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Surveillance video captures vandals breaking into Verizon store, stealing merchandise inside

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

A cell phone store was subjected to vandalism before the criminals left behind a trail of destruction and stolen merchandise. Surveillance footage from the scene captured the moments when a man, driving a white car, initiated the break-in by hurling a rock at the store window around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday.The targeted store, a Verizon located along the 9900 block of Southwest 40th Street, fell victim to the assailant’s destructive act. After the subject threw the rock, the windows shattered and he was able to gain access to the store. The aftermath revealed the extent of the damage, with the window completely smashed, leaving shards of glass scattered on the floor. Rows of cell phone displays were stripped bare, highlighting the audacity and intent of the criminal.Store owner Shantalle Guzman expressed her dismay and inconvenience caused by the incident. “It’s a scary situation,” she said. “Inconvenienced now, I got to get the window fixed. You know, I wo...

No injuries reported following police-involved crash in Miami Lakes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

No injuries have been reported after a police-involved crash occurred at the intersection of Northwest 57th Avenue and 150th Street in Miami Lakes, Tuesday. Around 9:30 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) and MDPD units were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation, which involved a Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) cruiser and a white car colliding with each other.According to officials, there were no reported injuries, and no individuals involved in the crash required hospitalization. Both vehicles sustained minor front-end damage as a result of the collision.In response to the crash, all southbound lanes of Northwest 57th Avenue were temporarily blocked, and traffic was redirected while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.There is no information available regarding the cause of the crash as the investigation continues.

Britney Spears and Will.i.am tease new single ‘Mind Your Business’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

(CNN) — Britney Spears has some new music dropping soon.The pop star is collaborating on a new single with producer and former Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am, who teased a new song titled “Mind Your Business” on his Instagram on Monday.“Uh oh!!! This summer is about to be hot!!!” he wrote in the caption of his post, which was a text-only video accompanied by an audio snippet teasing the song.Will.i.am is heard in the clip saying, “You are now rocking with Will.i.am and,” with Spears chiming in to finish the line with her iconic catchphrase “Britney b—h” from the song “Gimme More” off of her hit 2007 album “Blackout.”“Mind your business, b—h,” she adds at the end of the clip.Spears’ friend Paris Hilton commented on the “Pump It” rapper’s Instagram post saying “#Sliving icons,” and Sam Asghari, Spears’ husband, reacted in the comments with a couple shock-faced emojis.Will.i.am and Spears have collaborated in the past on songs such as “Big Fat Base,” a track on her 2011 “Femme Fata...

UK spy chief says MI6 ‘doesn’t do culture wars’ but does want greater diversity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

The head of the U.K.’s Secret Intelligence Service said MI6 “doesn’t do culture wars.”In an interview with POLITICO in Prague, Richard Moore was asked why he added “he/him” to his Twitter bio and if MI6 had “gone a bit woke?” “I can say to you comprehensively that MI6 doesn’t do culture wars,” Moore said, “but what I do want is for my service to better represent the country we serve. That’s a noble aim, in my view, but it’s also an intensely practical aim. Diversity brings greater creativity, better problem-solving.”“And if you add the rather obvious point that if you have officers of ethnic minority, they might just give you some cultural insight that you might otherwise lack, as well as perhaps not looking like me on the streets of some other parts of the world.”Moore was speaking to POLITICO’s Anne McElvoy in a rare interview, which can be seen here.

State House to remain closed Wednesday after electrical fire prompts evacuations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

The Massachusetts State House will remain closed on Wednesday after a fire in a transformer room prompted an evacuation Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Massachusetts State Police said the building was evacuated and nearly all surrounding streets on Beacon Hill were closed as crews responded to what appeared to be an electrical fire that broke out around 2:15 p.m. in a sub-basement at the capitol building.In an update Tuesday evening, Superintendent of the State House Tammy Kraus said the building will be closed “Out of an abundance of caution while details of today’s fire continue to be investigated.”“We’re grateful for the efforts of the Boston Fire Department, Mass State Police and DCR Rangers to ensure the safety of all officials, staff and visitors and are working diligently to reopen the building as quickly and safely as possible,” Kraus said.Smoke was largely not visible outside the State House on Tuesday. Inside, though, state police spo...

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara to face charges related to Jamaica Plain crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is expected in court Wednesday, where she’ll face charges related to a crash in Jamaica Plain last month.A police report released last week says Lara was driving at least 53 mph in an area on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain where the posted speed limit was 25 mph when she crashed through a fence and into a home on June 30.Police said Lara was driving with a revoked license and driving in an unregistered car. Lara, the police report said, has not had a valid Massachusetts driver’s license since 2013, when her license was suspended after she didn’t pay a fine penalizing her for not wearing a seatbelt.Lara recently apologized for her role in the crash.7NEWS sources said Lara’s son, who was hurt and needed stitches, was not buckled into a safety seat, as required by state law. The police report confirmed Lara’s son wasn’t properly restrained and said her son hit the armrest of the car seat in front of him.The report said La...

Trimming Rain Chances & Humidity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

Well, well, what do we have here? A 7 day forecast with more dry than wet? Looks to appear that way. With that said, it’s not a perfect stretch of summer weather, but certainly one of the better runs we’ve have over that last several weeks. Let’s start with today. Smoky/hazy/foggy sunshine will yield to a mix of hazy sun and clouds this afternoon as highs head for the mid 80s. With temps in the 80s, dew points will fade back to the lower 60s this afternoon, allowing for a bit more of a comfortable summer’s day. While not a dramatic drop off, trimming the humidity a bit will be a welcomed change. We’ll also trim the rain chances this afternoon as just a spot shower/sprinkle is possible near the South Coast. The air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups today for a large part of New England thanks to some of that smoke. Tomorrow will be similar. Dew points fade into the lower 60s. Coastal afternoon temps run in the mid to upper 70s while we p...

Noda and Bleday homer in 2nd, A’s beat Red Sox 3-0 to end 8-game skid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Noda and JJ Bleday homered in the second inning and the Oakland Athletics ended an eight-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.The Athletics were much sharper a day after striking out a season-high 18 times while being held to one hit or fewer for the third time this season in a 7-0 loss to the Red Sox.Noda, who was 14-for-86 (.163) over his previous 25 games, homered off Boston starter Joe Jacques (1-1) leading off the second. After Aledmys Díaz reached on an infield single and advanced to second on a throwing error by shortstop Yu Chang, Bleday hit his sixth homer and first off a left-hander this season.“He just continues to go out and grind,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “It’s not easy for any young player, especially a Rule 5-type player, to go in and have impact but Ryan’s done a nice job with just continuing to put his head down, continuing to work on his approach, continuing to try to get on base for us.”Lu...

SWAT standoff ends peacefully in Norwood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

A SWAT standoff with a barricaded subject came to a peaceful resolution in Norwood on Tuesday night after a large police presence gathered.Police say a person barricaded themselves in an apartment building on Northwest Drive for several hours.SWAT officers, K9 units, and state police responded to the scene.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Large police presence gathers amid investigation outside Everett restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:42 GMT

A large police presence gathered outside of a restaurant in Everett late Tuesday night after an incident prompted a police investigation.The area around Oliveira’s Steak Bar & Grill could be seen taped off with crime scene tape.A nearby resident told 7NEWS he heard what sounded like a gunshot prior to the police response.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.