.

Un Audi salía de un Burger King en Northwest Seventh Avenue cuando el conductor realizó un “cambio de carril inseguro”, según la Policía de North Miami.

Los investigadores indicaron que el conductor del Audi rozó un Dodge gris antes de estrellarse contra la fachada de una tienda Arona Home Essentials, ubicada en el 12550 de NW 7th Ave., cerca de Northwest 126th Street.

Indicaron que había tres personas dentro del Audi al momento del accidente.

Funcionarios de Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmaron que un menor fue trasladado al Jackson North Medical Center con dolor en un brazo que no pone en peligro su vida. Las autoridades dijeron que no se reportaron otras personas heridas, incluido el conductor del Dodge.

El conductor del Dodge, quien no quiso ser identificado, dijo a Local 10 que el impacto le hizo perder el control y desviarse hacia un árbol, dejando su vehículo como pérdida total.

“(Yo fui) directo contra el poste y golpeé el costado del árbol”, dijo. “Primero trataba de asegurarme de que estaba a salvo. Estoy bien. Estoy un poco molesto, pero realmente no hay mucho que pueda hacer al respecto”.

Según el conductor del Dodge, un transeúnte también resultó herido en el incidente, describiendo la lesión como un golpe en la rodilla, aunque la Policía y los equipos de rescate no han confirmado que esa lesión haya sido resultado del choque.

El vehículo que impactó el edificio ya fue retirado, pero los daños extensos permanecen y se espera que las labores de limpieza continúen.

El tráfico en Northwest Seventh Avenue ya fue reabierto.

No se revelaron de inmediato más detalles sobre el accidente.

It was a disappointing Saturday for the two London giants in the Premier League, starting with Tottenham conceding an equalizer deep into stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Brighton.

That kept Spurs, ever-presents in England's top flight since 1978, in third-to-last place and in grave danger of relegation with five games left.

Chelsea then lost 1-0 at home to Manchester United in a showdown between teams fighting for a place in the top five and therefore Champions League qualification. Matheus Cunha scored the only goal.

While United strengthened its grip on third place, Chelsea stayed in sixth and is looking increasingly unlikely to get back into Europe's top competition next season. That would be a huge financial blow to Chelsea's American ownership which has spent heavily to build an underperforming playing squad.

Tottenham still winless in 2026

Tottenham is still without a win in the Premier League in 2026 — a stretch of 15 matches. That's a remarkable run for one of the country's so-called “Big Six” which played in the Champions League this season as the reigning Europa League winner.

Yet Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi still believes his team is capable of winning all of its remaining games and staying up.

“Now it's difficult to hear my words,” he said, "but if you watch the players and analyze the level of the players, I think we can win five games in a row.

“Not to be arrogant because I am not arrogant, especially now, but we have the quality enough to fight and win games in a row.”

Georginio Rutter's late equalizer for Brighton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium meant last-place Wolverhampton's impending relegation was put off for bit longer. However, Wolves are destined for the drop, with their 3-0 loss at Leeds meaning they are 15 points from safety with five matches remaining.

Xavi Simons looked as if he'd won the game for Tottenham when he cut inside and curled a finish into the top corner in the 77th minute, sparking joyous celebrations by newly hired manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian, formerly Brighton's manager, was taking charge of his second game and first at home.

Earlier, Pedro Porro gave Tottenham the lead with a 39th-minute header, before Kaoru Mitoma volleyed home an equalizer in first-half stoppage time.

Tottenham is a point behind West Ham, which visits Crystal Palace on Monday, and two behind Nottingham Forest, which hosts Burnley on Sunday.

Wolves have been in the Premier League for the past eight seasons but are now on the brink.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted a stoppage-time penalty to round off the win for Leeds after early goals by James Justin — with a bicycle kick — and Noah Okafor.

Leeds is eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Fernandes nears assist record

Man United moved 10 points clear of Chelsea and looks certain to qualify for the Champions League after a big win sealed despite not having four center backs available.

Cunha converted a cut-back from Bruno Fernandes, who now has 18 assists for the campaign — two off the Premier League record held jointly by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.

Chelsea was without Joao Pedro, who was injured in training this week, and lost Estevao to an injury midway through the first half.

Chelsea has lost its last three league games and five of its last six games in all competitions, piling the heat on inexperienced manager Liam Rosenior.

“At the moment, any small mistake we are making and the ball ends up in the back of our net,” Rosenior said, “and that has to change.”

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Newcastle's players were jeered after a 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth, the team's third straight defeat in the Premier League.

It left Newcastle in 14th place in the 20-team top flight with five games remaining of the campaign and manager Eddie Howe under increasing pressure.

Adrien Truffert grabbed the winner in the 85th minute as eighth-place Bournemouth extended its unbeaten run to 13 straight league matches.

Brentford's fifth straight draw

Brentford failed to boost its unlikely Champions League qualification hopes by drawing a fifth straight game in the Premier League, this time 0-0 at home to Fulham.

Brentford could have climbed above Chelsea, which plays Manchester United later, and into sixth place with a win but missed a slew of chances. Top scorer Igor Thiago hit the goal frame.

Leicester heading for third tier

Ten years after winning the Premier League, Leicester looks to be heading to the third tier of English soccer.

A 1-0 loss at Portsmouth on Saturday left Leicester in second-to-last place in the Championship, eight points from safety with just three games left.

Wrexham, the Welsh club owned by Hollywood celebrities, moved just two points off the playoff places with a 2-0 win over Stoke.

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Algunos dicen que los entrenamientos en grupo brindan motivación adicional y responsabilidad.

Otros dicen que el ejercicio en solitario ofrece concentración y claridad mental sin distracciones.

