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☆ Opinion | With the Death Toll in Gaza Rising, Palestinians Are Not Just Numbers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Farah Stockman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The project’s mission is to give Palestinians a chance to tell their own stories without relying on Western gatekeepers or foreign intermediaries. It is perhaps why Gallup polls show sympathy for Palestinians rising since 2018, particularly among millennials and Democrats. It used to be difficult in the United States to hear a Palestinian perspective on the conflict. But the number of outlets that have been accused of bias in recent weeks has also diluted the impact of such criticism. He also insisted that peaceful coexistence can be achieved only once Israelis understand the injustice that Palestinians endure and address it.

Persons: Pam Bailey, Alnaouq, “ Organizations: Google, Gallup Locations: United States, Europe, Washington, Israel, Gaza, Britain, London

☆ Florida Man Chases Poachers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Lydia Millet | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Though Babauta was a law-enforcement officer, Renner recounts, he often felt a kinship with the poachers he was tasked to bring in. Or the developers and politicians who cater so eagerly and profitably to that voracious demand. Rather, they crawl toward us out of the dark ooze, slowly opening long jaws lined with sharp teeth. They lurk in the murk like primordial fear and sometimes find themselves on the wrong side of a golf course fence. GATOR COUNTRY: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades | By Rebecca Renner | Flatiron | 277 pp.

Persons: Renner, Jeff Babauta, finessing, Babauta, Karen Russell, Lauren Groff, Rebecca Renner Organizations: Flatiron Locations: Florida, South Florida

(AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. Borman also led troubled Eastern Airlines in the 1970s and early '80s after leaving the astronaut corps. He and his crew, James Lovell and William Anders, were the first Apollo mission to fly to the moon — and to see Earth as a distant sphere in space. Astronaut Frank Borman was a true American hero,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement Thursday. In his book, "Countdown: An Autobiography," Borman said Apollo 8 was originally supposed to orbit Earth.

Persons: Frank Borman, Borman, James Lovell, William Anders, Bill Nelson, Susan, ”, God, ” Lovell, —, ” Borman, Anders Organizations: NASA, Eastern Airlines, Gemini, Associated Press Locations: Mont, Billings , Montana, Florida’s Cape Canaveral

☆ An Epic Pilgrimage Across Three Great Religions
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Aatish Taseer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +111 min

Before there was tourism, there was pilgrimage: a trip of endurance, hardship and ecstasy in celebration of one’s faith. On an epic pilgrimage of his own, one writer ventures into the heart of three great religions in Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq. The Imam Hussein shrine in Karbala the day after Ashura. “They’re poor, but they come thousands of kilometers for the love of Imam Hussein.” PILGRIMAGE WAS A great equalizer. “Labaik ya Hussein,” came the solemn chorus of surrounding voices.

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☆ CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding its infectious disease surveillance program at four major US airports to more than 30 pathogens, including flu, RSV and other respiratory viruses. The program currently operates Covid-19 surveillance at seven major international airports in the United States. The traveler surveillance program was introduced in 2021 when the CDC began collecting nasal swab samples from anonymous international travelers arriving at participating airports who volunteer to get swabbed. The program has collected samples from travelers from more than 135 countries and has sequenced more than 14,000 samples for further analysis. The wastewater program, which was introduced in August 2022, collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device.

Persons: Dr, Cindy Friedman, John F, “, ” Friedman, Friedman, Ginkgo Bioworks, Matthew McKnight, ” McKnight, Sanjay Gupta, Deidre McPhillips Organizations: CNN, Centers for Disease Control, CDC’s, Health, Boston Logan International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Dulles International, Washington , D.C, Kennedy International, CDC, Get CNN, CNN Health Locations: United States, Washington ,, New York, Ginkgo

☆ The NYC Marathon Is Harder to Get Into Than Ivy League Schools
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Rachel Bachman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

From dawn to dusk one day last winter, Liliana Pech-Adrian kept checking her bank account hoping that a $295 charge would appear. That’s the registration fee for the New York City Marathon, which would show up if the longtime recreational runner was selected through the race’s entry lottery. Pech-Adrian, a 39-year-old mother of four who lives outside Austin, Texas, yearned to run New York’s most famous race after watching the city from afar during the Covid-19 pandemic. “If I get to run on those streets that were so sad and shut down and empty, it’s like a victory,” she said.

