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Youngkin says Va. is experiencing its largest labor force in decades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

More than 23,000 Virginians found employment in June and the Commonwealth is witnessing its largest labor force since the 1970s, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced at a news conference Friday.“Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly a year while more and more people are joining the labor force,” Youngkin said, referencing the state’s unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is lower than in May 2023 (2.9%) but still hovering above last June’s rate of 2.5%.The labor force participation rate, which measures the percentage of all people of working age who are either employed or actively looking for work, also rose 0.1 of a percentage point to 66.6%, the highest rate in Virginia since January 2013.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, just over 23,100 Virginians found new jobs in June and the number of unemployed residents fell by about 9,300.The Bureau also said Virginia’s labor force grew by just over 13,750 new workers in Ju...

Live updates | Harman takes 5-shot lead into the final round of the British Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — HARMAN WITH 5-SHOT LEAD GOING INTO FINAL ROUNDBrian Harman overcame a slow start to shoot a 2-under 69 and take a five-shot lead into the final round of the British Open.Seeking his first major title, Harman made bogeys on the first and fourth holes before picking up four birdies the rest of the way to post a score of 12-under 201.He will play the final round alongside Cameron Young, the runner-up at St. Andrews last year. Young birdied the final hole for a 5-under 66 that included only one bogey. He was at 7 under for the tournament.One shot back from Young was Jon Rahm, who shot 63 in a Royal Liverpool course record at the Open.Playing in the final pairing with Harman on Saturday, home-crowd favorite Tommy Fleetwood carded even-par 71 to fall seven shots off the lead.___WHAT TO KNOW— Harman builds a 5-shot lead at British Open.— Tommy Fleetwood keeps alive English hopes of an Open champion.— Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith rally to make British Open cut...

Search underway for 38-year-old woman reported missing from Pompano Beach; car found abandoned in Hialeah

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

Authorities seek the public’s assistance in locating a 38-year-old woman who was reported missing from Pompano Beach.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit Jasmine Mayfield was last seen near the 3200 block of Northwest Fourth Street, at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.Mayfield stands 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs around 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. She also has a tattoo on her wrist.Investigators said Florida Highway Patrol on Friday found Mayfield’s 2015 Dodge Dart, with the Florida tag GTLK51, abandoned near State Road 826 and Northwest 122nd Avenue in Hialeah.Detectives said her personal items were found inside the vehicle, adding that the car appears to have been at the same location since Wednesday afternoon.Officials urge anyone with information on Mayfield’s whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764- HELP (4357).           

Hollywood man arrested after fleeing attempted traffic stop on US 1 in Florida Keys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

LOWER KEYS, Fla. (WSVN) – A 43-year-old Hollywood man was arrested in the Florida Keys after failing to stop his car during an attempted traffic stop on U.S. 1, authorities said.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a Volkswagen sedan near Mile Marker 29 for multiple traffic violations, at around 12:05 a.m. on Saturday.. Investigators said the driver, identified as Jose Miguel Falcon, turned off the car’s lights, slowed down, came to a stop and then took off again multiple times.Authorities said the car also swerved outside its lane, passed vehicles via the bike path, and forced others to get off the roadway.Falcon eventually stopped at Mile Marker 27, got out of the car and walked away from the deputy while ignoring commands to stop.Falcon was then shocked with a Taser after being warned several times and taken into custody.He was charged with fleeing and eluding and resisting arrest and has since posted a bond of $3,000.