Algunos afirman que los entornos grupales ayudan a elevar más el esfuerzo.

Otros prefieren entrenar solos o mantenerse apartados incluso en un gimnasio, señalando que los audífonos y el espacio personal ayudan a mantener la concentración y la independencia durante los ejercicios.

Investigaciones citadas en estudios de bienestar sugieren que el ejercicio en grupo puede reducir los niveles de estrés en alrededor de un 26% y mejorar la calidad de vida en general.

Los entrenamientos en solitario, mientras tanto, suelen estar vinculados a un mayor esfuerzo individual, pero a una menor mejoría medible en la reducción del estrés o la satisfacción con la vida.

A medida que las tendencias de acondicionamiento físico continúan evolucionando, muchos dicen que la elección depende de la preferencia personal y de lo que les ayude a mantenerse constantes.

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Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe depression.

“Today’s order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life,” Trump said as he signed an executive order on the drugs. The Republican president said his directive will help “dramatically accelerate” access to potential treatments. "If these turn out to be as good as people are saying, it's going to have a tremendous impact,” he said.

Veteran organizations and psychedelic advocates have long contended that ibogaine, which is made from a shrub native to West Africa, has great promise for hard-to-treat conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and opioid addiction.

Trump’s announcement follows pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other administration officials to ease access to psychedelics for medical use, an issue that has won rare bipartisan support.

Joining Trump in the Oval Office were his top health officials, conservative podcaster Joe Rogan and Marcus Luttrell, the former Navy SEAL whose memoir about a deadly mission in Afghanistan was the basis of the film “Lone Survivor.” Rogan said he texted Trump information on ibogaine and the president responded: “Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let's do it.”

“You’re going to save a lot of lives through it,” Luttrell told Trump during the ceremony. “It absolutely changed my life for the better.”

The Food and Drug Administration next week will issue national priority vouchers for three psychedelics, which the agency's commissioner, Marty Makary, said will allow certain drugs to be approved quickly “if they are in line with our national priorities.” The vouchers can cut review times from several months to a period of weeks. It is the first time the FDA has offered that fast-tracking to any psychedelics.

The FDA is also taking steps to clear the way for the first-ever human trials of ibogaine in the U.S.

Trump's action surprised many longtime advocates and researchers in the psychedelic field, given that ibogaine is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems. The National Institutes of Health briefly funded research on the drug in the 1990s, but discontinued the work due to ibogaine's "cardiovascular toxicity.”

“It’s been incredibly difficult to study ibogaine in the U.S. because of its known cardiotoxicity,” said Frederick Barrett, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. “If the executive order can pave the way for doing objective, scientific research with this compound, it would help us understand whether it is truly a better psychedelic therapy than others.”

No psychedelic has been approved in the United States, but a number of them are being studied in large trials for various mental health conditions, including psilocybin, MDMA and LSD. All those drugs remain illegal, classified as Schedule I substances alongside drugs such as heroin. Two states — Oregon and Colorado — have legalized psychedelic therapy with psilocybin.

Ibogaine was first used by members of the Bwiti religion in African nations like Gabon during their religious ceremonies.

In recent years, U.S. veterans have reported benefiting from the drug after traveling to clinics in Mexico that administer it.

Backing from veterans groups and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry led to a law last year providing $50 million for ibogaine research in that state. Perry, who co-founded a group called Americans for Ibogaine, recently appeared on Rogan’s podcast, making the case for reducing federal limits on the drug. It was his second time talking about ibogaine on the popular podcast in the past two years.

Trump's order calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to direct at least $50 million to states that have enacted or are developing programs to advance psychedelic drugs for serious mental illness. It's described as a federal-state partnership to provide funding, technical assistance and data sharing.

Ibogaine is known to cause irregular heart rhythms and has been linked to more than 30 deaths in the medical literature, according to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, a nonprofit that conducted some early studies in patients outside the U.S.

The group's co-executive director, Ismail Lourido Ali, said Trump's order might encourage other states to follow the Texas model.

“The stigma around Schedule I drugs is significant,” Ali said. “It feels like this would give pretty substantial cover for Republican governors and legislatures to step into the ring in terms of funding research programs at their universities.”

Owners of ibogaine clinics said the impact of the order will not be immediate.

“There will be no insurance coverage, it will still be considered unapproved and non-covered care,” said Tom Feegel of Beond Ibogaine, which operates a clinic in Cancun, Mexico. “But what it does mean is that ibogaine shifts from being fringe and underground to being federally acknowledged.”

Feegel says his clinic treated 2,000 people with ibogaine last year for between $15,000 and $20,000 per person. The company also gave free treatment to about 100 veterans.

Clinics that use the drug typically monitor patients’ heart readings and have emergency medical equipment on hand.

One of the only recent studies conducted by U.S. researchers found that veterans treated with ibogaine showed improvements in symptoms of traumatic brain injury, including PTSD, depression and anxiety. The Stanford University study was small — enrolling 30 veterans who received the drug in Mexico. It did not include a placebo group for comparison, an essential feature of rigorous medical research. Patients in the study received a combination of ibogaine mixed with magnesium intended to reduce heart risks.

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Jail records show Adrienne Michelle James is facing a charge of aggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older.

Officers with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department on Tuesday evening said they responded to a reported battery and located James at the scene.

Police said she showed signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath.

Authorities said the victim told officers that around 5:15 p.m., she was sitting on a bench near the concessions area at Holiday Park, located at 1150 G. Harold Martin Dr., with a friend when she saw James, whom she recognized as a park employee from prior interactions.

