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Stepped up security at South Florida synagogues and mosques amid war, calls to stay vigilant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

As Israel’s war on Hamas rages on, an increased law enforcement presence continues to be seen at several synagogues and mosques across South Florida.Speaking with 7News on Saturday, local religious leaders said they are taking several precautionary measures out of an abundance of caution.“We also ran a couple of drills with the congregation in case of an active shooter or a hostage situation,” said Rabbi Ariel Yeshurun with Sky Lake Synagogue in North Miami Beach.Along with that, leaders in the Jewish community have also added extra guards and security procedures at their places of worship and schools.“Of course, we take precautions. Of course, we are very serious about security, but at the same time, we will never stop coming together never stop gathering,” said Rabbi Jonathan Berkun with the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.Meanwhile, the prayers continue at Masjid An-Noor in Southwest Miami-Dade, with added security measures at their place of worship...

Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor’s race, reclaims office for GOP

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor’s race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.The win is a major victory for the GOP as they reclaim the governor’s mansion for the first time in eight years. Landry will replace current Gov. John Bel Edwards, who was unable to seek reelection due to consecutive term limits. Edwards is the only Democratic governor in the Deep South.Landry, 52, has raised the profile of attorney general since being elected in 2015. He has used his office to champion conservative policy positions. More recently, Landry has been in the spotlight over his involvement and staunch support of Louisiana laws that have drawn much debate, including banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths, the state’s near-total abortion ban that doesn’t have exceptions for cases of rape and incest, and a law restricting youths’ access to “sexually explicit material...

Saturday’s high school roundup/scores: Chris Zullo powers Northeast/Mystic Valley to gridiron victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

Chris Zullo rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns, while throwing for 51 yards and a fourth score as Northeast/Mystic Valley defeated Greater Lawrence 34-26 in Commonwealth Athletic Conference football action.Elsewhere in the CAC, Sean Scott caught the game-winning 36-yard touchdown pass in the final quarter and sealed the deal with an interception as Lowell Catholic (1-5) defeated Lynn Tech, 1-5.Finn Gallup threw for 125 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 73 yards and two more scores as Marblehead (2-4) defeated Beverly 40-6 in the Northeastern Conference.Treyvon Fields threw three touchdown passes as Cathedral (3-2) defeated Bishop Stang 19-8 in the Catholic Central League.In the Middlesex League, Kayden Mills ran for 182 yards and three touchdowns, giving him 19 on the season, as Arlington (3-3) defeated Belmont, 35-21. Roshan Mandal completed 14-of-22 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns, both going to Jake Kerble.In the Mayflower Athletic Conference, Todd Egan rush...

Saturday Forecast: Temps in the mid 40s, some lakeside showers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

Saturday night: Temps to be in the mid 40s with few lingering spot showers lakeside Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Sunday: Temps in the mid 40s with few lingering spot showers lakeside. Clearer and drier conditions with be around to the strat the work week.

Dozens gather in Evanston to demand release of hostages taken by Hamas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Dozens from the Israeli and Jewish community gathered in Evanston's Fountain Square to pray for and demand the release of more than 100 hostages abducted by Hamas militants. Those who gathered on Saturday night urged international leaders to act quickly to get everyone home as they called for the conflict to come to an end. The group could be heard chanting "Bring them home," as they looked to put pressure on world leaders to release the estimated 150 hostages taken by Hamas.  For more coverage of the Israel and Hamas Conflict, click here The more people hear about it, the more pressure they can put on, you know, our governor, state reps, senators. You know, anybody that can do something," Oren Orkin, one of the organizers of Saturday's event said.On Friday, the Israeli military said its troops conducted temporary raids into Gaza to battle militants and hunt for traces of hostages. On Saturday, the chief of the Israeli National Security Council said...

Women’s hockey: Power-play goal in third helps Gophers break away from Tommies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

The Gophers women’s hockey team shut out St. Thomas for the second straight game on Saturday — and that’s all the two games had in common.After cruising to an 8-0 victory on Friday at Xcel Energy Center, the No. 2 Gophers found themselves in a battle at St. Thomas Arena that was scoreless after two periods. An unexpected — if not controversial — call helped to decide things as the Gophers remained unbeaten with a 4-0 victory.The Tommies went to the locker room after two periods with a minute and 36 seconds remaining on a power play after a late Gophers penalty. They left the locker room knowing they would have to kill off the remaining time on a five-minute penalty when a referee’s review determined that St. Thomas’ Cara Sajevic was guilty of an illegal hit to the head at the end of the period.Gophers freshman center Emma Kriesz scored on the ensuing power play, beating St. Thomas goaltender Olivia King on a wrist shot from high in the slot. Nelli Laitinen added an insurance goal mi...

