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Alex Jones proposes paying Sandy Hook families a minimum of $55 million to settle lawsuit claims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

(CNN) — Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who filed for personal bankruptcy a year ago after being ordered to pay more than a billion dollars to the families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims for defamation, is asking the families to accept a small fraction of what they are owed.In a Texas bankruptcy court filing Friday, Jones proposed that Sandy Hook families be allowed to accept a settlement guaranteeing them at least $5.5 million a year for 10 years, with the possibility of more depending on Jones’ income. The families that settle would also receive 70% of the money Jones raises by selling personal property not exempt from bankruptcy law. In exchange, they would give up all legal claims against Jones or any related party.Jones filed for personal bankruptcy in December 2022 after he was ordered to pay the damages when he lost two civil cases over his false claims about the elementary school massacre. His company Free Speech Systems, which operates his Infowars website...

Jacksonville State rallies for 34-31 overtime win over Louisiana-Lafayette in New Orleans Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Webb completed a fourth-down pass to Perry Carter for an 18-yard, tying touchdown with 1:46 left in regulation, Garrison Rippa hit a 27-yard field goal in overtime, and Jacksonville State capped off its first season in the Football Bowl Subdivision with a 34-31 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette in the New Orleans Bowl on Saturday.Ron Wiggins rushed for 126 yards and a score for Jacksonville State (9-4), which had to overcome four turnovers — three of which were returned for touchdowns — just to force overtime.Safety Jalen Clark scored touchdowns on a 46-yard fumble return and a 16-yard interception return for Louisiana-Lafayette (6-7). Fellow safety Tyree Skipper had a 43-yard interception return for a score that gave the Cajuns a 31-24 lead in the fourth quarter.Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Chandler Fields ran for 1-yard TD — the only time the Cajuns ended an offensive possession in the end zone. Kenneth Almendares added a 33-yard field goal that tied the ...

El lunes comienzan los cambios en la Línea Roja del Metro. Aquí las alternativas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

Si eres un usuario frecuente de la Línea Roja del Metro, en los próximos días podrás experimentar cambios en tu rutina por la suspensión del servicio en un importante tramo.Tal como la autoridad de Metro ya lo había anunciado meses atrás, la suspensión en la Línea Roja empezará a partir del lunes, y es que las tres estaciones siguientes Dupont Circle no tendrán esta línea operativa por remodelaciones y trabajos de mantenimiento. Es un trecho que después se ampliará.Los obstáculos anunciados dejarán inoperativo desde el 18 de diciembre y por al menos dos semanas el servicio de la Línea Roja en Farragut North, Metro Center y Gallery Place. Desde el 22 de diciembre se sumarán Dupont Circle, Judiciary Square y Union Station. Esther Garcia es una usuaria de Metro que se enteró el viernes que desde el lunes 18 de diciembre y hasta finales de mes, no podrá utilizar un tramo de la Línea Roja, la más ocupada y antigua de todo el sistema.“Usualmente nosotros usamos el Metro. Es muy rápido. Im...

2 boys, 14 and 15, critical after drive-by shooting in Goulds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

Rescue crews rushed two teenage boys to the hospital after, police said, they came under fire in Southwest Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting on Southwest 211th Street and 120th Avenue in the Goulds section, just after 3:35 p.m., Saturday.Investigators said the 14- and 15-year old victims were walking when a car pulled up beside them and someone inside opened fire.Paramedics airlifted both teens to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where they are listed in critical condition.Detectives said the motive behind the shooting remains unclear as of Saturday night. They did not provide any details about a possible shooter, as they continue to investigate.If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of the subject or subjects, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

17-year-old hailed as hero after rescuing woman in distress at Boynton Beach Inlet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida teen raced to the rescue of a woman who was being swept out into the ocean at the Boynton Beach Inlet.A fun afternoon by the water quickly turned tense for 17-year-old Jakob Thompson two weeks ago, prompting him to answer a call for help.“I jump in, and everything happened like that, super-fast,” he said.Cellphone video captured the moment the teen jumped off the seawall and into the inlet to help rescue the woman.“I just swam as fast as I can to get her, and by the time I got to her, she as pretty like – I don’t want to say lifeless, but she was very tired, vlike ery worn out and tired from obviously, struggling, trying to get out of the water,” he said.Thompson risked his own life without hesitation.“She was really sorry. That’s all she was saying, like, the whole time, ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,'” he said. “I was like, ‘You don’t have...