The woman said she greeted James, who then began cursing at her and calling her a liar and a “Trump sympathizer,” according to the report.

Police confirmed that a short time later, James sat behind the victim, then stood up, walked in front of her, and began pouring what the victim believed to be vodka onto her chest and head from a plastic container, the report states.

The victim told police the liquid was then thrown into her face, causing a burning sensation, particularly in her eyes, according to investigators.

Officers said they observed that the woman’s clothing and hair were wet and that her eyes were red. They said she was taken to Holy Cross Health for treatment.

A witness told police he saw James pour alcohol on the victim, corroborating her account, though he said it was from a plastic cup rather than a bottle, the report states, according to the report.

Investigators said the victim told them that she wants to press charges.

Records show James was being held at the Broward County Main Jail but has since posted a $2,500 bond.

Los registros de la cárcel muestran que Adrienne Michelle James enfrenta un cargo de agresión agravada contra una persona de 65 años o mayor.

Agentes del Departamento de Policía de Fort Lauderdale dijeron que el martes por la noche respondieron a un reporte de agresión y localizaron a James en la escena.

La Policía dijo que mostraba señales de intoxicación, incluyendo dificultad para hablar, ojos enrojecidos y olor a alcohol en el aliento.

Las autoridades dijeron que la víctima informó a los agentes que alrededor de las 5:15 p.m. estaba sentada en una banca cerca del área de concesiones en Holiday Park, ubicado en 1150 G. Harold Martin Dr., con una amiga cuando vio a James, a quien reconoció como empleada del parque por interacciones previas.

La mujer dijo que saludó a James, quien entonces comenzó a insultarla y a llamarla mentirosa y “simpatizante de Trump”, según el reporte.

La Policía confirmó que poco después James se sentó detrás de la víctima, luego se levantó, caminó frente a ella y comenzó a verter lo que la víctima creía que era vodka sobre su pecho y cabeza desde un recipiente plástico, indica el reporte.

La víctima dijo a la Policía que luego el líquido fue lanzado a su rostro, causándole una sensación de ardor, particularmente en los ojos, según los investigadores.

Los agentes dijeron que observaron que la ropa y el cabello de la mujer estaban mojados y que sus ojos estaban rojos. Indicaron que fue trasladada a Holy Cross Health para recibir tratamiento.

Un testigo dijo a la Policía que vio a James arrojar alcohol sobre la víctima, corroborando su versión, aunque señaló que fue desde un vaso plástico y no una botella, según el reporte.

Los investigadores dijeron que la víctima les informó que desea presentar cargos.

Los registros muestran que James permanecía detenida en la cárcel principal del condado Broward, pero desde entonces pagó una fianza de $2,500 USD.

One tricky bit: Coming up with formulas that don’t smell like pot roast.

“You see it everywhere, so we were like, ‘Why don’t we do this?’” he said. “Some of the feedback is, ‘We don’t want to smell like beef,’ so we add things like lavender and wild orange to kind of counter that potential beef smell.”

From moisturizers made with beef tallow to salmon sperm facials, consumers have become more interested in animal-based skin care products in recent years. Promoted as natural alternatives to synthetics, they're gaining popularity across social media and high-end spas as well as at farmers’ markets and in home kitchens.

Some experts connect the products' rise to an increased focus on the health impact of chemicals, as well as pro-meat messaging from the Make America Healthy Again movement.

“There’s been a movement in the last couple of years to embrace animal-based foods,” said Norah MacKendrick, an associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University who has studied why consumers are worried about chemicals in their personal care products. “I think some of that is probably spilling over into the cosmetic world.”

Natalee Keenan, 31, said she was looking for natural skin care products when she decided to give tallow a try. The first product she purchased felt beefy and heavy on her skin, but the western Pennsylvania woman said she recently found a whipped tallow balm scented with coconut that feels much lighter.

“I use it sparingly,” she said, adding a tiny bit has been enough to keep her skin feeling smooth.

Here’s what experts have to say about animal-based skin care, including cautions about a lack of medical evidence for their effectiveness.

Chemists, farmers say animal byproducts can be a way to use industry waste

The cosmetics industry moved away from many animal-derived ingredients decades ago amid concerns about animal testing and disease outbreaks like mad cow, said Perry Romanowski, an independent cosmetic chemist who studies how skin care ingredients are formulated.

For years, those concerns, along with the rise of vegan beauty products, pushed many brands to avoid animal-based ingredients altogether. But recently, some of those materials have started to reappear in skin care products and are often marketed as natural alternatives.

Jamie Moody, founder of Sonoma Mountain Beef in Northern California, said she started making tallow products in an effort to reduce waste. “Since the trend toward clean products remains strong, I believe the market will continue to grow,” she said.

Vander Dussen, the California rancher, said he and his wife are “just kind of jumping onto the fad that’s already there.” He added: “In today’s world, it’s very important not only what you are putting on your face but where it comes from.”

Kelly Pratt, who owns a spa in Tampa, Florida, said demand for treatments like salmon sperm DNA facials have surged because clients report improvements over time. Cassandra Hutchison, an aesthetician who gives the treatments at the spa, said the ingredient is intended to repair skin and keep inflammation down. She said it helps in hydration, making skin look healthier and repairing damage to the outer layer of skin that keeps moisture in and irritants out.

Prices vary, but a tub of tallow balm at Target costs about $15 more than a tub of petroleum jelly. And while there are some salmon sperm products like masks you can apply at home, many have to be applied at a spa, which comes with its own costs. Still, that hasn't deterred some consumers, whose searches for terms like “beef tallow for skin” have jumped in recent years and remained higher than ever before, according to Google Trends.

