A Midwestern airport has once again come out on top among North America’s largest hubs, outpacing better-known coastal airports serving New York and Los Angeles.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport topped the mega airport category for the third consecutive year, according to new 2026 rankings from J.D. Power of North America’s best airports.

Tampa International Airport and Charleston International Airport also took top honors in their respective size categories, the same survey found. 

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"Minneapolis does a lot of things well," Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital.

"Connecting passengers have plenty of amenities without having to leave security," Leff said. "Local passengers have an airport relatively close to both downtowns, with light rail access."

Leff said Minneapolis passengers may face long walks between gates, but he said it still feels manageable.

The airport's score was 684 on J.D. Power's 1,000-point scale. 

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranked second among mega airports with 663 points, followed by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with 642.

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Tampa ranked first among large airports with a score of 715, followed by Portland International Airport with 708 and Dallas Love Field with 698.

Charleston led the medium-airport category with 712 points, ahead of Ontario International Airport with 705 and Indianapolis International Airport with 695.

"Tampa is very well organized, even though you do have to transit between your concourses," Leff said.

Charleston is not overbuilt, he said, so it's easy to get through the airport.

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"What is an airport for? An airport is a place that you go to get to, through and out of quickly. You're flying, you're trying to go somewhere very efficiently. The best airports are the ones that help you do exactly that," Leff said.

Overall passenger satisfaction increased across all three airport categories.

J.D. Power, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, said all the highest-ranked airports have recently completed, or are close to completing, multiyear capital improvement projects.

"On the whole, those efforts are finally starting to pay off in the form of higher overall passenger satisfaction scores," Michael Taylor, managing director of travel, hospitality and retail at J.D. Power, said in a statement.

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Leff cautioned travelers, however, not to get too swayed by upscale renovations. 

"New York LaGuardia's Central Terminal is a beautiful facility … but it is still … an airport that is relatively difficult to get through," Leff noted.

New York and Los Angeles missed the mark, and Leff was not surprised.

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Leff believes San Francisco International Airport and National Airport in Washington, D.C. are among the country’s best because they are close to their cities and easy to navigate.

The study identified clear signage and easy navigation as major drivers of satisfaction.

Food, beverage and retail programs improved, rising 8 points year over year.

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The North America Airport Satisfaction Study is in its 21st year and measures passenger experiences across seven areas: ease of travel through the airport, trust in the airport, terminal facilities, airport staff, the departure or trip-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and the arrival or trip-from-airport experience, according to the company. 

J.D. Power said it defines mega airports as those with at least 33 million passengers per year, large airports as those with 10 million to 32.9 million passengers and medium airports as those with 4.5 million to 9.9 million passengers.

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The 2026 study is based on 24,710 completed surveys from U.S. and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport.

Friday on MS NOW’s “All In,” Florida Democratic Senate Candidate Angie Nixon said Republicans are volunteering and donating to her campaign. Host Chris Hayes said, “Donald Trump, of course, was, you know, in Florida today. He attacked you, as he always

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Families that fight together (allegedly) get arrested together.

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Miami-Dade officials drop charge of battery by strangulation against rapper due to ‘insufficient evidence’

Florida prosecutors on Thursday dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross nearly a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

The Miami-Dade state attorney’s office filed paperwork on Thursday to drop a felony charge of battery by strangulation because of “insufficient evidence”. Ross, whose legal name is William Roberts II, still faces a misdemeanor charge of battery domestic violence.

FIRST ON FOX: Four U.S. cities will share almost $300 million in federal funding after competing to show how they would reduce violent crime and strengthen local law enforcement.

Jacksonville, Florida; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; and St. Louis, Missouri, were selected for the Justice Department's new Model Cities Initiative, according to details obtained by Fox News Digital.

The four winners represent markedly different policing environments, from Jacksonville, where murders have fallen sharply in recent years, to Baton Rouge, where officials have struggled with a significant officer shortage, and Jackson, where DOJ says officials proposed a technology-driven strategy to combat persistent violent crime.

Attorney General Todd Blanche and other DOJ leaders will visit each city over the next 10 days to present the awards, when the department plans to reveal the individual funding amounts.

