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EEUU anuncia más de 200 arrestos por tráfico de drogas en la Dark Web

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

WASHINGTON – El Gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció este martes 288 arrestos en varios países en los últimos meses por tráfico ilegal de fentanilo y otras drogas a través de la “dark web” o internet profunda.El fiscal general de EEUU, Merrick Garland, dijo en una rueda de prensa que “los traficantes de drogas confían en que operando de forma anónima en la ‘dark web’ pueden operar fuera de los límites de la ley”. “Están equivocados”, aseguró.El FBI ha liderado esta operación internacional en colaboración con la Europol contra una red de tráfico de opiáceos en la internet profunda que operaba en EEUU y otros ocho países de Europa y Suramérica, que las autoridades estadounidense no precisaron. El Senado confirma que se filtraron datos privados de congresistas en la dark web Restaurante recibe caja con paquete de fentanilo valorado en $3 millones Como consecuencia de la operación, l...

Ford cuts prices on Mach E as Tesla raises them on Model Y

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is cutting U.S. starting prices on its Mustang Mach E electric SUV, bringing many versions below the cost of its main competitor, the Tesla Model Y.Ford also said it is reopening the order bank on Wednesday for the Mach E after upgrading a factory in Mexico to increase output.Also on Tuesday, Tesla raised prices by $250 on the Model Y SUV and the Model 3 small sedan, its two top-selling vehicles.The standard range base versions of the Mach E each saw $3,000 price cuts, with the rear-wheel-drive version falling to $42,995 and the all-wheel-drive model going to $45,995. Ford cut $4,000 off prices of the premium standard-range versions, with rear-wheel-drive dropping to $46,995 and all-wheel-drive going to $49,995.The price of the GT all-wheel-drive extended range version also fell by $4,000 to $59,995.By comparison, Tesla’s Model Y dual motor now starts at $47,240, while the Y Long Range rises to $50,240, and the Y Performance version starts at $54,240. All h...

AP sources: Biden admin seeks 1,500 troops for US-Mexico border amid expected migrant surge as COVID restrictions end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Biden admin seeks 1,500 troops for US-Mexico border amid expected migrant surge as COVID restrictions end.Source

Muere ahogada en una piscina la hija de 2 años de un jugador de los Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

(CNN) — La hija de 2 años del defensa de los Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Shaquil Barrett, se ahogó en una piscina este domingo en la casa de la familia en Florida, dijo la policía.Los agentes acudieron a una vivienda de Beach Park, en Tampa, a las 9:30 de la mañana después de que una niña se hubiera caído a la piscina, informó el Departamento de Policía de Tampa. La menor fue trasladada a un hospital de la zona, pero no pudo ser reanimada y fue declarada muerta poco después, según las autoridades.Fue un trágico accidente y no hubo ningún acto criminal, dijo la policía.Los Buccaneers emitieron un comunicado en apoyo de Barrett y su familia.“La trágica noticia de hoy es desgarradora para todos los miembros de la familia Buccaneers. Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones están con Shaq, Jordanna y toda la familia Barrett durante este momento inimaginablemente difícil”, dijo el equipo. “Si bien no hay palabras que puedan proporcionar un verdadero consuelo en un momento como...

Are Facebook birthday fundraisers legit?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Have you ever been scrolling through Facebook and noticed a post asking you to donate to a cause for a friend's birthday?If you have ever wondered if the fundraisers are legitimate, we have you covered. Judge tentatively OKs $725M Facebook settlement: How to apply for a payout How does Facebook verify nonprofits?According to the Help Center on Facebook, the company carefully vets each nonprofit that starts a fundraiser. Here are some of the things required for the application:Tax IDVerification documentation, like a business license, articles of incorporation or certificate of formationInformation for nonprofit's CEOAre your payments secure?Facebook said using Meta Pay to donate to a cause is secure. Facebook said it uses the following security measures for payments:Anti-fraud monitoring to detect unauthorized activity, payments are monitored using anti-fraud technology.Customer support: If an unauthorized Meta Pay transaction appears on your bank account, custome...

Locals speak out as FEMA continues to help Broward County residents apply for aid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

After three weeks since the historic flooding ravaged Broward County, help is finally on the horizon for residents of the area. On Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that those who have already applied for assistance can expect to see money in their bank accounts by the end of the week.“We are told the approvals for the applications are already in process,” said Trantalis.Edgewood was one of the hardest-hit neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale and homeowners are still picking up the pieces from the natural disaster. Steven Erb said he had to spend most of his money on an Airbnb as his family waited for the water to drain. Now, he has had to leave the temporary home because his funds have run short.“Honestly I don’t know what I’m doing or where I’m going,” said Erb.Erb said there is mold in the home he rents with his wife, two kids and their dogs.“We pretty much lost e...

Residents oppose proposed Florida legislation that puts historic Miami Beach buildings at risk of demolition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

There is a building battle happening in South Florida with residents pushing back against a proposal to demolish landmarks on Miami Beach. The fear for many people is that the landmarks that make the area special, could quickly be replaced with towering buildings.A group of residents, about 50 people, rallied on Ocean Drive to voice their opposition to Senate Bill 1346 and House Bill 1317, Tuesday morning. Both bills would essentially gut existing preservation laws statewide, which would allow property owners the right to demolish buildings, historic or not, in coastal high- hazard areas that fail to meet current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood standards for new construction.Only buildings on the National Register of Historic Places will be protected. On Miami Beach, there are seven buildings with that designation. According to the bills’ sponsor, he said it’s about safety and resilience. Critics, on the other hand, argue that it s all about the money. &...

‘I am extremely proud’ Hillsborough County deputy helps deliver baby on shoulder of highway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

PLANT CITY, Fla. (WSVN) – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for helping deliver a baby on the side of the highway.On Sunday, a driver approached Master Deputy Daniel “Red” Jones in a panic, saying his wife was about to give birth. Master Deputy Jones immediately called for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue for assistance, according to a news release. Master Deputy Jones sprang into action to help the woman in delivering her baby on the shoulder of Highway 60 in Plant City. He utilized his training to ensure a safe delivery and provided “encouragement and emotional support.” Within minutes, a healthy baby girl was born. “I am extremely proud of Master Deputy Jones’s quick actions and dedication to serving our community in any capacity,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This is his third time assisting a citizen with delivering a baby! While delivering in the front seat of a car was not ...

Miami-Dade Police homicide detectives investigating body found in canal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

Detectives are investigating after a body was found in a Southwest Miami-Dade canal.According to Miami-Dade Police, the body was found near SW 197th Avenue and SW 168th Street, Tuesday morning. They are handling the investigation as an unclassified death.They said the body is an adult male and the medical examiner will work to identify the body and determine the cause of death.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Former Miramar Police officer accused of kidnapping, choking woman appears in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:56 GMT

A former South Florida officer was arrested and is facing disturbing charges. Joshua Bogwandas, 26, is accused of kidnapping a woman he lives with and choking her.He appeared in bond court, Tuesday. According to police, Bogwandas was arrested Monday after refusing to let the woman leave the home and then put his hand on her neck and covered her nose. 7News learned that Bogwandas is a father with two children. If he is released from jail, he will have to live with his mother in Miami. Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss released a statement that reads as follows, “This arrest illustrates the department’s commitment to enforcing the law without favor. We encourage all victims of domestic violence to come forward without fear, knowing that we take these matters seriously.”Bogwandas has been relived of duty without pay and is being held in jail without bond.