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Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza, the UN says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military on Friday directed the evacuation of northern Gaza, a region that is home to 1.1 million people — about half of the territory’s population — within 24 hours, a U.N. spokesman said.This could signal an impending ground offensive, though the Israeli military has not yet confirmed such an appeal. On Thursday it said that while it was preparing, a decision has not yet been made.The order, delivered to the U.N., comes as Israel presses an offensive against Hamas militants. U.N. spokesman Stéphane Dujarric called the order “impossible” without “devastating humanitarian consequences.”Earlier, the Israeli military pulverized the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, prepared for a possible ground invasion and said its complete siege of the territory — which has left Palestinians desperate for food, fuel and medicine — would remain in place until Hamas militants free some 150 hostages taken during a grisly weekend incursion.A visit by Secretary of State An...

Miami Police release sketch amid search for subject in sexual battery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

Police have released a sketch as they search for a subject in connection to a sexual battery in Miami.According to City of Miami Police, the subject targeted the victim in the area of Northwest Second Avenue and 37th Street, between 2 and 3 a.m. on Monday.In addition to releasing the sketch, police described the subject as a male between 16 and 23 years old. Detectives said he stands 5 feet, 2 inches or 5 feet, 3 inches tall, has long hair and was possibly wearing a black T-shirt, khaki shorts, and black and white sneakers.If you have any information on this incident or recognize the subject and have information on his whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Private schools in South Florida struggling after funding from the state’s voucher program delayed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

Some South Florida private schools are suffering due to the expanded state school voucher program, which helps K-12 students attend private school. Things have gotten so bad, some principals are paying out of their own pockets to keep their schools open. 7’s Karen Hensel has tonight’s 7 Investigates.Ada Gonzalez’s top priority is the success of her students.Ada Gonzalez, principal, Cambridge International Academy: “The parents and the children, they’re not just our students. They’re our family.”She’s the principal of Cambridge International Academy in Pembroke Pines.But the school nearly closed when money from the state’s school voucher program never came.Ada Gonzalez: “It was a moment of total panic.”That’s when the school’s owner stepped in.Ada Gonzalez: “She had to take from her own, reach into her pocket, basically, to be able to meet payroll and max out credit cards. She’s also had to take...

South Florida woman organizes chartered flights to help people flee war-torn Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

As U.S. residents attempt to flee Israel, away from the war zone, one South Florida woman is helping get people to safety.Twenty-eight-year-old Nicole was able to organize an emergency chartered flight out of the war-torn region for 155 passengers.Among them was Ori David Meyer, who said he found himself running out of options after war broke out this past weekend.“I don’t have the money to pay like $3,000 or $1,000 now to fly back – I suppose not to pay the flights, because they’re booked,” he said.Meyer was born and raised in Israel, but he’s called Miami home for the past six years.“I went to to Tel Aviv to visit my family after three years that I didn’t see them,” he said.While he was there, bombs started raining down just streets away from his family home.“Here was a missile that fell in the middle of Tel Aviv,” he said in a cellphone video showing the damage.It’s bittersweet to want to leave his family, bu...

Is the Labour left finished in Britain?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Google Play EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. Acast Amazon Music With Labour Party leader Keir Starmer dragging his party onto the center ground, host Aggie Chambre asks what remains of the left in Britain — and what the future may hold for this increasingly marginalized group.She hears from three Labour MPs in the left-wing socialist campai...

Jeremy Corbyn urges left-wing Labour MPs to ‘speak up’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

LONDON — Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has urged left-wing Labour MPs to “speak up” on issues of conscience, even if they risk being kicked out of the party.The Islington North MP, who had the party whip suspended in 2020 for his response to a report into antisemitism, told former colleagues that “staying silent is never an option.” “Speak up,” Corbyn advised. “Speak out. Life is full of opportunities, and full of risks — and full of surprises.”Corbyn was speaking on a new episode of POLITICO’s Westminster Insider podcast which explores the future of the Labour left under the centrist leadership of Keir Starmer. Left-wing Labour MPs Clive Lewis and Ian Lavery, both of whom served in Corbyn’s shadow Cabinet, told the podcast they now feel they have to be ultra-careful about what they say. “Anybody who has got a modicum of interest and knowledge of political parties can clearly see there’s been a purge against the left,” L...

Thursday’s high school roundup/scores: Watertown sets national record with 33rd straight shutout

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

With a 33rd straight shutout, Watertown (12-0) set a new national field hockey record by blanking Melrose 7-0 in Middlesex League play. Molly Driscoll had four goals in the win.Mackenzie Clark finished off two goals before Lola Rocci delivered the game-winner with 1:38 to go, capping off a tremendous defensive effort from Belmont (11-2) to edge league power Winchester, 3-2. … Rose Bonner stood out in goal while Luci Romanowski and Olivia Scally each scored, lifting Stoneham over Burlington, 2-0. … Danielle Bowers scored a pair while Gabby Sabatino added a goal and an assist as Reading blanked Woburn, 6-0.In the Catholic Central League, Jordi Higgins scored twice as Bishop Feehan (9-2-1) blanked St. Mary’s of Lynn 4-0.Haylen Wilson had a hat trick as Hingham (8-2-1) took down Silver Lake 4-0 in a Patriot League tilt.In South Coast Conference action, Addie Taylor finished with two goals and an assist to lead Apponequet to a 4-1 win over Fairhaven. … Bobbi Serino and Gabby Griffi...

San Marcos couple among US citizens trying to get out of Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A couple from San Marcos took a trip to Israel on Sept. 27 and just six days into their trip, Hamas attacked Israel. “Saturday morning, we woke up to sirens going off and we went into the bomb shelter," Patty Kolb said to FOX 5. She and her husband are with a group of people who traveled to Israel. Now, they are among the many United States citizens awaiting a flight out of Israel.“I have cried more in these last five days more than I have in a while, because of just the pure evil," Kolb said. “When the sirens go off, you can see the flashes, you can see the Iron Dome intercept.” Blinken in Israel: At least 25 Americans killed in ‘heinous’ Hamas attacks While they were scheduled to have been home by now, they are taking this as an opportunity to support the people of Israel in a way they said they wouldn't have been able to from their home.“This is not the trip that we expected but if we are going to support Israel, if we can support them here, that just seems like we...

China’s exports, imports fell 6.2% in September as global demand faltered

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports and imports both fell in September from a year earlier, though they contracted at a slower pace even as global demand remained muted.Customs data released Friday showed exports for September slid 6.2% to $299.13 billion in the fifth straight month of decline. Imports also slid 6.2% to $221.43 billion.China posted a trade surplus of $77.71 billion, up from $68.36 billion in August.The Associated Press

Japan’s government asks a court to revoke the legal religious status of the Unification Church

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:58 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government asked a court Friday to revoke the legal status of the Unification Church after an Education Ministry investigation concluded the group for decades has systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families.The request submitted to the Tokyo District Court asks for it to issue a dissolution order revoking the church’s status as a religious organization. Education Ministry officials submitted 5,000 pieces of documents and evidence in cardboard boxes to the court to support its request. The process involves hearings and appeals from both sides and would take a while. If the order is approved and its legal status is stripped, the church could still operate but would lose its tax exemption privilege as a religious organization and would face financial setbacks.The request was made a day after Education Minister Masahito Moriyama announced a panel of experts had endorsed the revocation request based on th...