Experts say these may not be best choices

Turning waste from an animal product into something people use is certainly an example of sustainability, experts said.

But neither beef tallow nor salmon sperm have robust medical data to support their effectiveness, said Dr. Angelo Landriscina, a New York City dermatologist who has taken to social media to debunk what he sees as skin care misinformation.

Dr. Heather Rogers, a Seattle dermatologist, agreed there’s no medical evidence that tallow on your skin is helpful. She said it can be rancid and hard to use, and additives to make it smell more pleasant can be irritants.

Romanowski, the cosmetic chemist, said consumers should keep their expectations realistic. He said only a few skin care ingredients, including retinol, a vitamin A-derived ingredient commonly used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that helps with redness and strengthens the skin, have strong evidence behind them. Others, he said, may offer only modest benefits that are difficult for consumers to notice.

How the politics of meat and chemicals weigh in

Corrin Dial, 32, owns Lowcountry Family Farms with her husband in South Carolina. Neither of them grew up farming, she said, but decided to try it after he got out of the Marine Corps.

Dial said she was looking for a natural balm for her baby about two years ago and decided to try whipping tallow. She said she thinks many people are coming to it to avoid chemical products, citing one customer who had cancer and was told by her doctor to be careful of anything she puts on her skin. “A lot of people are moving away from the chemical stuff, they’re trying to get into healthy eating and using more products where they know exactly where it came from,” she said.

MacKendrick, the sociologist from Rutgers, speculated that mothers, who as a demographic have become increasingly aware of how chemical substances affect children, are driving some of the move toward animal-based cosmetic products.

“We find that mothers are making these decisions for the household,” MacKendrick said. “Buying cosmetics for children or personal care products for children is considered high-stakes work.”

Landriscina pointed out that ingredients like salmon-based skin care getting touted as “the hottest new thing” can be rooted in an idea that other cultures, especially in places like Korea, are somehow ahead of the curve or have more innovation in their skin care. That's a bit different than the “back to basics” mentality that can draw people to ingredients like beef tallow. But he said whether people are interested in something old or something new, their skin care choices should be rooted in evidence.

Romanowski said the beauty industry is under pressure to constantly introduce something new.

“You should think of the cosmetic industry more like the fashion industry because you can only do so much with the shirt, right?” said Romanowski. “You can change the color, you can do some aesthetics thing, but it’s still a shirt and it’s the same thing with cosmetics.”

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Según la Oficina del Sheriff de Miami-Dade (MDSO), el choque fue reportado a las 6:24 a.m. en el área de Northwest 54th Street y 77th Court.

“Según los investigadores, una camioneta circulaba hacia el este por la NW 54 Street cuando continuó a través de la intersección y chocó contra un muro de concreto”, indicó la MDSO en un comunicado. “El vehículo pasó por encima del muro de contención e ingresó a los carriles en dirección sur de la carretera estatal 826 (autopista Palmetto), donde impactó a otro vehículo”.

Agentes confirmaron que el conductor de la camioneta fue declarado muerto en la escena.

El conductor del otro vehículo fue trasladado a un hospital cercano en condición estable.

Según el detective Argemis “AC” Colome, se recuperó un arma en la escena y los detectives creen que el conductor de la camioneta se quitó la vida.

“Obviamente vio que la pared estaba destruida y los autos unos encima de otros, y luego vio que empezaban a llegar los rescatistas”, dijo Mercy McClusky, quien trabaja cerca. “El detective que vino a hablar con nosotros dijo que también había casquillos de bala”.

Todos los carriles en dirección sur de la autopista Palmetto fueron cerrados tras el choque, pero ya han sido reabiertos.

La Unidad de Homicidios de Tránsito de la MDSO investiga las circunstancias del choque.

Leo spoke to reporters aboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as part of his 11-day tour of Africa.

He addressed the spiraling back-and-forth saga of Trump’s critiques of his peace message, which have dominated news headlines this week. But the American pope also sought to set the record straight, insisting that his preaching isn’t directed at Trump, but reflects the broader Gospel message of peace.

“There’s been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in all of its aspects, but because of the political situation created when, on the first day of the trip, the president of the United States made some comments about myself,” he said.

“Much of what has been written since then has been more commentary on commentary, trying to interpret what has been said.”

Trump launched the criticism on his social media platform Truth Social on the night of April 12, when he criticized Leo’s preaching about peace as the war, which began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Feb. 28 and was followed by Iran’s retaliation, raged on. Trump accused Leo of being soft on crime, cozy with the left and said that the first American pontiff owed his election to Trump.

Leo has issued consistent calls for peace and dialogue, and has denounced the use of religious justification for war. Specifically, he called Trump’s threat to annihilate Iranian civilization “truly unacceptable.”

The Vatican has stressed that when Leo preaches about peace, he is referring to all wars ravaging the planet, not just the Iran conflict. The Russian Orthodox Church, for example, has justified Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine as a “holy war.”

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Leo referred specifically to his remarks earlier this week to a peace meeting in Bamenda, Cameroon. The city is the epicenter of a separatist conflict that has been raging in the western, Anglophone region of the country for nearly a decade.

Leo said that his remarks, in which he blasted the “handful of tyrants” who were ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, were written two weeks ago, long before Trump’s criticisms began.

“And yet as it happens, it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not in my interest at all,” he said.

Looking ahead, however, he said that he would continue preaching the Gospel.

“I primarily come to Africa as a pastor, as the head of the Catholic Church to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage and accompany all the Catholics throughout Africa,” he said.

He drew attention to some upcoming liturgical readings about what it means to be Christian and to follow Christ, promote fraternity and brotherhood, “but also looking for ways to promote justice in our world, promote peace in our world,” he said.

