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A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are conducting indirect negotiations in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the hostages. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed tens of thousands of people and razed entire towns and cities in the Gaza Strip, where those who can are fleeing another Israeli invasion of Gaza City.
EXCLUSIVE: Stubborn Meghan Markle Digging in Heels Over Harry’s Royal Peace Talks — ‘She Just Doesn’t Want to Get Involved’
Meghan Markle is said to have dug in her heels and refuses to join Prince Harry’s royal peace talks.
Bombay HC Issues Fresh Notice To Excise Inspector On Sameer Wankhede’s Plea
The Bombay High Court on Monday issued a fresh notice to an Inspector from the Maharashtra Excise Department while hearing a petition by IRS officer and former NCB’s zonal director Sameer Wankhede seeking to quash an FIR registered against him by Kopari police station in Thane on a complaint by state excise department.
Philrice testing rice farm pest control via drones
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is using drone technology to spray herbicides and manage weeds in rice plantations. According to PhilRice, researchers discovered that drones can effectively control weeds in wet direct-seeded rice, which could transform weed management into a modern farming practice. “This is especially useful for large rice fields
Funding Radar: the UK and EU bring forward antimicrobial resistance research calls
Photo credits: zverge / BigStock One of the UKs largest initiatives for combating antimicrobial resistance, Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy (Pace), has announced up to 6 million in funding to drive new research, supporting the development of novel therapies for serious bacterial.
Bill Maher Blasts Kamala Harris for ‘Playing Victim’ Over Humiliating Election Loss to Trump… And Jokes Memoir Should Have Been Called ‘Everyone Sucks but Me’
Bill Maher blasted Kamala Harris for ‘playing victim’ over her humiliating election loss to Donald Trump.
Bill Maher Blasts Kamala Harris for ‘Playing Victim’ Over Humiliating Election Loss to Trump… And Jokes Memoir Should Have Been Called ‘Everyone Sucks but Me’
Bill Maher blasted Kamala Harris for ‘playing victim’ over her humiliating election loss to Donald Trump.
Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies reveals what he did with his signing bonus after inking $46.5M extension
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies talked about what he did with his $6 million signing bonus. He received it after inking a six-year, $46. 5 million contract extension in early July.