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South Florida man from Gaza mourns 23 family members killed amid war, seeks information on brother

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

A South Florida man says he is desperate to hear from his brother in the Middle East after Israeli airstrikes claimed the lives of nearly two dozen loved ones.Cellphone video from inside Gaza captured the chaos after a bomb went off earlier this week.The ongoing violence in on the mind of Abd B., who spoke with 7News about the toll that the conflict has taken on him.“How have I been living in the last six days? In constant fear, in constant sadness, in constant worry that one morning I will wake up and lose yet another [family member],” he said.Abd, a South Florida resident who was born and raised in Gaza City, said many of the loved ones who perished as a result of the airstrikes were children.He said he first learned about it on the news.“I saw my family named on the news, the family name, and then the description of the street. I was crying before I even called,” he said.Video showed his relatives’ home reduced to rubble.“In the last six days a...

X illegally fired worker over return to office protest, US labor agency says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

(CNN) — Elon Musk’s social media company, X (formerly known as Twitter), broke the law when it fired one of its employees for “exercising their right to protected concerted activity” following X’s return-to-office mandate, according to a complaint from the National Labor Relations Board.The complaint alleges that a high-ranking X official told workers, “If you can physically make it to an office and you don’t show up, resignation accepted.” One employee reached out to coworkers on Slack and encouraged them not to resign but instead wait to get fired. The employee was illegally terminated for their actions, according to the complaint.The NLRB protects workers’ legal right to engage in “concerted activity,” which is when two or more coworkers band together to address workplace issues.A hearing about the complaint is scheduled for January 30 in San Francisco. The NLRB’s general counsel intends to prosecute the charge if X and the former employee don’t settle first, according to a ...

Mike Murnane, undefeated Billerica rally past Methuen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

METHUEN — Mike Murnane made an emphatic return to the field.Murnane, who was sidelined the first five weeks of the season with a broken collarbone, scored the go-ahead touchdown as part of a fourth quarter that saw him rush for 63 yards as Billerica remained undefeated with a 23-13 road win over Methuen over Friday night at Nicholson Stadium.Billerica (6-0) has now beaten Central Catholic, Tewksbury and Methuen on the road this season.“Mike Murnane makes all the difference in the world,” Billerica coach Duane Sigsbury said. “This team is special. We have kids that can play. Our kids put in an absolutely unbelievable effort.”All offseason and summer, Murnane was set to be Billerica’s starting quarterback. A broken collarbone forced Steven Gentile into the job and with Gentile’s success so far this season a move was not in the cards. As a result, Murnane has slid into a role as a hybrid wide receiver and running back, where he is poised to be a forc...

King Philip defense carries the day in 13-7 win over Foxboro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

FOXBORO — The brand of football King Philip plays generally does not build excitement.The Warriors suffocate opponents on defense, and bludgeon them in the running game.Using that successful formula again, KP earned a 13-7 win Friday night at Foxboro in a Hockomock League crossover.KP improves to 6-0, while Foxboro took its first loss at 5-1. The victory also prevented Foxboro coach Jack Martinelli from winning his 300th game for at least a week.“It’s tough to make a living just lining up and pounding straight ahead when everybody knows what you’re going to do,” King Philip coach Brian Lee said. “At the same time, you’re working a little clock trying to keep them off the field. We really missed some big opportunities. Missed a field goal, (didn’t convert a) fourth and 1. We missed them, they stopped us. Those things kept them in the game, fighting until the end like they always do.“It’s always a battle over here. Did I expect a b...

Mysterious light spotted all over Texas Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, KXAN viewers began asking what they saw in the sky between 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Those viewers began sending in video of what appeared to be a fireball in the sky.The mysterious light stayed in the sky for several seconds with, what appeared to be an explosion during its travels. On social media the light was seen from East Texas to Dallas to right here in Central Texas. Video of mysterious light seen in Jarrell | Courtesy Justin MartinezThese are usually attributed to fireballs, which are falling bright meteors that glow in the sky. However, this one looked different.Evidence suggests it may be from the Space X Falcon 9 launch that happened in Florida at 7:01 p.m. EST. That launch brought it into an orbit that may have been visible from Texas.If you have any videos you would like to share, be sure to email them to [email protected].

