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US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told Israel that it must work to avoid “significant further displacement” of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza if it renews its ground campaign aimed at eradicating the Hamas militant group, senior U.S. officials said.The administration, seeking to avoid more large-scale civilian casualties or mass displacement like that seen before the current temporary pause in the fighting, underscored to the Israelis that they must operate with far greater precision in southern Gaza than they did in the north, the officials said, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House.Amid mounting international and domestic pressure about the rising Palestinian death toll, the White House has begun to put greater pressure on Israel that the manner of the coming campaign must be “carefully thought through,” according to one of the officials. The Israelis have been receptive when administration officials have raise...

Israel and Hamas extend truce, but it seems only a matter of time before the war resumes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

A truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release more civilian hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war and Israel under growing pressure to spare Palestinian civilians when the fighting resumes.The sides agreed to extend their truce through Wednesday, with another two planned exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. But Israel has repeatedly vowed to resume the war with “full force” to destroy Hamas once it’s clear that no more hostages will be freed under the current agreement’s terms.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit the region later this week for the third time since the start of the war, and is expected to press for an extension of the truce and the release of more hostages.The Biden administration has told Israel it must avoid “significant further displacement” and mass casualties among Palestinian civilians if it resumes the offensive, ...

Play of the Week winner - Stillwater's Thomas McDonough

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

STILLWATER, NY (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to this week’s winner of our Play of the Week poll, Stillwater's Thomas McDonough! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! McDonough came up with a huge pick-six to help seal Stillwater's first regional title over Moriah. Stillwater is now onto their first ever state title game, and their defense is up for Play of the Week this week. Vote here for this week’s Play of the Week poll!

Parliament adopts revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

Last week, Parliament adopted its position on new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle constantly growing waste and boost reuse and recycling, Plenary session, ENVI.MEPs approved the report, which constitutes Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments, with 426 votes in favour, 125 against and 74 abstentions.Reduce packaging, restrict certain types and ban the use of “forever chemicals”Besides the overall packaging reduction targets proposed in the regulation (5% by 2030, 10 % by 2035 and 15 % by 2040), MEPs want to set specific targets to reduce plastic packaging (10% by 2030, 15% by 2035 and 20% by 2040).MEPs want to ban the sale of very lightweight plastic carrier bags (below 15 microns), unless required for hygiene reasons or provided as primary packaging for loose food to help prevent food wastage. They also propose to heavily restrict the use of certain single use packaging formats, such as hotel miniature packaging for toiletry products and shrink-wrap for sui...

Word Game: Nov. 28, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — WORSENS (WORSENS: WER-senz: Deteriorates in condition.)Average mark 17 wordsTime limit 35 minutesCan you find 22 or more words in WORSENS? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — IMPALAS impala mail pail palm pima plasma psalm alas alias alms sail salami slam slap slim slip spamTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Horoscopes Nov. 28, 2023: Ed Harris, pay more attention to loved ones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Kwanten, 47; Jon Stewart, 61; Ed Harris, 73; Paul Shaffer, 74.Happy Birthday: Formulate your thoughts and execute your intentions. Sending clear messages will determine how well you do this year. When in doubt, ask; time is precious, and mixed messages will slow you down. Surround yourself with like-minded people and those you know you can rely on to give you good advice. Make kindness and compassion mandatory, address sensitive issues and pay more attention to loved ones. Your numbers are 8, 19, 23, 35, 36, 39, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t sit idle when taking the initiative and participating in what’s happening is the path to new beginnings. Everyone will not welcome an aggressive plan, but you must do what’s best for you. Meetings, updates and taking on new responsibilities will pay off. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep track of your money. Don’t give anyone access to personal information. Play by the rules; b...

Bridge: Nov. 28, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

“So how goes it at your house?” I asked Unlucky Louie. He has seven children residing at home.“Chaos, as usual,” Louie sighed. “My wife says nobody is more full of false hope than someone who leaves items at the foot of the stairs and expects them to be carried up.”When Louie is declarer, his play is often based more on hope than on technique or logic. When he played at four spades, he won the first heart with dummy’s ace and led the jack of diamonds for a finesse. West took the king and led another heart.DOWN ONELouie won, frowned, took the ace of diamonds and ruffed his queen to reach dummy. He let the jack of trumps ride, winning, but still had to lose a trump to East’s king plus two clubs. Down one.Louie’s play wasn’t hopeless, nor was it best. At Trick Two he should lead the five of diamonds to his queen. The finesse loses, but when Louie wins the heart return, he can lead his ten of diamonds to the jack and finesse tw...

Three-bedroom home sells for $2.4 million in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

667 Springwood Drive – Google Street ViewA 1,456-square-foot house built in 1963 has changed hands. The property located in the 600 block of Springwood Drive in San Jose was sold on Nov. 13, 2023. The $2,420,000 purchase price works out to $1,662 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Springwood Drive, San Jose, in September 2022, a 1,681-square-foot home was sold for $2,360,000, a price per square foot of $1,404. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,571-square-foot home on the 600 block of Brentwood Drive in San Jose sold in September 2022, for $2,015,000, a price per square foot of $1,283. T...

Ask Amy: We’re not inviting her, but it will be hard to tell her why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

Dear Amy: My longtime friend and I have been traveling abroad together for the past several years.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: This teen mom is trying to manipulate my son Advice | Ask Amy: I’m being punished for refusing to give in to my child’s spouse Advice | Ask Amy: Now I’m expected to sew a custom quilt for a stranger as a gift Advice | Ask Amy: I heard my teen bragging about her trickery. I’m furious; my husband thinks it’s cute. Advice | Ask Amy: My boyfriend said his public insult was just a joke. Should I let it go? We are both introverts and get along well on our trips as we respect one another’s space and the need for quiet.We avoid the bustle of cities and tourist traps to spend our time hiking and in solitary reflection outdoors. We treasure these annual getaways as an opportunity to clear our heads and restore our creative energy.Another friend wants to j...

How to Read the Israeli “Kidnapped” Posters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:45 GMT

Shortly after October 7, after Hamas entered Israel, murdered over a thousand people, and took more than 200 others hostage, the Israeli artists Nitzan Mintz and Dede Bandaid quickly formatted “kidnapped” flyers with the photographs and names of some of the captives. They said their motivation wasn’t political, that they were looking to work through their “fear in a dark time” by keeping public attention on the captives. Soon, Mintz and Bandaid made the flyers available online, translated into 22 languages, and now the images can be found in cities and on college and university campuses around the world, any place that has a stake in the great game of Middle East politics. Even as some Israeli hostages begin to come home, the posters remain flashpoints of global polarization.Some opposed to Israel’s disproportionate assault on Gaza think the flyers are propaganda, a crass manipulation of suffering designed to cement a bond between the United States and Israel and ensure that Washing...