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DeSantis on Disney feud: ‘Ultimately we’re going to win on every single issue’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is turning up the heat on Disney, as an already bitter feud between the state and the entertainment theme park giant appears to be far from over.During an appearance in Michigan on Thursday, the governor indicated that his administration would emerge triumphant from the bewing battle.“Ultimately we’re going to win on every single issue involving Disney. I can tell you that,” he said. “Come hell or high water, we’re going to make sure that that policy of Florida carries the day.”The feud is once again heating up following reports that Disney cut a deal with the outgoing Reedy Creek Improvement District Board, which had overseen the special district for decades.The latest development happend days before the governor signed a bill to give himself new power over Disney in what amounted to a state takeover of that special taxing district.For decades, the district has provided the entertainment giant control over its theme park...

University of Oklahoma reports active shooter on campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

(CNN) — An active shooter is on campus at the University of Oklahoma in the city of Norman, the school said in a tweet Friday night.“There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!” the University of Oklahoma said in a tweet just before 10:30 p.m. ET.This is a developing story and will be updated.

Crews battle large house fire in Brockton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

Crews were on scene in Brockton Friday night battling a large house fire on Montello Street. Flames were visible shooting out of a building in the area just before 11 p.m. as firefighters continued to pour water on the fire. Heavy smoke was also blanketing the area.Speaking with 7NEWS, a man said the fire started on the first floor, forcing him, his partner and five children to jump out a window. Individuals on scene said nobody was hurt. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Shelter-in-place in effect after University of Oklahoma reports an active shooter is on campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

(CNN) — An active shooter is on campus at the University of Oklahoma in the city of Norman, the school said in a tweet Friday night.“There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!” the University of Oklahoma said in a tweet just before 9:30 p.m. CT.By 9:45 p.m. CT, another tweet indicated that campus police were investigating “possible shots fired” on the campus. “Avoid South Oval area. Shelter in place,” the university said in the tweet.This is a developing story and will be updated.

Shorthanded Celtics enjoy easy victory over Raptors: ‘Winning like that is really fun’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

As they finish out the regular season this weekend, the Celtics have nothing to play for in the standings. They’re locked in to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.But they still don’t want to lose.“Regardless of who’s playing, I want to win,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said before Friday’s game against the Raptors.A few inexcusable losses to inferior teams cost the Celtics the No. 1 seed, but Mazzulla has otherwise praised the Celtics’ professionalism throughout the season. No matter who’s on the floor – even Friday’s shorthanded edition – he feels like the Celtics always have a great chance to win, a testament to their depth. Even as they do their best to give their regulars proper rest before the most important games, the Celtics are deep enough to win every night.Friday was the latest example. Without Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and at the last moment, Jaylen Brown, the Celtics weren’t the least bit worried. They still had Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Al Horford, R...

Poulin scores milestone goal, Canada beats Czechia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

Captain Marie-Philip Poulin added to her glittering resume Friday with goals No. 100 and 101 for Canada in a 5-1 win over Czechia at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.“I’m running out of adjectives,” said Canadian coach Troy Ryan. “Just a special human, a special player. Just has an ability to change a game at any time.“When we talk about the identity we want as a team, that’s the identity she is as a player. She can beat you with physicality, with defence or with offence. We’re glad she’s Canadian.”Poulin scored her milestone goal in style, finishing off a rapid-fire two-on-one with Blayre Turnbull by tucking a backhand behind Czechia netminder Blanka Skodova at 8:03 of the first period to open the scoring. Poulin switched to her backhand so quickly that Skodova was sliding over to the wrong side of the goal as the Canadian star fired the puck home.The 32-year-old from Beauceville, Que., playing in her 171st game for Can...

University of Oklahoma police checking shots fired report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Police on Friday night were investigating a report of shots being fired at the University of Oklahoma and people on campus were told to shelter in place.Campus police received the report around 9:30 p.m. and told people to avoid the South Oval area.However, there was no immediate confirmation any shots had been fired and no injuries were reported.The university initially tweeted: “There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!”However, in later tweets the university only said police were investigating “possible shots fired.”No other information was immediately available.The Associated Press

Nailed to a cross, Filipino prays for Ukraine war to end

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a bloody Good Friday tradition, including a carpenter, who was crucified for the 34th time with a prayer for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to end because it has made poor people like him more desperate.The real-life crucifixions in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. About a dozen villagers registered but only eight people showed up, including 62-year-old carpenter and sign painter Ruben Enaje, who screamed as he was nailed to a wooden cross with a large crowd watching in the scorching summer heat.In a news conference shortly after his crucifixion, Enaje said he prayed for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus and the end of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has contributed to gas and food prices soaring worldwide.“It’s just these two countries involved ...

Lawyer granted release in $460M ‘slip-and-fall’ Ponzi scheme

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas lawyer accused of orchestrating a $460 million “slip-and-fall” Ponzi scheme across the U.S. West was granted release Friday after spending more than a year in federal custody. U.S. District Judge Cam Ferenbach said he was persuaded by Matthew Beasley’s “strong family support” to give the personal injury lawyer a chance at leading a “productive life” as he awaits trial on charges of money laundering and wire fraud. While out of custody, Ferenbach said, Beasley is required to maintain employment and barred from contacting any of the alleged victims in the case or possessing a weapon.Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Schiess told the judge the federal government would appeal the decision and ask for a court order keeping Beasley in custody pending the outcome of the appeal.Beasley was indicted last week in connection with the alleged scheme but has been in custody since March 2022, when he was shot and wounded by FBI agents who arrived at his...

OUPD: The University of Oklahoma campus secure after alert sent about 'active shooter'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:10:56 GMT

UPDATE: The University of Oklahoma Police Department has canceled the alert and given the All Clear for the situation. No shooter or victim have been located despite earlier reports from a first responder. UPDATE 10:42 p.m. A spokesperson for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has told KFOR the campus is secure. They will have more information coming during a news conference that will be held soon. There is still a heavy police presence on campus. UPDATE: 10:32 p.m. The latest tweet from the University of Oklahoma is asking students to continue to shelter in place. OU officials say so far they have not found evidence of a shooting but they have not cleared the scene. One police helicopter is leaving the scene. UPDATE: 10:24 p.m. There are conflicting reports coming out. University of Oklahoma officials are not reporting any victims and have not found any evidence. However, a first responder confirmed that one was shot in the stomach. A KFOR producer on the scene also spoke with a member o...