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Israel pounds Gaza, threatening punishing retaliation for weekend attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel pounded downtown Gaza City with relentless bombardments Tuesday and further expanded a massive mobilization of reservists as it vowed a retaliation that would “reverberate ... for generations” against the Hamas militant group for its surprise weekend attack.The war — which began after Hamas militants stormed into Israel on Saturday, bringing gunbattles to its streets for the first time in decades — has already claimed at least 1,600 lives.It is only expected to escalate from here, with questions over whether Israel will launch a ground invasion and Hamas threatening to kill captured Israelis if strikes targeted civilians without warning. Israel said that Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza are also holding more than 150 soldiers and civilians hostage.Israeli firefighters extinguish fire at a site struck by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)Israel’s military ...

Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Gaza blockade complicates efforts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Humanitarian groups are scrambling to assist civilians caught in the war between Israel and Hamas and determine what aid operations are still safe to continue — efforts that are being complicated by an intensified blockade of Gaza and ongoing fighting.Two days after Hamas militants went on a rampage that took the world by surprise, Israel increased airstrikes on Gaza and blocked off food, fuel and other supplies from going into the territory, a move that raised concerns at the United Nations and among aid groups operating in the area home to 2.3 million people. Hamas, in turn, pledged to kill Israelis it abducted if the country’s military bombs civilian targets in Gaza without warning.Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded on both sides, and aid groups operating in the region say there are needs both in Gaza and Israel.More than 2 tons of medical supplies from the Egyptian Red Crescent have been sent to Gaza and efforts are underway to organize foo...

Cloudy and cooler for all, rain for some

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Not much sunshine expected today as tropical moisture fuels scattered rain and cloudy skies across Central Texas.Tropical moisture from what is now Hurricane Lidia and the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Max, in addition to Gulf moisture pushed in along southerly winds and a low pressure system in the southern Gulf, will all come together to thicken up the clouds and produce scattered rain across our area today.Ingredients for rain Tuesday: Pacific moisture from tropical systems + Gulf moistureMost of us will not see rain, but those who do find themselves under a shower can expected to see anywhere from 0.1"-0.25" (isolated pockets of more).Generally light rainfall accumulations by the end-of-the-day TuesdayShowers will linger overnight into Wednesday morning before clearing late in the day. Mainly to partly sunny skies can be expected Thursday, ahead of a dry cold front Friday.Music fans may be able to pull off the impossible and have a second consecutive wonde...

Jonathan Bernstein: Speaker Jim Jordan would mean more chaos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

The first nine months of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives have been chaotic, ugly and ineffective. Could it get any worse? Yes.If Republicans follow the advice of former President Donald Trump and elect Rep. Jim Jordan as the next speaker of the House, the odds are that things will get a lot worse.It’s not just that the Ohio congressman is among the chamber’s most extreme conservatives, or that as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee he seems obsessed with Hunter Biden and impeaching President Joe Biden. Yes, those are divisive issues — even among Republicans — that would create problems for him as speaker.As speaker he needs to be able to manage his own party and deal with Democrats. It’s a partisan job, but extreme partisans who have held the position previously have found ways to work with the other party within the chamber, in the Senate, and when necessary, in the White House. The question is whether Jordan is equipped t...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Your dog after they pass

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is about saying goodbye to a furry friend. Here's the email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hey Jaime, my name is Bryan and I've been a listener of the show. I wanted to get your opinion on something for the social dilemma. So, my wife and I got a dog right after we got married 12 years ago and sadly, his time is coming. The vet told us the only humane thing to do is to put him down and we're going to do so this Friday. It’s so sad, and I’m heartbroken but the dog has had an amazing life and it's just his time. We don't want him to be in pain. My wife is so devastated that she told me she never wants to get another dog and she wants to pay a taxidermist to stuff our dog, and she wants him displayed in our bedroom. I thought she was joking but she’s dead serious and I think she’s lost her mind. I love our dog too, but I think this is over the top. My first question to you...

