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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Cyclist says Corvette hit him, then sped off near Miami's hospital district
A Miami bicyclist is recounting the terrifying moment he says a silver Corvette struck him and then kept going—just steps from his home. David Miller was left with minor injuries after the crash, which happened at the intersection of Northwest 15th Road and Northwest 15th Street, not far from Miami's hospital district. "I was just going to go ride around the neighborhood," Miller said. "I've done that a few times." Miller said he was pulling out to make a left turn in front of the Modera Skylar Apartments when the Corvette hit him. "You know, I saw a car coming from my left kind of at the last minute. It was weird because when I looked left at first, I didn't see anything," he recalled. The collision launched Miller onto the hood of the Corvette. He remembers the impact vividly. "I remember going up, hitting the hood, feeling like glass breaking under my shoulder," he said. "It was a beautiful car. I very clearly saw the windshield smashed." According to Miller, the car came to a brief stop. He said there were three people inside and that the driver spoke only Spanish. "They all looked very scared and kind of relieved when they saw me get up," Miller said. "I just put my left hand up like this—I was trying to tell him, 'Hey, wait.'" Despite his gesture, Miller said the Corvette drove away. Miami Police and Miami Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Miller was treated by EMTs and walked away with only minor cuts and bruises. "It hurts to sit but for the most part I'm good and just very, very grateful," he said. Still, Miller said he hopes the driver takes responsibility. "I don't really wish ill upon anyone," he said, "but I do think they need to come forward and do the right thing." Miami Police are currently investigating the incident.
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Why it's finally time for Olivia Chow to become a ‘strong mayor' in Toronto
When David Miller was mayor 20 years ago many thought he should be more powerful — a 'strong mayor' like some American mayors are. The phrase is slightly comic — I picture a vintage mustachioed circus strongman holding an absurdly large barbell — but it means a mayor who is more than just one vote on city council and who can accomplish the agenda they were voted in on more easily. Many are still asking for it today, but the difference is mayors of many Ontario cities are actually strong. In 2022, Doug Ford's provincial government passed the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act granting additional powers, including the ability to pass bylaws with just one third of council support.
Telegraph
07-07-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Labour should ignore Lord Kinnock and steer well clear of a wealth tax
SIR – You report (July 7) that Lord Kinnock is nudging Labour to implement a wealth tax. As Labour has already hammered the wealthy in so many areas – from VAT on private school fees to the abolition of non-dom status – such a tax would be the final nail in the coffin. It's often suggested that this Government is relatively centrist. With the introduction of a wealth tax, however, it would start to be perceived as a hard-Left administration. Labour would be wise to ignore a former leader who never knew what success was at a general election. Henry Bateson Whittingham, Northumberland SIR – Lord Kinnock, who previously supported Labour's mansion tax proposals, now wants to see a wealth tax. He has enjoyed a taxpayer-funded salary and pension for decades. He knows nothing of wealth creation. David Miller Chigwell, Essex SIR – The Labour Left's desire to clobber those it deems wealthy will bring negative consequences for growth, businesses and jobs. Wealth taxes haven't worked elsewhere, serving simply to scare away entrepreneurs and investors. Moreover, imagine the level of bureaucracy and intrusion involved in calculating the value of an individual's assets. Presumably Labour will have HMRC assessing every piece of jewellery, family silver, art and furniture. Mike Hughes London SW10 SIR – The wealthy might be more willing to pay such taxes if they felt confident that their contributions were not being used unwisely. Pamela Wheeler Shrewsbury SIR – Wealth taxes are politically easy: 'the rich' have always been a convenient enemy. However, what those who wish to squeeze this group don't realise is that its definition will change quickly. Wealth tax advocates say they 'only' want a tax of 2 per cent on assets over £10 million, but this 'modest' levy is just the thin end of the wedge. When it doesn't raise enough money (and it never will, because government spending is unlimited and statist politicians always want to spend more) it will become 20 per cent on assets over £5 million – and so on. People tend to assume that wealth is only something that happens to others. You might not consider yourself rich, but no one ever does. The decision will not be yours to make. Robert Frazer Salford, Lancashire SIR – If the Government chases all the 'givers' away, we shall be left only with 'takers' – who will have nobody to take from. Barbara Jackson Epping, Essex
Sydney Morning Herald
06-07-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
My family arrived in the gold rush. My great-grandparents married at this synagogue
