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The Israeli military has set its sights on southern Gaza. Problems loom in next phase of war

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — After raiding the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital, Israel appears close to completing its takeover of the besieged territory’s northern sector, which it has described as the headquarters of the ruling Hamas militant group.But as the military sets its sights on southern Gaza in its campaign to stamp out Hamas, key challenges loom: International patience for a protracted invasion has begun to wear thin, and with nearly 2 million displaced Gaza civilians staying in overcrowded shelters in the south, a broad military offensive there could unleash a new humanitarian disaster during the cold, wet winter.Here’s a closer look at what could lie ahead in the coming weeks:TWO PHASES Israel declared war in response to Hamas’ unprecedented cross-border incursion on Oct. 7, when the Islamic militant group killed at least 1,200 people and took some 240 others hostage. Israel has set two goals: a return of all hostages and the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities...

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor asks Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

LAS VEGAS — The lawyer for Nathan Chasing Horse has asked the Nevada Supreme Court to drop all charges against the former “Dances With Wolves” actor and self-described medicine man. Chasing Horse has been jailed in Las Vegas since his January arrest in southern Nevada, where he is charged with 18 felonies, including sexual assault of a minor, child abuse and kidnapping.But his lawyer, Kristy Holston, argued in court that prosecutors presented no evidence the sex was non-consensual and that they provided improper instructions to a grand jury. Prosecutor William Rowles says the grand jury heard from two women who both testified they thought they loved Chasing Horse, but realized it was spiritual manipulation and assault. The Supreme Court has reserved its decision.Chasing Horse is also facing criminal charges in Montana, British Columbia and Alberta.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 15, 2023. The Canadian Press

US Navy warship shoots down drone from Yemen over the Red Sea

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy warship shot down a drone that was heading in the direction of the ship as it sailed in the southern Red Sea, a U.S. official said Wednesday.The USS Thomas Hudner, a naval destroyer, was heading toward the Bab-el-Mandeb strait when the crew saw the drone, which originated in Yemen. The ship shot down the drone over the water. The official said the crew took action to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel, and there were no casualties or damage to the ship. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing military operations.It is not clear if the drone was specifically targeting the ship, and U.S. officials did not directly blame the Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the unmanned aircraft. But the Houthis have launched at least six aerial attacks against Israel since Oct. 7 and, according to the group’s leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, have vowed to target ships operating in the Red Sea.Another Navy destroyer, the USS Carney, took similar a...

Movie Review: Emotional complexity, melodramatic wit and masterful acting in ‘May December’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

There is hardly a false note in “ May December, ” an audaciously self-aware, mischievously funny and emotionally complex drama that defies simple categorization.Filmmaker Todd Haynes, working from a script by newcomer Samy Burch, deftly mixes cheesy movie of the week tropes with the psychological depths of Bergman to make this wholly singular piece that never quite lets the viewer relax on solid ground.The set up involves an actor, Elizabeth Barry, played by Natalie Portman, who is spending some time with the real person she’s decided to play in a film. That subject is Gracie Atherton-Yoo (Julianne Moore), who, when she was 36, was arrested and imprisoned for starting a physical relationship with a 12-year-old boy. Two decades later Gracie and that boy, Joe (Charles Melton), are married with three kids, one in college and twins about to go. There have been cheap, seemingly exploitative movies made about them before, which we get brief glimpses of. Gracie tells Elizabeth, on their fi...

Most expensive DoorDash order of 2023 recorded in Ontario as Canada’s food trends are revealed

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

Can you imagine spending over $3,000 on a DoorDash order? Well, one person from Ontario did just that as the online food delivery platform revealed the Canadian trends of the year.DoorDash Canada released its annual year-end food trend report, highlighting the top Canadian food-ordering habits of 2023. These range from the biggest spenders to the shortest delivery distance orders, the pickiest eaters, and the restaurants that received the most love this year.The food delivery company used data from January 2023 to November 2023 to deliver the results.According to DoorDash Canada, the most expensive order in 2023 was $3,335 in Markham, Ont. It included more than 30 beauty products, ranging from hair and makeup to beauty tools. Other big orders included four pairs of fancy headphones, two premium green teas and one spring water ordered in Vancouver, two tomato soups, 20 salads and 16 catering boxes in Vancouver and 105 burrito bowls ordered in Toronto.The shortest delivery distance wa...