5 things to know this Tuesday, October 10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, today will be another sunny day with slight cloud coverage and isolated showers.Close to 1,000 people joined Governor Kathy Hochul and others in Albany for a community rally and emergency fundraising event in support of Israel. Meanwhile, Vermont State Police said they have received more than 200 tips in the death of Honoree Fleming, who was shot and killed while on the Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail in Castleton. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. Hundreds gather in solidarity for IsraelClose to 1,000 people joined Governor Kathy Hochul and others in Albany for a community rally and emergency fundraising event in support of Israel. Hundreds waited in line to get the chance to show solidarity and support ...

Ask Amy: Repressed emotions won’t stay hidden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

Dear Amy: I grew up in the ’60s in a Midwestern family where we were taught to repress our emotions.I was a sensitive and creative kid, the youngest of three brothers.My parents were loving but detached, which offered my brother (who was two and a half years older) endless opportunities to torment me.I moved away from our small town after high school and have had a good life and successful career.But it took many years to overcome the low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence that I partly attribute to my brother’s abuse.I’ve since realized that my brother was depressed, and even now, many years later, he hasn’t been in therapy or received medical treatment for his depression.I’ll be seeing my brother in a few months and am wondering if I should tell him how I feel?We’re both in our early 70’s, and talking about it now seems ridiculous, but at the same time I wonder if keeping quiet is upholding an unhealthy family tradition. Should he be held...

Returns of irregular migrants up by 29% in Q2 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

In the second quarter of 2023, there were 105,865 non-EU citizens ordered to leave an EU country, and a total of 26,600 were returned to another country following an order to leave. Compared with the same quarter of 2022, the number of non-EU citizens ordered to leave the EU country rose by 9%, while the number of people returned to another country rose by 29%. In comparison to the previous quarter of this year, the number of orders to leave decreased by 5%, while the returns remained stable.The majority of those returned in accordance with an order to leave, are those returned to countries located outside of the EU. This was also the case in the second quarter of 2023, with 76% of individuals returned to countries outside of the EU.Source dataset: MIGR_EIORD1 and MIGR_EIRTN1Among those ordered to leave the territory of an EU country, in the second quarter of 2023, Moroccan and Algerian citizens recorded the biggest share of the total (8% each), followed by citizens of Türkiye (5%),...

Commissioner Simson travels to Beijing to co-chair EU-China High-Level Energy Dialogue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

From 11 to 13 October, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson (pictured) will be in China, in particular to participate in the 11th EU-China Energy Dialogue in Beijing with the Director National Energy Administration Zhang Jianhua. They will exchange views on the global energy situation and energy security and both sides' efforts to advance the clean energy transition. China is a key partner in global decarbonisation. Being jointly responsible for one third of the world's final energy consumption, the EU and China share common interests and goals for pursuing the clean energy transition with a view to successfully implementing the Paris Agreement. This important meeting comes just a few weeks ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai and builds on decades of co-operation in the energy field. The EU-China energy dialogue was established in 1994 and was deepened and intensified by the 2019 joint statement on the implementation of EU-China cooperation.While in Beijing on Wednesda...

Elegant midcentury modern oasis in Orinda offers a perfect blend of style and comfort

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:54 GMT

A classic midcentury modern design updated with contemporary and fresh features for today’s lifestyle is a sure winner for those seeking a home in the East Bay’s exclusive city of Orinda.The more than half-acre ultra-private gated property (.6 acres) is the charming setting for this single-level home at 192 Hall Drive, less than 3 miles from Orinda’s Theatre Square, BART and Highway 24.Behind an inviting front courtyard and leaded-glass front door is a spacious foyer with alabaster sconces and an impressive first glimpse of about 2,256 square feet of living space. The bright, light-filled interior showcases a neutral palette of colors with refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, dual-pane Marvin windows, Blomberg sliding glass doors, Wi-Fi-enabled Lutron Caseta lighting and solar panels. Multiple bands of skylights in the vaulted ceilings and hallway welcome even more natural light.Surrounded by mature oaks, redwoods and California natives and bordering a creek and oak-dot...