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Live updates | Israel predicts a difficult ground offensive in Gaza to dismantle Hamas tunnels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

Israeli forces conducted another ground raid in Gaza in advance of an expected invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory that the country’s defense minister said would come soon. U.S. warplanes, meanwhile, struck targets in eastern Syria after attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed fighters, adding to regional tensions fueled by the 3-week-old Gaza war. The Palestinian death toll passed 7,300 as Israel launched waves of airstrikes in response to the bloody Hamas rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7. The Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza, which tracks the toll, released a detailed list, including names and ID numbers on Thursday. In the occupied West Bank, more than 110 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids since Oct. 7.More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, mostly civilians slain during the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 229 people — including foreigners, children and older adults — were taken by Hamas during the incursion and remain in capti...

Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed clear concussion protocol and will play vs Giants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets starting cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed cleared the concussion protocol and will play against the Giants on Sunday.Coach Robert Saleh announced Friday both Gardner and Reed are “good to go” after practicing fully this week.Gardner missed New York’s 20-14 victory over Philadelphia two weeks ago after being a late addition to the injury report with what was first called an “illness” by the team. But symptoms worsened for last year’s AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and it was determined he had a concussion.Reed sat out two games after being injured in the Jets’ 23-20 loss to Kansas City on Oct. 1. The return of both Gardner and Reed is a big boost for the Jets’ defense, which had Bryce Hall, Craig James and Tae Hayes replace them. The backups played well, but Gardner and Reed form one of the league’s top cornerback duos when healthy. “It does allow flexibility on the defense and it allows you to do some thin...

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

FILE - Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., watches on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 25, 2023. Santos is set to be arraigned on a revised indictment accusing him of several frauds, including making tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on credit cards belonging to his campaign donors. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)(AP/Alex Brandon) FILE - Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., watches on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 25, 2023. Santos is set to be arraigned on a revised indictment accusing him of several frauds, including making tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on credit cards belonging to his campaign donors. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)(AP/Alex Brandon) CEN...

Admiten demanda de inconstitucionalidad contra contrato minero que causa protestas en Panamá

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Corte Suprema de Justicia de Panamá admitió una demanda de inconstitucionalidad contra la Ley 406, de octubre de este año, con la cual se renovó un contrato, con nuevos términos y condiciones, para la minería de cobre entre el Estado panameño y la empresa Minera Panamá, informó este jueves el máximo tribunal del país.Se trata de una compañía que explota ese metal en el país centroamericano y que pertenece a la compañía canadiense First Quantum.La demanda de inconstitucionalidad fue interpuesta el lunes ante la Corte Suprema de Justicia, por el abogado Juan Ramón Sevillano Callejas, y va contra el artículo 1 de la ley, numeral que se refiere a la aprobación o desaprobación en la Asamblea Nacional de Panamá, en los contratos que el Estado sea parte o tenga interés, pero cuya celebración no esté reglamentada previamente, entre otras consideraciones, según la gaceta oficial con la ley.Desde este lunes, en diversos puntos de Panamá, principalmente en la capital, ...

“Parásitos”: una madre gana caso judicial para desalojar a sus dos hijos de 40 años

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

(CNN) — Parece que el amor de una madre tiene límites. Al menos para una mujer de 75 años de la ciudad de Pavía, en el norte de Italia, que ganó una demanda para desalojar a sus hijos —de 40 y 42 años— de su casa, dijo a CNN este viernes un secretario judicial de Pavía.Los dos hijos, descritos en documentos judiciales por su madre como “parásitos”, vivían en el apartamento familiar sin contribuir económicamente ni ayudar en la casa, según la denuncia presentada por la mujer, cuyo nombre no ha sido identificado, en un Tribunal del Tribunal de Distrito de Pavía. Ambos hombres están empleados, según los documentos judiciales.La jueza Simona Caterbi dio la razón a la madre jubilada, separada del padre de los hombres y cuya pensión se destinaba íntegramente a la alimentación y el mantenimiento de la casa, dictaminando que los dos “bamboccioni”, o bebés grandes, tienen hasta el 18 de diciembre para desalojar el lugar, según el fallo judicial del martes, al qu...

