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Exit poll says Dutch anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins most votes with a landslide margin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a landslide victory Wednesday in the Dutch election, according to an exit poll, in a result that is bound to send shockwaves through Europe.The result puts him in line to lead talks to form a new ruling coalition and possibly become the country’s prime minister.The exit poll published by the national broadcaster NOS said Wilders’ Party for Freedom won 35 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament, more than double the 17 he won at the last election.The closest party to Wilders’ Party for Freedom was an alliance of the center-left Labor Party and Green Left, which was forecast to win 26 seats.Wilders’ election program includes calls for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks at the Dutch borders.It also advocates the “de-Islamization” of the Netherlands, although he has been milder about Islam du...

Live updates | Israel-Hamas pause in fighting to start Thursday morning, Egyptian state media says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

A cease-fire agreement between the Hamas militant group and Israel has been confirmed by both parties, along with Washington and Qatar, which helped broker the deal that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that is now in its seventh week.The Israeli government said that under an outline of the deal, Hamas is to free over a four-day period at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and Israel is to release some Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Egyptian state media say the truce will begin Thursday morning. Egypt helped mediate the cease-fire agreement, which would bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza, where more than 11,000 people have been killed, according to health authorities.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said before the Cabinet voted early Wednesday to back the agreement that the war would continue even if a deal was reached. Some 1,200 people have been killed in Israel, mostly during the initi...

Miami Police seek help from public in locating 18-year-old reported missing from Allapattah

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

The Miami Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 18-year-old Jade Silverio, reported missing from the Allapattah area. She stands at 5 feet 3 inches and weighs approximately 120 lbs. Jade has brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Jade Silverio’s whereabouts to contact the Miami Police Department at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

2 boats catch on fire at home in Miami Gardens; no injuries reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

Two big boats were burned to a crisp behind a home in Miami Gardens.7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the fire broke out earlier, Wednesday afternoon.Fire crews used foam and were able to knock out the fire quickly.Luckily, it was contained and did not spread to any nearby homes.No injuries were reported.

Former school volunteer in Miami faces new charges of sexually molesting student after 2nd victim comes forward

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

A former school volunteer is facing new charges after, police said, a second victim came forward.Morris Chaney is being accused of sexually molesting a student, multiple times, while volunteering for the Booker T. Washington High School band.According to the arrest report, the incident happened in 2017 when the victim was 17 years old.Back in August, Chaney was arrested and was accused of committing a similar crime against another band student back in 2019.Police said he also threatened to harm the victim and his family.Chaney is being held without bond.

Shoppers ready to take advantage of Black Friday deals at Dolphin Mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

As Thanksgiving day approaches, retailers across South Florida are giving out deep discounts for Black Friday. There will be five days of holiday shopping, which kicks off on Thursday and goes through Monday. On Wednesday afternoon, 7News cameras captured several shoppers at Dolphin Mall taking advantage of those deals.Millions of people are fueling up and are ready to fan out for the holiday weekend. “We get a few days off, so I’m going to spend some money,” a shopper said.Black Friday is still the most popular day to shop, with Cyber Monday coming in second. “It’s better. To sit at home and being on the internet, it’s not the same kind of vibe,” a shopper said. “I feel like being in person and actually doing it is a lot better.”According to the National Retail Federation, during Black Friday, the deals are hard to beat and the tradition of shopping the day after Thanksgiving will never go out of style.“Most retailers are ...

Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because of potential fire risk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Automaker Stellantis on Wednesday announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.As part of what the company described as a routine review of customer information, Stellantis determined that eight of the hybrid Wranglers had caught fire while they were turned off and parked. Six of the vehicles were being charged when the fires started. The company said it doesn’t believe anyone was hurt in the fires.The recall covers 2021-2024 models of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs. All other Wrangler models have been deemed safe by Stellantis, which maintains its U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.The SUVs affected by the recall can still be driven until they are fixed, but Stellantis is recommending they be parked away from buildings and not be charged until they can be repaired. The fixes involve either resetting or updating the software, or replacing the vehicle’s battery pack.Stellant...

Little Havana family displaced days before Holidays due to apartment fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

A devastating fire has left a family homeless right before the holidays, as their residence inside an apartment complex in Little Havana went up in flames.Miami Fire Rescue responded to the blaze, located at an apartment complex north of Flagler Street and 21st Avenue Tuesday night, which originated on the second floor, leaving a charred mess behind. Two units were damaged, displacing a total of 10 people, including 5 children. No injuries were reported.

Driver escapes unharmed as truck plunges into Doral canal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

A driver in Doral lost control of a big red truck, crashing through a guardrail and ending up partially submerged in a canal.7 Sky Force hovered over the scene, where a crowd of first responders were seen working to assist the driver. Authorities said that the driver managed to escape unharmed.

UK Autumn Statement: 9 secrets buried in the small print

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:36 GMT

LONDON — With a multibillion-pound tax giveaway, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hailed his “Autumn Statement for growth” as a sign Britain has “turned a corner.”The star turn was a 2-pence cut to the National Insurance tax paid by 27 million workers, rushed into effect in January. It shows a government in campaign mode, just in time for a general election that could come as early as spring 2024. But not all is rosy for Hunt or PM Rishi Sunak. As ever, the 114-page “green book” of measures — alongside more than 160 pages of analysis from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) — contain several details buried or ignored in Hunt’s 51-minute speech to MPs. Here’s POLITICO’s spin-busting hot take.1) Frozen tax thresholds dwarf the National Insurance cutWednesday’s National Insurance cut — billed as a crowd-pleasing drop in personal taxes for workers — is dwarfed by the impact of what’s known as “fiscal drag.” That is, effectively, the i...