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Recovery efforts underway after woman reportedly jumps into Miami River
SUMMARY: A recovery effort is underway for a missing 30-year-old woman who reportedly jumped into the Miami River around 2:30 a.m. Witnesses noted the dangerous currents, making it difficult for divers to assist initially. Authorities searched for three hours but found no signs of life, leading them to shift the focus to recovery. Local residents highlighted the rough conditions in the river, especially before it empties into the bay. Investigators suspect an altercation may have preceded the incident, and the Coast Guard is spearheading the inquiry, with support from Miami Police and Fire Rescue.
CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the latest on the search for the 30-year-old woman.
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Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims as fears swirl of deeper social divisions
SUMMARY: In Magdeburg, mourners gathered to pay respects near the site of a Christmas market attack that killed five and injured 200. The suspect, a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006, drove his car into the crowd. Authorities reported he had a history of threatening behavior and expressed far-right views, raising concerns about deepening societal divisions. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced an investigation into the suspect’s statements and previous tip-offs. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck warned that the incident could incite misinformation and hatred against immigrants ahead of an upcoming national election. Security measures were also heightened in other cities.
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Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week
SUMMARY: Asian shares mostly rose on Monday following a U.S. stock rally, despite the S&P 500 ending down 2% for the week. U.S. lawmakers passed a budget deal, preventing a government shutdown. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.9% while Honda and Nissan’s potential merger created market fluctuations. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Australia’s S&P/ASX 500 also saw gains. In the U.S., Friday’s gains were driven by positive inflation data, though concerns about fewer interest rate cuts next year lingered. Oil prices increased slightly, with U.S. crude at $69.86 a barrel.
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Florida man continues to face fines while helping homeless
SUMMARY: Virgil Robinson, a 71-year-old man, faces $200,000 in fines as P County Code Enforcement clears trash from his property, where he provides shelter for 17 homeless individuals. Robinson, likened to a modern-day Robin Hood, aims to help others save money for housing despite living without running water or electricity. He spends his pension on compliance efforts but has been accused of environmental crimes for improper waste disposal. He seeks support and solutions to navigate the legal hurdles while highlighting the challenges faced by homeless people. Robinson calls for attention and assistance in meeting compliance requirements at his property.
A man from Lakeland who is using his property to help the homeless was slammed with thousands of dollars in fines for not being in compliance with Polk County.
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