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The DOJ launched the competition in June as part of President Donald Trump's focus on reducing crime in U.S. cities. It invited cities nationwide to submit comprehensive plans for reducing violent crime and improving public safety.

The awards could represent a sizable addition to the cities' existing law enforcement budgets.

Jacksonville budgets about $674 million annually for its sheriff's office, while St. Louis budgeted about $147 million for its police department in fiscal 2026. With nearly $300 million to be divided among just four jurisdictions, each award could amount to tens of millions of dollars, though DOJ has not yet disclosed how the funding will be split.

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"The Model Cities Initiative reflects the Trump Administration’s commitment to reducing crime across the country and ensuring the safety of every American," Blanche said.

"These cities are setting an example of proactive law enforcement that will strengthen the rule of law and improve public safety in their jurisdictions. As violent crime rates continue to fall to historic lows, the Department of Justice is redoubling our efforts to invest in local communities and keep American families safe."

Rather than funding a single policing program, the initiative takes what DOJ describes as a "whole-of-city" approach, bringing together law enforcement, local government officials and community partners to develop strategies tailored to each jurisdiction's public safety challenges.

The money can be used to hire sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel and other public safety workers, purchase technology and equipment, expand forensic capabilities and fund programs addressing mental health, substance abuse and recidivism.

Jacksonville's selection comes after a sharp drop in killings. The city recorded 59 murders in 2024, its lowest total since at least 1995 and less than half the number recorded a year earlier, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. DOJ said murders fell 38% between 2023 and 2025, while robberies declined 25% and aggravated assaults fell 21%.

DOJ pointed to Jacksonville's use of advanced training and technology and efforts to strengthen investigative capabilities in selecting the city. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, which has more than 3,600 police, corrections and civilian employees, has an annual budget of roughly $674 million.

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St. Louis' selection is particularly notable given the city's long struggle with violent crime. The city recorded 263 homicides in 2020, but that figure fell to 150 in 2024, its lowest total since 2013, as overall crime declined 15% year over year.

The decline continued into 2025, when homicides during the first three months of the year fell another 45% compared with the same period a year earlier.

DOJ said St. Louis' proposal calls for expanding law enforcement personnel by more than 300, modernizing policing technology and strengthening public safety operations.

Baton Rouge is confronting a different challenge: manpower. The Baton Rouge Police Department was roughly 150 officers short earlier this year, prompting officials to approve what they described as the largest police pay raise in department history. Starting salaries increased from $40,000 to $58,000 as part of an effort to recruit and retain officers.

The department also operates a Real Time Crime Center that uses data analytics and other technology to support officers and investigators.

DOJ said East Baton Rouge Parish stood out for its partnerships among law enforcement, local government and community organizations and its broader approach to combating violent crime.

Jackson, Mississippi, meanwhile, was selected for what DOJ described as an ambitious, technology-driven strategy to address persistent violent crime.

The Jackson Police Department already operates a Real Time Command Center and specialized units focused on gun crime, vice and narcotics and other investigations, while assigning officers to outside task forces. Its proposal calls for greater coordination among law enforcement agencies, expanded investigative capabilities and targeted enforcement, according to DOJ.

"President Trump and this Department of Justice have demonstrated that Americans need not accept unsafe streets as a fact of life," Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. said. "We have made tremendous strides in restoring public safety, and the Model Cities Initiative offers an opportunity to build on that progress. These cities have the potential to set a new standard for safer communities across America."

The four winning jurisdictions will now work with DOJ to finalize and implement their public safety plans.

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Blanche and other Justice Department officials will travel to all four jurisdictions over the next 10 days to present the awards in person and reveal how the nearly $300 million will be divided among them.

A father who swam out into the sea to help untangle a seagull from his fishing line drowned and died after an ocean current swept him away, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

Atlanta area native Stone Romberg was fishing at his home in the Florida Panhandle when he noticed the seagull caught in his fishing line, Fox 5 reported.

The 31-year-old father of two swam out to try and untangle the bird, but his hook and the bird got stuck to his hand while he tried to help. As he tried to swim to shore, an ocean current carried him further out to sea where he tragically drowned.