High school football: Hudson rolls New Richmond 35-13, wins Big Rivers title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Five plays and about three minutes of game time was all it took for New Richmond’s perfect record this season to go by the wayside.Instead, rival Hudson took advantage of a couple of critical Tiger turnovers in a 35-13 win in a Big Rivers Conference championship tilt between two of the top teams in Western Wisconsin on Friday night at New Richmond High School.Both teams entered the night 6-0 in Big Rivers play. While explosive, high-scoring offenses have been the story for each club all season, it was the defenses that showed up early on a rainy, windy night.But after a scoreless first quarter, where each defense owned the line of scrimmage, Hudson secured a pair of turnovers and turned them into 15 quick points.Just over a minute into the second quarter, Hudson forced a New Richmond fumble and took over at the Tiger 44-yard line. On the very next play, junior receiver Tyler Lassard busted free on a post route and hauled in a perfect pass from senior quarterback...

Women’s hockey: Abbey Murphy’s hat trick leads Gophers’ rout of St. Thomas at Xcel Energy Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

After losing 11 players to graduation, Minnesota women’s hockey coach Brad Frost considers his team a work in progress. Despite being ranked fourth in the country, the Gophers have a lot of goals that need to be replaced if they are going to make what has become an annual run at a national title.Friday afternoon at the Xcel Energy Center, Abbey Murphy provided a not-too-subtle reminder that not all of the Gophers’ world-class talent has moved on.Murphy, a member of the 2022 U.S. Olympic team who is coming off a 29-goal season, collected a hat trick as the Gophers pounded St. Thomas 8-0 in the WCHA opener for both teams. The redshirt junior right winger from Evergreen Park, Ill., has scored six goals in three games to help the Gophers start the season 3-0.The Gophers are counting on Murphy to raise the bar even higher in an already stellar career, and the early returns suggest she is prepared to do just that.“She’s just kind of taken on the load more significantly as she has in the p...

St. Louis football coach shot by parent shares his comeback story

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Shaquille Latimore, the 30-year-old youth football coach shot by an angry parent earlier this week, spoke one-on-one with FOX 2 on Friday from his hospital bed. Latimore was shot during practice Tuesday in front of his players at Sherman Park. He coaches a CityRec football team that consists of mostly 9- and 10-year-olds.As his recovery continues, Latimore spoke virtually and exclusively with FOX 2's Chris Hayes, coming to terms with what happened and how to move forward. More than anything, he's thankful for a growing support system. Missouri deer painted with ‘pet’ sign raises concern "I was overjoyed [and] overwhelmed," said Latimore. "Kind of just lets me know that I’m doing something right."Latimore thanked his mother, his wife, and his five kids for their continued support. His players also gathered at Forest Park on Thursday to rally behind their recovering coach. "It still kind of brings me to tears," said Latimore. "I didn't know I had this much support doing...

From Israel to St. Louis: Couple's journey home filled with hope for peace

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Dozens of members of the Morningstar Church in Dardenne Prairie returned home Friday. They were caught in Israel when the country was attacked. Daniel and Deanna Holtgrewe, husband and wife, said they never felt in danger but are praying for all the innocent lives caught in the middle of war.“All they want is peace, and it’s sad,” said Daniel. “It really hurts you in the heart.”    Missouri deer painted with ‘pet’ sign raises concern “When we were out touring in the Masada area, we heard missiles,” said Deanna. The couple was embraced by their children and grandchildren as they arrived at one of the baggage claim areas at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Friday.  “We’re very blessed that we were able to see what we could see, and then very blessed to be able to get out safely and then obviously to come home when we could,” said Deanna. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

Man accused of sexually assaulting boys in St. Louis faces new charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man charged with sexually assaulting two boys has now been indicted by a grand jury on new charges.Police arrested Osmani Haji Gul, 34, in July after he was linked to sexually assaulting a six-year-old boy in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Later, a second boy came forward, saying Osmani also attacked him. Missouri deer painted with ‘pet’ sign raises concern On Friday, Gul was indicted on three counts of statutory sodomy and three counts of fourth-degree assault. New court documents state the third charge comes from a third victim that Gul allegedly assaulted last year. In connection with the July arrest, police say a 6-year-old boy, was riding his bicycle when a man, later identified as Gul, walked up to him. He reportedly snatched the victim off the bike, and took the boy to a nearby vacant residence.