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Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance

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www.news4jax.com – Justin Spike, Associated Press – 2025-07-24 04:20:00

SUMMARY: Members of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap were banned from entering Hungary ahead of their scheduled Sziget Festival performance on August 11. Hungarian authorities cited national security concerns, accusing the Belfast trio of antisemitic hate speech and praise for militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Kneecap, known for satirical lyrics linked to the Irish republican movement, denies supporting violence and says critics seek to silence their pro-Palestinian stance amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. The ban follows government pressure and petitions from Hungary’s cultural community. The group recently performed at Coachella, sparking controversy and cancellations of several gigs worldwide.

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CBS Miami highlights free mammogram program with mobile mammovan

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-09-11 06:57:02

SUMMARY: CBS Miami is promoting a free mammogram program via a mobile Mammovan in Miami Gardens, offering hospital-quality screenings on-site. Women can walk in without appointments or prescriptions, regardless of insurance status. The process includes demographic intake, a screening mammogram, and an ultrasound for those with dense breast tissue, all completed in about ten minutes. Results are sent within 24 hours to the patient and their doctor. This convenient, no-cost service removes barriers to breast cancer screening by providing all necessary tests in one location, encouraging more women to take advantage of these life-saving exams.

CBS News Miami anchor Betty Nguyen went inside the mammovan to show how women, insured or uninsured, can receive free mammograms and same-day results in just 10 minutes.

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Russia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concerns

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www.news4jax.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-12 02:40:00

SUMMARY: Russia and Belarus launched the joint military exercise “Zapad 2025,” involving thousands of troops, raising Western concerns amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The drills, held in both countries and lasting through Tuesday, aim to demonstrate their close defense ties and Russia’s military strength. Recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace heightened fears of broader conflict. Belarus initially planned 13,000 troops near its western border but later reduced numbers and shifted maneuvers inward. Exercises include practicing the use of Russian nuclear weapons and new Oreshnik missiles, which Russia may station in Belarus. Belarus also recently freed political prisoners, signaling a possible thaw with the West.

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Heavy showers impacting parts of South Florida Thursday evening

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-09-11 21:31:34

SUMMARY: Heavy showers and multiple flood advisories are affecting South Florida Thursday evening, especially in Broward County and northern Miami-Dade, with rainfall amounts between 1 to 3 inches in various areas. Flood advisories remain active until late evening due to ongoing heavy rain. Despite the wet conditions, drought levels have improved significantly, with Broward County dropping severe drought by 24% and Miami-Dade showing no severe or extreme drought. Flood risk remains moderate through Saturday, with a 70% chance of afternoon storms Thursday, tapering off late at night. The weekend will be cooler with lower storm chances. A tropical wave near Africa has a 30% development chance but poses no U.S. threat.

CBS News Miami’s meteorologist Shane Hinton’s weather outlook for South Florida.

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