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Tom's Guide
06-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
The latest 55" Hisense Fire TV is on sale for its lowest price ever — save 40%
The best time to get a TV is either during one of Amazon's Prime Day events or around Black Friday. The latter is a long way away, but the former is already upon us despite not having officially started yet. If you're in the market for a new TV, you can get the Hisense 55U65QF QLED TV for $477. This TV typically retails for $799, making this a tremendous deal for anyone looking for a good TV with Amazon's reliable Fire TV interface under the hood. Hisense has rapidly become a maker of some of the best TVs on the market. This is the lowest price ever offered for the Hisense 55" Class U6 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV. It's a newer TV (a 2025 model, in fact), which means you'll have all the most current technology and features. Between the Native 144Hz, HDR10+ support, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, and Amazon's stellar Fire TV OS, you have everything you need for a great entertainment experience. While we haven't done a full review of this TV, we did go hands-on (and eyes-on) with the Hisense U65QF, which is the larger 65" version (which is also on sale for $661 if you want a larger display). "As far as Amazon Fire TVs go, the Hisense U6QF is shaping up to be one of the best, if not the best Fire TV ever made," said Tom's Guide Managing Editor, TV and AV, Nick Pino, in his hands-on impressions. Pino also said, "I can't believe I'm actually tempted to buy an Amazon Fire TV." Considering the incredible range of expensive TVs he tests daily, his even thinking about getting a budget-friendly TV like this shows just how good Hisense's offering is. "If you're set on the Fire TV platform because of its smart home integration or because you genuinely like Amazon's ecosphere of products, then I can't imagine you'll find a better option coming out in 2025," Pino wrote as he wrapped up his time with the TV. While not a top-of-the-line TV, the features it offers rival those of many more expensive models on the market, making it a worthwhile choice for anyone who isn't willing to sacrifice quality to save a few bucks.
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
FWC Chair evades responsibility after criticism of deadly boat crash investigation
FWC failure Re: Rodney Barreto's June 22 op-ed, 'Herald misrepresented 2022 boating tragedy investigation.' As head of the FWC, Barreto has a vested interest in downplaying his agency's malfeasance in this investigation. If it looks bad, which it does, then he looks bad, which he does. While Barreto is correct that reasonable suspicion is required to forcibly draw blood from a boating under the influence suspect, he wrongfully argues reasonable suspicion did not exist. Pino's admission to drinking plus the accident creates reasonable suspicion. Pino was given every benefit of the doubt, when he should have been treated as a suspect. I have prosecuted many DUIs in Miami. Any police officer, under similar circumstances, would have conducted a DUI investigation, made an arrest and forcibly drawn blood. The FWC is a law enforcement agency, basically Florida Highway Patrol on boats, with officers trained to suspect first and err on the side of gathering evidence. Had this not been a wealthy man with political connections, blood would have been drawn and body cam footage would not have been deleted. Statistically, it is impossible for four presumably well-trained FWC police officers to make the same mistake. Each one should lose their law enforcement certification and be fired, if what Barreto says is true. Barreto only writes to deflect criticism and make himself look better. I hope these families will get the justice they deserve. As a father of four, I am devastated for these families, even Pino, who will carry this with him to his grave. No matter what he says or how many times he shakes his fist in court as a show of defiance, his exceptionally poor decision-making destroyed lives and he should feel it forever. Barreto's op-ed shows that he is merely trying to put some type of shine on his stewardship of FWC. He will continue to obfuscate, hide the ball and otherwise avoid responsibility for his department's — and his own — failings. Michael Galex, Coral Gables Ego decision President Donald Trump said he would take two weeks to determine whether to involve our country in the Iran-Israel conflict. The decision would be based on whether the U.S. would use its heavy weaponry against Iran's deep bunker complex. One might think Trump's decision-making would include an in-depth analysis with persons familiar with the intricacies of Middle East dynamics, but that is not how he works. His process is a self-determination of how the decision will affect him personally, politically and financially and how it will affect his family's business dealings. He has no regard for the welfare of the people of that region nor for our troops stationed in the region. John Falcone, Palmetto Bay No Hope Over the years, many of us have donated time and money to nonprofit organizations like the United Way and Dream Come True. We've done so with pleasure, as Americans are very generous. Hopefully, not too many people were mislead and deceived into giving assistance to the Hope Florida charity where money seems to have gone to shady politicians, golf outings, cocktails and dinners. Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration should be ashamed for what they have done to a program that, at one time, had real potential for doing something good. John Bonano, Gulfport Bombed in Iran President Trump campaigned on ending all wars — only to get us into a mess with Iran five months later. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu played him like a fiddle to achieve his purpose. Was America under immediate threat to start a war without Congressional approval, as the Constitution demands? What's the end game now? Another 20 years of war? Is there an exit plan? What does victory look like? Who feels safer today than six months ago? Mayra Gallor, West Kendall Undeserved prize Pakistan has announced it will nominate President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Seven years ago, 18 Republican senators nominated Trump for that honor. That proposition, which didn't get much steam or any welcome from the awarding body, did not make much sense then and makes even less sense now. The president has failed miserably to achieve his campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, let alone in the five months since his inauguration. Likewise, his assurance that he would bring about an end to the Israeli-Gaza conflict also has not materialized. Now, he threatens to go to war with Iran, in aid of Israel. Trump also has unleashed the military to engage in domestic policing in Los Angeles, an unnecessary incursion that frighteningly bodes more of the same domestically. With that record, Trump deserves a Peace Prize about as much as Miami's favorite son, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, merits an international humanitarian award for eliminating American foreign aid. Marshall H. Tanick, Naples Our flag I want my American flag back! I'm sick of the Republican Party, which has co-opted the flag as if it's their personal emblem. It is not theirs alone; it belongs to all Americans. I come from a family of military heroes (World War II and Vietnam era), who fought for all Americans. We flew the flag proudly at home as a symbol of our belief in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the right of all Americans to be respected. With a heavy heart, I took down my flag at home some years ago. I didn't want to be identified with a vengeful right-wing party. It's time we all flew the flag — not just those of one party. Peg Evans, Biscayne Park End this drama I am so tired of reading complaints about the re-do of the Coconut Grove Playhouse. In a recent plaint, a writer referred to the new space as a 'tiny 300-seat' theater. Many public hearings took place over many years. As an attendee, I can say that all concerns were listened to, all issues were thoroughly discussed, analyzed, vetted and voted on all the way from the county to the state legislature, to the Miami City Commission and historic preservation boards. The 300-seat plan is in line with other regional theaters, which is what the Playhouse is becoming. Larger venues exist at the Arsht Center and in the north and south ends of Miami-Dade County. The ball is finally rolling on what will be a wonderful revitalization of the Playhouse. Enough already! Sylvan Seidenman, Stone Mountain, GA Status indicator The headline in the June 11 Miami Herald online story, 'Should non-citizens be concerned about major sporting events when ICE and CBP are assisting with security?' should be reworded to, 'Should illegals be concerned....' As a retired immigration service officer, I can say that legal residents are not citizens, yet they have legal status. James Oberstein, Kendall Business challenge Small businesses are essential to communities throughout the nation, yet many fail without financial support. Major corporations often receive bailouts when facing financial difficulties. Small businesses, however, continue to struggle with rising costs, disrupted supply chains, surging inflation and rising tariffs. Owners often face credit issues, evictions and rejections from banks, which consider them high risk. The harshest consequence is a 'Closed' sign on the door. As a small business owner and retired U.S. Army veteran, I am angry. Small businesses are the foundation of the economy. Don't weaken us. Ansilla James, Coral Springs Same outcome Will anybody tell the president that a 35% taxation on money sent from immigrants to their countries of origin will add more poverty there, hence more immigration here? Valeria Mastelli, Key Biscayne
Miami Herald
19-06-2025
- Miami Herald
FWC chair: Miami Herald misrepresented 2022 boating tragedy investigation
In recent months, media coverage, most notably from the Miami Herald, has cast doubt on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) investigation into the tragic boating accident that occurred at Cutter Bank in Biscayne Bay on Labor Day weekend in September 2022. This devastating accident resulted in the heartbreaking loss of a young life. Our deepest sympathies remain with the victims and their families. Regrettably, I believe much of the Herald's reporting has been one-sided, misrepresenting the diligent and comprehensive efforts undertaken by FWC officers. The FWC is firmly committed to conducting thorough, impartial investigations of all boating accidents within its jurisdiction. This case was no exception. The investigation was led by seasoned professionals who followed all protocols. Investigators collected physical evidence, analyzed GPS data, interviewed witnesses and consulted experts. These findings were reviewed in coordination with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Allegations that key evidence was ignored or mishandled are not supported by facts. Contrary to the Herald's portrayal, the investigation was transparent and rooted in forensic analysis and eyewitness accounts. I feel that the Herald downplayed or buried critical context, favoring narratives that mislead the public and undermined the professionalism of