Leo arrived later Saturday in Angola, the third stop on his four-nation tour. A message of peace would be especially relevant for the southern African country, which was ravaged by a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002 but has left deep scars.

Leo will meet with Angolan President Joao Lourenco and deliver his first speech before government authorities, when he hopes to bring joy and encouragement to Angola's long-suffering people.

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On Friday, detectives in Broward County announced the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection to an attempted sexual battery.

He has been identified as Anthony Alejandro Gonzalez Tovar.

The incident happened around 4:39 p.m. on April 8 along the 16300 block of Golf Club Road in Weston.

The victim told police she was sitting on the grass when authorities said she was grabbed from behind by an unknown subject, struggling with her attacker before he got up and fled after putting his shoes on.

Video footage was obtained by investigators, who said it showed the light-skinned suspect wearing a khaki-colored hoodie and distinctive red and black pants “exposing and pleasuring himself in an adjacent parking lot” before he was seen “slowly approaching the victim, surveying his surroundings and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind,” according to deputies.

“It’s sad because he’s 17 years old,” said neighbor Abigail Lopez. “It’s sad on both ends ... the victim of course.”

Deputies said Gonzalez Tovar was taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center for processing.

El viernes, detectives del condado Broward anunciaron el arresto de un sospechoso de 17 años buscado en relación con un intento de agresión sexual.

Ha sido identificado como Anthony Alejandro Gonzalez Tovar.

El incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 4:39 p.m. del 8 de abril en la cuadra 16300 de Golf Club Road en Weston.

La víctima dijo a la Policía que estaba sentada sobre el césped cuando, según las autoridades, fue sujetada por detrás por un individuo desconocido. La mujer forcejeó con su atacante antes de que este se levantara y huyera tras ponerse los zapatos.

Los investigadores obtuvieron video de vigilancia que, según dijeron, muestra al sospechoso de piel clara usando una sudadera color caqui y pantalones distintivos rojos y negros, “exhibiéndose y complaciéndose a sí mismo en un estacionamiento adyacente” antes de ser visto “acercándose lentamente a la víctima, observando sus alrededores y quitándose los zapatos antes de sujetarla por detrás”, según los agentes.

“Es triste porque tiene 17 años”, dijo la vecina Abigail Lopez. “Es triste por ambos lados... la víctima, por supuesto”.

Los agentes dijeron que Gonzalez Tovar fue llevado al Centro de Evaluación Juvenil para su procesamiento.

La policía de Hialeah indicó que Nikol Marie Rodriguez, de Miramar, fue detenida antes de la 1:30 p.m. del jueves.

Dijeron que los incidentes ocurrieron el 4 de marzo en Peace Christian Academy, ubicada en 490 E. 50th St.

Según un informe de arresto, la víctima, que tenía 8 años en ese momento, tiene diagnóstico de autismo y TDAH y “puede comprender instrucciones simples, pero tiene dificultad para articular más que una solicitud sencilla”.

La policía dijo que el niño no es conocido por ser violento y vive con su madre.

Rodriguez había sido la educadora principal del niño desde agosto de 2024 y era responsable del “cuidado, supervisión y servicios esenciales para la salud física y mental del menor”, indica el informe.

Los investigadores señalaron que el video de vigilancia muestra una interacción poco antes de las 11 a.m. cuando Rodriguez “parece asistir físicamente a la víctima al sujetar su brazo izquierdo” y luego “agarrar el brazo derecho y el área del bíceps, girando a la víctima de manera agresiva”.

Indicaron que las acusaciones más graves se derivan de un incidente posterior alrededor de las 12:45 p.m. de ese día, cuando el niño estaba sentado tranquilamente en el suelo y “no mostraba de ninguna manera un comportamiento físicamente amenazante”.

A pesar de eso, el informe establece que Rodriguez presuntamente sujetó al niño al colocarle los brazos detrás de la espalda, causándole dolor. La policía dijo que el niño “fue observado luchando contra la técnica de restricción, aparentando estar en agonía”, mientras otro estudiante cercano se cubría los ojos y los oídos.

Señalaron que la situación se agravó aún más cuando se vio a Rodriguez “azotar con fuerza la parte superior del cuerpo y la cabeza de la víctima contra el suelo del salón” y continuó sujetándolo al inmovilizar sus brazos y aplicar presión en la parte superior de su cuerpo.

El informe describe al niño intentando escapar mientras Rodriguez permanecía en control, en un momento presionando su cabeza contra una esquina del salón y montándose sobre su torso.

Tras el forcejeo, la policía indicó que Rodriguez es acusada de empujar al menor contra una mesa cuando intentaba ponerse de pie.

Dijeron que Rodriguez no buscó asistencia médica ni brindó atención posteriormente.

Más tarde esa noche, la madre del niño descubrió lesiones, incluyendo “una pequeña herida punzante” en su bíceps, junto con moretones y rasguños en el pecho y el brazo, según el informe.

Un informe interno de la escuela describió el incidente como un esfuerzo de “intervención de apoyo para desescalar” con la intención de prevenir daño, indicando que Rodriguez “colocó sus manos en los costados del menor para brindar apoyo físico”. Sin embargo, los investigadores dijeron que el video de vigilancia contradice esa versión.

La policía dijo que Rodriguez se negó a dar una declaración a través de su abogado.

Christopher Pracitto, abogado defensor de Rodriguez, pidió que su cliente recibiera una fianza más baja.

“Es una menor que estaba actuando mal, y ella estaba en el proceso de sujetarla”, dijo en la corte. La solicitud fue denegada.

