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Lithuanian man attempts to break rowing record from Spain to Miami in 110 days or less

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

Imagine rowing all by yourself from Spain to Miami. That’s just what a young Lithuanian man is doing right now. 7’s Kevin Ozebek is putting the adventure of a lifetime in tonight’s 7 Spotlight.Meet Aurimas Valujavičius. He has been at sea by himself since he left Spain the day after Christmas.  His goal is to break a rowing world record for speed and distance from the coast of Spain to Miami in 110 days or less.Aurimas Valujavičius: “It will be world record as the fastest row unsupported and solo row from Europe mainland to North America.”When the journey is done, Valujavičiūs will have rowed his single-seat boat, the Lituanica, 5,000 miles.Aurimas Valujavičius: “This is a lifetime experience when you can be with yourself like more than three months. No people, no physical contact, nothing.”Valujavičiūs prepared for the trip for two years.He rows a brutal 12 to 14 hours every day. He only stops to sleep in his cabin.Aurimas Valujavičius: ...

Police searching for man caught on video hitting 2 employees at 7-Eleven in Brickell

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

Police are searching for the man who was caught on camera roughing up two employees at a 7-Eleven in Miami’s Brickell section.The security footage captured the subject as he pushed down and kicked one of the workers at the store located on Brickell Bay Drive, Sunday.Investigators said the subject tried to leave the convenience store without paying for merchandise.A co-worker tried to intervene, but the subject struck him repeatedly with a bicycle before taking off.If you have any information on this incident or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

UMass Dartmouth mourns loss of student after freshman fatally struck by vehicle on campus

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

A freshman UMass Dartmouth student was hit and killed by a vehicle on campus Thursday evening, according to the Bristol County DA’s office.Campus police responded to a report of a motor vehicle that struck a pedestrian around 5:30 p.m. Officers found 19-year-old Frank Petillo Jr. lying in the roadway on Ring Road with serious injuries. Petillo was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Campus police say a fellow student was behind the wheel of the car that struck the victim, and that the driver had remained on scene. It is unclear if they will face any charges. While the crash remains under investigation, friends and community members have been remembering Petillo, including the university’s Student Alumni Association, which posted on Instagram “You will be missed and we will keep loving you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by UMassD Student Alumni Association (@umassd_saa)“He was suppo...

Less wind and more sun this weekend

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

7Weather- Windy out there today! Wind gusts pushed 35-40 mph. Temperatures climbed into the upper 50s/low 60s in some spots, and along with drier air in place, relative humidity values were low between 20-25%. That prompted a Red Flag Warning for most of Mass. It will run through 8:00 tonight due to these critical fire conditions. Boston is in a slight deficit for precipitation this spring and year. While it’s not a huge deficit, any vegetation is dry. Multiple brushfires broke out across the region today. A sign of the season, as we’re in fire weather season until we get more to bloom. Still breezy if you’re out tonight. Temperatures drop into the 40s this evening. We’ll start tomorrow morning chilly. High pressure will be around tomorrow and keep any rain showers to our south. We’ll be on the northern edge of the cloud deck. So we’ll wake up to filtered sunshine. Areas around southeast Mass will keep the filtered sun through the afternoon. Seaso...

Opening day signifies hope every year. For the 2023 Orioles, maybe it’s real.

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

The line to enter Pickles Pub snaked nearly a block by 1:30 p.m. Friday as fans — despite a last-minute rescheduled Orioles home opener and gray skies — filed into the festivities ahead of the 3 p.m. first pitch. “We’re just getting started,” one fan’s sign read.There might not be a greater symbol of hope in sports than opening day. The weather has begun to turn, birds are chirping and all 30 MLB teams remain, at least mathematically, in contention for the postseason.It’s always a bright and boozy occasion in Baltimore. But it’s even a little sweeter when the hometown ballclub has playoff hopes. A buoyant crowd enjoyed the merriment Friday morning and afternoon ahead of the Orioles’ home opener against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards on a cloudy spring day.The hope among the 45,017 fans at the game — a sellout and most at a home opener since 2018 — and the many others enjoying the atmosphere outside Camden Yards ...