"Our hearts are broken for everyone who knew and loved him," a GoFundMe set up for his family reads.

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Romberg was the manager of chair services at a local condominium complex and "was known by a lot of our owners and guests," according to the GoFundMe.

A Facebook page for his workplace also shared that he will be remembered "for his kind heart, hard work, and willingness to always lend a hand."

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"His kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, and he will be deeply missed," the post also read.

The GoFundMe set up for his family, who relied on him for financial support, has raised $138,714 as of Thursday afternoon.

He is survived by his wife Taylor and his one-year-old and three-year-old girls.

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Romberg was an avid fan of SEC football and the Atlanta Braves, according to Fox 5.

A husband with two children died when he drowned at Carillon Beach in Florida while trying to untangle a seagull from his fishing line.

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• US News & World Report released its list of the best places to retire in 2027.
• Affordability is one of the most important factors for retirees in choosing where to live.
• Texas has six cities in the top 15, but the top city is in the Midwest.

There are a lot of financial concerns surrounding retirement, and choosing where to live might be one of the biggest challenges.

Unless you've managed to stockpile a large sum of money for retirement, the everyday costs of living could factor into your decision to retire altogether.

US News & World Report analyzed over 850 cities based on quality of life, affordability, healthcare, retiree taxes, job market, and population and migration for retirees 55 and older to rank what cities work best for retirees.

Affordability was a key factor in this year's list, as the pathway to a comfortable retirement isn't smooth for everyone.

"It's no secret that affordability is top of mind for Americans this year, which is why US News updated its weighting criteria to better align with what retirees prioritize," US News & World Report assistant managing editor Megan Wood said. "The 2027 rankings reflect key metrics used to highlight the places that best suit retiree needs."

The six factors used when ranking each city came from a survey of Americans 45 and older to determine what mattered most to them when considering where to retire.

The cliché of retiring to Florida still holds true, as two Florida cities ranked in the top 15. But Texas has become an even hotter spot for retirees. While last year's list included three Texas cities, this year's list has six, with two in the top five.

Texas' overall affordability makes it a popular choice not only for retirees but for other generations as well.

"Retirees are seeking a place that gives them a sense of security and comfort as they live out their golden years," Wood said.

While cities in Florida and Texas account for more than half of the top 15, neither city holds the top spot. Below, the best cities to retire in for 2027.

