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Mom inspired to donate kidney to stranger she met in her Arizona neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

CASA GRANDE, Arizona (KPHO, KTVK) — Nino Di Giulio needs a kidney. But instead of waiting years for a match through the national donor database, he put an ad up on his truck.“A lot of people sending me emails saying they wanted to help me,” Di Giulio said. “I was surprised. I thought I’d get a couple, but nothing like what I got. I even got an email from South Africa.”Unfortunately, none of the kind-hearted people who reached out to the Mesa dad panned out. Then one day as Di Giulio was parked in a Casa Grande neighborhood, a woman who lives nearby knocked on his window and asked if he still needed a kidney. That woman was Renee Black.“I was walking the dog one day, and I walked by and saw his truck,” Black recalled. “I just read the sticker and I thought, oh my God, how sad. He’s in need.”Black and Di Giulio spent a couple of hours talking and quickly became friends. Soon after, the 48-year-old mom was making countless trips to Phoenix, meeting with doctors and going through ...

South Florida caretaker arrested for allegedly exploiting elderly woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

A Miami-Dade County caretaker was arrested on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, officials said.Zoraida Mollinea allegedly exploited the 89-year-old woman she was caring for, gaining access to her accounts and using the cash for personal gain. “She obtained a power of attorney, and then she was able to have access to her bank accounts. She then had access to selling her home,” Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said during a news conference on Thursday. “The defendant sold that home for just under $400,000, took the proceeds from that home that was sold and put it into a bank account.”Authorities are now working to get the elderly woman the help she needs.

Car slams into brick wall, fence outside Hialeah home; no injuries reported

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

A driver in Hialeah somehow lost control and crashed into the brick wall and fence of a home.The crash took place late Thursday morning along the 600 block of East 49th Street.No serious injuries have been reported.

US indicts Russians over hacking campaign against US intelligence officials and effort to interfere in UK election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

(CNN) — The US Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against one Russian intelligence officer and one Russian IT worker for conducting a years-long cyber-espionage campaign against current and former US government officials, and interfering in a national election in the United Kingdom.In the UK, the two Russian operatives were part of “sustained unsuccessful attempts to interfere in UK political processes” over several years that hacked politicians, civil servants and journalists, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said in a statement. British diplomats have summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK and condemned the alleged interference activity, Leo Docherty, a UK Foreign Office minister, said in a statement to parliament.The two Russian men — Ruslan Aleksandrovich Peretyatko, an officer with the FSB intelligence service, and IT worker Andrey Stanislavovich Korinets — also tried to hack nu...

Cold again tonight, then temps climb

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

It was cold out there today! It’ll be cold tonight, before we begin a day-to-day temperature climb. Highs reach the 50s this weekend. Although it comes with a strong front that will bring heavy rain and gusty wind late Sunday into Monday morning.Temperatures started off in the teens and 20s. There were a lot of clouds that helped cap high temperatures in the upper 20s/low 30s. Our average high this time of year is 45° in Boston, so today was certainly a taste of winter! Overnight, temperatures fall into the low/mid 20s. Tomorrow might feel better for you with highs near 40°/low 40s.A warm front lifts through late Friday into Saturday. This will usher in more mild air. Highs will be near 50° for the first half of the weekend. It’ll be nice for the Army – Navy game. You might not need the thick coat!High temperatures Sunday reach the upper 50s late in the day. This comes ahead of a strong front that brings heavy rain and gusty wind. Rain will arrive later Sunday and ...

Maura Healey says the number of people arriving in Massachusetts seeking shelter is ‘actually going down’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

The number of people arriving in Massachusetts seeking shelter is “actually going down,” Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday as federal lawmakers continued their push for more aid from the Biden administration.Emergency shelters reported 7,531 families staying at sites across the state, with 3,818 living in hotels and motels, 3,656 at traditional shelter sites, and 57 in temporary locations, according to data last updated Wednesday.Healey said the number of people arriving at Logan Airport “have really dropped significantly” and “things are better than they were before.”“I don’t know what that’s about entirely. Some of it, I think, has to do with the weather. We’ve had families who have been staying and housed in Florida and in Virginia, who left to come here, some of whom have now returned. So, you know, it’s a situation that’s very fluid,” Healey said during an interview with WBUR.After the interview, a Healey spokesperson said the state is seeing about 2...

4 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 3rd straight win, including Coby White’s record-breaking 3-pointer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

The Chicago Bulls officially are rolling after picking up their third consecutive victory without Zach LaVine, beating the Charlotte Hornets 111-100 on Wednesday at the United Center.The Bulls are 3-1 without LaVine as he prepares to sit out an additional three to four weeks with a right foot injury. In his absence, the young core of the roster has combined with veterans DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vučević to pick up the slack — and potentially turn the season around.Here are four takeaways from the win.1. Coby White broke a franchise record.In the midst of his most consistent shooting streak as an NBA player, White notched his name in the franchise history books with his ninth consecutive game with at least three 3-pointers. He entered the game tied with Lauri Markkanen for the longest streak.White hit his first 3 within the opening two minutes. He had a quieter night behind the arc than Saturday, when he made eight 3-pointers. But his third and final 3 in the third qu...

Source: Patriots claim experienced linebacker off waivers from Eagles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

The Patriots claimed linebacker Christian Elliss off waivers from the Eagles, a source told the Herald.The move will officially be processed on Friday since the Patriots play on Thursday night. The Patriots will need to free up a roster spot before Elliss is added to the team.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots elevate two skill players off practice squad ahead of Steelers game New England Patriots | Patriots-Steelers preview: What to watch for on Thursday Night Football New England Patriots | Four to watch: Struggling rookie, two veteran skill players among keys New England Patriots | Patriots might need help from practice squad based on injury report New England Patriots | Devin McCourty finds fault in Patriots organization for Mac Jones’ struggles Elliss actually started for the Eagles last week before being waived on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 231-pound linebacker has 21 tackles and t...

Boston City Council measure slaps ‘scofflaw’ landlords with $2,000 fines, up from $300

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

The Boston City Council approved a home rule petition that would raise the maximum fines for “scofflaw” landlords who flout local laws around property upkeep for the first time in 35 years, from $300 to $2,000 for each violation.The petition, approved Wednesday, is aimed at deterring owners who view the low fine structure as simply a “cost of doing business” in the city, rather than an incentive to avoid future code violations by cleaning up their properties. It would need the mayor’s signature before heading to the state Legislature.“We heard loud and clear from (city) departments that the $300 maximum was just ignored or just accepted as a cost of doing business in the city,” said Councilor Liz Breadon, who co-sponsored the measure.“We hope that in this process of raising the maximum fine to $2,000, that this will act as a strong deterrent and encourage more compliance.”Some of the major issues around these problem properties, Breadon said, are improper trash disposal and ro...

Patriots elevate two skill players off practice squad ahead of Steelers game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:53 GMT

The Patriots are calling on reserves from their practice squad ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Steelers.Quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham and running back Kevin Harris were elevated from the practice squad Thursday afternoon.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Source: Patriots claim experienced linebacker off waivers from Eagles New England Patriots | Patriots-Steelers preview: What to watch for on Thursday Night Football New England Patriots | Four to watch: Struggling rookie, two veteran skill players among keys New England Patriots | Patriots might need help from practice squad based on injury report New England Patriots | Devin McCourty finds fault in Patriots organization for Mac Jones’ struggles Cunningham was elevated last week but didn’t play a single snap in a 6-0 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. He’ll serve as wide receiver depth behind DeVante Park...