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Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes against Hamas on Thursday, reportedly killing 27 people, after the IDF accused the terror group of testing the military border zone “daily” — all actions that threaten to undo the fragile cease-fire in Gaza, mediators warned. Fighting allegedly broke out between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers operating in Khan Younis along the so-called “Yellow Line” — the border that the Israeli Defense Forces pulled back to in Gaza — resulting in the Jewish state launching a fresh wave of bombardments in the Strip. The assault killed at least 27 people and injured another…

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral Thursday drew a robust roster of Democrats who battled with George W. Bush’s second-in-command during his eight years in power — while President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited. MS NOW anchor Rachel Maddow, an longtime critic of the late VP, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) were among the mourners, joined by Democratic strategist James Carville, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Vice President Al Gore. The front pew was populated by former President Joe Biden, ex-first lady Jill Biden, and former Vice President…

Your team has pulled in data from a variety of sources, integrated it into a shared picture of what’s going wrong, and built a plan of attack. Great start. But now the next challenge begins: How do you keep that model aligned with reality as the situation continues to unfold? In fast-moving environments—intensive care units, wildfire operations, aerospace missions, and, increasingly, teams working with autonomous systems—mental models don’t stay current on their own. Reality keeps moving, and if your team’s understanding of the world doesn’t update with it, you end up with a map that no longer matches the terrain.…

Some 250,000 Israelis living in communities along the Samaria security barrier are facing an escalating environmental and health emergency from Palestinian waste fires, Channel 12 News reported on Thursday. Tens of thousands in Emek Hefer, Menashe and Shoham and nearby towns have reported sleepless nights, strong odors and respiratory issues, a Knesset Interior Committee hearing revealed on Wednesday. At the meeting, residents shared testimony of nights when “you simply cannot breathe,” while government representatives blamed the lack of enforcement and insufficient infrastructure across Judea and Samaria. Israelis in communities along the Samaria security barrier face an escalating environmental and health emergency from…

Who’s starting, who’s hurt, and who’s on the move? NFL news is nonstop, and we’re breaking it all down week by week this season.Here’s the latest on what’s happening around the league entering Week 12:Mixon isn’t expected to play for the Houston Texans this season, as he continues to recover from an offseason foot injury, per NFL Media. Last season, Mixon, a two-time Pro Bowler, rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry, while totaling 36 receptions for 309 yards and one touchdown in what was his first season with the Texans. Houston ranks 23rd in the…

He was a tech CEO, he was awkwardly caught on camera canoodling his human resources director — and he was also a Manhattan homeowner. Andy Byron, the married former Astronomer CEO who launched to viral infamy in July for his Coldplay concert “kiss cam” moment, has sold a full-floor condominium in Tribeca for $5.8 million, Crain’s reports. The outlet adds the sale “coalesced quickly.” The deed for the sale appeared Tuesday in city Department of Finance records — and the residence was not publicly listed for sale. What’s more, the deed seems to show Byron remains married to his wife,…

A professional storm chaser risks his life to stand just meters away from the eye of tornadoes. Jordan Hall, 28, loved the film Twister growing up, and would watch the show Storm Chasers with his dad, Courtney Hall, 48, after he got home from middle school. When he went to college to study criminal justice, Jordan started storm chasing as a hobby and would often skip class to hunt down a tornado – before becoming a full time storm chaser in 2021. Jordan Hall, 28, has traveled throughout the US and beyond to experience a host of extreme storms. MyRadar…

Kate Middleton and Jessie J have a special connection. The Princess of Wales, 43, and the singer, 37, sweetly embraced while at the Royal Variety Performance on Wednesday. The musician later explained that the pair hugged after they discussed their respective cancer journeys. “Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug,” the “Price Tag” artist later explained, according to The Independent. “We acknowledged that it’s something that is not easy to go through, especially in the public eye,” Jessie, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, noted. The night out marked Princess Kate and Prince…

A British wildlife photographer has captured the cutest penguin babies since Happy Feet. Paul Goldstein spent time with a colony of Emperor penguins while guiding in the Antarctic this month. His pictures include youngsters nestled in the warmth of caring adults. Paul said: “Penguins have bewitched me for 25 years but the ‘Royal’ ones are what seduces me the most. Kings may be far more numerous, but nothing can touch both the beauty and rarity of the Emperor penguin. “The 16,000 strong colony of Snow Hill Island, in terms of polar travel, is the crown jewels, but it is very…

When we think of personality types, two come to mind: Type A and Type B. Type A is the overachiever who’s ambitious and competitive and has a strong sense of achievement and success. Type B, on the other hand, is the relaxed, easygoing, flexible counterpart who lets life unfold at its own pace. But tucked quietly between them is a third pattern almost no one talks about, yet one that many people may identify with. This conflict-avoiding, hyper-thoughtful, emotionally restrained type blends into the background while carrying an entire storm beneath the surface. Unlike the loud intensity of Type A…