Sesame Workshop was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages. “Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,” a Sesame Workshop spokesperson said Monday. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street” and Elmo. The... Read More
They were the keepers of the Hillsboro Lighthouse, and now their descendants will pay them tribute
It was not a fun job, and it didn’t pay well, either. But the dozens of men who worked as keepers of the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse in Hillsboro Beach devoted their lives to the security of American mariners and the United States. Today, their jobs have mostly been eliminated, but the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society wants to make sure South Floridians remember their heroic efforts. A ceremony on Aug. 7, National Lighthouse Day, will commemorate the four keepers who are buried... Read More
Asking Eric: I was fuming the entire flight. Could I have asked for a partial refund?
Dear Eric: On a recent crowded cross-country flight with no empty seats, I was between my girlfriend to my right and, at the window, a very large man (300 pounds, I’d guess) whose arms and legs took up at least a quarter of my tight space. He said nothing by way of acknowledging his size or apologizing if he was spreading into my assigned area. I didn’t say anything either – and what could I have said? What’s the etiquette here? Should I have asked the flight attendant for help?... Read More
FAT Village’s big makeover: $500 million project on rise in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE — FAT Village is not dead. Far from it. The long-awaited project — expected to make downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village even more hip and trendy — is on the rise in the same spot where spirited and cocktailed crowds once strolled through a muraled warehouse district lit up with funky art galleries, good food and live music. Once built, the new FAT (Food Art Technology) Village will transform the former FAT Village Arts District into a dynamic destination teeming... Read More
Heat’s Ware goes from Spoelstra criticism to breakout performance in summer-league loss
LAS VEGAS — Message received. At a time of year when little counts regarding NBA scores and statistics, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware made a definitive statement in Sunday night’s 92-72 Las Vegas NBA Summer League loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His intensity and professionalism called into question a day earlier by coach Erik Spoelstra, Ware responded by scoring 11 of the Heat’s first 15 points, including a pair of dunks and a 3-pointer. And he kept going from there, closing with... Read More
Report: All four aboard expected to survive crash of small plane in Pembroke Pines neighborhood, officials say
CBSNews.com reported Sunday night that, according to police, four people were considered safe but were taken to the hospital after a small plane crash in a Pembroke Pines neighborhood. According to a social media post from Pembroke Pines Police, officers are assisting with efforts regarding the plane crash in the area of Southwest 14th Street and 68th Boulevard, just west of North Perry Airport. One pilot and three passengers are all safely out of the plane, police said. To read the full... Read More
Daily Horoscope for July 14, 2025
General Daily Insight for July 14, 2025 A cosmic balancing act is on our shoulders. The Moon works hand-in-hand with open-minded Jupiter at 9:46 am EDT, supporting slow, steady growth. When Luna squares balanced Venus, the “steady” part can be difficult to maintain, leading us to let certain good habits slip — or, alternatively, go overboard and add too many new pursuits to our plates. The Moon also struggles with nervous Mercury, increasing the likelihood of mistakes or nerves... Read More
Downed power line sets vehicle on fire in Fort Lauderdale, triggers power outage
A downed power line set a vehicle ablaze Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of Cordova Road, said Frank Guzman, spokesman for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. Because the line was live, fire officials had Florida Power & Light shut down the power grid in the area while firefighters extinguished the fire, Guzman said. A power line may not be sparking or buzzing, but can still be dangerous and carrying a lethal charge. It was unclear Sunday how many homeowners were affected by the forced... Read More
As latest Heat first-rounders play on, Spoelstra seeks next level from Jovic, Jaquez
LAS VEGAS – As the Miami Heat’s two most recent first-round picks play on at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, coach Erik Spoelstra voiced decided optimism about what could come next from the previous two. For Kasparas Jakucionis (2025) and Kel’el Ware (2024) the games continue on the UNLV campus, including Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Monday night against the Boston Celtics. But while taking in that action, Spoelstra offered confidence about his team’s next steps... Read More
In a nation growing hostile toward drugs and homelessness, Los Angeles tries leniency
By Angela Hart, KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — Inside a bright new building in the heart of Skid Row, homeless people hung out in a canopy-covered courtyard — some waiting to take a shower, do laundry, or get medication for addiction treatment. Others relaxed on shaded grass and charged their phones as an intake line for housing grew more crowded. The Skid Row Care Campus officially opened this spring with ample offerings for people living on the streets of this historically downtrodden... Read More