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good morning.A year ago, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people. This was the worst incident for Jews since the Holocaust. A further 251 people were taken hostage. In the ensuing months, Israeli military offensives in Gaza have devastated the densely populated coastal region, killing around 42,000 people, according to Palestinian health authorities.As Israel marked the day with vigils and protests across the country, Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa, Israel’s third largest city, in response to Israel’s Beirut shelling, injuring five people. A new division of the Israeli army has been sent to southern Lebanon, raising questions…

CHAMPAIGN — The start time for Illinois football’s much-anticipated home game against Michigan on Oct. 19 has been set.The Illini vs. the Wolverines will kick off in two weeks at Memorial Stadium in Champaign at 2:30 p.m., with CBS broadcasting the game.The 23rd-ranked Illini (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) will face off against the 24th-ranked Wolverines (4-2, 2-1), a team that has made its name known throughout the nation. This will be the first time in almost 100 years. Legend scored six touchdowns in a 39-14 victory over Michigan on October 18, 1924, which served as Memorial Stadium’s dedication game. The…

Representative image. Photo: Reuters3 min read Last updated: October 7, 2024 | 10:41 PM IST U.S. property and casualty insurance stocks tumbled Monday after Hurricane Milton strengthened to Category 4 strength on its way to Florida’s west coast, making it yet another costly disaster for the industry to cover this year. Insurance companies are expected to face billions of dollars in catastrophe-related claims due to the devastating hurricane season. Click here to contact us on WhatsApp Catastrophe losses refer to the significant financial damage suffered by insurance companies due to large-scale natural or man-made disasters. These events have been on…

Tennis legend Billie Jean King will be sworn in as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade and interviewed during a ceremony at the Tournament House in Pasadena on Monday, October 7, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer) (Photo by Trevor Stamp, contributing photographer) Billie Jean King will be announced as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade on Monday, October 7th. (Photo credit Trevor Stamp) Tennis legend Billie Jean King was selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade during a ceremony held at the Tournament House in Pasadena on Monday, October 7, 2024. (Photo…

A woman described by police as a serial killer was arrested and charged Friday with three murders that occurred earlier in the week in Toronto, Niagara Falls and other Canadian cities. The gruesome attack spanned three days from Tuesday to Thursday.”She’s a serial killer,” Niagara Regional Police Chief Bill Fordy told reporters when asked if that label was appropriate.Sabrina Caldahl, 30, was arrested at a hotel in a Toronto suburb after police linked the murders and determined the suspect description matched each case. Police said detectives are also trying to determine the identity of a woman who was seen on…

Chase Wright of Loyalsock celebrates his interception against Warrior Run late in the game at Warrior Run High School. Loyalsock won 24-23. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Loyalsock coaches kept hearing the same noise. So did the players. When others talked about the 2024 season, it was mostly doom and gloom. The focus was on who Loyalsock graduated, not who was returning and/or arriving. Yes, area all-time leading passer Tyler Gee graduated as did all-time receiving yardage leader Jaylen Andrews and all-state linebacker Logan Bastian among other decorated players and created large voids. But coach Justin Van Fleet believed as did his assistant…

Harris sidesteps when asked if Israel’s Netanyahu is a ‘close ally’In her forthcoming interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes program, Kamala Harris did not quite say yes when ask asked if she would consider Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu “a real close ally”.“I think, with all due respect, the better question ism do we have an important alliance between the American people and the Israeli people, and the answer to that question is yes,” the vice-president replied in an excerpt from her forthcoming interview on the popular news program.The US relationship with Israel has grown fraught over the past year, as…

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, October 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a sunny paradise Turks and Caicos Islandsa place where the deep blue sea spreads out. caribbean A new symbol of luxury living is emerging as you encounter pristine white sand beaches. The Lauren at Turtle Cove and Marina is an ambitious and breathtakingly beautiful enclave of condominiums, hotel suites, and villas, highlighting its status as a future landmark in luxury real estate. We have just reached two important milestones. “The Lauren at Turtle Cove is more than just a luxury development; it is a signature property of The Lauren…

Follow us today… Honda, Chrysler, and Toyota remain the leaders in American minivans. All offer ample space for large families. Each model has some pluses and minuses. Here are our thoughts on the best versions of Honda in 2025. 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite – What is it?The Odyssey is a minivan that seats up to eight people. Although it is a very large car, considering the passenger capacity, the height from the ground is lower than that of an SUV. It also makes better use of its interior space than an SUV. Elite is the most luxurious trim in the…

This year, 114 schools received the Outstanding School Award, including Westfield Academy and Central School. Westfield Academy and Central School has been notified by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association that the district has been recognized as a School of Excellence in recognition of the academic excellence achieved by students and staff. According to District Superintendent Michael Cipolla. “100% of our varsity program (10 teams) was on the academic honor roll.” Cipolla said he informed the school board about this prestigious award on Aug. 26 and said everyone was very happy and grateful. “We are grateful to…