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Preliminary findings on Surfside condo collapse revealed by National Institute of Standards and Technology

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

The investigation into the collapse of Champlain Towers South took a step forward as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shared some initial findings on Thursday. NIST analyzed materials, studied past and present building codes, and used computer models to come up with possible reasons for the failure.One area that has been under scrutiny since the collapse two summers ago is the pool deck. Now, investigators are focusing on it as a possible starting point for the collapse. They found serious problems with the pool deck’s strength.“Tagline associate’s work shows that the design of the structure of CTS failed to meet the codes and standards applicable at the time of original construction and would also not meet current codes and standards,” said Glenn Bell, an NCST investigator During the presentation, they showed a diagram of the pool deck with yellow and red dots on certain columns. The yellow dots represented areas with moderate streng...

BSO search for missing 62-year-old man in Deerfield Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in finding a 62-year-old missing man.Charles Randy Mitchell was last seen at approximately 1 a.m. on June 4, near the 200 block of East Sample Road. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and gray pants.Mitchell stands at 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. According to the assisted living facility manager where he resides, Mitchell experiences mental illness, suffers from diabetes and requires medication.Anyone with information on Mitchell’s whereabouts is urged to contact BSO Missing Persons Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

Broward County School Board selects Peter Licata as new superintendent

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

The Broward County School Board has appointed a new superintendent after a lengthy search process that spanned several months. In a 7-2 vote on Thursday, Peter Licata, a native of South Florida and Broward County, and the current regional superintendent of schools in Palm Beach County, was appointed as the next superintendent of Broward County Public Schools.Courtesy The School District of Palm Beach CountyLicata, who emerged as one of three finalists for the position, expressed his dedication to the role during the announcement. “I have spent 29 years in Palm Beach County. If you are looking for someone who can transform Broward to the next level, that doesn’t negotiate the value system in any way, that every child walking through the door is considered important, that’s who I am,” said Licata. He also acknowledged the demanding nature of the job, stating, “It’s a 24/7 job, and it’s an honor to have that role.”The county’s previ...

FBI releases photos of Hallandale Beach bank robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

The FBI has released photographs of a bank robbery that occurred at a Wells Fargo Bank branch. The incident took place at approximately 10:26 a.m., and the FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.According to the FBI, the robber entered the bank Thursday morning, located at 1201 E. Hallandale Beach, and demanded money from one of the bank employees. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. At this time, the FBI has not disclosed the exact amount of money taken during the robbery.The FBI has released attached photos of the suspect and urges the public to review them for any potential identification. Credit: FBICredit: FBIThe FBI encourages anyone with information related to the robbery or any ongoing FBI investigations to contact the agency at (754)703-2000.

3 takeaways from POLITICO’s first global tech summit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

LONDON — Tensions on what to do about China. Differences on tackling artificial intelligence. Graphic warnings about how to keep children safe online.POLITICO’s inaugural Global Tech Day shifted between the geopolitics of technology to granular policymaking on both sides of the Atlantic as officials and politicians gathered in London on Thursday to talk through often thorny digital topics that have become central to the political debate in Washington, Brussels and other Western capitals.Not everyone agreed on what should be done. U.S. Republican Senator Ted Cruz urged Congress to steer clear of AI rulemaking, mostly because — in his words — the Beltway “doesn’t know what the hell it’s doing” on the emerging technology. In contrast, Lucilla Sioli, a senior official from the European Union, the 27-country bloc that is nearing the completion of a comprehensive rulebook for AI, cheered how Brussels had taken up the mantle to regulate a technology that has caught the public’s attent...

Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, autopsy finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

(CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner’s office.The three-time Olympic medalist was found deceased in bed on May 2, according to the report. The 32-year-old was estimated to be eight months pregnant, and there was evidence she had been in labor.Bowie’s manner of death was ruled natural, and the report stated that there had been “possible complications,” including “respiratory distress and eclampsia.”Preeclampsia happens when a woman who previously had normal blood pressure suddenly develops “high blood pressure and protein in her urine or other problems after 20 weeks of pregnancy,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some women with preeclampsia can develop seizures or coma – a condition called eclampsia – which is a medical emergency, the CDC says.Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy appear to be on...

Nikola Jokić temporarily loses MVP trophy ahead of Denver Nuggets parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

(CNN) — For most people, after winning the NBA Finals MVP trophy, you wouldn’t let it out of your sight. But Nikola Jokić is not most people, and the Denver Nuggets star seemed to have misplaced his award.After dominating in the Denver Nuggets’ 4-1 NBA Finals win over the Miami Heat, Jokić deservedly picked up the award given to the best player throughout the series.The Serbian averaged an incredible 30.2 points, 14 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.4 steals as he continued his imperious postseason form against the Heat.However, Jokić revealed in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews the day after the Finals concluded that it didn’t take long before he had misplaced the Bill Russell NBA Finals Award.When the two-time MVP showed up for the interview without the coveted prize, Andrews questioned Jokić on the trophy’s whereabouts.“I really don’t know,” Jokić explained. “I left it in [equipment manager Sparky Gonzales’] room and it’s not there anymor...

Twitter hit with $250 million lawsuit from music publishers over alleged copyright infringement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

Washington (CNN) — Music publishers sued Twitter for more than $250 million in damages on Wednesday, alleging that the social media platform “breeds massive copyright infringement that harms music creators.”The lawsuit alleges that for years, Twitter has allowed users of its platform to share copyrighted songs without a license. It also claims Twitter’s misconduct has only gotten worse since Elon Musk bought the company for $44 billion last fall and slashed staff.Twitter’s alleged permissiveness around users sharing copyrighted songs, combined with the social network’s promotion of tweets with copyrighted music, has unlawfully helped fuel the company’s growth, according to the National Music Publishers’ Association, whose members include Universal, Sony and Warner Music Group.The complaint cites more than 1,700 songs whose copyright Twitter has allegedly infringed, including hits such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Outkast’s “Hey Y...

Exclusive: US government agencies hit in global cyberattack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

(CNN) — “Several” US federal government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack that exploits a vulnerability in widely used software.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency “is providing support to several federal agencies that have experienced intrusions affecting their MOVEit applications,” Eric Goldstein, the agency’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity, said in a statement on Thursday to CNN, referring to the software impacted. “We are working urgently to understand impacts and ensure timely remediation.”It was not immediately clear if the hackers responsible for breaching the federal agencies were a Russian-speaking ransomware group that has claimed credit for numerous other victims in the hacking campaign.A CISA spokesperson had no comment when CNN asked who carried out the hack of federal agencies and how many have been affected.But the news adds to a growing tally of victims of a sprawling hacking campaign that began two week...

Fountain Green Elementary School teacher wins $5,000 Ravens grant for school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:14 GMT

Keisha Nandalal, a Fountain Green Elementary School teacher, was selected on June 7 as the grand prize winner for The Baltimore Ravens’ 2023 Touchdown for Teachers.The Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank announced the finalists and grand prize winner for their 10th annual Touchdown for Teachers program, which recognizes local teachers for their leadership, dedication and commitment to education and for outstanding service to their community, according to a press release.“Touchdown for Teachers recognizes exceptional teachers who do the vitally important work of educating our children with little fanfare,” said Augie Chiasera, M&T Bank’s regional president for Greater Baltimore, in the release. “My dad was a teacher, so I know firsthand how teachers motivate and inspire students every day. We are proud to recognize their contributions.”Nandalal is a 29-year teaching veteran who currently teaches first grade math, science, reading, writing, phonic...