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He fled the Taliban. Now he’s running an Afghan restaurant in Md. where refugees find work — and hope

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

My Kabul in Laurel, Maryland, says all refugees dining at their restaurant will receive up to 50% off their meals. (Courtesy, My Kabul)When Khalis Noori fled his home in Afghanistan two years ago, he had one goal: to get his family away from the Taliban.Starting a business in the U.S. to help and hire refugees such as himself never crossed his mind.“I would have laughed,” he said, when asked about considering a business in America back then.“But I used to hear about the American dream from the movies,” he told WTOP. “I see that there is a reality behind the concept. And it has a bigger meaning than just those two words.”What he thought was impossible is now brimming with opportunity. My Kabul, Noori’s authentic Afghan restaurant in Laurel, Maryland, opened a few months ago.He saw a need for the restaurant after arriving in the U.S. and being hired as a field operations director for Lutheran Social Services, a nonprofit that assists refugees and those seeking asylum. His ...

Insólitos decomisos en cárcel de Ecuador: desde armas y licor hasta cerdos y gallos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

(CNN Español) — Entre los productos prohibidos que ingresan a las cárceles más temidas de Ecuador no solamente figuran armas, municiones y artículos tecnológicos, sino también animales.Las Fuerzas Armadas de Ecuador informaron este viernes en Twitter que decomisaron 26 armas blancas, 16 dispositivos electrónicos, 8 estufas, 12 gallos de pelea y 2 cerdos en el pabellón de máxima seguridad en la cárcel “Bellavista” de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. El Ministerio de la Defensa le dijo a CNN que los operativos de control fueron ejecutados entre este jueves y este viernes.El parte castrense incluyó fotos en las que se ve a los cerdos acostados en una especie de criadero clandestino que tenía un bebedero, así como también a los gallos de pelea amarrados a una cerca metálica. Posteriormente, las Fuerzas Armadas compartieron un video con los periodistas en el que se observa a los cerdos en jaulas cuando eran retirados de la cárcel.Las Fuerzas Armadas de Ecuador informaron que decomis...

Se enamoraron en un viaje por Europa, pero por un momento se perdieron el uno del otro. Así se reencontraron y ahora llevan 24 años casados

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando Tom Latkovic despertó, no podía creer su suerte. Había encontrado a la mujer de sus sueños y, menos de 12 horas después, la había perdido, quizá para siempre.Era el verano de 1998 y Tom, un joven de 22 años recién titulado por la Universidad de Michigan, estaba en una aventura europea de seis semanas como mochilero.La noche anterior se había cruzado en un hostal de Munich con Kim Morgan, que acababa de terminar sus estudios de posgrado en la Universidad de Memphis. La chispa fue instantánea. Tom y Kim pasaron toda la noche juntos, primero en grupo con John, el compañero de viaje de Tom, y Amanda, la amiga de Kim, y más tarde paseando solos por la ciudad.Los dos jóvenes viajeros acabaron tumbados uno al lado del otro en la hierba del Jardín Inglés de Munich, mirando las estrellas, hablando de sus vidas, sumidos en lo romántico del momento.Se conocieron haciendo el Camino de Santiago. Dos semanas después estaban comprometidosPero era el día siguiente y Kim no apa...

CNBC: condonación de préstamos estudiantiles: qué está en juego ante el fallo de la Corte Suprema

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

Se espera que la Corte Suprema emita un fallo sobre el plan de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles del gobierno de Biden este mes. Esa decisión desempeñará un papel en la configuración del futuro financiero de 40 millones de estadounidenses.Si los jueces aprueban el alivio del presidente Joe Biden, a muchos prestatarios se les cancelarán de inmediato $20,000 de su deuda estudiantil, si recibieron una Beca Pell en la universidad, un tipo de ayuda disponible para familias de bajos ingresos, y hasta $10,000 si no.Unos 14 millones de personas saldrían del plan sin deudas como estudiantes, lo que podría facilitarles la compra de una primera casa, por ejemplo, formar una familia o abrir un negocio. Cómo pagar tus préstamos estudiantiles cuando finalice la pausa por la pandemia este verano EEUU aprobó millones en condonación de préstamos estudiantiles para trabajadores públicos “La decisión podría cambiar la vida”, dijo Co...