Men’s hockey: Jimmy Snuggerud scores 2 more goals as Gophers sweep St. Thomas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

As a wing on one of the more dynamic lines in Gophers hockey history last season, Jimmy Snuggerud tied for the Big Ten scoring title as a freshman.If you spent the summer wondering if he would be able to replicate that offense with his previous two linemates — Matthew Knies and Logan Cooley — playing in the NHL this season, your questions should be thoroughly answered after a little more than 120 minutes of Snuggerud’s sophomore season.After scoring twice, including the overtime winner, in the Gophers’ season opener, Snuggerud turned in another two-goal effort on Saturday, as Minnesota won its home opener 3-0 over St. Thomas.The Gophers, ranked atop the USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll this week, got 24 saves from goalie Justen Close for his 10th career shutout and improved to 2-0-0 overall. Brody Lamb added an empty-net goal in the final minute.“I think I’ve improved on many things over the summer, and that’s one thing I think I could improve on even more,” Snuggerud said of his quick...

Wild lose game, and maybe another player

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

TORONTO — There were parts of Saturday night’s game against the Maple Leafs that the Wild liked, such as not falling apart when they fell behind 4-1 early in the second period. And the play of center Marco Rossi, who scored his first NHL goal, and Brock Faber.Still, after a 7-4 loss at Scotiabank Arena, in their second game of the season, the Wild were already looking at making changes, specifically on defense.Auston Matthews scored his second hat trick in as many games this season and the scoring-rich Toronto Maple Leafs poured it on late with three third-period goals to hand the Wild their first loss of the season.The pairing of Jake Middleton and Alex Goligoski — the latter filling in for injured captain Jared Spurgeon — struggled against the Leafs’ high-powered offense, finishing a combined minus-5.“To be honest with you, we’re gonna make some adjustments with our pairs,” Wild head coach Dean Evason said afterward. “We’ve already talked about it.”Spurgeon suffered an...

'Unbelievable' - Brayden Schenn embraces first home opener as Blues captain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Brayden Schenn is no stranger to St. Louis Blues home openers, but his routine for Saturday's was a bit different from past years. A quick trip to the St. Louis Aquarium, a pep rally talk in front of hundreds of fans and, above all, his first home matchup as captain of the St. Louis Blues. The Blues prevailed with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Seattle Kraken in their home opener. Schenn played nearly 20 minutes, won around 58% of faceoffs and registered two shots on goal. From Israel to St. Louis: Couple’s journey home filled with hope for peace Named captain nearly one month ago, Schenn is still getting his bearings set on the captaincy role and says the transition has been fast-paced. Schenn served as an alternate captain at various points the last few years. He says the 23 previous Blues captains have set the bar high. "It's an honor," said Schenn during his pregame pep rally chat on Saturday. "The captains we've had in St. Louis, to be added to that list, it's p...

Mizzou takes down No. 24 Kentucky, wins 38-21

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:14:52 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Brady Cook threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Missouri scored on a fake punt during a 20-point outburst in a 38-21 win over No. 24 Kentucky on Saturday night.A week after allowing 14 points in the final three minutes of a 49-39 loss to No. 23 LSU, the Tigers (6-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) trailed the Wildcats (5-2, 2-2) 14-0 before seizing the momentum in the second quarter with trickery. Luke Bauer looked ready to punt before stepping back and lobbing a pass down the left sideline to Marquis Johnson for a 39-yard touchdown. Williams had a step on Kentucky’s Andru Williams and sprinted in for the easy score.Cook sandwiched an 18-yard touchdown pass to Theo Wease Jr. between two Harrison Mevis field goals for a 20-14 lead at halftime, then answered a Kentucky touchdown with a 1-yard score to restore Missouri's lead early in the fourth. Cody Schrader added a two-point conversion run to make 28-21, then ran for a 19-yard TD minutes later to seize ...