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08/31/2026

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old, after nearly two decades representing the national side. Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar in 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026 losing to Spain. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” Messi said on his official Instagram account....

08/30/2026

Surgeon critical after Rickenbacker Causeway bicycle crash

A Miami orthopedic surgeon was in critical condition Sunday at Jackson Memorial Hospital after being hit while riding his bicycle across the Rickenbacker Causeway. At about 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Miami police arrived at the scene of the crash in the 3500 block of Rickenbacker, according to Public Information Officer Kiara Delva. By the time officers had arrived, the victim, identified by family as Gilbert Beauperthuy, had already been rushed to Jackson Memorial....

08/28/2026

Tropical Storms Karina form in the Pacific as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

MIAMI — Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.Tropical Storm Karina was located about 825 miles (1,330 kilometers) south of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of around 45 mph (75 kph), according to an advisory from the Miami-based hurricane center....

08/25/2026

ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, highest monthly total of Trump’s second term

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people during July, the highest single monthly arrest total during the second Trump administration, according to new figures. The spike in immigration arrests shows that the administration has continued to advance its mass deportations agenda despite a shift in approach earlier this year from high-profile operations in large American cities that sparked a public outcry to arrests that have garnered less attention but have nonetheless been disruptive....

08/24/2026

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges. Unless challenged or revised, the State Department is expected to announce in the coming weeks the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum, according to State Department documents obtained by The Associated Press and two U.S....

08/24/2026

Federal judge says FIU violated First Amendment rights of anti-ICE student protesters

In a sharp rebuke to Florida International University, a federal judge has ruled that the school likely violated the First Amendment rights of students who staged a silent protest against the university’s voluntary collaboration with federal immigration authorities in March. She ordered the school to immediately stop enforcing a policy against any "expressive activities" taking place, as well temporarily blocking any disciplinary actions against the students....

08/21/2026

Educator joins candidates running for Council in Key Biscayne

A Key Biscayne educator has joined a list of well-known local leaders who are vying for seats on the Village Council this fall. A total of five candidates filed. Silvia Tarafa filed her candidacy papers on Wednesday, joining a group of community leaders who are running for three open Council positions. The candidate qualifying deadline was Thursday Tarafa has been the principal of Motivating Minds Academy, which touts a nontraditional and individualized way of learning....

08/21/2026

Miami restaurateur among 7 killed in a Kenya helicopter crash

MIAMI — The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Roger Duarte, founder and owner of George Stone Crab, was identified by family members as a passenger....

08/19/2026

Florida Governor: Donalds to Face Jolly, progressive scores upset win

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump 's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor. It was a mixed bag for incumbents in the state, where Republican-led redistricting efforts scrambled congressional maps....

08/18/2026

Village Tests AI workflows as Big Tech faces scrutiny

The Village of Key Biscayne is exploring integrating AI into its workflow to improve customer service, as AI becomes more embedded in everyday use. Benjamin Nussbaum, the Village’s chief financial officer, reported during a June 30 meeting that the Village was beginning to use AI to maximize staff efficiency. By assigning AI to tasks like organizing data and other chores that could be automated, the Village hopes to allocate more time towards assisting residents and other customer service-related tasks....

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