Pat Leonard: Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz a hot NFL Draft commodity with Jets, Giants and more

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

Jets coaches had dinner with Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz on March 27 and put him through a private workout in Minneapolis on March 28. Then Schmitz came to Florham Park for a top-30 visit this past Monday and Tuesday.Giants offensive line coach Bobby Johnson dined with Schmitz on March 14, the night before the Golden Gophers’ pro day, then ran Minnesota’s offensive line workout.Both New York teams have a clear need at center. Both teams have either a late first-round pick (Giants, No. 25 overall) or the capital to move there (Jets, No. 42 and 43 overall).Stiff competition is shaping up for a player many teams view as the top center in this draft. But Daniel Jones could use a long-time partner at the pivot, and Aaron Rodgers – whenever he gets here – will need someone who can plug in and go.Schmitz would give either team what they needed immediately.“I can fit in any scheme,” Schmitz told the Tennessee Titans website at the Senior Bowl. &...

Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso homer in Mets’ rout of Marlins in home opener

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

The Mets have often been the culprit behind some bizarre baseball, but Friday at Citi Field it was the Miami Marlins responsible for the oddities. At least most of them.Marlins (3-5) right-hander Edward Cabrera couldn’t find the strike zone but the Mets (4-4) couldn’t find the ball with the barrel in the early innings. Still, their patience at the plate paid off in a 9-3 win over the Fish in the home opener.“It took us a little bit to break through but when we did, we really did well,” outfielder Brandon Nimmo said. “It was good to go up and put up some runs and [Tylor] Megill did his job. It was amazing.”Nothing went according to plan except for maybe the win. The game was moved to Friday because of rain in the forecast, which never came. Instead, Thursday brought sunshine and warm temperatures and by the time the right-hander Megill (2-0) took the mound Friday, it was gray and chilly.Speaking of Megill, he wasn’t even supposed to be pitchi...

First Citizens Bank committed to affordable housing projects across Massachusetts, official says

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

First Citizens Bank says it has begun conversations with “key Boston community leaders” around how to continue affordable housing commitments made by defunct Silicon Valley Bank.First Citizens and Trust Bank late last month acquired the collapsed SVB, an institution that, according to members of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation, had “extensive investments and partnerships in the (state’s) affordable housing sector.”In an email to the Herald, Jacqueline Vose, executive director of strategy and community investment for First Citizens Bank, said while initial conversations have taken place, further discussions with more groups and government officials are scheduled in the coming days.“First Citizens Bank is proud of its 125-year strong track record of supporting the communities where we live and work,” Vose said. “We take seriously our commitment to invest in and support our communities through affordable housing and other community development initiatives.“We want to take...

Quick peep

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

Easter is a time for renewal and reflection. Also colored eggs, bonnets and Sunday service. Toss in family and good food and being grateful for all we cherish.Eloise Shklovsky, 2, of Boston, smiles while using a bubble wand on Boston Common as part of an egg decorating event held by The Crafty Girls Friday. (Reba Saldanha/Boston Herald)Amy Albores Alfaro, 4, and her sister Alison, 5, get their portrait with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Spring Fling for children at the Everett. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Don Poison, 3, puts on his easter bunny face at the Easter Spring Fling for children at the Everett Recreation Center . (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)  

Ravens free agency tracker 2023: LB Kristian Welch, a special teams staple, reportedly re-signs

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:25:45 GMT

Welcome to the Ravens’ free-agency tracker, which will be updated throughout the offseason.With the NFL’s new league year beginning Wednesday at 4 p.m., teams can officially announce signings and trades. Here’s a rundown of who the Ravens have agreed to sign, who they’ve lost and who’s still on the open market:Free agent additionsLinebacker Kristian Welch: A 24-year-old linebacker who played almost entirely on special teams last season, Welch re-signed with Baltimore on Friday, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. He was an unrestricted free agent who wasn’t tendered by the Ravens.Welch, who signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2020, played in all 17 games last season and had three total tackles. The 6-foot-3, 242-pound linebacker played just four snaps on defense last season and will likely serve in a similar special teams role in 2023.Last season, the Ravens ranked third in the NFL in special teams efficiency, accord...