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Evacuations ordered after winds whip Northern California wildfire near site of 2022 deadly blaze

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

HAMBURG, Calif. (AP) — Rural areas near California’s border with Oregon were under evacuation orders Wednesday after gusty winds from a thunderstorm sent a lightning-sparked wildfire racing through national forest lands, authorities said.The blaze in Siskiyou County, dubbed the Head Fire, was one of at least 20 fires — most of them tiny — that erupted in the Klamath National Forest as thunderstorms brought lightning and downdrafts that drove the flames through timber and rural lands.“This has been a fire that has moved extremely quickly,” Forest Supervisor Rachel Smith told The Associated Press. “Just in a matter of a couple of minutes yesterday afternoon the fire grew from just 50 acres (20.2 hectares) to nearly 1,500 acres (607 hectares). This is the kind of growth that historically we have not experienced on our forest prior to the last couple of years.”An overflight late Tuesday measured the fire at 4.2 square miles (10.8 square kilometers), slightly smaller th...

Así llamaba Trump a López Obrador, según un exfuncionario mexicano

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

WASHINGTON – El expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, solía referirse al actual mandatario de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, como “Juan Trump”, por las similitudes entre ambos, reveló este miércoles el exsecretario mexicano de Economía, Ildefonso Guajardo.Guajardo lideró la delegación del gobierno del expresidente mexicano Enrique Peña Nieto, junto con el entonces canciller, Luis Videgaray, que negoció con la administración de Trump el nuevo tratado de libre comercio T-MEC, unas conversaciones que se alargaron incluso cuando López Obrador ya era presidente electo.“Cuando visitábamos de vez en cuando Washington para las negociaciones, el presidente Trump nos saludaba en su oficina, a Luis Videgaray y a mí, ¿y saben cómo se refería al actual presidente Andrés? Solía preguntarnos, ¿cómo está Juan Trump?’”, explicó Guajardo en una charla en el centro de ideas Wilson Center, en Washington.Según Guajardo, Trump utilizaba este mote para Lóp...

Fort Lauderdale Police employee arrested, charged in killing of woman in Coral Springs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

A Fort Lauderdale Police employee has been arrested after, investigators said, he shot and killed a woman in a Coral Springs home. Chase Harder, 21, was hired as a detention officer by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department in 2022. Detectives are calling the fatal shooting a domestic incident. According to officials, their investigation began around 10 p.m. Tuesday after calls about a shooting near the 9200 block of Ramblewood Drive. The police department notified the public to avoid the area in a tweet. Police said the gunman, later identified as Harder, was seen carrying a young child over his shoulder as he left an apartment and took off in an SUV.Investigators said the suspect dropped the child off at the home of the child’s biological father at around 11 p.m., then turned himself in at the Coral Springs Police station. Jason, a nearby neighbor, said he heard at least five gunshots that kept them from going to sleep. “It was one gunshot and it was about a five-second...

Miami Beach libraries offering free water and AC escape from summer heat

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

With the summer heat setting new records, the City of Miami Beach has rolled out a cooling initiative for residents and visitors alike. Offering relief from the sweltering temperatures, the city encourages people to take advantage of the air-conditioned comfort at any of its three library branches while enjoying a complimentary bottle of Proud Source Water. The offer will be available on days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning for Miami-Dade County.The cooling break is due in part to a partnership between the Miami-Dade Public Library System and PepsiCo Beverages North America and their recent 10-year plastic-free pouring rights agreement, which aims to provide a free aluminum, reusable bottle of Proud Source Water to library patrons.“These unprecedented temperatures that we’ve been experiencing can result in illness or death, particularly in our most vulnerable populations,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez. “We want to thank PBNA and Pro...

