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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon ripped through the northern Philippines on Sunday, destroying homes and causing high waves, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to seek emergency shelters in the sixth major storm to hit the country in less than a month. .Typhoon Manyi hit the eastern province of Catanduanes on Saturday night with winds of up to 195 kph (125 mph) and gusts of up to 240 kph (149 mph). The country’s meteorological agency warned of “catastrophic and potentially life-threatening conditions” in states along its path.There were no immediate reports of casualties from the typhoon, which was…

Residents and rescue workers gather near damaged buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the Ras el-Naba neighborhood in central Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, November 17, 2024. Hassan Ammar/AP/AP Hide Caption toggle caption Hassan Ammar/AP/AP BEIRUT – An unusual Israeli airstrike on central Beirut killed Hezbollah’s chief spokesman on Sunday, the militant group said. Earlier, officials said at least 12 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has been at war with Palestinian Hamas for more than a year. The latest targeted killings of senior Hezbollah officials come as Lebanese authorities consider a US-led…

Labor MP says he ‘crossed a red line’ by opposing assisted dying on the street Faye Brown, political reporterMr Wes Street has “crossed a red line” by opposing assisted dying in public, but the debate should not “come down to a question of resources”, a Labor colleague said.Baroness Harriet Harman appeared on Sky News’ Electoral Dysfunction podcast to criticize the Health Secretary’s announcement that she intends to vote on the issue in Parliament later this month.The government is supposed to remain neutral, as members of parliament have a free vote and can follow their conscience rather than party affiliation.But Mr…

FWorking in a small office behind a Haitian grocery store on South Limestone Street in Springfield, Margery Coveleski helps local Haitians overcome bureaucratic red tape and make a living in Ohio City. We’ve been helping people make it a little easier for years.But Koveleski, whose family is Haitian, recently noticed a big change.Haitians are now coming to her trying to figure out how to leave the country.”There are people who don’t have a credit card or access to the internet, but they want to buy a bus ticket or a plane ticket, so we help them book their flights,” she…

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine on Sunday, which officials said was the largest in months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians.The attack comes amid growing concerns about the Russian government’s intentions to destroy Ukraine’s power generation capacity ahead of the cold winter. Emergency workers work to put out a fire after a Russian rocket attack in Lviv, Ukraine, Sunday, November 17, 2024. Ukraine Emergency Services via AP President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia launched a total of 120 missiles and 90 drones. Massive attacks across Ukraine. He said that in addition to the Iranian-made Shahed, various…

In the main event of UFC 309, Jon Jones forced Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs, and in the third round, a flurry of blows to the head replaced the UFC heavyweight title with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. maintained in front of. Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.Mr. Jones spoke in front of President Trump, Mr. Elon Musk, who was selected by President Trump to head the new Department of Government Efficiency, and Mr. Robert Kennedy Jr., who was chosen by President Trump in the presidential election to lead the Department of Health…

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The Russian military on Sunday launched hundreds of drones and missiles targeting energy and power plant infrastructure in Ukraine.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the attack involved at least 120 missiles and 90 drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones. Ukrainian officials said it was the largest long-range attack from Russia in at least three months.“The target of the enemy was our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, damage to objects due to collisions and falling objects has occurred. As a result of a drone attack in Mykolaiv, two people were killed, including two children. Six people were injured,” Zelenskiy said.President Zelenskiy added that…

ERIE – The Lock Haven football team closed out the 2024 season on the road against Gannon (3-7). Week 11: The Bald Eagles earned a hard-fought 21-13 victory over the host nation in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference East-West. crossover action. The win was the Bald Eagles’ fifth of the season, on a five-game winning streak. Leading the way offensively was quarterback Jackson Ostrovsky, who finished his record-breaking season in style. Ostrovsky threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Damir Green carried the ball 15 times for 101 yards and 1 TD. Record-breaking wide receiver Tia Young had nine catches for…

Wealthy Americans are buying homes in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, areas that attract wealthy Americans with their natural views, luxurious lifestyles, and low taxes. I visited both. I thought Scottsdale was a better place to live and Jackson Hole was a better place to vacation.Wealthy people are moving from big cities to the suburbs of the American West.Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming are two of America’s most affluent hotspots, known for their natural scenery, luxurious lifestyle, and low taxes.The southwest hub of Scottsdale is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States for millionaire residents,…