our officers. All individuals with potentially relevant information were ultimately spoken to. Many declined to speak with investigators the night of the accident, and others either did not come forward or offered information unrelated to the core findings. The vessel's operator, George Pino, was interviewed on-site by a certified drug recognition expert who observed no signs of impairment. None of the officers on scene reported any indicators of intoxication; however, in the deposition of an FWC officer taken more than two years later, he said Pino had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol. Let me note that the officer had failed to mention this to the onsite investigator or include it in his initial report. Despite no signs of impairment, the lead investigator requested a voluntary blood draw, which Pino declined. As clarified in the U.S. Supreme Court case Missouri v. McNeely (2013), officers cannot compel blood or breath tests without probable cause. The Herald's misinterpretation of training materials to suggest otherwise is legally incorrect and purposefully misleading. Even the Herald's own cited legal experts support FWC's approach. Tampa-area attorney Leslie Sammis stated that officers would have needed reasonable suspicion of impairment to request field sobriety exercises — and probable cause to obtain a warrant for a non-consensual blood draw. Miami attorney Michael Mirer echoed that sentiment. FWC's final report concluded that the accident was caused by Pino's failure to maintain control and operate his boat safely. This determination was based on GPS data that contradicted his claims about evasive maneuvers. The presence of alcohol containers, which were only discovered after the submerged vessel was recovered, does not alone constitute probable cause. Nor does Pino's admission to consuming two beers earlier in the day. The determination of impairment requires multiple indicators — none of which we feel were present. I believe the Herald has also wrongly suggested that the absence of body camera footage from four officers indicates misconduct. In reality, under FWC's prior policy, supporting officers categorized their videos as 'incidental,' which triggered automatic deletion after a set retention period. No officer deleted footage. While we acknowledge the policy was not aligned with our intent, we are actively revising it to ensure proper retention and supervisory review in the future. The Herald further attempted to link this incident to a recent reconfirmation hearing where I was reappointed to the FWC Commission. Despite not a single Florida senator raising any concerns about the investigation, the Herald misleadingly implied a connection. Any suggestion that I influenced the investigation-based on my professional relationship with Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle is baseless. From the outset, the Herald's coverage has relied on speculation, mischaracterization and selective omission of facts. This undermines public trust and disrespects the seriousness of this tragedy. FWC officers have remained focused on uncovering the truth and ensuring that justice is served for the victims and their families. I stand by the integrity of our investigation and welcome scrutiny rooted in facts — not sensationalism. I'm committed to transparency and will continue to work with the affected families. Justice belongs in a courtroom — not in headlines. Rodney Barreto is the chair of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Golden Retriever 'Accidentally Trained' To Need Kisses Before Eating
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 6-month-old golden retriever from a small town in South-Western Ontario, Canada, has melted the hearts of over a million TikTok viewers—after his owner recorded and shared online how he waits to be kissed every mealtime. The now-viral TikTok video shared under @ has racked up more than 206,000 likes and over 1 million views since it was posted on June 4. The star of the video? A fluffy, English cream golden retriever named Pino who refuses to eat until he receives a kiss. "My mom usually is the one to feed him in the morning and at night, and she always gives him a kiss on the head," Pino's owner, who would prefer to keep their identity private, told Newsweek. "Somehow, he associated the kiss as his release cue instead of my mom saying 'okay.' "Since we have discovered this, we think it might be the cutest accidental quirk." Viewers on TikTok were able to see Pino sitting obediently in front of his freshly filled food bowl. His eyes flick toward his owner, waiting. From left: Pino's owner gives him a kiss on the head in a viral TikTok video; and Pino sitting on the floor at home. From left: Pino's owner gives him a kiss on the head in a viral TikTok video; and Pino sitting on the floor at home. @ An overlaid text on the video provides more context: "Accidentally trained my dog to need a kiss before he eats." Sure enough, when he received a gentle peck on the head, he eagerly began his meal. "Pino is my family dog," his owner explained. "We like to say he found us. "My family looked for a dog to bring home, and Pino had been sent back to his breeder after being with another owner, she was looking for a home for him, and when we saw a photo of him, we picked him up within a few days when he was 3 months old." That fateful meeting turned into a bond so strong that even the smallest gestures—like a kiss before breakfast—have become part of Pino's love language. And the response to it has been nothing short of overwhelming for the canine's family. "I was so excited to see it made people happy," Pino's owner said. "Pino is the sweetest and funniest dog, and people can feel that through a screen. "It was overwhelming to get such a positive response, we love sharing his sweetness with the world." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Associated Press
