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Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters
Israel urges the United Nations to investigate allegations of sexual violence by Hamas fighters during an attack in October. The allegations: Israel reports over 1,500 eyewitness accounts of sexual violence during the October 7 attack by Hamas fighters, including graphic accounts of rape and mutilation. * Israeli officials point to witness accounts, bodies of women […]
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In some states, hundreds of thousands dropped from Medicaid
Hundreds of thousands of people are being dropped from Medicaid in several US states, mainly due to administrative issues. What’s happening: States have begun to remove people from Medicaid after the expiration of a rule that had suspended the removal process during the COVID-19 pandemic. * State Medicaid programs are now reviewing eligibility for roughly […]
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Oil firms are out in force at the climate talks. Here’s how to decode their language
Oil companies are playing a prominent role in this year’s United Nations climate conference, COP28, held in the United Arab Emirates, with their language and pledges under scrutiny. Conference presence: The participation of oil giants at the climate conference has sparked controversy. * Earlier, oil companies felt unwelcome at such events. This year, the oil […]
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After Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, fears of a wider Middle East conflict grow
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea stoke fears of a widening Middle East conflict following actions by Israel, Hezbollah, and the US. Roots of conflict: The war between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah’s rocket attacks, and American military involvement in the Middle East have escalated tensions. * Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have attacked commercial vessels […]
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Freezing rain forces Munich Airport to suspend all flights on Tuesday morning
Munich Airport suspended all flights on Tuesday morning due to freezing rain, this comes after flight operations were also halted last Saturday due to heavy snowfall. Flight disruptions: All flights were either canceled or postponed between 6 a.m. and noon and many flights scheduled for later in the day might also be affected. * The […]
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A U.S. woman from Boston was killed in a shark attack in the Bahamas, police say
A U.S. woman from Boston was killed in a shark attack while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, marking a rare but not unheard-of event in the area. The Incident: A female tourist from Boston was attacked by a shark near New Providence island, home to the capital city Nassau. * The victim was paddleboarding with a […]
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Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water
Dolphins at the Nuremberg Zoo in Germany appear to have the ability to sense electric fields in water, potentially aiding them in detecting prey or improving their navigation. Key discovery: Dolly and Donna, two dolphins, seem to be able to perceive electric fields in water. * This ability could assist them in locating prey that […]
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Up First briefing: Israel pushes into southern Gaza; Liz Cheney’s new book
Israeli forces have expanded their offensive in Gaza, which has resulted in over 15,000 Palestinian and more than 1,200 Israeli deaths since October 7. Additionally, there will be a Supreme Court hearing on the legality of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney warns against a second Trump presidency in […]
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Israeli forces push into southern Gaza, as humanitarian crisis worsens
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as Israeli forces push further into the region, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis for Palestinian refugees. The situation: Palestinian refugees’ plight has worsened due to increased Israeli combat operations in Gaza. The destruction of infrastructure and rise in civilian deaths has compounded their difficulties. * More than 15,000 Palestinians, […]
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India’s ruling party wins 3 of 4 states in elections in a boost for prime minister
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won three out of four state elections on Sunday, boosting prospects for the national polls next year. Election Results: The BJP wrested control from the Indian National Congress in the states of Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, and was reelected in Madhya Pradesh for […]