15. San Angelo, TX

Housing costs 2025: $191,261

Value index: 9

Population 65+: 17%

14. Conroe, TX

Housing costs 2025: $323,622

Value index: 7.9

Population 65+: 15%

13. Pearland, TX

Housing costs 2025: $343,369

Value index: 8

Population 65+: 13%

12. Victoria, TX

Housing costs 2025: $200,767

Value index: 9.3

Population 65+: 17%

11. Bismarck, ND

Housing costs 2025: $290,274

Value index: 6

Population 65+: 21%

10. Palm Coast, FL

Housing costs 2025: $380,019

Value index: 7.5

Population 65+: 30%

9. Lynchburg, VA

Housing costs 2025: $222,789

Value index: 7.5

Population 65+: 15%

8. Paducah, KY

Housing costs 2025: $161,025

Value index: 9.2

Population 65+: 19%

7. Altoona, PA

Housing costs 2025: $115,035

Value index: 8.1

Population 65+: 19%

6. Rio Rancho, NM

Housing costs 2025: $311,135

Value index: 6.2

Population 65+: 19%

5. Spring, TX

Housing costs 2025: $249,404

Value index: 8.6

Population 65+: 12%

4. The Woodlands, TX

Housing costs 2025: $472,814

Value index: 6.6

Population 65+: 15%

3. Weirton, WV

Housing costs 2025: $124,681

Value index: 7.6

Population 65+: 26%

2. Homosassa Springs, FL

Housing costs 2025: $219,352

Value index: 8.8

Population 65+: 30%

1. Midland, MI

Housing costs 2025: $206,176

Value index: 8.7

Population 65+: 21%

Un gabbiano s’impiglia nella sua lenza da pesca, lui tenta di salvarlo e muore annegato. Siamo a Carillon Beach, circa 35 chilometri a ovest di Panama City, in Florida. Qui William “Stone” Romberg, 31 anni, stava pescando insieme ad alcuni amici quando si è accorto che un uccello era rimasto impigliato nella lenza. I fatti risalgono a domenica 25 ottobre e li racconta People. Romberg ha cercato di liberare il gabbiano entrando in acqua, ma sia l’amo sia l’uccello sono rimasti impigliati nella sua mano. A quel punto tornare a riva è diventato estremamente difficile: la corrente lo ha trascinato sempre più al largo e l’uomo è annegato.

Romberg e la moglie Taylor avevano due figlie, Hadley, 3 anni, e Lainey, 1 anno. Lavorava come responsabile dei servizi sulla spiaggia per La Dolce Vita a Carillon Beach. “Stone era una parte importante della nostra famiglia LDV, ricordato per il suo cuore gentile, il suo impegno nel lavoro e la disponibilità ad aiutare sempre gli altri. La sua gentilezza ha lasciato un segno profondo in tutti coloro che lo conoscevano e ci mancherà moltissimo”, si legge in un post pubblicato sul profilo Facebook dello stabilimento balneare.

Carillon Beach ha definito Romberg “un membro amatissimo della nostra comunità. Siamo davvero impressionati da tutto l’affetto, dalle condivisioni e dalle donazioni che sono state riversate con tanta generosità sulla famiglia di Stone in questo momento così difficile”, si legge ancora nel messaggio, con riferimento alle due raccolte fondi avviate per sostenere la moglie e le figlie.

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Cottonwood Falls, in the heart of Kansas, is a small town surrounded by prairie as far as the eye can see and dotted with idyllic farms and red barns. This ranching community of roughly 850 people proudly hosts a tiny museum whose centerpiece is a perfectly preserved settlers’ wagon. Next to it is the “House of God,” a café that also functions as a church, or vice versa. The cobblestone main street features at one end a hotel where what may once have been a saloon is now a bar. At the other end stands a startling stone building in French Renaissance style: one of the oldest courthouses still in operation west of the Mississippi River. Currently, it also serves as an early voting polling place for next Tuesday’s midterm elections.

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Far-right senator and family land in US after crossing from Brazil into Argentina and then flying via Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro declared himself the “true president” of Brazil after losing last Sunday’s presidential election and fleeing to the United States.

After landing on a private jet with his family in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday morning, the far-right senator published the claim in a letter – even though his own party has recognised the legitimate victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as have all of Brazil’s institutions, and international observers who monitored and endorsed the vote.

HOA president was not on the list of titles Lana Martin ever planned to hold, but it's one that's befallen her.

Martin bought a townhouse in a 13-unit complex in Los Angeles in 2022. She quickly realized that the leaders of her homeowners association were ignoring a number of unaddressed issues, including a leaky decades-old roof that was flooding her neighbors' living rooms. Martin, who works for the California state government, decided to join her complex's three-person board to help out.

As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished.

The other two board members aren't very involved, so "everything falls on me," Martin says. She handles vendor calls, fields resident complaints, and babysits a low-budget property manager. Residents raised hell about the roof replacement project — they didn't want to stomach the roughly $160,000 cost that meant a painful $13,000 assessment for each unit. Some of them accused the HOA board and management company of acting illegally and threatened to lawyer up. Martin has had to block some of her neighbors' phone numbers.

"They wanted to second guess everything, Monday-morning quarterback everything, rather than just become involved," Martin says.

The reluctance to participate is understandable. It's also part of what's left Martin holding the bag.

HOAs are easy to hate. They are private mini-governments made up of non-expert volunteers who happen to live in proximity with one another. Across the country, millions of Americans have bought into condos, co-ops, and subdivisions governed by these associations, tethering their largest financial asset to an amateur bureaucracy. Most HOA stories are told from the outside looking in: a beleaguered resident hit with a ridiculous fine over a rogue garden hose or an overgrown lawn. Talk to the people who've ventured into the belly of the beast, and the picture gets gnarlier: You give up a ton of time, don't get paid, and everybody's always a bit mad at you.

