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White House condemns ‘inappropriate’ video from Pride event

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

(CNN) — The White House condemned attendees at Saturday’s Pride event on the South Lawn who engaged in what President Joe Biden’s press secretary described as “unacceptable” behavior.“The behavior was simply unacceptable. We’ve been very clear about that. It was unfair to the hundreds of attendees who were there to celebrate their families,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday, adding that the people seen engaging in the “inappropriate” behavior won’t be invited back to the White House.She was responding to video from the Saturday event that showed some attendees removing their tops in front of the South Portico while dancing.“It’s not appropriate. It’s disrespectful,” Jean-Pierre said, going on to say the video “really does not reflect the event that we hosted to celebrate the LGBTQ+ families.”“Individuals in the video certainly will not be invited to future events,” she said.One of the individuals in the video – Rose Montoya, an activist, model and actor who uses the p...

Miami city commissioners convene special meeting to address redistricting issue

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

Miami city commissioners will gather Wednesday morning for a special meeting solely focused on the critical matter of redistricting in response to a recent federal court ruling. The meeting aims to address the ruling that declared several newly drawn districts in violation of the 14th Amendment due to their delineation along racial lines.The ruling was delivered by a federal judge in May and shed light on the unconstitutional nature of the districts’ design, underscoring the importance of adhering to fair and equitable representation. With the November 2023 election looming, the city is now faced with the urgent task of redrawing a new commission map.The special meeting will provide a platform for commissioners to discuss and strategize the course of action required for a successful redistricting effort. Public input and expert consultation will play pivotal roles in shaping the new commission map, as the goal remains to rectify the constitutional violations before the upcomin...

Broward County’s superintendent search entering final phase

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

The search for Broward County’s next superintendent is reaching its climax as three highly qualified candidates enter the final phase of the selection process.Dr. Sito Narcisse, currently serving as the superintendent for East Baton Rouge Parish, Dr. Peter Licata, the regional superintendent for Palm Beach County, and Mr. Luis Solano, the deputy superintendent for Detroit’s School District, have emerged as the leading contenders for the coveted position.Each finalist will undergo a rigorous individual interview lasting 60 minutes, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their qualifications, leadership skills, and vision for the future of Broward County’s education system.Following the initial interviews, the community will play a pivotal role in the selection process, as they will be granted the unique opportunity to individually interview each finalist for an extended period of 90 minutes. The Broward County School Board, in collaboration with community ...

Chechen boss Kadyrov begs for info on brother-in-law missing in Ukraine

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s brother-in-law, who is commanding Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, has been reported missing in action.In a statement issued on Telegram, Kadyrov, the head of Russia’s Chechnya region, said that he has lost communication with his brother-in-law, Adam Delimkhanov, after Ukraine hit a series of Russian positions as Kyiv’s forces step up their counteroffensive in the south and east of the country. “I have no way of contacting Adam Delimkhanov. He has not been in touch,” Kadyrov wrote. “I ask Ukrainian intelligence to provide information on the exact locations and positions that have been struck so that I can find my dear brother-in-law.”Zvezda, a television channel operated by Russia’s defense ministry, previously reported Delimkhanov was wounded in Ukraine.Delimkhanov commands troops from the North Caucasus branch of Rosgvardia, Russia’s national guard, who have been heavily involved in the full-s...

Police investigating suspicious death of 18-year-old woman in Everett

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

An investigation got underway in Everett Tuesday after the body of an 18-year-old woman was found in an area near Springvale Avenue, officials said. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Steven Mazzie in a joint statement said police were called to the scene around 2 p.m. after a Springvale Avenue resident said she found the 18-year-old “apparently deceased” behind her home. The woman, officials said, was pronounced dead at the scene. State police investigators were seen working in Everett throughout the afternoon Tuesday. The medical examiner was also seen arriving, at one point, and a body was taken away. While officials said there were no obvious injuries to the 18-year-old, they said her death is being investigated as suspicious “due to the circumstances around the location of the body.”Officials said the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death in this case, adding that an investigat...

