2024 Diwali Festival of Lights celebration | PHOTOS

The IRCC Diwali Festival of Lights, one of South Florida’s largest ethnic cultural events, took place Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Broward Convention Center. The festival featured Indian music and dance performances, including high school and collegiate competitions. Attendees enjoyed Indian cuisine, shopped for clothing and jewelry, and could get henna tattoos. The event showcased diverse cultural elements from various regions of India, with participants representing different... Read More

ASK IRA: Do the Heat still need to gain chemistry clarity with their core trio?

Q: Ira, look at this week: On Tuesday Tyler Herro gets a 40-burger. Friday, when Tyler can’t hit, Bam Adebayo goes off almost for a triple-double. But when are we going to see Tyler, Bam and Jimmy Butler do it the same game? – Sandy. A: Well, the opportunity could come as soon as Sunday, with Jimmy Butler expected to be back then against the Pacers, after putting up shots before Friday night’s victory over the Pacers. And I certainly can appreciate the consternation, because it does... Read More

Elmon’s overtime touchdown completes Boca Raton’s furious rally past Goleman in 7A regional quarterfinal

BOCA RATON — Boca Raton junior running back Adon Elmon rushed for a game-winning 10-yard touchdown in overtime as the host Bobcats rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit for a thrilling 27-21 victory against Goleman in a Class 7A regional quarterfinal on Friday night. The Bobcats struggled on offense in the first half and trailed 21-7 at halftime, but junior quarterback Mason Chapman stepped up in the fourth quarter to help lead two scoring drives to force overtime. “Everyone... Read More

Winderman’s view: Who was that masked man? A determined Jovic in Heat victory

Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 124-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers: — Who was that masked man? — Well, actually, those masked men? — The difference is Jimmy Butler, sidelined again by his ankle sprain, was wearing a mask on the bench in solidarity. — Nikola Jovic was wearing it out of necessity. — And put together his best half of the season over Friday night’s opening two periods. — Requiring the additional protection after breaking his nose... Read More

A Jewish doctor was forced to treat Nazis. Now his sons reveal his story through a special donation.

Forced to work as a doctor to Nazi troops during World War II, Elliott Konis, a Polish Jew, was allowed to survive. But he suffered immensely, enduring beatings, a skull fracture and starvation. He withstood hearing problems for the rest of his life. His sons, Allen and Leonard, saved the documents, photos, transcripts and correspondence their father gathered during the war years and in the years that followed, when he was summoned to testify at a war crimes trial in Germany. Undated photos... Read More

TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  NEW YORK (AP) — A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien. “America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” O’Brien said in a statement Friday. It will be his first time as Oscar host, but he’s emceed other high-profile awards shows, like the Emmy Awards... Read More