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CBS News
05-08-2025
- General
- CBS News
Navy veteran survives fire that destroyed his home near Miami Shores
A disabled Navy veteran who escaped a raging house fire near Miami Shores in Northwest Miami-Dade said a smoke alarm saved his life as flames tore through the home where he grew up. "The alarm saved me," said Agustin Ayala, who was nearly asleep in bed Monday afternoon when he was jolted awake by the sound of smoke detectors inside his home in the 3300 block of NW 101st Street. Ayala said he followed the smoke into his kitchen, where he never cooks. He found heavy smoke behind one of his appliances. "I pulled forward my refrigerator and it (was) pure fire and smoke," he said. Ayala said he ran out a side door, shut off the power at his utility box and called for help. As Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed in and quickly brought the flames under control, Ayala hoped his most valuable possession—his home—might be saved. Long before his Navy service, Ayala grew up in the house, which he said his father passed down to him. Now in his 60s, he had recently installed shutters to protect the property from hurricanes, never expecting fire would be the greater threat. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue sent dozens of firefighters to the scene. Although they stopped the fire within minutes, Ayala said the damage was overwhelming. "Oh man, I feel bad," he said. "I feel bad because I lost my home. Now I don't got nowhere to go. Yeah, I got family but you know that's something else." Fire investigators have not yet determined the cause, but Ayala believes an electrical issue sparked the blaze.
Washington Post
28-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Washington Post
A 100-year-old on a bike? Yes. ‘The right to wind in your hair'
Pauline 'Polly' Lamartin, at the age of 100, keeps very busy. The Navy veteran and former nurse lived on her own until a year ago, when she joined a senior living community in Maryland. On top of her exercise classes, which include line dancing, Lamartin walks a half-mile daily, swims multiple times per week and reads whenever she gets the chance.
Associated Press
16-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sherry 'Strut' Strothers Announces Intent to Run for North Las Vegas City Council, Ward 1
30-year Navy veteran and Realtor outlines vision for housing, veterans' services, and community growth ahead of 2026 election 'All politics are local, and I'm going to fight for the children in Ward 1 like I want someone to fight for mine.'— Sherry 'Strut' Strothers NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 / / -- Sherry 'Strut' Strothers, a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran, licensed Realtor, and dedicated North Las Vegas resident, has announced her intent to seek a seat on the North Las Vegas City Council, representing Ward 1, in the 2026 municipal election. Strothers is sharing her plans early amid expectations of a crowded field of candidates. Running under the banner 'Honored to Serve Our Country, Ready to Serve You,' Strothers brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to veterans, working families, and community development. 'As a Realtor, I'm committed to planning that supports all forms of housing,' said Strothers. 'During the next term, a significant redesign of North Las Vegas will occur, and I plan to bring all voices to the table in this process. I'm also deeply committed to ensuring the success of a UNLV campus in North Las Vegas. I believe that our city's growth must work for everyone.' Strothers' priorities include strengthening ties between City Hall and the VA to streamline veterans' access to critical resources, advocating for improved public transportation options for working families and seniors, and expanding partnerships to deliver affordable child care and after-school support. 'I'm announcing my intention to run because I want to protect the future my son and granddaughters will inherit,' Strothers added. 'All politics are local, and I'm going to fight for the children in Ward 1 like I want someone to fight for mine. I'm committed to working with our next Mayor to make our community even stronger.' A retired senior U.S. Navy Warrant Officer, Strothers routinely supported operational planning and oversaw projects with multi-million-dollar budgets, gaining extensive experience in resource management and strategic decision making. She held senior administrative and operational support roles, managing hundreds of personnel, overseeing classified communications, and coordinating complex organizational activities. She holds an Associate of Arts in Business Management, a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management, and a Master of Business Administration in Information Systems and Technology Management. Since retiring from the Navy, Strothers has built a career in real estate and become an active community member in North Las Vegas, drawn by the city's strong connection to veterans and military families. As a single mother, veteran, and now grandmother, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by working families and is committed to advancing smart development, housing access, and responsive constituent services. For more information about Sherry 'Strut' Strothers and her potential campaign, please use the contact details below. Media Contact: Sherry Strothers Phone: 702-758-3887 Email: [email protected] Sherry Strothers Sherry For Nevada [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
CBS News