30-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Silver Spruce Signs Amended Option Agreement, Provides Exploration Update on Pino de Plata Project, Chihuahua, Mexico
BEDFORD, NS / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2025 / (TSXV:SSE) Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. ('Silver Spruce' or the 'Company') is pleased to report the following update on the Pino de Plata project ('Pino' or the 'Property'), Chihuahua, Mexico. 'We are very excited to report the conclusion of successful negotiations with the claim holder of the four Pino de Plata concessions. The amended Option Agreement ('Option') greatly simplifies the deal structure culminating in mutually beneficial payment terms to earn 100% interest in the Property', said Greg Davison, Silver Spruce Vice-President Exploration and Director. 'The revised terms include a USD$10,000 cash payment on signing and a future sales participation right set at 10% (ten percent) for the Option period of three years. The participation right is calculated as a percentage of the gross proceeds from any transaction wherein Silver Spruce Resources sells an interest, either in whole or in part, in the project.' Mr. Davison added, 'There are no exploration spending commitments, future cash or share payments or royalties payable. This revised agreement eliminates all outstanding cash and share payments (US$625,000), advance royalties (US$120,000 annually) and 3% gross production royalty (capped at US$4,000,000). The 36-month Option window will execute only upon signing of a landowner access agreement and we look forward to re-engaging discussions in Hermosillo. It is our intention to put forth a new offer modelled after the claimholder deal described herein.' 'We remain confident that a mutually beneficial solution to long-term right of access to Pino de Plata will be achieved,' said Mr. Davison. 'We appreciate the unwavering support of our shareholders throughout these drawn-out negotiations, and we believe the project value will be worth our investment in time, effort and patience. We continue to maintain our communication with the technical team in Mexico to expedite our exploration program on Pino de Plata upon signing of an agreement with the landowner.' As per the terms of the Option Agreement, it remains subject to force majeure until access to field exploration, including diamond drilling, is granted by the landowner agreement. The Company remains current on payment of the requisite property taxes through to the 2nd semester 2024 on Pino de Plata and looks forward to advancing its proposed Phase 1 exploration drilling program. Further technical updates on the El Terrero, La Perla (see Figure 1) and other significant drill targets will be provided to shareholders in due course. Project Background Pino de Plata is located within the western portion of the Sierra Madre Occidental Volcanic Complex within the prominent northwest-trending 'Sonora Gold Belt' of northern Mexico and parallel to the precious metals-rich Mojave-Sonora Megashear. The 397-hectare Pino de Plata Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu-Au concessions are strategically located only fifteen (15) kilometres west from Coeur Mining Inc.'s ('Coeur') Palmarejo open pit and underground operations and is largely surrounded by Coeur through its December 2014 acquisition (valued at US$146 million) of the adjacent San Miguel Project via its all-share transaction with Paramount Gold and Silver. The Property has supported small scale historical production of high-grade mineralization from artisanal workings, though modern exploration is limited to Silver Spruce's 2016-2019 programs, and, of principal note, the project has not yet been drilled. The project area is known to host widespread mineralization at surface with silver values, on average, of greater than 50 g/t Ag, with local targets >500 g/t Ag. Three outcropping target types with attendant moderate to intense alteration include disseminated epithermal, carbonate replacement and significant vein mineralization, each providing high priority, shallow drill targets. Qualified Person Greg Davison, PGeo (BC), Vice-President Exploration & Director, is the Company's internal Qualified Person (QP) and is responsible for the technical content of this press release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ('NI 43-101"), under TSX guidelines. About Silver Spruce Resources Inc. Silver Spruce Resources Inc. is a Canadian junior exploration company holding 100% interest in the Melchett Lake Zn-Au-Ag project in northern Ontario and the Jackie Au project located <10 kilometres northwest from Minera Alamos' Nicho deposit in Sonora, Mexico. The Company, as noted herein, has signed an amended Option Agreement to acquire 100% interest in the Pino de Plata Ag project located 15 kilometres west of Coeur Mining's Palmarejo Mine in western Chihuahua, Mexico. Silver Spruce Resources Inc. continues to investigate opportunities that Management has identified or that have been presented to the Company for consideration. Contact: Silver Spruce Resources Inc. Greg Davison, PGeo, Vice-President Exploration and Director (250) 521-0444 [email protected] [email protected] Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains 'forward-looking statements,' Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, including but not limited to, statements regarding the private placement. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. SOURCE: Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. press release
