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Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have officially recognized Palestine as a member state — becoming the first major Western powers to do so ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month. The decision is part of a rebuke of Israel by the nations over the Jewish state’s war in Gaza. Israeli politicians have said the move only emboldens Hamas, and have even threatened annexing the West Bank in response. Canada has become one of the first Western powers to recognize a Palestinian state. X/@MarkJCarney Demonstrators gather during an anti-government protest organized by the families…

That was impressive. In a time when single women think most men do the bare minimum to romantically win them over — one eager guy went above and beyond on a dating app to woo a woman. A single gal’s dating app prompt asked those wanting to score a date with her to guess where one of her photos, which was of her posing in an inconspicuous baseball stadium, was. SIngle women are getting creative with how they’re expecting men to win them over on dating apps. Cavan for Adobe – stock.adobe.com While some lazy singles probably took a wild…

Can martial arts training truly help your state of mind? The physiological and psychological benefits of physical activity have been well documented. In recent years, scientific study has turned to the ancient practices of martial arts. Numerous studies show benefits from small research samples but integrated analysis is lacking. Enter the Researchers How effective is traditional martial arts training at moderating the effects of clinical depression in young adults? This question was of key interest to Bozhen Huang, Meijiao Zhou, Min Jiang, Shanshan Song, Lei Liu, Luyao Wang, Liang Wang, Yanhong Jian, Ping Wang, Tao Yang, Xinjue Shan, and Xinqian…

Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or at a kennel? Both require quite some planning and logistics, which can be stressful and time-consuming for fur parents. Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport has sought to streamline the process by opening one of the first on-site hotels at a major European airport, following a similar initiative in Frankfurt. Dog Relais’ workers even retrieve pups from the terminal so travelers can proceed straight to their flight. “This project is fitting into a strategy to provide a very immersive experience to passengers,” said Marilena Blasi, chief…

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Yankees finish their weekend series in Baltimore. Cam Schlittler tamed the Tigers for one run over six strong innings, but the Schlitt hit the fan in his next start when the Twinkies scored four in just 4 ²/₃ innings. The O’s Kyle Bradish has made four starts since he returned from surgery on his right elbow. He has given up just six runs over 22 innings, striking out 30. Yes, the surgery was…

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The Farmer’s Dog, known for revolutionizing pet nutrition with freshly-made, human-grade meals tailored for dogs, is rolling out something big this fall. The brand, which has built a loyal following by delivering real food directly to dog lovers, is launching its first-ever annual Dog Person Day event on September 24! A celebration of the bond between people and their dogs, it’s a very smart way for the brand to deepen their relationship with current customers as well as  invite…

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Week 4 of the college football season concludes with a showdown between Fresno State and Hawaii on the Island. Both teams have started the season off on the right foot, but that could change quickly with a poor showing in each side’s Mountain West opener. Hawaii’s only loss this season came at Arizona, while the Rainbow Warriors have scored wins over Stanford, Sam Houston State and Portland State. Fresno State lost to Kansas in…

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The Nets have the biggest crop of first-round rookies in NBA history, and they’re all coming to training camp this week.  The team colors are black and white, but the roster is going to be green.  Never before in the league’s 79-year history had a team ever taken five players in the first round, and that quintet will all be in Brooklyn this week. It’s a long road for that crop of kids to grow into the Nets’ core, but the first steps down that road begin with Thursday’s practice at HSS Training Center.  “This is great. It was a…

Stop me if you’ve heard this: Notes, quotes and anecdotes:  Is the Humane Society open Sundays?  Last week, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray apologized — too late — after posting a photo with his pet pit bull while Murray wore a Michael Vick T-shirt.  Apparently, someone had to explain to this genius — a two-college man, Texas A&M then Oklahoma — that was a terrible idea.