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Florida A&M University ranks among top 100 U.S. colleges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has achieved a significant milestone by breaking into the top 100 colleges in the United States. According to the U.S. News & World Report, FAMU ranks at number 91 among top public national universities and is the third-best Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation, following Spelman College in Georgia and Howard University in Washington, D.C. On FAMU’s website, President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., expressed his enthusiasm for the University’s position in the latest rankings. “This reflects our collective effort and our unstinting commitment to the success of our students and our making good use of the funds invested in us by Florida taxpayers, funding agencies, private-sector partners, philanthropic foundations, and friends,” he said. This remarkable achievement highlights FAMU’s dedication to academic excellence and its commitment to providing a top-tier education to its students. The university’...

Police arrest 2nd suspect accused of having puppy mill at mobile home in Davie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

Davie Police made a second arrest in connection to an alleged puppy mill that was found at the suspect’s home. Danielle Palladino, 29, was arrested on Friday. She is facing 170 counts, which include practicing veterinary medicine without a license, unlawful confinement of an animal and animal cruelty and abuse.She appeared in court and was given a $130,000 bond.The second arrest comes after police conducted a drug trafficking investigation involving her boyfriend, 30-year-old Sean Christopher Brodnax. During their investigation, police discovered large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and cannabis that were intended to be trafficked, as well as 26 neglected or abused dogs that were kept in small cages at the couple’s mobile home. The canines, police said, were to be used for breeding purposes.Brodnax was charged with several drug-related charges in addition to several animal cruelty charges, which include unlawful confinement and practicing veterinary medicine without a lice...

Jury awards over $8 million to woman injured in IHOP fall in Sunrise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

A Broward County jury delivered a verdict on Tuesday, ordering the franchisee of a local IHOP restaurant to pay $8,299,916.53 to a woman for injuries sustained in a fall that occurred in 2021.According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, on June 9, 2021, Melissa Melvin, 47, was leaving the IHOP located at 2454 North University Drive in Sunrise, when she slipped and fell on a deteriorated step outside the exit. The step, measuring only six inches deep, violated building codes mandating a minimum depth of 10 inches.The fall resulted in a severe trimalleolar ankle fracture, affecting all three ankle bones – the distal fibula (lateral malleolus) and the medial and posterior malleolus. Attorneys for Melvin said she endured months of painful recovery, spending several weeks in a wheelchair and six months of inability to climb stairs. Additionally, they said Melvin has been unable to drive or return to work due to persistent pain and swelling, relying on a cane for mobility d...

Tropical storm warnings in place on the East Coast as system sets up to deliver a wet and windy weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

(CNN) — Parts of the East Coast are in for a soggy weekend as a developing tropical storm swirls over the Atlantic, prompting tropical storm warnings from South Carolina to Maryland as the system makes its way toward land.The area of low pressure – called Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 – is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by the time it reaches North Carolina’s coast Friday and begins a three-day push up the coast, the National Hurricane Center said.TRACK THE STORMRain will stretch hundreds of miles from the storm’s center, often joined by gusty winds. Impacted areas could also see hazardous storm surge and coastal flooding, strong rip currents and rough surf.A few tornadoes are also possible in parts of the coastal mid-Atlantic.The storm system was about 250 miles east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, Friday morning, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph, the hurricane center said.It will likely be named Ophelia but could also be dubbed Philippe, depending on...

Tunisia finally sees some migration money from EU despite backlash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Friday unlocked millions for Tunisia despite ongoing criticism over its controversial migrant deal with authoritarian President Kais Saied.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pressed ahead with an agreement to stem migration flows from Tunisia, which has been attacked by allies including the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell and the center-left German government. The Commission chief came under fire for allegedly ignoring EU countries in the negotiations and dismissing human rights in the deal. The EU executive on Friday announced it will disburse €127 million to the North African state — although the bulk of that funding originates in ongoing programs that predate the migration pact sealed in July. Commission spokesperson Ana Pisonero explained that €60 million of budgetary support — expected to be delivered next week — was already foreseen under Tunisia’s post-COVID recovery plan.With regard to the agreement signed with Tunis in J...

