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Brock Glenn’s path to starting for FSU in the Orange Bowl is most unconventional

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The scenario is too far-fetched for even Brock Glenn to have thought about: A third-string, true freshman quarterback gets to take the field to lead Florida State into an Orange Bowl with a shot at an undefeated season.It’s beyond even his imagination.“If you would’ve told me this would happen, this story, I wouldn’t believe you,” Glenn said.Believe it. The scenario is his reality now, and he gets what he calls “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” on Saturday when No. 4 Florida State (13-0, No. 5 College Football Playoff rankings) takes on No. 6 Georgia (12-1, No. 6 CFP) in the Orange Bowl.Glenn got the job because Jordan Travis, who led Florida State into national-title contention, is out with a broken leg and former backup Tate Rodemaker — who likely would have started the Orange Bowl — opted out and is seeking a transfer.“The Orange Bowl is an awesome bowl. It’s one of the best in the country,” Glenn said. “And we’ve got a great opportunity in front of ...

Man dead, woman rescued after helicopter crashes into SW Miami-Dade canal, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

A man has died and a woman was rescued after the helicopter they were in crashed into a canal in Southwest Miami-Dade, police said. According to Miami-Dade Police, the helicopter crashed near Southwest 187th Avenue and 122nd Street, just before 1:10 p.m., Wednesday. Witnesses who called 911 said they saw what appeared to be a helicopter spinning and falling.Investigators said crews canvassed the area but did not see the helicopter or debris.Sometime later, police, said the female victim came out of the water. She is expected to be OK.Divers with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue went into the canal to search for the male victim, They were able to locate him and pull him out of the water.Paramedics transported the man to an area hospital by ground, but police said he succumbed to his injuries. According to authorities, the helicopter took off from Fort Myers en route to Miami Executive Airport. Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration said the helicopter is a Hughes 369 aircraft. It i...

Bird strike forces Southwest flight to make emergency landing at FLL; no injuries on board

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

An issue with a flight shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport prompted an emergency landing. Around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, video footage showed Southwest Airlines Flight 1416 grounded at a terminal at the airport. The flight was on its way to Austin, Texas when it struck a bird in the air just after takeoff, at around 11:45 a.m.A statement released by the airline said that the pilots were able to land safely and evacuated all 145 passengers. Two of those passengers were Susan and Brad Slutsky, who said they are in good spirits, even though the incident has delayed their holiday plans.“At least we came down, and we were safe,” said Susan.“We started making a U-turn and heading back east over the ocean, and the next thing you know, they said we were hit, a bird strike,” said Brad. “We circled around and burned off some gas and headed back here, and then the flight was cancelled, and we could see them on the side of t...

Teenager taken to hospital after shooting in Dorchester

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

A teenager was taken to an area hospital Wednesday after a shooting in Dorchester, Boston police said. The shooting happened on Bellevue Street near 3 p.m. The teen, 16, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.Police did not immediately share any additional information. Flying over the scene, though, SKY7-HD spotted multiple officers putting up crime tape while their investigation continued. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Winthrop police lieutenant charged with child rape

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

A Winthrop Police lieutenant was in court Wednesday to face charges of child rape.James Feeley, 56, a 20-year veteran of the police force, was charged with one count of child rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child.According to court documents, Feeley was found last night in a cemetery near his parents’ gravesite with a gun. When approached by police, he allegedly told the officers about the sexual crime he had committed against a child under the age of 12.Police took Feeley for a psychiatric evaluation and took the victim to Boston Children’s Hospital, where the child revealed that Feeley had committed similar actions twice previously. Chief Terence Delehanty confirmed Wednesday that Feeley was placed on paid administrative leave from the Winthrop Police Department “pending the outcome of a criminal investigation headed by State Police Detectives assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.”Feeley’s bail was s...