Business lobby attacks as New York nears a noncompete ban, rare in the US

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — When people think of noncompete agreements, they usually think of corporate executives with knowledge of prized trade secrets, whose lavish pay packages often come with a condition that if they quit or get fired, they can’t go work for an industry rival.More and more, though, employers are requiring regular workers to sign those deals. About 1 in 5 American workers, nearly 30 million people, are bound by noncompete agreements, according to the Federal Trade Commission.Horror stories about companies using noncompete agreements to trap workers in middling jobs or punish them for taking their skills elsewhere for better pay prompted New York legislators to pass a bill last June that would ban noncompete agreements.Five months later, though, Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t said whether she intends to sign the legislation, which has come under a fierce attack by business groups.The Public Policy Institute of the State of New York, an affiliate of the Business Cou...

Reports: David Braun to be permanently hired as Northwestern's head football coach

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

EVANSTON — Northwestern University interim head football coach David Braun will be named the team's permanent head coach, according to multiple reports.According to The Inside Zone's Matt Fortuna, NU Athletics let the football team's staff know Wednesday that the interim tag on Braun is being removed.ESPN's Pete Thamel and Adam Rittenberg later corroborated Fortuna's report on Braun becoming Northwestern's permanent head coach.A year after a disastrous 1-11 season put the Wildcats at the bottom of the barrel in the college football landscape, controversy rocked the program as a hazing scandal made its rounds, and led to the firing of former head football coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was the longest tenured head football coach in the Big Ten at the time. Among Big Ten’s first-year coaches, Northwestern’s David Braun looks like biggest winner Braun took over with no previous head coaching experience and has led the program to a 5-5 record with two games remaining — which is more wins t...

'Beauty and the Beast' attraction closing at Disney California theme park

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

(KTLA) — Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to explore the “Beauty and the Beast” character’s secret library, will permanently close on Dec. 10, Disneyland officials announced Tuesday.Disney’s Imagination Campus, an educational program that teaches students how to use their imagination to solve various challenges, will take over the space.“Our plan is for Imagination Campus to use the Beast's Library space moving forward and the final day for guests to experience Beast's Library will be Dec. 10,” a Disneyland official told Nexstar's KTLA. Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ expected to return in May 2024 The Beast's Library attraction is tucked away inside the Sorcerer’s Workshop, located in Hollywood Land at Disney’s California Adventure Park. The famous Prince portrait hangs in the middle of the room and guests can watch as it changes to the clawed version, just like it did in the 1991 animated film.The enchanted book in the library also asks guests a series of questions t...

Frito-Lay recalls 16,000 crisps sold in 26 states — including Illinois

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) – Frito-Lay issued a voluntary recall of more than 16,000 bags of veggie crisps that may contain undeclared milk, an allergen.According to the Food and Drug Administration, Frito-Lay said some of its Off the Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps may contain milk ingredients due to the unintended presence of caramel seasoned crisps. The recall comes after an investigation into a customer complaint, FDA officials said.The recall covers the snacks sold in 6 ¼ oz bags with a use-by date of March 12, 2024. The affected products have manufacturing codes 55432514MH, 55432516MH or 55432517MH. Family Dollar recalls dozens of products sold in 23 states Costumers would have been able to purchase the products as early as Sept. 13. The products were distributed to retail stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, P...

Devon Wylie, former NFL player for Chiefs and Titans, dies

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:54 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) – Devon Wylie, a former NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans, has passed away at 35.Wylie's death was confirmed by family members in a social media post shared Monday. Devon Wylie, then of the Kansas City Chiefs, returns a kickoff during a game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Colorado, on December 30, 2012. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)The former NFL player was also mourned earlier this week by the Fresno State football team, of which he was a member between 2007-2011."Forever a Bulldog," reads an X post shared to the team's official page. "Our thoughts are with the Wylie family during this difficult time." Super Bowl bonus: How much extra money do the winners and losers make? During his time with Fresno State, Wylie returned 41 punts for an average of 13.5 yards, and went All-American as a punt returner in 2011. He also played wide receiver for the Bulldogs, catching 98 passes for 1,327 yards and eight touchdown...