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Israel Defense Forces preparing for return of hostages IDF personnel worked with the Israeli Ministry of Health on Saturday to prepare for the return of the hostages. The hostages are scheduled to return to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Credit: Israel Defense Forces) The Israel Defense Forces, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, other ministries and security agencies, completed final preparations on Saturday to receive the first hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on Sunday. Preparations included a home-like environment in a trailer where the hostages could sleep before heading to the hospital, as well…

We may receive a commission for purchases made through our links.Costco is known for its cheap bulk items, but it’s not necessarily synonymous with luxury goods. A practical shopping spot that sells daily necessities and groceries. However, from time to time, more luxurious items appear in the warehouse and excite the members. From time to time, luxurious jewelry, wine and caviar decorate the shelves. Costco’s candy aisle is full of Hershey’s products and Oreos, but you’ll find top-notch quality products. In fact, when we tested and ranked 10 Costco candy products, Kirkland Signature Belgian Fine Chocolate came out on top.This…

Latest news for January 19, 2025: President-elect Donald Trump will take office on Monday, dismantling what he and his supporters call the “deep state” and controlling more of the federal government than any modern president to date. A president who is scheduled to take office with a plan to give him authority over.World News Live: Welcome to the World News Live Blog. The go-to source for instant updates on major events around the world. Whether it’s political changes, economic trends, environmental crises or international conflicts, we provide real-time reporting to keep you informed and engaged about the latest developments in…

January 19, 2025 12:29am ISTUS News Live: Get the latest news in real time on the biggest events happening in the US, including elections, politics, economics, crime, viruses and more.Latest news for January 19, 2025: Latest news for January 19, 2025: File – Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 9, 2025. President-elect Trump. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)US News Live: Get the latest information and breaking news on elections, politics, crime, trends, weather and national politics from the United States. Stay up to date with news about Joe Biden, Kamala…

After Iran elected a more moderate president last year, Italian journalist Cecilia Sala wondered if something might have changed in the country she was covering from afar.Iran had denied her application for a journalist visa for two years, but granted it after the election. Colleagues and friends told her that Iran’s new government seemed more open to foreign reporters as it sought to mend relations with Europe.Sarah, 29, had not traveled to Iran since 2021, before an uprising led by women and girls calling for an end to clerical rule. There she boarded a plane to the capital, Tehran.”I wanted…

TR PHOTO BY JAKE RYDER – Gladbrook-Rhinebeck’s Layla after the Class 1A No. 11 Rebels defeated Grundy Center 41-37 in a NICL West Division showdown Friday night in Rhinebeck. Tessing (age 10), Lily Dripps (age 12) and Kennedy Brandt celebrate. Blount scored a game-high 19 points and Gladbrook-Reinbeck earned a split season with the Spartans.RHINEBECK — The excitement was too much for Kennedy Blount Friday night.Brandt, Gladbrook-Rhinebeck girls basketball’s leading scorer, scored 19 points in the Rebels’ 41-37 victory over Grundy Center in a key NICL West matchup at GR High School. After celebrating with his teammates after the final…

When you buy through our links, The New York Post may receive compensation and/or receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a historic three-peat begins today with the first game of the 2025 NFL Playoffs. As the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the Chiefs earned last week’s wild-card roundoff and home-field advantage. The team’s first game in 24 days comes one week after quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany welcomed baby Golden Ray into their family. Today’s opponent was the Houston Texans, who couldn’t stop a 32-12 wild-card victory…

Bird flu has been detected in three different commercial poultry flocks in Maryland over the past week, the first outbreak in the state in more than a year. The discovery came shortly after a joint command center was established with Delaware after the state detected the H5N1 virus at two other poultry farms.The deadly bird flu has been circulating in North America since 2022, but recent months have been particularly difficult for the poultry industry. More than 20 million laying hens died this fall, the worst mortality rate since the outbreak began, and egg prices rose as a result.So far,…

David Boler Photo: St. Edmund’s Chloe Palmer scored over Webster City’s Olivia Galentine on Friday. WEBSTER CITY — For the first time since the 2014-15 season, the St. Edmond girls basketball team has won three straight games. The Gaels completed a perfect week with a 48-44 victory here in Webster City on Friday night. This gave the team its first North Central Conference win of the season. St. Edmund (5-7 overall, 1-4 league) started Monday with a 48-37 win over Eagle Grove. They showed no signs of tiring last night and outscored the Lynx (2-11, 0-6), who had won their…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man with an estimated fortune of about $428 billion, is rapidly reshaping himself as a political commentator. At first glance, Musk’s meddling in political affairs appears to be a hobby. He has entered European politics and supported the far-right Alternative for Germany party before February’s elections. But in Britain, Mr. Musk appears to be eyeing a more dominant role, one of trying to oust a centre-left prime minister and install a more radical right-wing replacement. Beyond sporadic social media posts calling for the release of far-right activists currently in prison, Musk has continued to escalate…