NEW YORK — Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets: – Even with a needed win, the math problem continues. – The Heat simply don’t take enough 3-pointers. – With the other part of the equation is they don’t have many to make 3-pointers. – This time 9 of 28. – Nine. – With Tyler Herro out, it’s basically Norman Powell or bust. – Because it’s not Simone Fontecchio and hasn’t been for a while. – Yes, the... Read More
Heat snap five-game skid with 106-95 victory in Brooklyn behind Powell, Ware
NEW YORK — Little has been easy for the Miami Heat lately and little will be easy for the remaining two games of this trip, on Friday night against the Boston Celtics and Sunday night against the New York Knicks. So if there was a moment for Erik Spoelstra’s team to make things right, to snap a season-worst five-game losing streak, this assuredly was it, against a Brooklyn Nets team that entered 7-18. But just as the losing streak included a home loss to the now 6-20 Sacramento Kings,... Read More
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, according to an internal memo seen by The Associated Press. CEO Shou Zi Chew said in the memo that ByteDance and TikTok have signed binding agreements with the three investors. The new TikTok U.S. joint venture will be 50% held... Read More
New 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale, one of Broward’s biggest hotels, opens
The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the centerpiece of an expansion of the Broward County Convention Center, officially opened its doors to the public Thursday as the third-largest hotel in the county. “This really is a five-star hotel that is projected to bring $450 million annually into the economy,” said Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen, who was on hand for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “And it went up without us having to use any general revenue dollars.” One of seven... Read More
Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s strengthens its push north into Broward and Palm Beach counties
Nicklaus Children’s Health System of Miami has strengthened its push deeper into Broward and Palm Beach counties with a new market president who will oversee expansion in Broward and a new leader to build affiliations and partnerships with healthcare providers in Palm Beach County. Yair Katz, who most recently had been chief executive of Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif., will guide Nicklaus Children’s as it builds its presence in Broward County. The... Read More
Bondi Beach will only make us stronger | Commentary
We are shocked and deeply saddened today. The horrific attack in Sydney feels painfully close to home. A moment meant to spread light and joy was shattered by darkness, taking the life of a beloved Chabad Shliach and 14 others – leaving families and communities broken. Rabbi Kievman together with his wife are the ambassadors of The Rebbe to Highland Lakes, FL and the founders of Gan Chabad Preschool. (Chabadnik.news/Courtesy) It hit so hard because it was targeted at the very first public... Read More
‘Rodent came from back entrance door, collapsed on the floor and died’: 7 South Florida restaurants shut
Rodents and their droppings continue to cause issues at South Florida restaurants. (One rodent was even seen entering the premises and collapsing.) These violations — along with rising wastewater, cockroach infestations and other issues — prompted the state to temporarily shut seven South Florida restaurants last week. The Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach... Read More
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer announces Congress campaign, seeks to oust Democrat Moskowitz
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer launched a 2026 congressional bid Thursday, hoping to flip the swing-seat district currently held by Democrat Jared Moskowitz to the Republican column. “We need leaders in Congress who will work to build on the success President Trump has had to secure our borders, defend our nation, reduce waste, and bring tax relief to Americans,” Singer said in a written statement to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. And in an announcement video, Singer sought to align... Read More
US inflation slowed last month with consumer prices rising 2.7% from a year earlier
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month, the government said in a report that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its consumer price index rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier. Yet, year-over-year inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, and Americans are complaining loudly about the high cost of living. The report was delayed eight days by the... Read More
Florida’s new license plate law leads to immigration detention and a wrongful arrest in Broward
Justin Cuellar was driving through Davie with his father to pick up their trailer last Tuesday when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper knocked on their window. He told them that it was difficult to see the “Sunshine” letters on their truck’s license plate and they couldn’t have anything obstructing it, Cuellar, 17, recalled. Then, before Cuellar could even take out his license, five immigration agents in plain clothes emerged and surrounded them, questioning them about their legal... Read More