What to know about Gaza police amid struggle to protect aid deliveries

JERUSALEM — Attacks on Gaza’s police force as Israel’s invasion wears down what remains of Hamas’s governing infrastructure have helped to cripple humanitarian efforts in the enclave, the United Nations and humanitarian organizations say, with the territory’s slide toward famine intensifying amid a struggle to provide security for aid deliveries once they enter Gaza. Israel … Read more

Laid-off techies struggle to find jobs with cuts at highest since 2001

The Google office in New York on February 2, 2023. Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Allison Croisant, a data scientist with about a decade of experience in technology, was laid off by PayPal earlier this year, joining the masses of unemployed across her industry. Croisant has one word to describe the process of … Read more

Police in Haiti struggle against gangs storming prison in latest surge of violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Police in Haiti urgently appealed for help Saturday night as they struggled to hold back gangs trying to storm the country’s main prison in a major escalation of violence sweeping the troubled Caribbean nation. “They need help,” a union representing Haitian police said in a message posted on social media bearing an … Read more

Mama June Anticipated Taking Custody Of Anna’s Child Amid Cancer Struggle

Mama June Shannon was preparing for the worst as her daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell battled cancer.  In a preview ahead of Friday’s episode of “Mama June: Family Crisis,” the Shannon family matriarch is seen discussing the potential of caring for Anna’s oldest child, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, if she passes away from her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Mama June Shannon … Read more

Beyoncé Opens Up About Her Childhood Struggle With Psoriasis

Beyonce has revealed that she struggled with psoriasis while growing up. In a recent interview, the singer shared how her father helped her manage the autoimmune disease symptoms of thick, red, and often itchy patches across the skin surface. She also revealed why she took the decision to chop off her long locks and opt … Read more

For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle

ATHENS, Greece — Years before starting a family of her own, Stella Belia was already waging a tireless campaign for legal recognition. Her fight may finally be over this week — a few months shy of her twin boys’ 17th birthday. Greek lawmakers are expected to legalize same-sex marriage in a parliament vote Thursday, with … Read more

1 person missing as firefighters in Sweden struggle for second day to put out a water park fire

STOCKHOLM — Firefighters in Sweden were struggling for the second day on Tuesday to put out a blaze at a water park that’s under construction at one of the country’s biggest amusement centers. One park employee is missing and 16 people, mainly workers, were slightly injured. Authorities could not say what had caused the fire … Read more

Mexican town continues bull running tradition despite legal struggle

For nearly a quarter century, the residents of this riverside town in southeastern Mexico have taunted, slapped, chased and run from bulls as part of a religious festival TLACOTALPAN, Mexico — For nearly a quarter century, the residents of this riverside town in southeastern Mexico have taunted, slapped, chased and run from bulls as part … Read more

Villages in Spain’s parched northeast struggle to keep drinking water flowing

GUALBA, Spain — Plastic jugs in hand, Joan Torrent takes a path into the woods in search of drinking water. He fills the 8-liter (2-gallon) receptacles at a natural spring and then hauls them back to his home in Gualba, a picturesque village near Barcelona that like many towns in Spain is bearing the worst … Read more

Gaza families struggle to fend off starvation as war rages on

JERUSALEM — Each day, for four days, Mohammad waited in line for a few pounds of flour. Returning home empty-handed to his five children, pained by hunger and humiliation, he ground up animal feed to bake over a makeshift stove. “We don’t know how dangerous eating animal feed is to our health, but we have … Read more