Florida certainly isn’t known for cold weather, but temperatures do occasionally plummet here in the Sunshine State. When it happens, staying warm and safe can be a real challenge for many, including senior citizens. Two local nonprofits have teamed up to help Central Florida seniors keep warm when the mercury dips. READ: E-PASS toll discount […]
‘Still dangerous’ mass killer Anders Breivik to stay in solitary confinement
Anders Breivik, the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in a bomb and gun rampage, is still dangerous and should stay in solitary confinement, Norway’s government said on Friday as it rejected his legal claim that his human rights are being violated. “There is a great danger of violence and that he will inspire others. […]
Florida woman who kept baby after alleged Lyft driver sex attack says ‘blessing’ came from ‘darkest hour’
A Florida woman is suing Lyft after she says her driver repeatedly raped her, resulting in the birth of a child, according to the lawsuit. The alleged attack occurred April 28, 2019, when the victim was intoxicated after a party in central Florida and contacted a Lyft driver to pick her up and drive her […]
Why has power in Austin-area gone out in past winter storms and will it happen again?
Austin and Central Texas residents remember all too well the horror stories of the 2021 and 2023 winter storms that left tens of thousands of people in the cold, without power, for an extended period of time. Several factors contributed to the power outages and both storms were different. In 2021, the outages were mainly […]
UK PM arrives in Kyiv
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Kyiv and is expected to announce a £2.5 billion aid package to Ukraine. Source: Rishi Sunak on Twitter (X), reported by European Pravda Quote: “I am in Ukraine to deliver a simple message. Our support cannot and will not falter. To all Ukrainians, Britain is with you […]
ERCOT says the Texas electrical power grid is ‘expected to handle’ arctic blast
The operator of Texas’ electric grid expects the grid to handle the arctic cold front that’s set to roll in Sunday evening, but energy experts caution that demand for power this year is likely to exceed that of past winters. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas expects there will be sufficient power to meet customer […]
IMF emphasizes Ukraine’s substantial financial needs for 2024 while praising progress in reducing inflation
Ukraine will require financial assistance amounting to around $42 billion in 2024, including official donor support of roughly $32 billion, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Communications Director Julie Kozack said in a Jan. 11 press briefing. “Ukraine’s financing needs remain substantial for 2024,” said Kozack. Read also: Historian Timothy Ash anticipates a 1-2% increase in […]
Florida police arrest 123 people for human trafficking-related crimes, including teacher and nurse
A Florida human trafficking operation conducted over the past three months resulted in the arrests of over 120 people, including a teacher, nurse and spiritual leader. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that 123 people were arrested during Operation Renewed Hope, which was conducted by the department’s Human Trafficking Squad. “The arrests made by […]
Premier League and EFL chiefs to face questions on TV revenue deal progress
Premier League and EFL chiefs are set to be questioned by a select committee next week about what progress has been made towards a new agreement over top-flight television revenue. The PA news agency understands Richard Masters, the Premier League’s chief executive, and EFL chair Rick Parry are due to appear before the Culture, Media […]
UnitedHealth Earnings Beat But Costs Run High; UNH Stock Falls
UnitedHealth Group (UNH), the Dow Jones health care giant, comfortably topped fourth-quarter estimates early Friday but said medical costs as a share of premiums ran above analyst expectations. UNH stock, a laggard in this rally, like most of its defensive-oriented industry group, fell in early stock market action. X UnitedHealth Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect fourth-quarter UnitedHealth […]
Cold front to bring increased chance of rain and strong storms in Central Florida
Central Florida will be warm and rainy on Friday. Our area will see two waves of rain, one in the morning and another in the evening. We will also be much warmer on Friday after several cold days. Read: Spirit passenger arrested in Orlando after asking flight crew to join “mile high club” The high […]
Pro-Haley super PAC labels DeSantis a Trump “suck up”
The leading super PAC supporting former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley‘s run for president is attempting in a new advertisement to portray one of her main 2024 rivals as a “suck up” to former President Donald Trump. The ad, shared exclusively with CBS News, from the pro-Haley political committee known as Stand For America Fund […]