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Miami Beach libraries offering free water and AC escape from summer heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

With the summer heat setting new records, the City of Miami Beach has rolled out a cooling initiative for residents and visitors alike. Offering relief from the sweltering temperatures, the city encourages people to take advantage of the air-conditioned comfort at any of its three library branches while enjoying a complimentary bottle of Proud Source Water. The offer will be available on days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning for Miami-Dade County.The cooling break is due in part to a partnership between the Miami-Dade Public Library System and PepsiCo Beverages North America and their recent 10-year plastic-free pouring rights agreement, which aims to provide a free aluminum, reusable bottle of Proud Source Water to library patrons.“These unprecedented temperatures that we’ve been experiencing can result in illness or death, particularly in our most vulnerable populations,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez. “We want to thank PBNA and Pro...

Lionel Richie apologizes after last-minute concert cancellation: ‘I tried to bribe the pilot’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

(CNN) — Lionel Richie performed on Monday after he had to cancel a concert at the last-minute over the weekend.The singer was forced to postpone a scheduled New York City concert with Earth, Wind, & Fire at Madison Square Garden on Saturday an hour after the show was supposed to begin. He then announced it would take place on Monday night instead.The Grammy winner explained the cancellation was due to poor weather conditions.“I had two ‘no’s’ to come at the same time,” Richie said. “And when those two decided it’s a no — when God says no and when the pilot says no, the answer …” Richie explained on stage Monday in video shared by concertgoers. “I tried to bribe the pilot. And the pilot said, ‘I do want to see my wife tomorrow.’ So tonight we are going to make up for that. I apologize for that a thousand times.”He had also posted to X, (formerly Twitter) to make the announcement.“Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m un...

Community mourning after mother from Lynn drowns trying to rescue son at NH river

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

Community members are stunned and in mourning after officials said a mother from Lynn died Tuesday afternoon trying to prevent her 10-year-old son from drowning in a river in New HampshireNew Hampshire state police in a statement said authorities first responded after receiving a report of a person trapped at Franconia Falls in the White Mountain National Forest around 4 p.m. Citing an initial investigation, state police said a family from Lynn and one friend from Salem, Mass. hiked to the waterfall on the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River. While at the falls, police said the family’s 10-year-old son fell into the water, prompting other family members to jump in.The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Law Enforcement Division in a separate statement said the mother “jumped into the river to help her child and began to immediately have trouble.”“Two other children jumped into the river to help their brother and mother,” the Fish and Game Department said. “They were able t...

Boston police officer suspended after allegedly stealing money from lost wallet at Encore Casino

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

A Boston police officer has been suspended without pay after she allegedly stole money from a lost wallet she found while off duty at Encore Casino in Everett. Boston police told 7NEWS the incident happened on Aug. 7. The officer involved has now entered a settlement agreement for a 90-day unpaid suspension for violating department rules including “conduct unbecoming of an officer” and larceny under $250. The Boston police department said the suspension will last until Oct. 1. After the suspension, police said the officer will then be on probation for three years. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Shuttle buses replace some Green Line B Branch service due to overhead wire issue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

Shuttle buses replaced service on part of the MBTA’s Green Line B branch Wednesday afternoon due to a problem with overhead wires near Boston College. The T said in a social media post around 3:30 p.m. that buses were replacing service between the Babcock Street and Boston College stations while personnel addressed the wire problem. Shuttle buses were still in use shortly before 4:30 p.m., with the T telling riders to expect delays of about 10 minutes. The T said riders may also use the Green Line C Branch for alternate service.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Thursday sprinkles, Friday storms, then a better weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

It wasn’t a 10/10 day for us with a lot of clouds and a few spotty showers. We’ll keep the clouds, chance for damp weather and cooler highs in the forecast tomorrow. Scattered storms Friday, before we’re drier and a bit brighter for the weekend.A frontal boundary will still be to our south tomorrow keeping the clouds and a chance for sprinkles. We’ll have scattered showers and storms Friday ahead of a cold front sweeping across the region later in the day. Behind that front, it’ll be breezy at times, but stay dry and less humid for the weekend.Overnight temperatures will stay in the 60s with a lot of clouds. Expect some patchy fog and drizzle. Tomorrow morning there will be a lot of clouds with some sprinkles. Afternoon highs will stay below average with an east/southeast wind. Temperatures on the coast will be in the low/mid 70s. Temperatures inland will be in the mid/upper 70s.Friday will be another wet day with scattered showers and storms off and on...

Emergency crews respond to serious crash in Bridgewater

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene after a serious crash in Bridgewater Wednesday afternoon that left two vehicles badly damaged. SKY7-HD was over the intersection of Bedford Street and State Farm Road shortly before 4:15 p.m., where both a car and a pickup truck could be seen with visible damage. The area was shut down to traffic as of 4:15 p.m. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Nets rookie Jalen Wilson understands his path to playing time is off the ball

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

Jalen Wilson is under no illusions about his role in the NBA. In college, he was the man — the All-American, the Big 12 Player of the Year, the nation’s No. 1 small forward.But to get on the court with the Brooklyn Nets, Wilson, a second-round pick out of Kansas, understands he must be efficient and impactful without the ball in his hands. To that end, Las Vegas last month was an encouraging couple weeks for Wilson, who was Brooklyn’s best player in Summer League and earned All-tournament honors despite ranking fourth on the team in shot attempts.“A lot of people just had me as a volume shooter — saying, ‘he needs to get this many shots to do this.’ And I feel like I completely ended that narrative,” Wilson said in an interview with the Daily News. “Just being able to show that I don’t need the ball 20 times to affect the game. Rookies are not going to get shots up, unless it’s the Victor [Wembanyama’s] of the w...

Lynn mother dies in New Hampshire river after trying to help her child who slipped into the river

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

A Lynn woman died in a New Hampshire river on Tuesday after she tried to help her child who had slipped into Franconia Falls.Melissa Bagley, 44, the wife of an Everett Police lieutenant, drowned following the incident in the White Mountain National Forest on Tuesday afternoon.“The Everett Police Department is sad to report the sudden passing of Melissa Bagley 44 yrs of age, wife of Lt. Sean Bagley who died during a family outing along the river in the White Mountain area yesterday afternoon,” Everett Police wrote on Wednesday.New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol at around 3:56 p.m., received a call for a person trapped and a medical emergency at Franconia Falls.Marine Patrol, New Hampshire Fish and Game, Lincoln Fire Rescue, Lincoln Police and Linwood Ambulance responded to the scene.Police learned that a family of five from Lynn and a friend from Salem had hiked to Franconia Falls.While at the falls, the family’s 10-year-old son fell into the water — req...

2 Maui wildfire victims were Mexican citizens, government says. Follow live updates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:11:11 GMT

By The Associated PressFollow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii, killing more than 100 people and destroying the historic town of Lahaina. The wildfires are the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. Videos showing downed power lines apparently sparking some of the early blazes have become key evidence in the search for a cause.The Mexican foreign ministry said it has confirmed that two people of Mexican nationality died as a result of the wildfires. Personnel from the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco are on Maui and are in contact with the families of the deceased to provide assistance to them, the foreign ministry said in a statement. No details were immediately available, including whether the victims were tourists or among the many foreign workers in Lahaina. The consulate in San Francisco did not immediately respond to a request for details.The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened its first disaster recovery center on M...