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Israeli forces move farther into Gaza as the push against Hamas enters a 5th day
Israeli forces continue to advance into Gaza against Hamas, launching airstrikes and causing displacement of Palestinians, as the conflict enters its fifth day. The current situation: Israeli troops have engaged with Hamas fighters in central Gaza since Tuesday. * Israeli forces entered Gaza from the north and east, encountering skirmishes with Hamas militants. * Israel’s […]
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Israel presses into Gaza as pro-Palestinian protests spread worldwide
The Israeli military’s intensified ground operations in Gaza, targeting militant group Hamas, enters its fourth day with thousands of pro-Palestinian protests spreading worldwide. On the ground: Israel continues to escalate its campaign, targeting more than 600 Hamas establishments and resulting in more Israeli and Palestinian casualties. * As of Monday, 312 Israeli soldiers and about […]
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In the West Bank city of Jenin, Israeli raids and strikes leave Palestinians wary
Recent Israeli airstrikes and ground raids on the West Bank city of Jenin have killed remain controversial, escalting tension and conflict in an already volatile region. Events summary: An Israeli airstrike on October 22 targeting the Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin, cited as a storage point for weapons by Israeli security forces, has left the building […]
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Canadian workers reach deal to end strike that shut down Great Lakes shipping artery
A week-long strike that disrupted a major shipping route in the Great Lakes has ended, with workers in Ontario and Quebec reaching an agreement. Strike background: About 360 employees affiliated with Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, walked out on October 22 protesting against wage issues with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. * The strike […]
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California’s ban on assault weapons will remain in effect after judges grant a stay
California’s assault weapons ban will remain in place for now, as a three-judge panel grants a stay while the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law is being considered in court. Legal developments: A 2-1 majority of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit granted an administrative stay on Saturday, pausing a lower-court’s order […]
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‘This isn’t us’ — close-knit Lewiston begins to recover from the deadly mass shooting
The close-knit community of Lewiston, Maine, is beginning to recover from a deadly mass shooting that left 18 people dead and 13 injured. The incident: The deadly attack took place at a bowling alley and a bar on Wednesday, leading to a two-day manhunt for the perpetrator, and a shelter-in-place order for the town’s residents. […]
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He chose to honor his mom’s life with a psychedelic cartoon
Duncan Trussell, creator of Netflix show “The Midnight Gospel,” honoured his late mother’s life through psychedelic animation intertwining real-life conversations about existential questions. Background: The Netflix show “The Midnight Gospel” overlays real-life conversations from Trussell’s podcast onto imaginative animated videos by Pendleton Ward. * In one episode, Trussell’s poignant conversation with his dying mom is […]
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Term limits for Congress are wildly popular. But most experts say they’d be a bad idea
Despite 87% of Americans supporting term limits for Congress, most experts argue that the measure could entail negative implications. Public support: Recent political infighting and health issues among aging Congress members have reignited public calls for federal term limits. * A Pew Research Center survey found that 87% of Americans support congressional term limits, with […]
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‘Breakfast Club’ host DJ Envy is being sued for alleged investment fraud
‘Breakfast Club’ radio personality, DJ Envy, faces lawsuits over alleged links to a real estate investment fraud. The Allegations: DJ Envy is being accused of endorsing accused Ponzi scheme operator Cesar Pina, leading to victims investing in the fraudulent enterprise. * Though DJ Envy has not been charged criminally, at least nine parties are suing […]
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Giving birth amid Gaza’s devastation is traumatic, but babies continue to be born
Despite severe destruction and lack of resources in Gaza, babies continue to be born in precarious and traumatic circumstances. The human story: Raneem Hejazi, eight months pregnant, survived an Israeli airstrike that killed seven members of her family. * With her arm crushed, legs broken and burned, Raneem was rushed to the overcrowded Nasser Hospital. […]