And yet, HOA setups are growing. There were 373,000 community associations in the US in 2025, covering 29.6 million housing units and 78.1 million residents. By comparison, there were 222,500 in 2000. These entities collected $124.2 billion in assessments last year — about 1.5 times New York City's total tax revenue for the same year. You can see why things get so heated, and not just about money.

"HOAs are the ultimate pressure cooker environment for human interactions," says A.J. Steigman, a Florida real estate investor who currently sits on two boards. "You can cure cancer, you can pave the place in gold, you can even lower the HOA fees, and yet you're still going to have some elderly couple constantly complain about their flower patch."

Why would anyone in their right mind raise their hand for this?

HOAs typically attract two distinct archetypes, says Evan McKenzie, a political science professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and author of "Privatopia: Homeowner Associations and the Rise of Residential Private Government." On one side are the reluctant pragmatists — people who step up out of civic duty or sheer self-defense. On the other are what McKenzie calls the "condo commando" types who have some pretty strict ideas about how the people next door ought to live. For them, the board is a badge of domestic authority. Once they wind up in the same room, these groups inevitably clash — or, perhaps even worse, they run up against the paralyzing apathy of everyone else.

The paradox of HOA leadership is that the moment an owner displays basic competence, the rest of the community often abdicates. That's how James, a product designer in LA, landed in his current situation. He asked me to withhold his last name in order to protect his privacy — and keep from ruffling feathers among his neighbors.

HOAs are the ultimate pressure cooker environment for human interactions.

Back in 2021, a couple of people in his complex asked him to help out since he works from home and could keep an eye on things. He officially joined the board in 2023 and now acts as an unwitting customer service desk. Residents email the board about petty issues like intercom numbers and rat spottings. One recent Friday night, someone emailed to report a gas leak. "It's like, you need to call 911," James says.

He can't walk around his residence without risking someone coming up to him to pitch an idea or air a grievance. "You're never really off the clock," he says. He wishes he could quit, but no one else will step up.

Olivia Horbowy's story is one of self-preservation. When she bought an older top-floor condo in LA in 2024, the concept of an HOA was quite foreign to her. There were signs something might be amiss when she informed the building's then-leadership of her renovation plans for her new place — demands for extra documentation, a denied in-unit washer-dryer — but she brushed them off. She is an attorney, after all. But after moving into the space in the spring of 2025, she received notice of $15,200 in surprise accumulated fines related to the remodel. "They were convinced they were above the law and could make any decision they wanted," she says. After some legal back-and-forth, she didn't wind up paying.

As a result of the incident, Horbowy also decided to run for the five-person board herself. Victory wasn't entirely sweet, because of one preexisting board member's reaction. In emails, the aggrieved veteran referred to one member as a "kiss ass minion," accused the board president of taking bribes, and called Horbowy a "Russian whore." (She's Polish.) That member eventually resigned.

What makes HOAs and condo boards different from, for example, a corporate board is the question of interest, explains Nadav Shoked, a law professor at Northwestern. In HOA boards, the directors and the people affected by the decisions are often one and the same — and their neighbors. While they all have a common interest — the property — they often have interests that conflict.

People of a certain age, even though they may not be financially insecure, they worry about, will the money run out in my lifetime?

HOA boards contend with all sorts of fault lines. Older residents on fixed incomes tend to prioritize keeping monthly fees lower, while younger families lean toward upping fees for more amenities and construction projects. In situations where some owners live in their residences and others rent them out, boards wind up with a triangle of interests: Landlords want low costs and easy rental terms, full-time residents prioritize day-to-day quality of life, and renters wade through all of it without having a say.

These disconnects are why routine governance so frequently devolves into absurdity.

