Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is naming longtime adviser Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-liner, to be the deputy chief of policy in his new administration. Vice President-elect JD Vance posted a message of congratulations on Monday to Miller on X and said, “This is another fantastic pick by the president.” The announcement was first reported by CNN. Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions,... Read More

Sneak peek: Inside Florida Panthers’ new War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale

The Florida Panthers are about to introduce South Florida’s newest concert hall, a stylish and sophisticated venue in downtown Fort Lauderdale that boasts state-of-the-art comforts and puts the “memorial” back in War Memorial Auditorium. A bookend to the adjoining Baptist Health IcePlex in Holiday Park, the new War Memorial Auditorium is part of a $65 million renovation project that has transformed the historic art-deco barn into a modern, versatile space that can accommodate 3,400... Read More

Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire

POMPTON LAKES, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and damaged dozens more. Firefighters continued making progress against a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County that broke out Wednesday and quickly exploded in size due to dry, warm and gusty Santa Ana winds. The... Read More

Daily Horoscope for November 11, 2024

General Daily Insight for November 11, 2024 Tension could demand release today. The vital Sun tangles with inflated Jupiter, making dramas seem bigger than they really need to be. When harmony-craving Venus enters stern Capricorn at 1:26 pm EST, we might try to keep a lid on things. As the Sun goes on to provoke tender Chiron, however, that effort may be futile. As the sensitive Pisces Moon conjoins oceanic Neptune, emotional restraint will probably be scarce. What comes out doesn’t have... Read More

Winderman’s view: Lineup changes and a better (and needed) result for Heat in Minnesota

Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’s 95-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves: – Part of the equation was Jimmy Butler being out and having to be replaced in the starting lineup. – But part of it felt like Erik Spoelstra saying enough was enough. – So Haywood Highsmith started in place of Butler. – And Kevin Love in place of Nikola Jovic. – With Jovic very much available. (More on him later.) – Obviously not all of this will stick, with Butler to... Read More

Dolphins head to L.A. hoping to reignite their playoff hopes vs. Rams on Monday night

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins, mired in a three-game losing streak and desperately searching for something positive amid their disappointing 2-6 start, venture to Los Angeles in hopes of a revival, a spark. Players say their spirits remain high heading into their nationally-televised Monday night game against the Rams (4-4). But their playoff hopes remain low. And that’s what this is about at this point, igniting playoff hopes, breathing life, optimism and excitement into a season... Read More

Florida Hispanics drawn to Trump despite race-baiting, deportation threats

TALLAHASSEE — Calling immigrants rapists and “blood-thirsty criminals,” talking of massive deportations on Day One and joking about Puerto Rico as a floating garbage island didn’t stop many Hispanics from voting to reelect former President Donald Trump. On the contrary. This election saw Hispanic voters drifting toward Trump and his promise of a better economy and border security, both nationally and in Florida, exit polls and vote analyses conducted by national media outlets... Read More