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Florida Legislature passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis supports it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law. Florida currently prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.A six-week ban would give DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year overturning Roe v. Wade and leaving decisions about abortion access to states. Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi have banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy, while Georgia forbids the procedure after cardiac activity can be detected, which is around six weeks.“We have the opportunity to lead the natio...

Malaysia Babydoll Foxx talks Miami Beach Pride, new single, competing on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

Miami Beach Pride is taking over South Beach this weekend, but the 305 is especially proud of Malaysia Babydoll Foxx. Palace Bar’s very own superstar performer is the first Miami girl to be cast on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” so I met up with Malaysia at the stylish Moxy Hotel to hear all about her pride.Malaysia Babydoll Foxx is proud…Malaysia Babydoll Foxx: “I am strutting down this runway, giving you pink and palm tree fantasy.”…of her community.Alex Miranda: “You obviously were Miss Miami Beach Pride, and you handed over that crown.”Malaysia Babydoll Foxx: “Pride is, like, about bringing everybody under one roof, celebrating love, celebrating life, celebrating happiness and just being authentically you.”As the first Miami queen to ever star on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and represent.You can stream her first single this Friday.Malaysia Babydoll Foxx: “Maybe a little singing, a little rapping. Who knows?̶...

Arrest in leaked classified documents investigation shocks neighbors in Dighton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

Law enforcement swarmed a neighborhood in North Dighton Thursday, arresting a Massachusetts man in connection with the leak of top secret military documents. Neighbors speaking with 7NEWS shared their reaction after the arrest, with one saying the activity was “a shock.”“It’s a very small town, so something like this happening is very unusual,” another area resident said. Jack Teixeira, 21, graduated Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School in 2020. He then joined the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Now, he’s set to face espionage charges. Reportedly an avid videogamer, Teixeira is accused of distributing classified documents on the social network Discord.Hayden Ellinwood went to high school with Teixeira and recently shared his observations of his former classmate.“He always hung out with that group,” Ellinwood said. “[He] wanted to be in the military. They played video games and stuff.”Tyler Ellinwood, who also went to high school with Teixeira, sai...

Orioles reportedly option starting pitcher Cole Irvin to Triple-A; Spenser Watkins called up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

After his third straight rough start to begin the season, Orioles left-handed starting pitcher Cole Irvin is reportedly being optioned to Triple-A.The Orioles are sending down Irvin, whom they acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics this offseason, to Norfolk after he posted a 10.66 ERA through his first three starts, according to multiple reports. Irvin allowed six runs in four innings in Thursday’s 8-7 walk-off win over the A’s.Baltimore is also promoting right-handed pitcher Spenser Watkins from Triple-A, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.Watkins pitched in 23 games for the Orioles last season, including 20 starts, recording a 4.70 ERA. The 30-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA this season for the Tides, striking out eight in 10 innings.The team has yet to announce either move.Irvin began the season as the Orioles’ No. 3 starter and the second-most experienced arm in the rotation, behind only Kyle Gibson. Baltimor...

Twins pummel Yankees as Jhony Brito falters for the first time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

Hours before the Yankees’ series-opener against the Twins, a reporter asked Aaron Boone about his team’s well-documented dominance over Minnesota.“There’s that question,” the expecting manager initially replied. From there, his answer downplayed the fact that, no matter how good the Twins have been, the Yankees have had their number for a while now.“They’re a really good team,” Boone continued. “That team we’re playing the next four days has a chance to be really good this year. They got a formidable rotation. They got a back end, they got star players. So I don’t even look at that at all.“I understand the history of it going back, but every team’s a little bit different.”Things were certainly different Thursday, as the first-place Twins turned the tables on the Yankees with a nine-run first inning and an 11-2 win in the Bronx. It was the first time the Yankees allowed nine-plus runs in the opening f...