East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation is one of the oldest synagogues in Australia. For families like mine, who have been in Australia since the Ballarat gold rush, it holds more than architectural or historical value. Nearly a century ago, my great-grandparents, Rachel and David Miller, stood under a Chuppah, and got married in that very building. My great-grandmother had fled the pogroms of Russia, and great-grandfather came from Britain. They found each other here, in a new land, and they dared to believe in a future that would allow their children peace and prosperity. East Melbourne Synagogue has always been surrounded by churches and old civic buildings. Built in the 1870s, it was a place that bore witness to the promise Australia extended to Jewish immigrants, that here, they would not be hunted or persecuted for their faith. Here, in the heart of Melbourne they could pray without fear. The synagogue has always been a symbol of Jewish contribution, with its stained-glass windows and plaques honouring the King of England. Over the years, I've visited East Melbourne Synagogue for events, the odd Shabbat service, and moments of reflection. Though most Jewish families now live in Melbourne's suburbs, these older synagogues are etched into our hearts. They remind us that we come from people who ran for their lives and built something sacred when they arrived. Our ancestors laid the foundation not just of buildings, but of belief, that Australia would be different. That's why, when I turned on my phone after Shabbat and saw the news, I couldn't breathe. Someone has poured flammable liquid on the front door of East Melbourne Synagogue and set it alight while 20 people were eating Friday night dinner there on Shabbat. This wasn't an accident. It wasn't random. It was deliberate. Loading Someone tried to burn down a place where my great-grandmother once held her wedding bouquet with trembling hands. Where a small but dedicated community gather each week for Shabbat. Someone tried to burn our memories. Our story. Our faith. As a community rabbi in Melbourne, it's hard to explain the grief that sits in your chest when a sacred place is violated. I want to believe that justice will prevail, but this incident has deeply unsettled me. Unfortunately, in recent months, this does not seem to be an isolated event. It's part of a rising tide of antisemitism that has made Jews in Australia feel unsafe in ways most of us never thought possible. And yet, I still believe in the promise that brought my great-grandparents Rachel and David here. I believe in this country, even when it feels hard. I believe in the vast majority of Australians who reject hate, who believe that churches and synagogues and mosques should be safe.
The Age
06-07-2025
- General
- The Age
My family arrived in the gold rush. My great-grandparents married at this synagogue
East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation is one of the oldest synagogues in Australia. For families like mine, who have been in Australia since the Ballarat gold rush, it holds more than architectural or historical value. Nearly a century ago, my great-grandparents, Rachel and David Miller, stood under a Chuppah, and got married in that very building. My great-grandmother had fled the pogroms of Russia, and great-grandfather came from Britain. They found each other here, in a new land, and they dared to believe in a future that would allow their children peace and prosperity. East Melbourne Synagogue has always been surrounded by churches and old civic buildings. Built in the 1870s, it was a place that bore witness to the promise Australia extended to Jewish immigrants, that here, they would not be hunted or persecuted for their faith. Here, in the heart of Melbourne they could pray without fear. The synagogue has always been a symbol of Jewish contribution, with its stained-glass windows and plaques honouring the King of England. Over the years, I've visited East Melbourne Synagogue for events, the odd Shabbat service, and moments of reflection. Though most Jewish families now live in Melbourne's suburbs, these older synagogues are etched into our hearts. They remind us that we come from people who ran for their lives and built something sacred when they arrived. Our ancestors laid the foundation not just of buildings, but of belief, that Australia would be different. That's why, when I turned on my phone after Shabbat and saw the news, I couldn't breathe. Someone has poured flammable liquid on the front door of East Melbourne Synagogue and set it alight while 20 people were eating Friday night dinner there on Shabbat. This wasn't an accident. It wasn't random. It was deliberate. Loading Someone tried to burn down a place where my great-grandmother once held her wedding bouquet with trembling hands. Where a small but dedicated community gather each week for Shabbat. Someone tried to burn our memories. Our story. Our faith. As a community rabbi in Melbourne, it's hard to explain the grief that sits in your chest when a sacred place is violated. I want to believe that justice will prevail, but this incident has deeply unsettled me. Unfortunately, in recent months, this does not seem to be an isolated event. It's part of a rising tide of antisemitism that has made Jews in Australia feel unsafe in ways most of us never thought possible. And yet, I still believe in the promise that brought my great-grandparents Rachel and David here. I believe in this country, even when it feels hard. I believe in the vast majority of Australians who reject hate, who believe that churches and synagogues and mosques should be safe.
