Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave AMMAN, Jordan — Israel on Sunday launched strikes in northern and southern Gaza, hitting densely populated areas where it says Hamas militants are hiding, and squeezing civilians into ever smaller patches of territory as options dwindle for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians seeking refuge. Casualties appeared to … Read more
By Eli Berlzon DEAD SEA, Israel (Reuters) – Emily Hand had her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, the day before she was reunited with her father, who initially believed she had been killed in the devastating attack by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel last month. Returned in the second group of hostages released … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave TEL AVIV — In the second day of the humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, some residents of Gaza said the break from aerial bombardments had brought only limited relief, as they emerged into a hellscape they could scarcely recognize. As scattered families attempted to … Read more
BEIRUT — Gaza has always been a small, crowded space with hardly any exits. Now the world for Palestinians there has shrunk to the size of whatever refuge they can find. The strip is 25 miles (40 kilometers) long by some 7 miles (11 kilometers) wide. More than a month into the war, Israeli troops … Read more
Last week, more than two dozen eye drops were voluntarily recalled — which included which included CVS, Rite Aid, Target and other brands — by their manufacturer, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited, for potential safety reasons. The US Food and Drug Administration in October warned people not to purchase these eye drops because they could cause eye infections … Read more
Saturday Night Live is returning for a new episode on November 18, and a fan-favorite actor is back to host the show alongside a first-time musical guest. After an extended break due to the writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, the popular late-night show returned in October with a bevy of star-studded hosts and performers. … Read more
Some sailors off the Iberian coast are turning to heavy metal to deter orcas from ramming into their boats. A marine mammal researcher told Insider that the strategy could backfire. The music will also add to human-made ocean noise, which is already a major issue for marine animals. Sailors using heavy metal music to deter … Read more
The budget travel hack we didn’t know we needed. Courtesy of United Airlines Scoring a major flight deal could be as easy as surfing around on United Airlines’ website. Seemingly hidden, the airline has a “special flight offers” section of their website, which provides listings of discounted flights, promotions, and current fare sales. United’s route … Read more
Lion Park Harare is a sanctuary in Zimbabwe for lions and other wild animals, including wolves, jackals, monkeys, warthogs, and bush pigs. It allows tourists to observe these animals — many of which have been rescued from traps and the illegal pet trade — up close. Unfortunately, interacting closely with human tourists does not always … Read more
Prince William, Kate Middleton find raising George, Charlotte and Louis ‘stressful’ Prince William and Kate Middleton found themselves grappling with challenges and change after losing Queen Elizabeth II while also dealing with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s public attacks. According to a royal insider, the senior members of the Royal family, including the Prince and … Read more