Andrew Simkovsky just wanted an investment property when he bought a condo in South Florida in 2024, but he wound up orchestrating a "hostile takeover" of the board amid concerns over their stewardship of said investment. He's since worked to rebuild the condo's finances and reestablish a budget. Still, the one thing that's surprised him is the hullabaloo over pets. The building's original bylaws from the 1970s officially barred them. In the '80s, there was an amendment allowing pets for owners but not renters, but over the decades, both groups had brought them in. The association's attorney advised them that enforcing the pet ban for tenants could be legally problematic, so Simkovsky decided to bring the building into the 21st century by officially allowing dogs and cats of up to 50 pounds for owners and instituting rules around leashes and cleanup that hadn't previously been in place. (Renters are still technically not allowed to have pets, but the board doesn't enforce that.) Purist residents revolted and wanted pets out. "My response to them was, they're already here, should I evict them?" he says.

Alice Young, a retiree in suburban Chicago, says she's fine to serve on her board as long as it doesn't cut into her pickleball time, even though "everything takes so goldarn long to resolve." Among the lengthy items on her agenda are finding a new property management company and convincing a fellow board member to personally confirm a single extension cord has been removed from the basement in order to close out another board member's violation.

The true crisis inside the HOA machine is money. Many boards have kept dues artificially low for decades in order to appease residents and put off pricey updates. Now, aging housing stock is colliding with surging insurance premiums, stricter reserve laws, and tighter safety regulations, and the bill is coming due.

Florida is an especially stark example. It has the second-most community associations of any state, behind only California, with 50,600 such groups covering 4.5 million housing units and 10.9 million residents. Neighbors who live under Florida HOAs kick in over $20 billion to their associations annually. A 2023 Florida Senate analysis found that 912,000 of the state's 1.5 million condo units were at least 30 years old. After the 2021 collapse of the Surfside condominiums that left 98 people dead, the state required qualifying buildings to undergo "milestone" structural inspections after a certain age and changed the rules so owners can't simply vote to underfund reserves for major structural repairs. In 2024, Redfin found double-digit annual increases in condo dues in Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.

This creates a brutal fiduciary burden. When Paul Vesely joined the board for his Florida second-home condo in 2009, the complex's on-site managers warned him against commissioning an engineering inspection, because "they might find something." The association has since taken out over $2 million in loans to pay for various updates and renovations, which translates to thousands of dollars a year for each unit. One owner, who has cancer, is currently delinquent on her payments, and the board will send her to collections if she doesn't pay. "As badly as we may feel about a certain individual, we have to be consistent," he says.

Not everyone shares the same economic clock. Bill Masterson recalls attending a condo meeting in Chicago years ago in which an elderly man pushed back against a $225,000 assessment to put in a parking lot. "Why can't you wait until I die?" the man asked. The board went ahead anyway, and the man lived for another several years. "People of a certain age, even though they may not be financially insecure, they worry about, will the money run out in my lifetime?" he says.

Masterson swore off condo boards when he moved from Chicago to Florida in 2016 and then signed right back up. He admits he's a stickler for the rules, but he's also aware of how silly disputes can break down relationships. One of his neighbors doesn't speak to him because of a long-past disagreement over a speed bump.

"That's OK, because the work gets done," he says. "You never know in a given moment what pressure people are under."

Lana Martin, back in LA, says contending with everything has been a "wild ride." She spoke to me the day roof construction on her complex had finally begun. She's relieved, but there's more work to be done. Next up: writing up a towing policy. "People won't voluntarily just agree, 'Oh yeah, I shouldn't block driveways,'" she says.

Emily Stewart is a senior correspondent at Business Insider, writing about business and the economy.

La polizia è intervenuta durante una partita di calcio giovanile vicino a Orlando, in Florida, dopo una segnalazione legata al comportamento dei genitori di un bambino di 3 anni. Ma la vicenda ha fatto rapidamente il giro del web per un altro motivo: secondo la famiglia, il piccolo Nevada sarebbe stato preso di mira perché troppo bravo a giocare a calcio. La storia ha scatenato un acceso dibattito sui social, tra chi difende il bambino e chi ritiene che i genitori debbano rispettare le regole e i limiti imposti nelle competizioni giovanili.

