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5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise
Five U.S. service members were killed in a military Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise in the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday. Circumstance of the incident: The crash occurred during a routine air refueling mission over the Mediterranean Sea. * Officials said there was no indication of hostile fire. * Defense officials have started […]
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More than 100,000 march in Paris against soaring antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
Over 100,000 people marched in Paris to protest the rise in antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Driving the news: The march took place on Sunday, with representatives from several of the country’s political parties present, including Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, President Emmanuel Macron’s party, and far-right leader, Marine […]
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A tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species?
The Key deer, a tiny, unique species in North America, is threatened by rapidly rising sea levels caused by human-induced climate change, leading to tough questions about the feasibility and expense of efforts to save endangered species. A test for the Endangered Species Act: Rising sea levels are posing challenges to the extinction prevention goals […]
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A program helps Ukraine’s veterans find sexual healing after the trauma of war
A program in Ukraine, ReSex, is helping war veterans deal with physical and mental trauma by promoting sexual healing and intimacy. The backstory: White the war with Russia has left a significant number of Ukrainian soldiers physically wounded, it has also raised psychological issues, especially around sexuality and intimacy. * Rodion Trystan, a veteran soldier, […]
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Israel has agreed to a daily ‘humanitarian corridor.’ What does this mean?
Israel has agreed to a daily ‘humanitarian corridor’ to allow civilians in northern Gaza to move safely to the south for several hours each day. Understanding the deal: Civilian movement within this corridor will allow more aid to reach Palestinians in Gaza. * An announcement will be made three hours before each pause, as mentioned […]
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Colleges could lose federal funding if they don’t curb antisemitism and Islamophobia
The Biden Administration has warned colleges of potential federal funding loss if they fail to effectively control antisemitism and Islamophobia. Key Warning: The Biden Administration has communicated to colleges that they may lose federal funding if action is not taken to curb attacks on Jewish students and harassment of pro-Palestinian students. * The necessity of […]
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U.S. launches airstrike in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
The U.S. conducted an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in Syria, used by Iranian-backed militias, in response to a series of recent attacks on American bases. Immediate context: The American F-15 fighter jets dropped multiple bombs on a weapons storage facility near Maysulun in Deir el-Zour, with the facility known to be used by Iran’s […]
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This Israeli general saw the horror of the Hamas attack. Now, he’s urging optimism
Yair Golan, a former member of Israel’s parliament and major general in the military reserves, emphasizes optimism and rebuilding following the recent Hamas attack on Israel. Who is Yair Golan: The former member of Israel’s parliament was part of the massive street protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government. * All five of Golan’s […]
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Far from Gaza, the war between Israel and Hamas upends lives
The war between Israel and Hamas is disrupting lives far from Gaza, especially affecting Palestinian farmers in the West Bank. Report highlights: NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly reports from the occupied West Bank on the difficulties Palestinian farmers face during the olive harvest. * The reports suggest these farmers are experiencing interference from Israeli military and […]
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What will it take to free the hostages in Gaza? Many Israelis support a prisoner swap
Many Israelis are advocating for a prisoner swap with Hamas to secure the release of about 240 hostages, following a massacre led by Hamas in southern Israel. Current predicament: The US is attempting to negotiate a pause in the Hamas-Israel war for the hostages’ release, with many Israelis pushing for a historic prisoner exchange. * […]