Support has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees, since the start of the war in Gaza. That is despite the U.S. government cutting off funding for UNRWA and accusations from Israel that it supports Hamas. Giving to nonprofits is one way Americans have reacted to the war that broke out on Oct. 7, 2023 when Hamas-led militants attacked Israeli communities on the other side of the Gaza border wall, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. With the recent ceasefire, the work of humanitarian organizations like UNRWA is kicking…
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Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history in itself. The origins of the month Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people. This effort was made…
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. James Hager had an unusual task Friday morning — helping residents in the Pirates Cove subdivision near Mile Marker 98 remove an unwelcome guest from the property. Cellphone video released by the MCSO shows Hager assisting a resident in guiding an American crocodile away from a pool area. The resident was seen using a broomstick to lead the croc off the property. Authorities reported no injuries or significant property damage. They also urged residents to remain cautious around alligators and crocodiles and to report sightings in residential areas. Local 10 viewers can watch the crocodile’s…
The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup trucks, to Super Bowl party guacamole dip. The tariffs would also invite retaliation. Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, has already vowed to counterpunch by pulling American alcohol off store shelves in the Canadian province – no idle threat; Canada is the world’s No. 2 market for America’s distilled spirits (behind the 27-nation European Union). Trump’s tariffs threaten to blow up the trade agreement he himself negotiated with America’s…
Five military academy graduates and three of their immediate superiors were dismissed from the Turkish Armed Forces for taking a pro-secular oath during their graduation ceremony, the defense ministry announced on Friday The Ministry of National Defense launched a disciplinary inquiry into the graduation ceremony after a video emerged showing about 400 graduates raising their swords and chanting “We are the soldiers of Mustafa Kemal” — a reference to the secular founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk — after the formal ceremony had ended. The graduates also took the Officer’s Oath about defending a secular and democratic Turkey, which…
Ties between China and the Philippines are at a new starting point, and Beijing is ready to work with Manila to bring more benefits to its people, President Xi Jinping told his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Saturday. Ties between China and the Philippines are at a new starting point, and Beijing is ready to work with Manila to bring more benefits to its people, President Xi Jinping told his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting…
Audrii Cunningham’s killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn’t have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation. Audrii Cunningham’s killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn’t have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation. Audrii Cunningham’s killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn’t have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation. POLK COUNTY, Texas — A bill designed to help protect children from sexual predators has been filed in the Texas Legislature. Texas House Bill 2000, or Audrii’s Law, named after 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, was…
THE fatal mistakes that caused a passenger plane to smash into a hovering Black Hawk in a fiery explosion that killed 67 have been made crystal clear in newly released footage. As bodies continue to be pulled from the Potomac River in Washington DC, an enraged President Donald Trump has started a mad search for who is responsible. CNN Bone-chilling new footage has sharply captured the Washington DC plane crash[/caption] On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admitted that an “elevation mistake” saw the Army-operated helicopter hovering in the path of the American Airlines plane before 9 pm on Wednesday. The…
Green jerseys at the ready as the Six Nations is back and it’s time to cheer on the lads as they try to secure another victory. One of the Irish players ready to impress against England on Saturday is Ryan Baird and all eyes will be on him, especially after coach Simon Easterby said the game will be a ‘real opportunity for him as a player to come in and leave his mark in that six jersey.’ Today’s top videos Ryan, 25, has been at Leinster for several years now but what do we know about him? Here’s everything to…
DANIEL Craig has left the tuxedo of James Bond firmly behind as he steps back into the shoes of the eccentric detective Benoit Blanc. Netflix has released the first official image from the highly anticipated third Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, giving us a glimpse at Daniel’s latest outing as the Southern sleuth. John Wilson/Netflix © 2025 Daniel Craig is back for the new Knives Out film[/caption] © 2025 Netflix, Inc. He looks very different in his role as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man[/caption] The actor is best known for playing James…