Judge declares mistrial in case of man accused in 1988 murder of girl in Lawrence

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

The trial for a man accused in connection with the 1988 death of an 11-year-old girl from New Hampshire ended Wednesday with a judge declaring a mistrial, a spokesperson for the Essex County District Attorney’s office confirmed. Marvin McClendon was arrested last year, decades after Melissa Ann Tremblay disappeared near the LaSalle Social Club in Lawrence while she was visiting family.Tremblay was a resident of Salem, New Hampshire and was found stabbed to death in a Lawrence railroad yard one day after her disappearance.McLendon, a former Massachusetts corrections officer, was arrested in Alabama after authorities said evidence from Tremblay’s body led police to him. McClendon was later indicted on charges including murder.Though the jury in his trial deadlocked, the Essex County DA spokesperson told 7NEWS the DA’s office will be seeking to retry McClendon. There was no new trial date as of Wednesday afternoon.

Potbelly pig ready for adoption after months of progress with Animal Rescue League of Boston

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

A potbelly pig is looking to kick off the new year on the right hoof by finding a new home. Originally rescued from a cruelty situation in Ohio, four-year-old Nala was brought to the Animal Rescue League of Boston earlier this year. After months spent making progress, officials this week said she is now ready for adoption.“When she did come to us, she was pretty overweight,” said ARL Media Relations Manager Mike DeFina, estimating Nala was between 30 and 35 pounds overweight. “She was very closed-off,” DeFina said.Officials said Nala was rescued from Ohio as a piglet. She then came into the care of the ARL in October after her latest owner could no longer care for her. At the time, officials said, she was suffering with mobility and emotional issues due to her weight. Having since slimmed down, the ARL officials said Nala is feeling much better.“Over the last couple of months, she’s made tremendous strides,” DeFina said. “So, she’s ...

Love the idea of a cozy winter vacation but hate the actual cold? These spots are perfection.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

Danielle Braff | Chicago TribunePerhaps you love the concept of a cozy winter wonderland — the snow, the hot chocolate, the fireplace, the fluffy blankets — but you’re not so wild about treading through the actual snow, and bracing the frigid temperatures to get to the good stuff. You’re more of an après-ski type of a person than a skier. There’s no shame in that.We’ve got a few suggestions for spots to try this winter if you want all that cozy goodness sans the chill.Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in ArizonaIce skating is always more fun when your toes don’t go numb from the cold. Experience this at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where 6 million sparkling lights pave the way to their own version of a winter wonderland: a 6,000-square-foot outdoor rink in Arizona with real ice (this is a true Christmas miracle), a Ferris wheel, fire pits, s’mores, igloos and even an ice lounge. Yes, the ice lounge is actually cold, but they provide you with faux fur parkas, hot craft cocktails and the ...

OpenAI, Microsoft sued by NYT over chatbot learning

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

NEW YORK — The New York Times is striking back against the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the news industry, filing a federal lawsuit Wednesday against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.The Times says that the companies are threatening its livelihood by effectively stealing billions of dollars worth of work by its journalists, in some cases spitting out Times’ material verbatim to people who seek answers from generative artificial intelligence like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The newspaper’s lawsuit was filed in federal court in Manhattan.OpenAI and Microsoft did not respond to requests for comment.“These bots compete with the content they are trained on,” said Ian B. Crosby, partner and lead counsel at Susman Godfrey, which is representing The Times.Artificial intelligence companies scrape information available online, including articles published by news organizations, to train generative AI ch...

Apple Watch sales ban put on hold by court

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:59:51 GMT

Apple Inc. won a court ruling temporarily pausing a U.S. sales ban on its newest smartwatches, giving the company a reprieve in a patent fight that had forced the devices off the market and threatened an estimated $17 billion business.An appellate court in Washington issued the interim stay Wednesday a day after Apple sought a delay of the decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission, which had blocked the import and sale of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. The court gave the commission until Jan. 10 to respond to Apple’s request for a longer stay during the company’s appeal of the ITC’s order.Apple was forced to stop sales of one of its signature products after the ITC found the company infringed a pair of patents from medical device maker Masimo Corp. related to measuring blood-oxygen saturation. Apple pulled the watches from its website on Dec. 21 and in retail stores on Christmas Eve. The court’s ruling appears to allow the company to resume sales.The ITC announced t...