Bicyclist seriously injured after crash in Dorchester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

A bicyclist was left with life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a vehicle in Dorchester Friday morning, according to police.The Boston Police Department said the incident happened in the area of 1224 Dorchester Ave. around 9:40 a.m.In addition to describing the bike rider’s injuries as life-threatening, police told 7NEWS that homicide detectives had been called in as an investigation got underway.On social media, the department described the incident as a case of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, and added that the area of 1200 Dorchester Ave. and Hancock Street would be closed to traffic until further notice.SKY7-HD spotted multiple Boston PD cruisers at both ends of the taped-off roadway around 11:30 a.m. Officers could be seen reviewing the scene, which included a school bus and a white bicycle on the pavement a short distance behind it.Details on what led up to the crash have not yet been released.https://twitter.com/bostonpolice/status/17052380109402768...

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges; DOJ seizes gold bars and $500,000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

(CNN) — New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was charged on Friday with corruption-related offenses for the second time in 10 years.Menendez and his wife, Nadine Arslanian Menendez, are accused of accepting “hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes” in exchange for the senator’s influence, according to the newly unsealed federal indictment.Prosecutors allege the bribes included gold, cash, home mortgage payments, compensation for a “low-or-no-show job” and a luxury vehicle.This is the second set of corruption charges levied against Menendez by the Justice Department in a decade. He previously fought off conspiracy, bribery and honest services fraud related to alleged personal favors.Menendez is up for re-election next year. He has been in the Senate since 2006.Senate Democratic Caucus rules will force Menendez to step aside as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, but he can still serve on the panel. CNN has reached out to Menendez’s Senate office for comment.M...

UAW announces significant expansion of strike at GM, Stellantis but reports progress in talks at Ford

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

New York (CNN) — The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against GM and Stellantis but said that progress in negotiations with Ford means it won’t expand the number of Ford workers on the picket lines.UAW President Shawn Fain made the announcement on Friday morning. “At noon Eastern today, all parts distributions centers at General Motors and Stellantis will be on strike,” he said. “We will shut down parts distribution until those two companies come to their senses and come to the table with a serious offer.”But Fain said that there has been significant improvement in offers from Ford and that is the reason the strike will not be expanded there.“We do want to recognize that Ford is serious about reaching a deal,” he said.The strike will now expand to GM’s and Stellantis’s 38 parts and distribution centers spread across 20 states. The distribution centers generally send parts to dealerships to be used for repairs, so the move could quickly cripple dealerships abili...

Patiots new QB Will Grier will have role Week 3 vs. Jets, Bill Belichick announces

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots will make immediate use of quarterback Will Grier on Sunday against the Jets.Head coach Bill Belichick officially announced the Patriots had signed Grier off of the Bengals’ practice squad on Friday morning. Belichick said Grier will serve as the Patriots’ emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Jets.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Why Patriots signed Will Grier for third QB spot on 53-man roster New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: Will Demario Douglas escape Bill Belichick’s doghouse? New England Patriots | Patriots already have NFL’s next great special teamer in Brenden Schooler New England Patriots | Source: Patriots add third QB Will Grier, place CB Marcus Jones on IR New England Patriots | Patriots-Jets injury report: Pats defensive starter returns Thursday, O-lineman downgraded The NFL passed a new rule this season, allowing te...

Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is ‘at the cusp’ of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:46 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Israel is “at the cusp” of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, without outlining a clear path over the significant obstacles facing such an accord.He struck an optimistic tone throughout his roughly 25-minute address — and, once again, used a visual aid. He displayed contrasting maps showing Israel’s isolation at the time of its creation in 1948 and the six countries that have normalized relations with it, including four that did so in 2020 in the so-called Abraham Accords.“There’s no question the Abraham Accords heralded the dawn of a new age of peace. But I believe that we are at the cusp of an even more dramatic breakthrough, an historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia,” Netanyahu said. “Peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia will truly create a new Middle East.”There are ...