A Year Later, Fighting Grows in Middle East
A Year Later, Fighting Grows in Middle EastIsrael —(Map)Monday marked one year from a brutal attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas. Since then, fighting has grown in the region, with Israel now involved in serious fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. The fighting was not with the country of Lebanon, but with a militant group in Lebanon called Hezbollah. On September 27, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Direct fighting between Iran and Israel greatly increases the chances of a larger, more violent conflict.
Source:New York Times
October 08, 2024 06:35 UTC
Why Israel’s Hostage Families Are Turning on Their Government
These family members of hostages held in Gaza have stepped up their protests, like this one blocking a road in Tel Aviv. The Netanyahu government has declared it won’t stop fighting until Hamas is completely eliminated, something that Einav and other hostage families say is unrealistic and may be a death sentence for their family members. The family members of hostages met with leaders. Relations between the Netanyahu coalition and many of the hostage families have become openly hostile. Now with an escalating regional conflict and no cease-fire deal in sight, these hostage families are growing desperate.
Source:New York Times
October 08, 2024 06:11 UTC
Diddy's celebrity friends are quietly settling with victims ahead of impending lawsuits: lawyer
Sean "Diddy" Combs' famous friends are allegedly settling with victims outside of court to ensure they are not named in impending lawsuits, according to a Texas-based attorney representing over 100 accusers. Tony Buzbee claimed plans are in the works to sue several celebrities who allegedly helped the musician cover up sexual abuse that occurred at his parties. He is representing 120 victims, some of whom were minors at the time of the alleged sexual abuse. Authorities alleged Combs ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. Combs and his employees would "intimidate, threaten, and lure female victims into Comb's orbit, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.
Source:Fox News
October 08, 2024 05:46 UTC
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Source:CNN
October 08, 2024 04:58 UTC
Human Life Expectancy Nearing Maximum Limit, Researchers Say
NEW YORK (AP) — Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. AdvertisementMark Hayward, a University of Texas researcher not involved in the study, called it “a valuable addition to the mortality literature.”“We are reaching a plateau” in life expectancy, he agreed. What is life expectancy? Women continue to live longer than men and life expectancy improvements are still occurring — but at a slowing pace, the researchers found. Support Free Journalism Consider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first.
Source:Huffington Post
October 08, 2024 04:46 UTC
Hogs Close with Strength on Monday
Lean hog futures rounded out the Monday session with most contracts 15 to 77 cents higher October was an exception, down a nickel. The national average base hog price was reported at $76.68 on Monday afternoon, up $1.79 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.83 on October 3, back down 7 cents from the day prior. USDA estimated FI hog slaughter for Monday at 488,000 head. Oct 24 Hogs closed at $83.975, down $0.050,Dec 24 Hogs closed at $76.825, up $0.675
Source:New York Times
October 08, 2024 04:30 UTC
Chinese Global Media Strategies and Their Footprints in South Asia
DCS Mayal, “Chinese Global Media Strategies and Their Footprints in South Asia,” ORF Issue Brief No. [23] These factors collectively empower Beijing to shape the global information landscape and promote misleading or biased narratives while stifling critical perspectives. Augmenting China’s media capabilities is the qingbao[f] approach[24] of data collection from the open domain by using sophisticated techniques of library science. Chinese Media in South AsiaIn South Asian countries, China’s media campaigns have been propagated mainly through traditional Chinese state-owned media, i.e., radio, television, and print. To offset the inimical Chinese media strategy as an extra-regional power in South Asia, there is a need for taking cognisance of growing Chinese presence in the region and initiating timely steps to mitigate the spread of Chinese propaganda.
Source:New York Times
October 08, 2024 04:18 UTC
Is This Outstanding Growth Stock Under $100 a Buy Now?
PayPal has evolved, providing various financial services such as peer-to-peer transfers, e-commerce payments, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options, and cryptocurrency trading. While the company has had a slow start this year, both the business and the stock are finally showing signs of recovery. Nonetheless, PYPL is still cheap, making it a good growth stock to include in your portfolio now. What Does Wall Street Say About PayPal Stock? Overall, Wall Street rates PayPal stock as a "moderate buy.” Out of 42 analysts in coverage, 16 rate it a “strong buy,” two recommend a “moderate buy,” 23 rate it a “hold,” while one suggests it’s a “strong sell.”PayPal stock has surpassed its mean target price of $79.18.
Source:New York Times
October 08, 2024 04:18 UTC
Trump plans to speak in Aurora, which he falsely said is overrun by migrant gang members • Colorado Newsline
Former President Donald Trump plans to visit Aurora, a city he’s falsely said has been overrun by violent migrant gang members. Later, during a Sept. 18 rally in New York, he said he would visit Aurora within two weeks. Coffman, a Republican, told CBS News that he welcomed Trump’s visit. The event Friday, in addition to Trump, will feature Jurinsky and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Windsor, said Darcy Schoening, director of special initiatives for the Colorado Republican Party. “Hopefully he plays his greatest hits before his supporters start leaving the rally early, per usual.”A spokesperson for the Colorado Republican Party did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Source:Fox News
October 08, 2024 04:14 UTC
Royals steal ALDS Game 2 on road against Yankees
The Kansas City Royals’ bats woke up in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on their way to a 4-2 victory in the Bronx. The Royals got down early in the game when Giancarlo Stanton’s single scored Gleyber Torres from second base. Salvador Perez got the Royals on the board with a solo home run, which tied the game. Kansas City stole a game while New York came into the series with home-field advantage. New York Yankees’ Juan Soto reacts after flying out to end the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 2 of the American League baseball playoff series, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in New York.
Source:Fox News
October 08, 2024 04:08 UTC
Ex-Yankees star Joba Chamberlain offers sound advice on how to deal with midges before Guardians-Tigers game
A familiar foe appeared at Progressive Field on Monday afternoon as the Cleveland Guardians were set to take on the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. MLB.com’s Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck posted a photo of a midge on the window of the press box ahead of the game. It’s something former New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain knows all too well. (Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports)Chamberlain had to deal with the midges in Game 2 of the American League Division Series in 2007. It seemed like no matter how much bug spray was used, the midges just wouldn’t leave Chamberlain alone.
Source:Fox News
October 08, 2024 04:07 UTC
Gov. Ron DeSantis Refused To Answer Hurricane Relief Calls From The White House
Ron DeSantis at a Monday afternoon press briefing in response to reports that the Republican has refused to answer phone calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris about hurricane relief efforts. “It’s up to him if he wants to respond to us or not,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters with a shrug Monday, confirming the reports. It was his decision not ― to not attend or not be there with the president,” Jean-Pierre said. Advertisement“Kamala was trying to reach out, and we didn’t answer,” a DeSantis aide told NBC News of the Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee. The aide added that the Republican governor was screening the calls because they “seemed political.”When Biden visited Florida last week, DeSantis also decided not to meet with him.
Source:Huffington Post
October 08, 2024 03:57 UTC
Supreme Court DROPS A BOMB on First Day Back - Legal AF by MeidasTouch
On it’s very first day of the new term, MAGA controlled Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote has ruled that women should die rather than obtain life-saving abortions. Michael Popok reports on the new decision upholding a Texas ban on abortions even to save a woman’s life even when a federal law says they must. Go to https://WashingtonPost.com/LEGALAF to subscribe for just 50 cents per week your first year! Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Source:Washington Post
October 08, 2024 03:56 UTC