Los registros de la cárcel muestran que enfrenta un cargo de abuso infantil sin causar gran daño corporal.

Hasta el viernes, permanecía detenida en el Centro Correccional Turner Guilford Knight, donde su fianza fue fijada en $5,000 USD. También se le ordenó mantenerse alejada de la víctima.

Local 10 News solicitó una declaración a la escuela sobre el incidente y si ella continúa empleada.

In an interview with The Associated Press on the margins of a diplomacy forum in Turkey, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh also said his country will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States, rejecting claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

“I can tell you that no enriched material is going to be shipped to United States,” Khatibzadeh said. “This is non-starter and I can assure you that while we are ready to address any concerns that we do have, we’re not going to accept things that are nonstarters.”

On Friday, Trump said that the U.S. will go into Iran and “get all the nuclear dust,” referring to the 970 pounds (440 kilograms) of enriched uranium believed to be buried under nuclear sites badly damaged by U.S. military strikes last year.

Khatibzadeh said there have been many exchanges of messages between the sides but accused the United States of holding firm on demands Iran deems to be excessive.

“We are still not there yet to move on to an actual meeting because there are issues that the Americans have not yet abandoned their maximalist position,” Khatibzadeh said. Iran was seeking the finalization of a “framework agreement” before moving to an in-person meeting, he added.

The Iranian official would not go into specifics of the negotiations with the United States or say which issues remain unresolved but called on Washington to address Iran’s concerns, including sanctions imposed on Iran.

“The other sides also should understand and address our main concerns, which are illegal unilateral sanctions that Americans have imposed on Iranians and this economic terrorism which has targeted Iranian people to suffocate them and make them to revolt against the political structure inside Iran,” Khatibzadeh said.

Asked whether Iran would respond to renewed attacks by Israel on Lebanon despite the ceasefire, Khatibzadeh said: “Iran has no option, just to stop aggressors once and forever.”

Trump said that Israel is “prohibited” by the U.S. from further strikes on Lebanon and that “enough is enough” in the Israel-Hezbollah war.

The State Department said the prohibition applies only to offensive attacks and not to actions taken in self-defense.

The Iranian official renewed Iran’s position that Tehran’s actions were defensive and in response to unprovoked aggression occurring in the middle of negotiations.

He also reiterated Iran's position that the ceasefire must extend to Lebanon, where Israel had been fighting with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

When the U.S. and Iran declared a temporary truce last week, Pakistan and Iran said it extended to Lebanon, but Israel — and later the U.S. — denied this. Israel then launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, prompting Iran to announce it was once again closing the Strait of Hormuz. Following implementation of a truce in Lebanon Friday, Iran said it had reopened the strait.

“Iran negotiated with good faith, accepted a ceasefire and told everybody that this ceasefire should include all countries, including Lebanon,” Khatibzadeh said. “Then the other side said that, it is not committed to this and then started atrocities.”

He said that a “new protocol” would be put in place for the Strait of Hormuz as part of the negotiations with the U.S. and it would “remain open and safe for all civilian passage.”

Trump has said a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran.

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La Policía indicó que Perez, de 49 años, embistió intencionalmente con su camioneta de jardinería el Lexus que conducía Mirtha Sanchez-Teran el jueves, empujándolo contra un edificio detrás de un centro comercial en la cuadra 7600, dejándola atrapada y provocando que se activaran las bolsas de aire del vehículo.

Las autoridades dijeron que un video muestra a Perez, vestido de color naranja brillante, acercándose al auto de la víctima, apuntando con un arma y disparando un solo tiro antes de que el video termine.

En otro video se escuchan más disparos. Un informe de arresto del Departamento de Policía de Coral Springs indica que Sanchez-Teran, madre de dos hijos, recibió múltiples impactos en ambos hombros, el pecho, el abdomen y el rostro.

Tras “aparentemente creer que estaba muerta”, huyó desesperadamente y saltó a un canal cercano para escapar del lugar, según el informe.

Pero los agentes dijeron que Sanchez-Teran sobrevivió a los disparos e identificó a su presunto atacante.

La Policía localizó a Perez en un vecindario cercano. Inicialmente negó conocer a su exnovia.

Sin embargo, tras ser detenido, la Policía indicó que se mostró emocional cuando los agentes mencionaron a la víctima y a sus dos hijas.

Varios testigos también lo identificaron, y su empleador confirmó que la camioneta de trabajo le pertenecía.

Ahora enfrenta varios cargos graves, incluido intento de asesinato.

Las autoridades informaron que Sanchez-Teran permanecía en condición grave hasta el viernes.

More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West — according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It's the highest levels for this time of year since the drought monitor began in 2000.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's comprehensive Palmer Drought Severity Index not only hit its highest level for March since records started in 1895, but last month was the third-driest month recorded regardless of time of year. It trailed only the famed Dust Bowl months of July and August 1934.

Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer. A different drought — connected to the jet stream keeping storms further north — has put the South from Texas all the way to the East Coast into a separate drought that just happens to coincide with what's going on in the West, said Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center.

It would take 19 inches of rain in one month to break the drought in eastern Texas and more than a foot of rain to solve the deficit for most of the Southeast, NOAA calculated.

“Right now 61% of the country is in drought and that’s steadily been going up for the calendar year,” Fuchs said. “We just haven’t seen too many springs where this amount of the country has been in this kind of shape.”

Sticking out like a sore thumb is a highly technical but crucial measurement of “the sponginess'' of the atmosphere — or how much moisture the hot, dry air is sucking up from the land it's baking. It's called vapor pressure deficit. It's 77% above normal and more than 25% higher than the previous record for January through March in the West, said UCLA hydroclimatologist Park Williams.