Persons: Liliana Pech, Adrian, yearned, ” Organizations: New York City Marathon Locations: Austin , Texas

☆ New TV show '007: Road To A Million' brings Bond-like tasks to screens
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - From scaling mountains and cranes to coming face-to-face with crocodiles and snakes, contestants travel the world tackling James Bond-inspired challenges in new TV adventure series "007: Road To A Million" in the hope of winning 1 million pounds ($1.2 million). "The idea is really to put ordinary people into a James Bond adventure and we didn't quite know how that would work out," executive producer David Glover told Reuters. "It's thrilling because... they're really not James Bond but they have heart and they're lovely and... they're heroic in their own way." [1/3]An assistant poses with the James Bond 007 Special Issue 2020 UK Seven-Kilo Gold Proof Coin, the largest coin ever made by The Royal Mint, in London, Britain, March 2, 2020. I thought 'well maybe if I do this, it's probably the nearest I'll ever get to (being a Bond villain),'" Cox said.

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☆ Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Broke Up With Her Boyfriend, and It Matters - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Mattia Ferraresi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Giorgia Meloni broke the glass ceiling again. After becoming the first woman and the first post-fascist leader to be prime minister of Italy, she recently became the first head of government to announce on social media that she had dumped her boyfriend. The strange addendum made clear that behind the personal announcement was a political battle. The ending of Ms. Meloni’s relationship may seem like a trivial — or at least personal — concern. It says a lot about how the country is run.

Persons: Giorgia Meloni, “, Andrea Giambruno, ” Organizations: Twitter Locations: Italy

☆ How ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ went from a cult classic to beloved Disney property
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Audience support led to multiple rereleases, elevating the film from a cult classic to a must-watch movie during both Halloween and Christmas. But after the “Beetlejuice” filmmaker departed the studio and proved his success in helming his first “Batman” film, Disney returned to the project. Moviestore/Shutterstock“They never felt (“Nightmare”) was a Disney film,” Selick told IGN. Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction is dressed up from Halloween to Christmas with characters from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." “Nightmare” characters now make regular appearances at the Disney parks during Halloween and Christmas, greeting young visitors and appearing on seasonal merchandise.

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☆ Compassion fatigue: What it is and how to beat it, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But those who are watching traumatic things unfold in communities they are connected to as well as those they empathize with from afar may also feel the impact of compassion fatigue, Sachs said. That can lead to exhaustion, irritability and difficulty continuing to engage with their empathy if not attended to, Sachs said. To be the best you can be for yourself, your loved ones and the issues you support, it is important to check in with yourself and prevent compassion fatigue, Figley said. “It’s not like, ‘Oh, I’m going to the spa for three days, and I’m going to rejuvenate, and then I’m ready to come back.’”Figley often recommends finding someone who you feel connected with for support. “There are going to be times where I am going to really feel that suffering,” Sachs added.

Persons: Rebecca Sachs, Charles Figley, Kurzweg, Figley, Sachs, I’ve, ’ ”, “ It’s, “, ” Sachs, ’ ” Figley, ”, That’s Organizations: CNN, Mental Health, Tulane University Locations: Israel, Gaza, New York City, New Orleans

☆ ‘Super commuting’ is on the rise — and that spells big trouble for mid-size cities
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

If you work in San Francisco, super commuting is the difference between living in a suburb or next to a vineyard. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe tech industry, which has embraced hybrid work more than other employers, is especially friendly to super commuters. Still, he notes, not all big cities will fare equally well in the age of super commuting. In its pre-pandemic analysis, the Census Bureau found that, on average, super commuters earned higher salaries than other commuters. For Callihan, who always dreamed of living in the big city, super commuting was a means to an end.

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☆ As Singapore's aging population grows, businesses are courting older consumers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Audrey Wan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Citizens aged 65 and above make up almost a fifth of Singapore's population in 2023. Nicky Loh | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSINGAPORE — Singapore's population is aging fast. As the median population age increases, so do opportunities for Singapore businesses providing products and services for seniors. According to Aging Asia's Silver Economy Index 2020, Singapore shows the largest market potential for an aging population among 15 Asia-Pacific countries. Citibank estimates that consumers will likely spend more to treat and support the elderly, driving growth potential for health care and health services.

Persons: Nicky Loh, Kelvin Tan, Janice Chia, Tan, boomers, Vanessa Keng, Keng, —, Ng Li Lian, Ng Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, SINGAPORE, Citizens, Asia's, Aging, Singapore University of Social Sciences, gerontology, Citibank, Kelvin Tan Singapore University of Social Sciences, Research, Singapore's Ministry of Health Locations: Singapore, Asia, Pacific, Aging Asia, SUSS

☆ Israel’s body collectors encounter horrors beyond their worst nightmares
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Weeks on, as the war continues to rage, ZAKA volunteers are still collecting remains. The aftermath of the attack is so gruesome that only the most experienced ZAKA volunteers are allowed to take part in body collection. On Friday, he and other ZAKA volunteers were combing through homes in Be’eri for the second time, finding more victims and collecting remains left behind during their first visit. As ZAKA volunteers worked in Be’eri, several busloads of foreign journalists arrived, escorted by the IDF. Most ZAKA volunteers say that they haven’t begun to process the trauma, and when they can step away, they don’t want to think.

