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The United States has begun building a temporary port offshore of Gaza in order to provide humanitarian aid to the impoverished territory. The pier, constructed by US military vessels at sea with support from Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF), will have an initial capacity of 90 trucks per day and is expected to deliver up…
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In an update from earlier this week, authorities have arrested a former athletic director at Pikesville High School in Maryland for using artificial intelligence (AI) to create false audio recordings containing racist and antisemitic remarks attributed to his boss. Dazhon Darien, 31, was charged with stalking, theft, disruption of school operations, and retaliation against…
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India’s farmers from Punjab state are intensifying their protests as elections begin across the country. Thousands have occupied railway tracks, disrupting train services in a bid for police detainees to be released. This year’s demonstrations pale compared with last year’s massive farmer uprising that lasted over a year and resulted in the repeal of…
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Authorities in Gaza have concluded their search at a former Israeli military base turned hospital in Khan Younis and said they found 392 bodies, including some still wearing surgical gowns. Workers identified 165 of the remains during the investigation, which followed Israel’s withdrawal from the area earlier this month. The remaining bodies are being…
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The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. With the eighth pick of the first round, despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year deal worth $180 million. Many believed that Penix was not even an option for the team with Cousins on board. However, it seems…
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Rewritten article: The rapidly expanding sport of pickleball is now targeting India as its next frontier. On Thursday, the United Pickleball Association (UPA) and Global Sports announced a deal that will see the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP) introduced to India for the first time. This marks a significant milestone for UPA,…
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin has repeatedly said “I love you, stay strong, survive” in the last 202 days as her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was being held hostage by Hamas. When a video of him surfaced on Wednesday, it brought hope to his family but also mixed emotions because they knew he wasn’t fully well. His arm…
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The Oceanside Fire Department is currently battling a fire that broke out at an empty restaurant located at the end of the iconic 2,000-foot-long wooden pier in North County San Diego on Thursday afternoon. The pier was built back in 1888 and serves as a prominent landmark for the beachside town not too far…
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In this time of increasing expenses and stricter budget constraints, many financial advisors recommend cost-cutting measures and methods for saving on groceries. However, being thrifty should not be equated to being cheap as the latter term has negative connotations for most people. The distinction lies in whether your frugality affects others around you negatively.…
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#MeToo founder Tarana Burke expressed disappointment but remained resolute during a press conference on Thursday following news of Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction being overturned by the New York Court of Appeals. She urged survivors, including Weinstein’s accusers, to stay united and continue their work despite the court ruling. Actress Ashley Judd called it…