That level of moisture-sucking from the ground “wouldn't have appeared possible” before now, Williams said.

Drought usually peaks in summer, not spring, and that's what worries meteorologists.

“Fire tends to respond to heat and drought in an exponential manner,” Williams said. “For each degree of warming, you get a bigger bang in terms of fire than you got from the previous degree of warming.”

In Arizona, cacti are blooming months early and the worry about water has already started, said Kathy Jacobs, director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions at the University of Arizona.

“Those of us who are dependent on the Colorado River, of course, are very concerned about the fact that we don’t have a negotiated path forward in the middle of what appears to be possibly the worst year of drought that we’ve all experienced,” Jacobs said. “We have lots of reservoirs that are not full.”

Yale Climate Connections meteorologist Jeff Masters said his biggest concern is what drought will do to agriculture and then food prices. If America has a poor crop year because of the drought, it could be a global problem. A strong natural El Nino weather oscillation is predicted, which often reduces crop yield in other places across the globe, such as India.

UCLA's Williams said the drought and hotter weather are driven by both natural variability and human-caused climate change with randomness a slightly bigger factor.

“All weather is now affected by climate change,” Arizona's Jacobs said. “There is no such thing as weather that's divorced from climate trends. But this extreme event is extreme in the way that we’ve been expecting: extreme heat waves, intense drought.”

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Yet so far, it’s been the office running elections in the state’s most populous county that has commanded much of the spotlight.

Republican Justin Heap is an election skeptic who will be overseeing his first statewide election in Maricopa County. He has been engaged in a bitter legal feud with the county board of supervisors over election procedures, has put in place a controversial system for checking signatures on mail ballots and has run voter records through a federal system to check for noncitizens despite questions about its accuracy. Heap also has made overtures to the Trump administration in its quest for voter and election records.

His actions have drawn heated comments from members of that board, which splits election oversight with Heap’s office, and rebukes from the attorney general and secretary of state. A ruling this week in the legal case will give Heap more authority over election operations.

The turmoil has created an air of uncertainty about how the midterm elections will go in a county that has been a regular target of election conspiracy theorists and is pivotal for deciding statewide races in one of the nation’s most important political battlegrounds.

State Sen. Lauren Kuby, a Democrat who sits on a legislative elections committee and represents part of Phoenix, said the discord between the recorder and county board is sowing confusion and distrust.

“We’re one of the biggest counties in the country, and we have all of our election administrators fighting right now," she said. "So I imagine if you’re a voter, you’re pretty confused and worried.”

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office, which Heap runs, did not provide a response to questions despite multiple requests for comment. Heap did issue a statement in response to the court ruling, saying it “restores both the authority and the resources necessary for my office to do its job.”

A power struggle and heated accusations

Heap took office after defeating the incumbent in the 2024 Republican primary. He quickly began challenging the board of supervisors, which is majority Republican.

He sued them in June 2025 with the backing of America First Legal, a conservative group founded by Stephen Miller, now a deputy chief of staff in the White House. The lawsuit accused the board of negotiating an agreement with Heap's predecessor to transfer money, information technology staff and certain election functions away from his office, including management of ballot drop boxes, processing of early arriving ballots and placement of sites used for early voting.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ended up largely siding with Heap in the case. The board's chair, Kate Brophy McGee, said the board will consider an appeal.

Before the ruling, supervisors had called Heap's lawsuit frivolous and “full of falsehoods” as part a power struggle that at times has boiled over. A budget meeting in January devolved into heated accusations, with Supervisor Thomas Galvin, a Republican, saying Heap “continues to lie over and over again.” In a statement issued afterward, Heap dismissed the incident as a “juvenile temper tantrum.”

The board proposed a settlement earlier this year but did not receive a counteroffer from Heap.

New way to check voter signatures

Once in the job, Heap changed the process for checking voters’ signatures on their mail ballot envelopes.

The new procedure involves workers of both political parties reviewing signatures and more workers conducting additional reviews of signatures deemed to be questionable, Heap told the board during a meeting last fall.

But some elected officials and observers say they are concerned the new policy could lead to otherwise eligible ballots being rejected. Galvin said the rejection rate in the November 2025 local election was “huge” relative to past elections.

He has said he worries the new signature verification process is a “looming disaster” and expressed concern that many people “who legally and validly voted last November saw their ballots be rejected for arbitrary reasons.”

Heap says the new policy is faster and more secure. “In the end, the signatures either match or they don’t,” he told the board.

Checking citizenship, but accuracy is a question

Heap has promoted his office’s use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s SAVE system to identify people on the voter rolls who may not be citizens.

The office said that through the system, it found “137 registered voters who are not U.S. citizens” and that 60 of those “voted in prior elections.” The Maricopa County attorney’s office has said it received 207 names from the recorder’s office to review for voting eligibility.

Voting by people who are not U.S. citizens is rare, and the SAVE system has been criticized by some election officials and experts who say it frequently identifies eligible voters as noncitizens. Arizona's secretary of state, Democrat Adrian Fontes, said in an interview that the program is unreliable.

“The SAVE system is notoriously inaccurate,” he said. “You can’t depend on that to take somebody off the voter rolls or to start the removal proceeding.”

The recorder’s office announced its use of the SAVE system the same day Heap attended a news conference outside Phoenix, where then-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was promoting a congressional bill that would require documented proof of citizenship to register and vote.

Fontes said his office has not received any additional information from the recorder about the alleged noncitizen voters and that the timing of the announcement makes it seem like “more of a headline grab than anything without more information.”

Fears of undermining confidence in elections

Heap’s presence at Noem’s February news conference was not the only instance when the recorder has appeared close with the Trump administration.