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☆ An Al Jazeera journalist learned his family had been killed while on the air. It offered the world a glimpse of the horrors in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Al Jazeera is grieving. The Qatari-funded news network said Wednesday that an Israeli air strike had killed the family of its Gaza bureau chief, Wael Al-Dahdouh — a devastating reality that Dahdouh learned on-air while reporting on the Israel-Hamas war. Dahdouh, overcome with emotion, was seen kneeling before the body of his 15-year-old son, Mahmoud, who Al Jazeera reported had hoped to grow up to become a journalist like his father. Dahdouh’s visible pain, and unimaginable grief, offered the world a glimpse of the horrors taking place each day in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. “He didn’t leave Gaza City,” Elsayed said.

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Roni Abuharon, a detective in the southern Israeli city of Ofakim, grabbed his pistol and floppy police hat. “Don’t leave me alone,” his wife pleaded as sirens signaled incoming rockets from the Gaza Strip, less than 20 miles away. With the Israeli military slow to respond to the unfolding horror, it fell to local police officers — many of them with nothing more than pistols — to defend the city and prevent Hamas from pushing deeper into Israel. Building on reports in the Israeli media, the Times reporting reveals the heroism and harrowing choices of local officers and residents during a terrifying wait for a rescue. In Ofakim, residents called it “Black Shabbat.”The AmbushTwo white pickup trucks rolled into town around 6 a.m., before any siren had sounded.

Persons: Roni Abuharon, Don’t, ”, Itamar Alus, Alus, Cochy Abuharon, Ofakim, slinging Organizations: New York Times Locations: Ofakim, Gaza, Israel

☆ Ethiopia PM Abiy Seeks to Quell Neighbours' Concerns Over Invasion
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Oct. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

"Ethiopia has never invaded any country and now Ethiopia has no intention to invade any country," Abiy told thousands of soldiers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate the national army on Thursday. Abiy said Ethiopia would not pursue its interests "through force", and that "it wouldn't pull the trigger on its fellow brothers." Abiy won a Nobel peace prize in 2019 for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with Eritrea. "There are major concerns around the region that the relationship could deteriorate further and risk outright hostility." (Reporting by Dawit Endeshaw and Giulia Paravicini, writing by Giulia Paravicini; Editing by Hereward Holland and Christina Fincher)

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☆ Another Day of G.O.P. Chaos Winds Up With Speaker Nominee No. 4
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Carl Hulse | More About Carl Hulse | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 House Republican, lasted only about four hours on Tuesday as the party’s third speaker designate. After winning the nomination in a morning session, he was quickly brought down by conservatives questioning his right-wing credentials. Mr. Emmer was last seen fleeing the Longworth House Office Building with nary a word after he unceremoniously dropped out of the race. There was a momentary boomlet for Mr. Emmer as he emerged victorious from an internal party nominating contest with a narrow win.

Persons: Tom Emmer, Donald J, Trump, Emmer, ”, Steve Womack, Jim Jordan of Organizations: Republican, Republicans, House Locations: Minnesota, New York, Longworth, Arkansas, Jim Jordan of Ohio

☆ Israeli Defense Minister Tells Troops They Will See Gaza ‘From Within’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told troops that they would soon see Gaza “from within,” during a tour of the country’s border with the Palestinian enclave on Thursday. “You now see Gaza from afar. Soon you will see it from within. Israel has called up more than 360,000 reservists since it was attacked by Hamas militants on Oct. 7 and has been conducting airstrikes on Gaza in the days since. The moves are part of an expected ground operation in the Palestinian enclave that experts say could last many months as Israel tries to expel Hamas militants who rule the territory.

Persons: Yoav Gallant, “, ” Gallant, Israel Locations: Gaza, Israel

☆ 28 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Jennifer Tzeses | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

Browse the ideas below, and take a look at our roundups of expert-approved products to keep your pet calm and the best gifts for cat lovers too. For the bakerThe Dash Dog Treat Maker—a small waffle iron with bone-shaped plates—lets your pal whip up homemade dog treats. Many similar custom pet portraits are available on Etsy, including a Mini Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait from Riverry Studio and a Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait from Pet Portrait Galaxy. “I will treasure them forever.” Haussmann also loves custom pet portraits and gifted one to his brother-in-law. For any dog ownerBaapet Dog Leash with Padded Handle $9+ at AmazonWe included the Baapet Dog Leash with Padded Handle as the best for everyday use in our list of the best leashes for every type of dog.