Salvation Army, West Kendall Toyota team up for food and gift card giveaway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

A community came together to feed a need in Southwest Miami-Dade, just in time for the holidays.The Salvation Army and a minority-owned dealership group teamed up to give out 100 boxes of food and gift cards to families.The giveaway was held Saturday morning at West Kendall Toyota, located at 13800 SW 137th Ave.Lori Bean, a spokesperson for Bean Automotive Group, said it’s important to give back.“To help our community during the holidays with food, giving them food for their families,” she said. “There’s a lot of families that just can’t seem to get it together to get food and gifts for their children during the holiday season.”The boxes were packed with canned goods and cereal, enough to feed a family of four.

Holiday Helping: Melanie Black’s Chicken and Dumplings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

7News Holiday Helping is back! In this edition, Melanie Black is making her grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings.Order new 2023 recipes from the 7News team to get all of their favorite holiday recipes! Your donation will help Project Bread feed hungry families right here in Massachusetts.Check out other Holiday Helping recipes from the 7News team.

Bruins lose David Pastrnak, then game in OT to Rangers, 2-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

Vincent Trocheck scored at 2:03 in overtime to lift the New York Rangers to a 2-1 victory at the Garden on Saturday, ending a fun night with a thud for B’s fans.The B’s took a 1-0 lead into the third but Trocheck tied it up with a power play goalStill, it wasn’t the worst point in the world for the B’s. They were already down Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha and then lost David Pastrnak late in the second period to a game misconduct. They could miss Pastrnak for some time due to his hit on Ryan Lindgren.They hung on for a point but could earn no more.After a scoreless first period, the B’s took the first lead at 2:07 of the second on Trent Frederic’s seventh goal of the year. Matt Grzelcyk made a nice breakout pass to Matt Poitras and he carried it through the neutral zone. He dished it to James van Riemsdyk on the right wing while Frederic headed for the net. Van Riemsdyk flipped a backhander toward the net that went off Frederic’s skate and ...

3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including Justin Fields on late hits and Cairo Santos on the NFL’s first Brazil game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

The Chicago Bears resumed practice Wednesday as they prepare for Sunday’s game at the Cleveland Browns.Along with defensive end Yannick Ngakoue going on injured reserve, here are three things we heard from coach Matt Eberflus and his players.1. Bears quarterback Justin Fields said he talks to officials about looking out for late hits before every game.Late hits on Fields have been a topic of conversation throughout his three seasons in the NFL, and it came up again in Week 14 after Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell hit Fields late after the quarterback slid down following a 1-yard run Sunday.It happened on the first play of the game, despite Fields talking to officials about it so they would keep an eye out for his safety, he said.“Especially when we play the Lions, I know how they play, I know what kind of team they are,” Fields said. “So I know that they’re going to play hard and play until the end of the play. I always tell them (the officials) ...

Man’s life threatened following Roxbury shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

A man shot while sitting in his car near a Roxbury intersection is being treated for life-threatening injuries at a local hospital.“We do not believe there is any concern to the general public in this neighborhood,” Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin said Saturday evening from the scene on Townsend Street at its intersection with Warren Street in Roxbury.It was there, McLaughlin said, that just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday Boston Police received a ShotSpotter alert indicating gunfire. Shortly thereafter, community members called in to report someone had been shot.When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man sitting in a small white car and suffering from gunshot wounds, McLaughlin said. Boston EMS transported him to a hospital where, at the time of the press conference a little after 7 p.m., he remained in critical condition.McLaughlin said police were interviewing multiple witnesses and are “trying to pull it together, to see what the underlying reason for the...