Florida
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Florida Woman Convicted of Second-Degree Murder After Boyfriend Suffocates in Suitcase
A Florida woman, Sarah Boone, has been convicted of second-degree murder after a tragic incident involving her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., who suffocated inside a suitcase during a game of hide-and-seek. The 47-year-old resident of Winter Park claimed that on the evening of February 23, 2020, she and Torres were drinking when he voluntarily entered the suitcase as part of…
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Hurricane Milton Intensifies: Florida Prepares for Major Evacuation
Hurricane Milton intensified into a Category 3 storm on Monday, with sustained winds reaching 120 mph as it heads toward Florida. Expected to make landfall near Tampa and Orlando, Milton threatens to cause Florida’s largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017. Florida’s Gulf Coast is bracing for impact, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, leaving behind catastrophic…
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Hurricane Helene Gains Strength, Florida Prepares for Potential Category 4 Impact
Tropical Storm Helene intensified into a Category 1 hurricane just before noon on Wednesday as it swept across the Gulf of Mexico, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). NHC experts anticipate the storm will accelerate as it heads toward the Florida Big Bend coast, with landfall expected by Thursday evening. Residents of Florida‘s panhandle, including the Tampa Bay…
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Biden Calls for Increased Secret Service Support Following Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
Washington,DC: U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the need for increased personnel within the Secret Service following a second apparent assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. During a press conference at the White House on Monday, Biden stated, “It’s clear that the Secret Service requires more support, and Congress should address these needs. We might need additional personnel.” He…
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USA: Man Arrested After Shooting Incident at Trump’s Florida Golf Club, AK-47 Recovered
Washington,DC, USA: Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed the arrest of a man following a shooting incident at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf club in Florida. An AK-47 equipped with a telescopic sight was discovered near the site of the event. During a press briefing, Sheriff Bradshaw shared how the arrest unfolded: “We were fortunate enough to have…
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USA
USA: Maryland to Become First East Coast State with Comprehensive Heat Safety Standards
Admire Stewart, a worker at Ellicott Hall on the University of Maryland’s College Park campus, faces heat-related challenges daily. Battling migraines and heat hives from the sweltering conditions in the unairconditioned dormitory, Stewart manages her symptoms while working in high temperatures nearing ninety degrees. A significant breakthrough is on the horizon for worker safety in extreme heat. President Joe Biden…
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USA: Girl Buried in Sand as Digging Adventure Turns Fatal
Tallahassee, Florida, USA: A heartbreaking incident unfolded at a beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, South Florida, where a young girl tragically lost her life on Tuesday. The source of the tragedy was a deep hole that she and a little boy were diligently digging, which ultimately collapsed, burying them both. When emergency responders arrived around 3 p.m., they discovered the 8-year-old boy…
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Business
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Sells 24 Million Shares Worth $4 Billion
Jeff Bezos, the executive chair of Amazon and multi-billionaire, has recently sold over $4 billion worth of Amazon shares, totaling 24 million shares this month. This follows the company’s earlier announcement that Bezos plans to sell 50 million shares, valued at around $8.4 billion. The move is part of Bezos’s financial strategy, and he had not sold any Amazon shares…
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