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For many Palestinian Americans, there’s a sense of helplessness and hopelessness as they struggle to hear from loved ones in Gaza. But even before this week, getting to Gaza to visit family for Palestinian Americans was a lengthy, exhausting and difficult experience, and most people who live Gaza can never leave. Unlike Israeli Americans, Palestinian Americans say they have never been afforded the opportunity to freely help their loved ones in times of crisis. Palestinian Americans say they’ve never had the option to do the same. Othman’s extended family lives in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, but her husband’s family is in Gaza.

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Israel, in response, ordered a “complete siege” of Gaza, including cutting off food, water and fuel, while unleashing its heaviest ever airstrikes on the blockaded enclave. At least 2,215 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza from Israeli strikes, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said Saturday. A hospital in Gaza had to use ice cream trucks as makeshift morgues because of the growing number of bodies. His five family members – four cousins and his aunt – stopped responding to the family’s WhatsApp group at some point. With the situation in Israel escalating, Greenberg said, he managed to book a flight to Rome the next morning.

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☆ I'll never regret living in Europe after giving birth. I got way better maternity leave and my American friends envied me.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen my first child was born, I found myself faced with the harsh reality of no guaranteed maternity leave in the US. And, while the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave, I wasn't eligible for that. It was one of those non-negotiable parts of American work culture that I felt I had to accept. But if there's a standard of maternity leave throughout the country and company, it makes it much easier to find coverage for those nine or more months. When my maternity leave ended and I asked the school to take another year off — this time without pay but with continued job security — they were 100% understanding.

Persons: Esther Strauss, —, I'd, Europe —, doesn't, Jenna Gyimesi Organizations: Service, Europe Locations: North Macedonia, Europe, Texas, United States, jgyimesi@Insider.com

Nearly 12 months later, coach Kyle Shanahan can't even imagine what life would be like without McCaffrey driving the Niners offense. The midseason addition of McCaffrey last year immediately transformed the 49ers from a middling offense into one of the most productive. McCaffrey currently is in the top 10 for odds to win the award, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. I knew he was really, really good and really special and could do a lot of things conventional running backs can’t do. Obviously, he can run the ball, can run routes out of the backfield, can line up as a receiver and run routes.

Persons: Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Shanahan, McCaffrey, “, ” Shanahan, Adrian Peterson, FanDuel, San Francisco didn't, Trent Williams, “ I'm, ” McCaffrey, Jerry Rice's, Hall, Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, “ He’s, Kyle Juszczyk, Deebo Samuel, ”, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Madden, Kyle, ” Kittle, San Francisco, Brock Purdy, ” Purdy, Dre, Charvarius Ward, Elijah Mitchell, Jon Feliciano, WR Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Carolina, Niners, 49ers, Panthers, Hall of Famers, Swiss Army, NFC, Charvarius Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, Carolina, San Francisco, can’t, Swiss, San

☆ After skipping the first two, Trump's campaign calls on the RNC to cancel 'all future debates'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump's campaign called on the Republican National Committee to halt future GOP primary debates. Trump has already skipped the first two Republican primary debates in recent months. Despite his absence, he's still the leading GOP presidential candidate. AdvertisementAdvertisementAfter choosing to skip this election cycle's first two, former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign is pressing the Republican National Committee to cancel all of its remaining scheduled presidential primary debates. AdvertisementAdvertisementThough he has a history of missing out on debates, Trump far and away remains the GOP's leading presidential candidate in polling by a large margin.

Persons: Trump, he's, —, Donald Trump's, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, Joe Biden, Wiles, LaCivita, Tucker Carlson, FiveThirtyEight, Ron DeSantis Organizations: Republican National Committee, Service, Trump campaign's, RNC, Republicans, Republican, GOP, Trump, Democratic, Florida Gov Locations: Miami, California, Iowa

☆ Fans new and old in high spirits as Ryder Cup tees off
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Angelo Amante | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROME, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Fans from across Europe and the United States travelled to Rome in high spirits for the 44th Ryder Cup, enjoying warm weather and bringing a blaze of colour to the Eternal City as the action got underway on Friday. It is the first time the event has been held in Italy, attracting a host of local fans alongside more regular visitors from afar. "This is my eighth Ryder Cup, we are veterans," said Andy Nichol, who came with his friends from England and had British flags all over his suit, including on his tie and hat. While many American fans felt the food and drinks were fairly priced considering the popularity of the event, visitors from Europe voiced some criticism. However, visitors generally agreed the Marco Simone was a fine course, the event was well organised and the Ryder Cup was different from any other golf tournament.

Persons: Marco Simone Golf, Matt Williams, Andy Nichol, Nick Easter, Tim Hollis, Donald Duck, Luke Donald, Marco Simone, Kerrie, Jackie, Angelo Amante, Toby Davis Organizations: Ryder, Country, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Europe, United States, Rome, Italy, California, Italian, Tuscany, Puglia, England, British, Ireland

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