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Hundreds of miners leave South Africa gold mine after being underground for 3 days in union dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

SPRINGS, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of miners who spent three days underground because of a union dispute left a gold mine in South Africa on Wednesday, mine officials and the union at the center of the standoff said.More than 100 miners who police and mine officials said were held against their will by fellow employees of the mine near Johannesburg had escaped earlier, according to a mine official.More than 550 mine workers had been in the mine since they went down late Sunday. An unknown number of them prevented the others from leaving as they demanded formal recognition of their unregistered labor union, the mine official said.The company that runs the mine said it had rough estimates indicating that around 110-120 of the miners were likely supporters of the unregistered union and had kept their co-workers from departing, although the exact numbers were unclear.“While this ordeal has been a traumatic experience, we are relieved to confirm that all employees are now out of harm&...

Prosecutors say 22-year-old man charged with murder in Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine University seniors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say 22-year-old man charged with murder in Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine University seniors.Source

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

Everyone, take a moment.Regardless of last week’s result, you made it through the first of two huge bye weeks.That in itself deserves some praise.Things get more fun in Week 8 with all 32 teams back in action.While that gives you a lot more flexibility with your lineup decisions, it also makes deciding who to start or sit much tougher than the past few weeks.But don’t sweat it. I have you covered.Every week, I list out every fantasy-relevant player, sorted by position and bucketed into tiers with the higher-tiered players deemed more start-worthy. For specific start/sit advice between two players in the same tier, refer to numberFire ’s projection model.These tiers are meant to reflect your typical 12-team, half-PPR scoring formats with only one starting quarterback — though the general rankings can be loosely applied to most formats.Any player not listed can be assumed sit-worthy in most leagues.All betting references refer to the NFL odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. All statistics via ...

Papa Roach donates $155K at Denver show for suicide prevention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Rock band Papa Roach wrapped up their recent tour Friday night in Denver, announcing a special gift for a cause the band said is important to them.Since the tour began in September, the band has been pledging a portion of its ticket sales to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in support of the Talk Away the Dark campaign. Mental health resources available in Colorado The campaign strives to teach people about the warning signs of suicide, and how to have a conversation that could save a life.The band's frontman, Jacoby Shaddix, told FOX31 that the message of the campaign aligns with the band's values."We always talk about that out of the darkness into the light experience, that evolution, and what the AFSP is doing is exactly that, it's like they are extending a hand out to people that need help," Shaddix said. Shaddix said it's important to remind people that there is help out there, more than playing a song to feel better, but real professional help ...

How much time do you have left to blow out your sprinklers?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

Denver (KDVR) -- With freezing temperatures heading into the metro, now is the time to get sprinklers blown out and winterized so that nothing freezes.KDVR/KWGN Chief meteorologist Dave Fraser says it would be best to get it done by Thursday night. FOX31 Weather: View the latest Denver forecasts, maps and radar Technicians with Mile-Hi Sprinkler are busy doing just that this week. Jeremy Koch is scheduled to complete 32 blowouts in one day.One of his calls was at George Ray's home in Denver. "It's part of life in Colorado," Ray said.Koch went inside the home to turn off the water for the sprinkler and drain the pipe. Then he came outside to connect the air compressor and blow out the system. It's also a good idea to put a cover over the outside components, he said. Potatoes and turnips were the original jack-o’-lantern But what if you haven't had time to schedule or complete a blowout by the weekend?"The minimum they need to do is definitely wrap the vacuum breaker, which is the...

Safety warning issued for electric scooters after 2 killed in apartment fire reportedly caused by battery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

Drivers beware: officials are calling a specific scooter unsafe due to fire hazards.The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning on Tuesday against the Toos Elite 60-volt e-scooters.The scooters, sold online and in New York, are not being recalled but are reportedly responsible for an apartment fire where two people were killed, including a child.The suspected cause of the blaze was the scooter’s combustible lithium-ion battery.

Mushroom Chicken / 107 Steak & Bar, Doral

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

(WSVN) – A South Florida chef gets saucy in the kitchen. It’s part of his recipe for a chicken dinner. Time to grab a Bite with Belkys.Ingredients:1 half chicken – deboned6 oz cremini mushrooms4 oz Portobello mushroom3 oz dry mushroomHalf of a yellow onion1 oz diced garlic2 tbsp unsalted butter1 cup whole heavy cream1/2 cup white wineSaltBlack pepperMethod of Preparation:Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill (400 degrees) over indirect heat, starting skin side down. Cook for 20 minutes and then flip and cook for another 20 minutes. Rotate for even cooking. Cook for another 20-30 minutes and then check internal temperature. Remove from heat when internal temperature reached 165 F. Remove from grill and rest for 10 minutes.Under medium heat, add butter and onions and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add white wine (take pan off heat when pouring). Allow wine to cook out for a few minutes, then add mushrooms and heavy cream and salt and pepper. Cook for a...

BSO seeks help from public in locating missing 15-year-old girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help in finding a 15-year-old who has gone missing from Deerfield Beach.Lartasha Mathis was last seen on Friday, Oct. 13, at approximately 4:15 p.m. in the vicinity of the 300 block of Northeast Second Street in Deerfield Beach. Mathis is described as weighing around 160 pounds, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.At the time of her disappearance, Mathis was wearing a pink crop top and pajama shorts. She also has a “TT” tattoo on her right thigh and a smiley face with stitches. Her family has indicated that she experiences depression.Those with any information regarding Mathis’s whereabouts are urged to contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or reach out to the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

South Dade Black History Center to honor late Gulliver Prep football star with Love-Art-Football exhibit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

The South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board is set to pay tribute to a former South Florida football standout who was gunned down in a shooting at the University of Virginia last year. D’Sean Perry, a graduate of Gulliver Prep in Pinecrest, will be remembered through a unique exhibit that celebrates his life and contributions to the South Dade community.The Love-Art-Football exhibit’s opening night reception will be held on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Larcenia J. Bullard Plaza, 14508 Lincoln Blvd.The event will begin with a candle lighting in memory of Perry and showcase his artistic talents. “If football was the center of Perry’s world, then his love for art was the brightly shining sun in that world,” said former County Commissioner and SDBHCAB Chairman Dennis Moss. “His ability to take abstract ceramic and turn it into a work of art was mesmerizing.”A South Dade native, Perry was a linebacker for the University of Virginia Cavaliers and lost his life, along...

‘Sexual communications, pictures being sent’: BSO deputy accused of soliciting 17-year-old girl bonds out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:15:41 GMT

A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy who faces multiple charges for allegedly interacting with a minor has bonded out of jail following his arrest and court appearance.7News cameras captured BSO Deputy Jemiah Thomas as he walked out of the Broward County Jail, Wednesday afternoon. He declined to comment on his charges.Thomas, 35, was arrested early Tuesday morning. He is accused of soliciting a 17-year-old girl for a sexual relationship via text messages.In court Wednesday afternoon, Thomas was officially charged.“I did find probable cause on all four counts,” said the judge.The investigation into the deputy, a six-year veteran with the department, started earlier this month and lasted about a week and a half.ony addressed Thomas’s arrest during a news conference.“[Thomas] did nothing more than take advantage, take advantage of his powers, abuse his authority and solicit, sexual solicitation of a minor,” he said.Investigators said Thomas met his alleged vi...