A MAN is fighting for his life after being stabbed at a house in Co Donegal. The incident happened at a house in Ballyshannon at 1.30am in the early hours of this morning. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 50s received life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack. The victim was rushed to Sligo General Hospital where he is being treated. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai received a report of a serious assault at a residence in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, at around 1:30am on Friday, 31st January, 2025. “A man, aged in his 50s, was brought to…
Compare the top internet providers in San Jose — from high-speed fiber to budget-friendly options — with CNET’s expert picks for Silicon Valley.Compare the top internet providers in San Jose — from high-speed fiber to budget-friendly options — with CNET’s expert picks for Silicon Valley. Compare the top internet providers in San Jose — from high-speed fiber to budget-friendly options — with CNET’s expert picks for Silicon Valley. What is the best internet provider in San Jose? Xfinity is the best internet provider in San Jose, thanks to its widespread coverage in the city, competitive introductory pricing and fast speeds. Xfinity…
The February bank holiday weekend in honour of St Brigit means supermarkets like Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Supervalu have altered their usual opening hours
FANS of A Place in the Sun believe they’ve witnessed one of the strangest mysteries in the history of the programme. The episode was introduced by presenter Laura Hamilton from an idyllic looking Lazio region in Italy. Channel 4 Viewers were surprised when house hunter Mark vanished mid way through the show[/caption] Channel 4 The engaged couple seemed to separate and Patricia continued alone[/caption] Channel 4 Her bid on her dream home was ultimately rejected with viewers left confused.[/caption] Laura explained that she was helping couple Mark and Patricia look for somewhere they could live but also potentially run as…
40 DAY Health Challenge coach Dr Eddie Murphy has urged Irish people who suffer with anxiety to tackle their avoidances to help “grow their life”. Associate Professor at the UCD School of Psychology, Dr Eddie, said it can massively limit a person’s life. Dr Eddie said people will become more confident if they tackle their avoidances He said stepping outside of your comfort zone will help He said: “In modern psychology, we’re really interested in what keeps problems going, and avoidance will always keep problems going. “How many times have you avoided things? Is avoidance a pattern in the way you work? “Avoidance…
I wanted help pulling out the topics discussed during a video call, and Bluedot AI pleasantly surprised me.I wanted help pulling out the topics discussed during a video call, and Bluedot AI pleasantly surprised me. I wanted help pulling out the topics discussed during a video call, and Bluedot AI pleasantly surprised me. Wherever you work, some aspects of your job or day-to-day tasks are bound to be mundane, frustrating or both. As a writer, nothing annoys me more than organizing information after an interview for a story that I have yet to write. When piecing together sections from a transcript…
ARSENAL face a potential nightmare journey to the Champions League following the play-off draw. The Gunners qualified automatically from the league phase after finishing third behind Liverpool and Barcelona. Alamy Arsenal face a potential tricky path to the Champions League final[/caption] But they have been dealt a tough draw with Juventus potentially up next if the Italian side beat Lille. Alternatively, Arsenal could play the winner of Feyenoord or AC Milan, depending on the draw for the Round of 16. If they progress an even more difficult quarter-final clash will await. That is because Arsenal have been picked out in…
My favorite watch from years ago has never truly been revisited. In a landscape of boring smartwatches, it’s time.My favorite watch from years ago has never truly been revisited. In a landscape of boring smartwatches, it’s time. My favorite watch from years ago has never truly been revisited. In a landscape of boring smartwatches, it’s time. Go all the way back to 2014, and on my wrist, I’m almost always wearing a lovely black-and-white-screened digital watch that looks very Casio-like, or a tiny Game Boy. It’s showing me the time and wrist notifications, which is more than enough. These were my…
These two weeks in March set the Eagles up for another Super Bowl appearance These two weeks in March set the Eagles up for another Super Bowl appearance USATSI PHILADELPHIA — Going to two Super Bowls in three years is no easy task, which is what the Philadelphia Eagles accomplished this season after winning the NFC Championship. This set the stage for the rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs, making head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts the first head coach and quarterback (respectively) to lead the franchise to multiple Super Bowls. The Eagles were a franchise that had…
Here’s what makes DeepSeek so different, how it works and what sets it apart from the competition.Here’s what makes DeepSeek so different, how it works and what sets it apart from the competition. Here’s what makes DeepSeek so different, how it works and what sets it apart from the competition. We have a breakthrough new player on the artificial intelligence field: DeepSeek is an AI assistant developed by a Chinese company called DeepSeek. Thanks to social media, DeepSeek has been breaking the internet for the last few days. Earlier in January, DeepSeek released its AI model, DeepSeek (R1), which competes with…