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A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked
SUMMARY: Australian police revealed that an explosives-filled trailer found in Sydney, initially believed to be part of an antisemitic terrorism plot, was actually a sophisticated hoax by criminals seeking personal gain. Despite its alarming appearance, officials confirmed the trailer was never intended to detonate, lacking a detonator. Investigators believe the perpetrators aimed to distract authorities and leverage the situation for reduced criminal sentences. This revelation followed a series of antisemitic crimes in Australia’s major cities, which were committed by a small group rather than ideologically motivated individuals. The situation has heightened concerns within the Jewish community, despite the absence of true extremist intent behind the incidents.
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NEXT Weather team tracks afternoon storms in South Florida. See timeline.
SUMMARY: The NEXT Weather team reports afternoon storms across South Florida, especially in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with rain expected until early evening. Morning storms in the Upper Keys are clearing. A flash flood risk remains today and tomorrow; residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and carry umbrellas. Temperatures will reach the low 90s with high humidity through next weekend. Earlier, the team highlighted the bright “Corn Moon,” occurring near the harvest time in the Northeast and tied to an upcoming lunar eclipse over Europe, Asia, and Africa. Meanwhile, tropical wave formation chances in the Atlantic have dropped to 30%, reducing tropical storm concerns.
CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist delivers the stormy forecast for Saturday.
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Legal aid group sues to preemptively block U.S. from deporting a dozen Honduran children
SUMMARY: A legal aid group, the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (FIRRP), has sued to block the U.S. government from deporting 12 Honduran children, citing “credible” information about imminent removal plans. This lawsuit amends a recent case that temporarily halted the deportation of Guatemalan migrant children. FIRRP fears these actions violate the children’s rights to seek protection in the U.S. The Trump administration previously attempted to deport Guatemalan children, prompting legal challenges and a federal judge’s intervention. The lawsuit demands these children access immigration judges, legal counsel, and placement in settings best for their welfare.
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‘Deportation Depot’ begins operations outside Jacksonville
SUMMARY: Florida has opened its second migrant detention center, the “Deportation Depot,” at Baker Correctional Institution near Jacksonville, holding 117 detainees with capacity for up to 1,500. This expansion follows a federal appeals court’s decision to keep the first facility, “Alligator Alcatraz,” operational despite legal challenges. Governor Ron DeSantis praised both centers as key to his immigration enforcement agenda, with plans for a third facility underway. Staffed by the National Guard and funded by a $600 million federal grant, the new site aims to address what DeSantis calls an immigration crisis. Critics warn of overcrowding and poor conditions, echoing concerns from the Everglades facility.
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