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Mother of Jacksonville teen killed hours after high school graduation aims to keep his memory alive with special event

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www.news4jax.com – Aaron Farrar – 2025-01-13 06:10:00

SUMMARY: Rashaud Fields was shot just hours after graduating from Raines High School in 2022. His mother, Janice, is honoring his memory by supporting others grieving the loss of loved ones to violence. She started the Rashaud Fields Foundation and is organizing a Sneaker Ball on January 25, 2025, to bring the community together. The event will offer a moment of relief for grieving families, including those who have lost children. Blaine Strive, whose sister was killed in a racially motivated shooting, will host a motorcycle ride to the event. The gala is sold out with over 200 tickets purchased.

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Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

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www.clickorlando.com – Associated Press – 2025-05-04 04:02:00

SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not been necessary and he hopes it remains so. He emphasized Russia’s capability to conclude the conflict started in 2022 with the desired outcome. Putin announced a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire from May 8 to 10 to mark Victory Day, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized as inadequate, urging a 30-day pause. Meanwhile, a Russian drone attack on Kyiv wounded 11 people, including children. Russia launched numerous drones and missiles overnight, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting many, while Russia claimed to have shot down Ukrainian drones.

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Australia’s re-elected prime minister says voters chose unity over division

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www.news4jax.com – Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press – 2025-05-03 22:46:00

SUMMARY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his center-left Labor Party secured a rare second-term victory, winning at least 85 of 150 seats. Albanese emphasized unity, recalling his upbringing in public housing with his late mother. The conservative opposition, led by Peter Dutton, lost significant ground, including Dutton’s own seat, amid criticisms of divisive culture wars and unpopular nuclear power proposals. Albanese’s win marks the first consecutive election success since John Howard in 2004, ending a period of political instability. Albanese received congratulatory calls from world leaders, signaling strong international support as he begins his second term.

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Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

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www.clickorlando.com – Josh Funk, Associated Press – 2025-05-03 16:01:00

SUMMARY: Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced that he plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025. Having led the company since 1965, Buffett transformed it from a textiles manufacturer into a massive conglomerate. Notable successes include investments in National Indemnity, American Express, Apple, BYD, See’s Candy, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy. However, he also faced setbacks, such as the failure of the textile mills, the poor purchase of Dexter Shoe Co., and missed opportunities like Amazon and Google. Despite some missteps, Buffett’s leadership made him a renowned figure in the investment world.

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