Mexican officials say supplies are getting into Acapulco and people are getting out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Officials said Friday that that they are moving supplies into Acapulco and getting people out of the devastated city three days after Hurricane Otis pummeled Mexico’s Pacific coast. Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval announced that the official number of 27 dead and four missing had not changed. Some in Mexico were skeptical of official tolls because the city remains largely cut off. Some local media have reported bodies in the city that have not yet been recovered. Hundreds of people continued looking Friday for loved ones who have not been heard from since the storm.Military officials leading Mexico’s response to the hurricane focused during President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s morning news briefing on the relief that would arriving in Acapulco.An “air bridge” between Acapulco and Mexico City was established, they said. Planes carrying medical personnel would be landing at Acapulco’s commercial airport and leaving with tourists. The city’s m...

How much snow will Denver get this weekend?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — From temperatures in the 80s a few days ago to freeze warnings, winter is coming to Colorado. The Pinpoint Weather team has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on both Saturday and Sunday, making for a chilly and snowy Halloween weekend. Here is what you can expect from the first flurries of the season to hit the Front Range.TimingAccording to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels, snow will move into Denver and the Front Range early Saturday morning. This quick round may result in light accumulation for the metro area. Loveland Ski Area: Heavy weekend snow could push up opening day After the early snowfall, Michels said there will be a break during the midday hours on Saturday.But don't be fooled, snow returns to Denver by the midafternoon, and it will stay through Sunday morning. The snow will eventually taper off by midday Sunday.TotalsThis storm looks to bring Denver and the Front Range its first measurable snow of the season.According to the Pinpoint W...

Guy Fieri to sign cigar boxes, meet fans in Lafayette, Longmont

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Emmy Award-winning TV host Guy Fieri will be spending Halloween with his Coloradan fans.Fieri will be signing boxes of his brand Knuckle Sandwich cigars and meeting fans, according to a Facebook event listing. Sam’s No. 3 in Aurora to close by end of year According to Cigar Aficionado magazine, Fieri enjoyed cigars throughout college and his career as a chef and TV personality. He owns several restaurants and a tequila brand and even founded a non-profit charity foundation. He hadn't yet been immersed in the cigar business, so he partnered with cigarmaker Erik Espinosa. For a year or so, Espinosa would send sample cigars to Fieri, according to the magazine, who would give feedback until they narrowed it down to four samples, which became Knuckle Sandwich cigars and hit the market in 2022.That year, the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano Corona Gorda R cigar was named the No. 23 cigar of 2022 by Cigar Aficionado.According to his Flavortown USA website, Colorado is on...

13-year-old Hialeah boy charged as adult in mother’s stabbing death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

Thirteen-year-old Derek Rosa, accused of the brutal murder of his mother, has been charged as an adult. He was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his mother, Irina Garcia. The incident occurred on Oct. 12, as Rosa allegedly stabbed his mother multiple times while she slept next to his newborn half-sister. The act was reported to 911 by Rosa himself, when he shared disturbing details.“I took pictures and I told my friends about it,” said Rosa in a 911 call. “Is that bad?” When authorities arrived, they found Garcia’s body beside her sleeping 14-day-old daughter.Rosa’s father and grandmother appeared in a court hearing on behalf of the 13-year-old on Friday. During the hearing, emotional pleas were made, emphasizing their support for the young boy.“It’s very unfortunate that this tragedy occurred,” said Rosa’s father, “but this child is very humble, very peaceful and no one could imagine that this...

Arrest made in violent Lyft carjacking case in North Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:17:53 GMT

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a violent carjacking involving a Lyft driver on Oct. 19, authorities said.According to police, the victim, a 33-year-old Lyft driver, had been brutally assaulted and had her vehicle stolen during the incident.According to police reports, the victim had picked up Jermiah Vedner Charles, of North Miami, at 11010 NW 7th Avenue and drove him to 12220 Griffing Blvd. Upon arrival, Charles allegedly assaulted the driver, forcing her to exit the vehicle. Charles then reportedly fled in the victim’s 2017 white Toyota Corolla.A day after the incident, a spokesperson with Lyft sent a statement to 7News that read, “The allegations described are unacceptable and have no place in the Lyft community or in our society. Upon learning of this incident, we immediately reached out to the driver to offer our support. Additionally, the rider’s account has been permanently removed from the Lyft platform, and we stand ready to assist law enforcement w...