Miami Dolphins partner with City Furniture for Delivering Hopes event at Hard Rock Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

The Miami Dolphins delivered hope to families in need at a special event held at Hard Rock Stadium.The football team and its Football UNITES program on Friday hosted the sixth annual Delivering Hope event, an epic party for local families in need.One hundred children and their families came together for an evening of fun, games and entertainment at the Miami Gardens venue. Attendees were also given a tour of the stadium and received autographs from some Fins players.Delivering Hope is an initiative seeking to build stronger local communities.“These are needs that the community needs, and we’re so proud to work together to be able to offer these kind gestures to these kids,” said City Furniture CEO Andrew Koenig.“It’s awesome to just see these families interact with us, with each other, how happy they are,” said Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe“I’ve never been this close to a Dolphins player before. It’s very exciting,” said...

Scuba diver, 73, loses leg after shark attack in Bahamas; victim flown to Ryder Trauma Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

A dangerous encounter with an ocean predator in the Bahamas sent a seasoned scuba diver to a South Florida hospital.Heidi Ernst said the June 7 dive off Taino Beach started out like any other.“I go diving in Grand Bahama very regularly, every year, and I have done so for the last 11 years,” she said.Ernst, 73, said she has scuba dived at least 500 times and has never feared sharks.“They typically just come and swim around us. No threatening behaviors, no aggressive behaviors,” she said.But this time, a shark attacked. The marine predator bit her leg, changing her life forever.“All I could see is that it was shaking his head side to side,” said Ernst.Ernst said she fought off the shark and jumped onto the boat, where the dive operators immediately started first aid.She was then flown to Ryder Trauma Center.“By the time I was in Miami, my leg was already infected,” she said.Ernst’s leg couldn’t be saved, but she said she̵...

Ukraine: Drowning in despair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

Mariam Naiem is a cultural researcher and writer. She has commented on various aspects of the war for outlets including Al Jazeera, der Spiegel, the Telegraph and others. “I was rewatching the movie ‘Hunger Games,’ and I couldn’t help but think how it reminds me of my life, our lives as Ukrainians,” a friend wrote to me following yet another night of relentless shelling.On June 6, a catastrophic event unfolded in Ukraine as the dam in Nova Kakhovka was destroyed. But while some media outlets may refer to this as an “incident,” the ramifications of this event extend far beyond that — it represents an ecological disaster that will haunt the region for decades to come, and it is yet another distressing example of war crimes perpetrated by Russia.  However, the consequences of this tragedy aren’t limited to environmental devastation and violations of international law. For Ukrainians, it has brought forth a profound sense of helplessness, amplifying our realization of in...

Body of missing man from Lynn found in Revere  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

The body of a missing man from Lynn has been found in Revere, state police said Friday night. Police said drivers recovered the body of Joel De Los Reyes shortly after 8:30 p.m. in an area of marshland in the Rumney Marsh Reservation along Route 107 after a crew in a state police helicopter spotted De Los Reyes’ body in the area.State police De Los Reyes had been missing since early Sunday morning when he left a party in Chelsea and called a Lyft. State police said his cell phone also called 911 a short time after he called the Lyft but immediately disconnected. Authorities began a search for De Los Reyes on Thursday afternoon, according to state police, and were seen working through the day on Friday.Officials on Friday night said the office of the Chief Medical Examiner had taken custody of De Los Reyes and an autopsy will be performed to figure out how he died.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Patriots cornerback Jack Jones arrested after two firearms found in carry-on at Logan Airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

Patriots cornerback Jack Jones has been arrested after two guns were found in his carry-on bag at Logan Airport, state police said. Police said Jones was arrested on Friday around 5:30 p.m. The Patriots separately confirmed Friday night that they are aware of the arrest but said they did not have any further comment at the time. Jones is facing several charges including possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport and unlawful possession of a firearm.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Man accused in deadly Brockton shooting arraigned from hospital after arrest in Raynham

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:52 GMT

A man charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Brockton last year pleaded not guilty on Friday, one day after state police said he led troopers on a chase and crashed a car he was driving into another car in Raynham. David Lynch, 24, was arrested following the crash on Thursday and was arraigned on Friday from his hospital bed in Boston. State police previously said troopers saw Lynch sitting in a BMW SUV in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn hotel in Middleborough around 3 p.m. Thursday When approached, police said Lynch rammed a pair of police vehicles and fled onto Route 44. State police said troopers pursued Lynch “for a short period of time” before they lost sight of the vehicle he was driving. Moments later, state police said troopers learned Lynch’s vehicle had hit the second car at the intersection of Orchard Street and Warren Street in Raynham.Police said Lynch and a passenger in the car he was driving were both taken to a hospital in Brockton with ...