Lionel Richie apologizes after last-minute concert cancellation: ‘I tried to bribe the pilot’

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

(CNN) — Lionel Richie performed on Monday after he had to cancel a concert at the last-minute over the weekend.The singer was forced to postpone a scheduled New York City concert with Earth, Wind, & Fire at Madison Square Garden on Saturday an hour after the show was supposed to begin. He then announced it would take place on Monday night instead.The Grammy winner explained the cancellation was due to poor weather conditions.“I had two ‘no’s’ to come at the same time,” Richie said. “And when those two decided it’s a no — when God says no and when the pilot says no, the answer …” Richie explained on stage Monday in video shared by concertgoers. “I tried to bribe the pilot. And the pilot said, ‘I do want to see my wife tomorrow.’ So tonight we are going to make up for that. I apologize for that a thousand times.”He had also posted to X, (formerly Twitter) to make the announcement.“Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m un...

Community mourning after mother from Lynn drowns trying to rescue son at NH river

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

Community members are stunned and in mourning after officials said a mother from Lynn died Tuesday afternoon trying to prevent her 10-year-old son from drowning in a river in New HampshireNew Hampshire state police in a statement said authorities first responded after receiving a report of a person trapped at Franconia Falls in the White Mountain National Forest around 4 p.m. Citing an initial investigation, state police said a family from Lynn and one friend from Salem, Mass. hiked to the waterfall on the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River. While at the falls, police said the family’s 10-year-old son fell into the water, prompting other family members to jump in.The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Law Enforcement Division in a separate statement said the mother “jumped into the river to help her child and began to immediately have trouble.”“Two other children jumped into the river to help their brother and mother,” the Fish and Game Department said. “They were able t...

Boston police officer suspended after allegedly stealing money from lost wallet at Encore Casino

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

A Boston police officer has been suspended without pay after she allegedly stole money from a lost wallet she found while off duty at Encore Casino in Everett. Boston police told 7NEWS the incident happened on Aug. 7. The officer involved has now entered a settlement agreement for a 90-day unpaid suspension for violating department rules including “conduct unbecoming of an officer” and larceny under $250. The Boston police department said the suspension will last until Oct. 1. After the suspension, police said the officer will then be on probation for three years. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Shuttle buses replace some Green Line B Branch service due to overhead wire issue

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

Shuttle buses replaced service on part of the MBTA’s Green Line B branch Wednesday afternoon due to a problem with overhead wires near Boston College. The T said in a social media post around 3:30 p.m. that buses were replacing service between the Babcock Street and Boston College stations while personnel addressed the wire problem. Shuttle buses were still in use shortly before 4:30 p.m., with the T telling riders to expect delays of about 10 minutes. The T said riders may also use the Green Line C Branch for alternate service.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Thursday sprinkles, Friday storms, then a better weekend

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

It wasn’t a 10/10 day for us with a lot of clouds and a few spotty showers. We’ll keep the clouds, chance for damp weather and cooler highs in the forecast tomorrow. Scattered storms Friday, before we’re drier and a bit brighter for the weekend.A frontal boundary will still be to our south tomorrow keeping the clouds and a chance for sprinkles. We’ll have scattered showers and storms Friday ahead of a cold front sweeping across the region later in the day. Behind that front, it’ll be breezy at times, but stay dry and less humid for the weekend.Overnight temperatures will stay in the 60s with a lot of clouds. Expect some patchy fog and drizzle. Tomorrow morning there will be a lot of clouds with some sprinkles. Afternoon highs will stay below average with an east/southeast wind. Temperatures on the coast will be in the low/mid 70s. Temperatures inland will be in the mid/upper 70s.Friday will be another wet day with scattered showers and storms off and on...

Emergency crews respond to serious crash in Bridgewater

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:20 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene after a serious crash in Bridgewater Wednesday afternoon that left two vehicles badly damaged. SKY7-HD was over the intersection of Bedford Street and State Farm Road shortly before 4:15 p.m., where both a car and a pickup truck could be seen with visible damage. The area was shut down to traffic as of 4:15 p.m. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.