Correspondence obtained from the recorder’s office through a public records request shows a willingness to defer to the U.S. Department of Justice. This year the department seized ballots and other records related to the 2020 election from Georgia’s Fulton County, which includes Atlanta.

Meanwhile, the FBI subpoenaed similar Maricopa County records from the state Senate president.

Harmeet Dhillon, who oversees the department's Civil Rights Division, wrote to Fontes, Heap and county officials in September seeking preservation of county election records. Heap replied the next day, stressing in his letter that his office is “committed to full cooperation with the Department of Justice as it conducts its investigation," before adding: “We share your goal of safeguarding election integrity.”

As it has done in other states, the department sued Arizona months later for failing to comply with its request for detailed voter information.

The state’s attorney general, Democrat Kris Mayes, told a local media outlet that Heap is “trying to undermine Arizonans’ trust in our election system” and warned him not to provide voter lists to the federal government.

With the state’s July primary approaching, some observers are concerned that Heap’s feuding with the board and other actions could undermine public confidence in elections.

“The voters need to have a sense that this county is well-run, that the recorder and the board of supervisors have the best interest of every voter,” said Pinny Sheoran, state advocacy chair with the League of Women Voters of Arizona. “And that is frayed with this discord.”

Rain chances are about 10% Saturday, increasing to 30% Sunday and 50% by Monday as a cold front approaches South Florida. After Monday, temperatures will fall back closer to 80 degrees through the rest of next week, so this brief burst of heat won’t last long.

If you’ve been itching to get to the beach, conditions look favorable, with lighter winds and plenty of sunshine.

Both President Emmanuel Macron and the UNIFIL force blamed Hezbollah, but the Lebanese militant group denied involvement.

The attack near the southern Lebanese village of Ghandouriyeh came after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect at midnight Thursday between Israel and Hezbollah.

The latest Israel-Hezbollah war began on March 2 when the Iran-backed group launched rockets into Israel after the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran, killing top officials including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The war, in which Israel invaded parts of Lebanon, left nearly 2,300 people dead in Lebanon, more than 1 million people displaced and caused widespread destruction.

“Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah,” Macron wrote on social media. “France demands that the Lebanese authorities immediately arrest those responsible and assume their responsibilities alongside UNIFIL,” the U.N. mission in southern Lebanon.

Investigation launched

In Beirut, three judicial officials said that Lebanon's Military Tribunal opened an investigation over the attack and is in contact with the army's intelligence department to work on identifying the perpetrators. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

Hezbollah denied links to the attack, calling in a statement for caution in assigning blame and judgment until the Lebanese army completes its investigation to determine the full circumstances. Hezbollah said that peacekeepers should coordinate with the Lebanese army in their operations.

Hezbollah expressed surprise in the statement at the hasty accusations leveled against it, especially given the silence of these same parties “when the Israeli enemy attacks UNIFIL forces.”

Macron identified the dead soldier as Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban. He said that three of Montorio’s “comrades in arms were injured and evacuated.”

“The nation bows in respect and extends its support to the families of our soldiers and to all our military personnel engaged for peace in Lebanon,” he said.

His death came nearly a month after a drone attack on March 12 targeted a Kurdish military base in Iraq's Erbil region, killing French Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion and wounding six others.

French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said Saturday that the soldier was killed during an ambush. She said he was on a mission to open a route toward a UNIFIL post that had been isolated for several days, because of fighting in the area between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.

The ceasefire took effect in Lebanon on Friday, but it wasn't clear to what extent Hezbollah would abide by a truce that it didn't play a role in negotiating.

“He was caught in an ambush by an armed group at very close range,” she said on X. “Immediately hit by a direct shot from a light weapon, he was pulled back under fire by his comrades, who were unable to resuscitate him.”

UNIFIL said that a patrol that was clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghandouriyeh on Saturday to reestablish links with isolated UNIFIL positions came under small arms fire from non-state actors. UNIFIL said that one peacekeeper succumbed to his wounds and three others were wounded, two of them seriously.

Macron demands clarification

Macron spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam following the attack “in order to call on the Lebanese authorities to shed full light on this incident, to identify and prosecute those responsible without delay, and to do everything possible to ensure the safety of UNIFIL soldiers, who must under no circumstances be targeted,” Macron's office said.

Salam posted on X that he ordered an investigation into the attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice. Aoun and Lebanon's parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the attack.

The Lebanese army condemned the attack in a statement adding that it will continue its “close coordination” with UNIFIL. The army said that it's working to detain the perpetrators.

Macron also reiterated “the importance of full respect for the ceasefire by all parties and reaffirmed France’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, for the benefit of all Lebanese people and regional stability.

Israel strikes on Lebanon

Earlier Saturday, the Israeli military said it had conducted aerial and ground strikes in southern Lebanon after it identified several incidents in which militants “violated the ceasefire understanding” by approaching areas close to where Israeli troops are located.

The military mentioned for the first time what it called a “Yellow Line,” saying militants tried to approach it from the north.

There is no mention of a “Yellow Line” in the ceasefire agreement, which was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The U.S. State Department said Thursday that according to the ceasefire agreement, Israel reserves the right to defend itself “at any time, against planned, imminent or ongoing attacks.”

Senior Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qammati told Lebanon’s Al-Jadeed TV on Saturday that the group won't tolerate any Israeli strikes like those which happened after the November 2024 truce, when Israel continued to carry out almost daily airstrikes.

“This time we will not practice the strategic patience policy,” Qammati said.

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Samuel Petrequin reported from London.

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This story has been corrected to show that the French president’s first name is Emmanuel, not Emmanual.