Staff member hospitalized after being attacked by student at Henderson School in Dorchester

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

A staff member was taken to an area hospital Tuesday after being physically assaulted by a student at the Henderson K-12 Inclusion School in Dorchester, the school’s interim head of school said. Interim Head of School Stephanie Sibley said in a letter to school community members that the incident happened Tuesday morning. While multiple students saw the incident unfold, officials said no students were injured and school personnel were able to quickly de-escalate the situation. Sibley’s letter said the injured staff member was first seen by a school nurse before being taken to the hospital for further evaluation. “The student involved will face disciplinary action in accordance with the BPS Code of Conduct, additional disciplinary action from law enforcement is also possible,” Sibley said.“The Henderson and all Boston Public Schools are committed to fostering environments where all students and staff feel safe, welcome, and respected,” she contin...

Animal Rescue League of Boston rescues 6 dogs from ‘unsanitary’ Malden home

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

Six pit-bull-type dogs that were recently removed from a home in Malden due to unsanitary conditions will soon be looking forever homes.The Animal Rescue League of Boston says when they removed the animals, several were thin and borderline emaciated, and one required surgery for pyometra (a uterine infection that if left untreated could be life-threatening).The majority of the dogs, they said, were showing signs of living in unsanitary conditions including pressure sores, poor dental hygiene, and skin issues.Anyone interested in adopting one of the dogs should visit the Animal Rescue League website.

US beefs up campaign to ensure accurate animal welfare claims on meat, poultry packaging

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it hopes to weed out false or misleading animal-welfare claims on meat and poultry packaging with new guidance and testing.The claims __ such as “pasture-raised,” “humanely raised,” and “raised without antibiotics” __ are increasingly popular with consumers and allow producers to charge a premium. Perdue “free range” chicken breasts with no antibiotics sell for $5.78 per pound at Walmart, for example; store brand chicken breasts without those claims sell for $2.79 per pound.Both meat producers and animal welfare advocates say the USDA isn’t adequately substantiating the claims or ensuring they meet consumer expectations. The USDA lets producers define some terms, including “humane,” which can lead to widely varying conditions for animals. Other claims like “free range” are clearly defined by the USDA, but some producers are skirting requirements.The USDA must approve all animal welfare claims on meat and poultry labels before product...

Grichuk’s 2-run double in 10th lifts Rockies over Red Sox 7-6

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Randal Grichuk lined a two-run double in a three-run 10th inning and Colorado held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night, giving the Rockies their second straight win at Fenway Park.Jurickson Profar added a sacrifice fly in the 10th and as the Rockies improved to 13-21 on the road. They had lost eight of 10 away games before arriving in Boston.“It was a good team win. A lot of guys in a lot of different spots helped out,” Colorado manager Bud Black said.With an automatic runner on second, Justin Garza (0-1) walked Nolan Jones starting the 10th and Grichuk lined the first pitch he saw down the left-field line and Profar boosted the lead to 7-4.“It was good to see Randal get the big hit there,” Black said. “I know he’s been frustrated a couple different times over the last couple of weeks with some opportunities. He’s too good of a player not to contribute and get some big hits for us. And I still think there’s more to come.”Rafael Devers led off the bottom ...

Sun to Storms

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:34:34 GMT

We wake up to more low clouds and locally dense fog this morning as temps hover near 60 degrees to kick off the day. The fog and clouds do clear quicker than yesterday and temps will shoot up to near 80 by early this afternoon as sunshine breaks out from mid morning to mid afternoon. So it’ll be a warm day overall, albeit, a bit cooler at the coast, 70-75 there. While a large portion of the day turns out to be dry, we will have to keep an eye to the sky. Late afternoon and early evening thunderstorms break out and push west to east across New England. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could be locally severe with quarter size hail and strong wind gusts to 60mph. Certainly something to monitor later today. Obviously, cloud to ground lightning will be a risk to those outdoor activities and localized downpours will lead to slow down on the roads and ponding in poor drainage areas. The timing of the storms favor 4-6pm in central Mass and 6-9pm across ea...