Nevada, appena tre anni, è protagonista di diversi video diventati virali in cui segna numerosi gol e si distingue dagli altri bambini in campo, alcuni dei quali hanno uno o due anni più di lui. Anche Thomas Hayes, uno dei responsabili della lega giovanile in cui il piccolo giocava, ha riconosciuto le sue capacità. “Il bambino è bravissimo. È fantastico, davvero bravo“, ha detto Hayes agli agenti intervenuti sul posto, come si sente nel filmato registrato dalla telecamera indossata da uno dei poliziotti.

Il responsabile ha però spiegato che il problema non riguardava soltanto le prestazioni del piccolo. Secondo la sua versione, Nevada tendeva anche a spingere gli altri bambini durante il gioco. “È molto più avanti rispetto agli altri. Segna tanti gol, ma spinge anche gli altri ragazzi“, ha raccontato agli agenti. Hayes ha aggiunto di aver già invitato i bambini a evitare comportamenti scorretti in campo e ha riferito che, alcune settimane prima, si era verificato un altro episodio di tensione con i genitori di Nevada. In quell’occasione, il responsabile aveva sostituito alcuni giocatori, compreso il bambino, suscitando il malcontento della famiglia.

“A loro non piace”, ha spiegato alla polizia, sostenendo che i genitori avessero reagito alla sua richiesta di impedire al figlio di spingere gli avversari e avessero finito per litigare con altre famiglie presenti. La madre del piccolo, tuttavia, ha fornito una versione molto diversa dei fatti. Nel video registrato dalla telecamera dell’agente, la donna sostiene che la famiglia cerchi sempre di tenersi a distanza dagli altri genitori, posizionandosi sul lato opposto del campo proprio per evitare discussioni. “Lo stanno letteralmente cacciando da questo posto perché è bravo a calcio“, ha dichiarato agli agenti.

Anche il padre di Nevada, in un filmato registrato dalla famiglia, ha contestato l’intervento delle forze dell’ordine: “Hanno chiamato la polizia per un bambino di tre anni perché è troppo bravo”. La madre ha raccontato alla CBS News che, prima della partita, l’allenatore aveva detto al bambino che avrebbe potuto continuare a giocare a condizione di passare la palla ai compagni. La situazione, però, sarebbe degenerata a metà dell’incontro, quando sono arrivati gli agenti. La donna ha inoltre affermato di aver visto alcuni genitori riunirsi in cerchio e parlare del figlio durante la partita.

In un’intervista con la giornalista Lauren Lorosa, la madre ha espresso tutta la sua frustrazione: “Mio figlio è già vestito. Non posso spiegare al mio bambino di tre anni che oggi non può giocare perché è troppo bravo“. Dal canto suo, Hayes ha dichiarato di voler chiedere alla famiglia di lasciare la lega, dicendosi anche disponibile a restituire il denaro pagato per l’iscrizione. La vicenda ha provocato una forte reazione sui social, dove Nevada e la sua famiglia hanno ricevuto numerosi messaggi di sostegno. Tra questi anche quello di Rachel Accurso, conosciuta online come Ms. Rachel, popolare star di YouTube, che ha commentato un post sull’accaduto dicendo che le piacerebbe ospitare il bambino nel suo programma. Non sono mancate, però, le critiche. Un allenatore, commentando il caso, ha scritto che i genitori del piccolo “dovrebbero vergognarsi”.

Nel frattempo, la lega i9 Sports ha pubblicato un comunicato su Facebook per fare chiarezza sulla propria posizione. “Siamo a conoscenza delle preoccupazioni espresse in merito a un episodio avvenuto durante un match locale di i9 Sports e le prendiamo molto sul serio”, si legge nella nota. L’organizzazione ha poi ribadito che “il rispetto e il benessere di ogni bambino e di ogni famiglia sono di fondamentale importanza”, aggiungendo di essere al lavoro per ricostruire quanto accaduto.

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Far-right senator and his family boarded private plane to Ecuador after crossing border to Argentina, Argentina’s government confirms

The far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil and is on his way to the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election to the leftwing incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who called the act “shameful”.

A report by the news website Metrópoles, citing people close to the politician’s family, said he was en route to the US. “The plane is in flight,” Metrópoles reported, without making clear where it had departed from.