08-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Nebraska independent Dan Osborn launches Senate bid after closer-than-expected 2024 challenge
Washington — Independent Dan Osborn announced another bid to represent Nebraska in the Senate on Tuesday, challenging GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts after his loss in an unexpectedly competitive race against a Republican incumbent last year. "There's nobody like us in the United States Senate," Osborn said in a campaign video announcing the bid Tuesday, touting his background as a mechanic, a Navy veteran, and a registered independent. Osborn, 50, was a political newcomer when he launched his 2024 Senate bid. A union leader who led the strike at Omaha's Kellogg plant in 2021, his campaign received a surge of outside funding that forced Republicans to redouble their efforts in a race that was thought to be an easy win. Osborn went on to significantly outperform Kamala Harris in the deep-red state. But he ultimately lost to Sen. Deb Fischer, the Republican incumbent, by seven percentage points. Now, Osborn is taking on Ricketts, while positioning the bid as representative of a broader fight between the "billionaire class" and the working class. "I'm running for Senate because Congress shouldn't just be a playground for the rich," Osborn said. Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn chats with attendees after speaking during his campaign stop at the Handlebend coffeshop in O'Neill, Neb., on October 14, 2024. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images "Sen. Ricketts has consistently worked for and voted to secure the border and cut taxes for Nebraska workers, families, and seniors," Ricketts' campaign spokesman Will Coup said in a statement. "Dan Osborn is bought and paid for by his liberal, out-of-state, coastal donors. Dan Osborn will side with Chuck Schumer over Nebraska families and vote with Democrats to open the border, hike taxes, and stop the America First agenda." Ricketts was appointed to the Senate in 2023 upon former Sen. Ben Sasse's resignation to become president of the University of Florida. Last year, Ricketts handily won his bid in a special election to serve out the remaining two years of Sasse's term. Ricketts, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, is the son of Omaha billionaire Joe Ricketts, the founder of TD Ameritrade, and owner of the Chicago Cubs. Osborn has accused Ricketts of "trying to buy power in Nebraska," while saying that when "working people need his help," it's "always the same old story: Crickets from Ricketts." In his announcement Tuesday, Osborn urged that "we've got to make things more affordable, secure the border and take on the corruption in Washington," echoing the populist message and moderate positions he stressed in his first campaign — like opposition to national abortion restrictions, support for "reasonable gun safety measures" and stronger border security. In the 2024 race, Fischer accused her independent challenger of being a "Democrat in disguise," while leaning on an endorsement from President Trump. The president endorsed Ricketts in April, claiming that Osborn is a "Radical Left Open Border Extremist, who will put our Country, and Safety, LAST," while "Pete, on the other hand, will ALWAYS put Nebraska, and America, FIRST." Fisher also backed Ricketts and previewed the race in an April post on X, saying, "Dan Osborn tried to fool Nebraskans last year. He failed." "Unlike Dan Osborn, Pete Ricketts has nothing to hide," Fisher said. "He's honest, hardworking, and represents Nebraska's values."
BBC News
07-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Debt of gratitude' to Nottinghamshire Wren on 101st birthday
A World War Two Navy veteran with more than a few nautical miles on the clock said it was "very nice" to be surprised with a celebration on her 101th Redman, from Nottinghamshire, had been expecting a low key event on Sunday to mark her she was surprised by family, friends and her village Farnsfield's branch of the Royal British Legion, to honour her for all her service on and she said: "It's nice of all my neighbours to come and celebrate with me." Mrs Redman, née Tylor, served as a Wren - (Women's Royal Naval Service) - as an electrician, where she worked with depth charges and tour of duty from 1943 to 1945 saw her stationed in Liverpool and on board the HMS Pembroke and HMS Eaglet. She said: "I think it's very nice of everyone to make such a fuss for my birthday."My time in the Wrens was a long time ago now. I can remember working on the docks, and being taken out on the motorboats."All the women serving did quite a lot for the war, helped a lot in Liverpool and the seaside towns."And when it came to marching, my commander said the Wrens could do it without practising so we didn't have to - we just marched." Visiting her on Sunday, naval commander Jonathan Richards presented Mrs Redman with a letter from the First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins and a record of her said: "It's a real privilege. It's really nice to come together and support Mrs Redman."I think we owe a debt of gratitude to that generation, and we are still inspired by what they did for us in that difficult time." Mrs Redman was also gifted a Wren silhouette, and a bouquet of daughter Amanda Farr said it was important that women's efforts in the war were recognised."I think it's fantastic, lovely everybody's made such a fuss, she said."I'm very proud of her and what people like her did in the war. She and her colleagues looked after the torpedoes and depth charges, serviced them and looked after them."The role of the Wrens was very important."