Bruins pick up 65th victory, will face Panthers in first round

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

The Bruins won their 65th hockey game on Thursday and finally found out who their first round playoff opponent will be on Monday.And, oh, B’s fans have got another finger-crossing situation.By virtue of their loss to the Hurricanes, the Florida Panthers will face the Bruins in the opening round that will start at the Garden, presumably on Monday. The Cats own the distinction of being one of two teams to beat the B’s twice this year with both wins coming down in Sunrise. The B’s won both games in Boston.Meanwhile, captain Patrice Bergeron – quite possibly playing his last game in his home province – left the game after the first period for what was club termed as “precautionary” reasons with an upper body injury. Maybe so, but that’s not exactly what Bruins’ fans were hoping to see in the last game of the season. Add the captain to the list that includes Linus Ullmark and David Krejci of important players nursing injuries that they hope won’t keep ...

Spencer Dinwiddie vs. Kyle Kuzma beef timeline

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie took what he said will be his last shot at his ex-teammate, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma on Thursday, calling the former Lakers forward “blessed” to be part of a LeBron James’ led 2020 championship team.Not the player who led the team to a title.“Some people are blessed to be in situations,” Dinwiddie said after Nets practice at the HSS Training Facility on Thursday. “We don’t get mad at Rick Fox for winning a championship with Kobe and Shaq. Like some people are blessed and that’s great, but we can’t act like Rick Fox led them to a championship. Like let’s not do that.”Here’s a timeline of how Dinwiddie and Kuzma found themselves in an unlikely, but spicy social media feud.JAN 24: THE FIRST JABDinwiddie negotiated a three-year, $60M sign-and-trade to the Wizards in the summer of 2021. Midway through the season, the Wizards traded him to the Dallas Mavericks in a deal for Kristaps Porz...

Homeless encampment ban passes committee, moves to city council

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The ordinance to ban homeless encampments in certain areas the city deems to be high risk of public health and safety is now moving on to the city council.It passed Thursday after a more than four-hour discussion and more than 100 public comments by a vote of 3-1.The ordinance would change the city code and ban tent encampments around the city considered to be high risk of public health and safety. What’s happening with the Balboa Park Botanical Building? That includes:Within two blocks of k-12 schoolsWithin two blocks of a homeless shelterAlong trolly tracks and transportation hubsCertain parks including Balboa Park, Mission Bay parkWaterways including the San Diego riverThere were about 114 public comments, with people in favor of the ordinance, and against it. “I walk my children we've been chased by people foaming at the mouth," one downtown resident said during public comment Thursday.“The crisis is complicated but the city is looking for an easy solution and tha...

Fire truck towed out of North County sinkhole

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A fire truck was towed out of a small sinkhole after the emergency vehicle had become stuck Thursday in the Escondido area.Around 5:10 p.m., SkyFOX aerial footage over a parking lot at 1001 Country Club Lane captured video of a truck from Escondido Fire Department stuck in about a one-foot deep sinkhole, according to Escondido police.The fire truck was exiting the parking lot when some of the asphalt gave out, authorities said. ALDI to open first El Cajon location When SkyFOX was over the parking lot, first responders were able to tow the fire engine out.No other information has been provided at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Powerful Cyclone Ilsa lashes Australia’s northwest coast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:54 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most powerful tropical cyclone in eight years lashed the nation’s sparsely populated northwest coast with winds gusting to 289 kilometers (180 miles) per hour Friday but was weakening fast and no injuries were immediately reported.Cyclone Ilsa crossed the Pilbara coast of Western Australia state as the most severe Category 5 storm, but it quickly weakened to a Category 3 system as it moved inland, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said.Damage was still being assessed in the path of Ilsa, which made landfall in the early hours between the iron ore export town of Port Hedland and Wallal Downs Station, a 2,020-square-kilometer (780-square-mile) cattle ranch to the northeast.The remote Pardoo Roadhouse and Tavern, 150 km (93 miles) northeast of Port Hedland, had “extensive damage,” Department of Fire and Emergency Services Superintendent Peter Sutton said.But his department had received no calls for assistance. “It appears the larger po...