Boat engulfed in flames at Coconut Grove marina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

Crews battled fierce flames after a boat caught fire in Coconut Grove.The 40-foot vessel went up in flames at the marina near Monty’s, located at 2550 South Bayshore Drive, Friday night. City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded just after 9:30 p.m. and put out the blaze.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Jamie Foxx thanks family and fans in first video since hospitalization: ‘I went to hell and back’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

(CNN) — Jamie Foxx is speaking out for the first time since he was hospitalized in April for an undisclosed medical condition.The award-winning actor and musician, 55, posted an Instagram video update for fans overnight on Friday.In the video, Foxx addresses the speculation as to what led to his hospitalization, although he did not reveal details of what happened.“I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear updates but to be honest with you, I just didn’t want you to see me like that, man,” he said. “I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, television show. I didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was gonna make it through.”Foxx credited his daughter and sister for saving his life.“To them, to God, to a lot of great medical people, I’m able to leave you this video,” he said. “I cannot tell you how great it feels to have your family kick in in such a way, and y’all know they k...

Record-breaking downpours along Canada’s Atlantic coast cause flooding in Nova Scotia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — An unusually long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia over the past two days, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages.Torrential downpours started on Friday afternoon across the Halifax region, dumping more than 200 millimeters of rain in some areas. The port city typically receives about 90-100 mm of rain during an average July.Based on radar estimates and unofficial observations, Environment Canada said on Saturday that some areas may have received more than 300 mm in 24 hours. Radar maps show the heaviest rainfall extending along the province’s southwestern shore to a point north of Halifax.Widespread flooding has also been reported in Lunenberg County, which is west of the Halifax region.On Friday night, water levels rose so fast in the Bedford area that volunteers with Halifax Search and Rescue were using small boats to rescue people f...

Ticker: Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million with a possible cash payout of $422 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

Mega Millions has upped the ante by another $100 million.The lack of a jackpot winner in the lottery game’s latest drawing on Friday night sent the top prize soaring to an estimated $820 million.The numbers drawn late Friday were: 29, 40, 47, 50, 57 and gold Mega Ball 25. No tickets were sold hitting all those numbers for the estimated grand prize of $720 million.The estimated $820 million in the next drawing on Tuesday night would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all grand prize winners opt to take a cash payout, which for Tuesdays drawing is an estimated $422 million.The potential jackpot is the fifth largest in the history of the game.Unemployment rates near record lows in half of US statesHalf of U.S. states were experiencing record-low unemployment — or very close to it — in June, underscoring the strength of the nation’s labor market.The unemployment rates in 25 states are currently at or within 0.1 percentage point of a r...

Mets lean on bullpen to take first game of doubleheader against Red Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

BOSTON — The Mets had to rely on a bullpen that has been anything but reliable this summer, but they withstood the Boston Red Sox in the continuation of Friday night’s game to take the series opener 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.Rain delayed and then suspended the first game of a three-game series. Every win is absolutely crucial for the Mets right now as they attempt to climb out of a hole of their own creation and get back to playoff contention before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. This one certainly didn’t come easy, but it counted and that’s all that mattered.The Mets started the game without outfielder Tommy Pham, who stayed in New York to undergo more imaging on a tight right groin and had trouble getting to Boston because of the same storms that suspended the game Friday night. Utility infielder Luis Guillorme left the game in the bottom of the sixth when a hard chopper by Rafael Devers took a bad hop and he twisted himself up trying to get to the ball on the ...

Extreme heat pushes airlines to shed fuel, limit passengers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:47 GMT

High temperatures pounding parts of the U.S. are forcing airlines to adjust operations in the hardest-hit cities, reducing fuel or baggage — and in some cases shedding passengers — to help aircraft operate.Allegiant Airlines, a unit of Allegiant Travel Co., said it will delay flights if there’s a threat to passenger safety or comfort as temperatures in the Southwest continue to hit records. In Las Vegas, where Allegiant is based, excessive heat advisories have been extended through Sunday, and temperatures have been above 100 degrees F since June 30, according to National Weather Service data.High temperatures make air less dense, reducing engine performance and the amount of lift produced at a given speed. That generally means lower takeoff weights and longer takeoff distances are needed to produce sufficient lift. As a result, carriers are having to reduce pounds on the planes.On July 17, several Delta Air Lines Inc. passengers voluntarily got off a flight from Las Vegas to Atlant...