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Israeli army says rocket fired from Gaza into Israel, testing fragile cease-fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military says Palestinian militants have fired a rocket into southern Israel.The launch on Sunday comes less than 24 hours after a cease-fire was reached between Israel and the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip.The army said the rocket set off air-raid sirens in southern Israel, but landed in an open area.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fragile cease-fire between Israeli forces and militants in the Gaza Strip appeared to be holding Sunday after a five-day clash that killed 33 Palestinians and two people in Israel.The latest round of Gaza fighting was sparked Tuesday when Israeli jets killed three top commanders from the Islamic Jihad militant group in response to earlier rocket launches from Gaza. Those killings set off a barrage of militant fire and the conflagration threatened to drag the region into another all-out war until an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire took ho...

‘Guardians Vol. 3’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’ top box office again

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

Several new movies infiltrated theaters nationwide this weekend, from a lighthearted trip to Italy with Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen to a Ben Affleck-fronted detective thriller. The two top spots were once again claimed by Marvel and Mario, however.In its second weekend, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” added $60.5 million from North American theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. That’s a slim 49% drop from its opening, which is rare for big superhero films that tend to be front-loaded and have big second weekend drops of 60% or more. As the smallest Marvel drop since the beginning of the pandemic, it also answers the “ superhero fatigue ” question that some floated last weekend. Including $91.9 million from international showings, “Vol. 3” has already grossed over $528.8 million worldwide.Second place went to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” with $13 million in its sixth weekend, bringing its domestic grosses just shy of $536 million. Fami...

Fed hikes and default fears: Here's what could be next for the housing market

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

(The Hill) – Homebuyers and renters alike could feel relief later this year as home prices stabilize, mortgage rates decline and rent price growth continues to slow. Economists expect the Federal Reserve to pause rate hikes for a time while it observes incoming economic data, some stemming from the banking crisis that led to tightened lending.This could allow mortgage rates to fall even further from their high point last fall and give buyers a little breathing room to take advantage of home prices that are falling from their peaks. But first, Congress must avert a crisis and act on the debt ceiling to avoid an unprecedented default — an event that could shatter the U.S. financial system, according to experts.Debt limit looms over housing marketSpeaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) are seen as they speak to reporters following a meeting with President Biden, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to ...

Video shows gunman open fire on man arriving home in Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

(KTLA) – Video captured the terrifying moment a gunman opened fire as a man pulled up to the driveway of his home in Los Angeles.The shooting took place at a home in the city's Northridge neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. Friday night.Home security video shows the victim pulling up to his circular driveway as a brown Kia sedan was parked on the street nearby.“I noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of our neighbor’s house, parked pretty far away from the curb, so it was very unusual to see a vehicle parked that way,” recalled the victim, who did not want to be identified.The victim parked near his front door and was about to exit his car when he noticed the suspicious vehicle suddenly drive up to the curb in front of his house.That’s when a man hopped out of the car and began firing.“A gentleman jumped out from the backseat wearing a hoodie and a bandana," recalled the victim. “I just saw him lift up and point a black handgun with a long silencer in the front. So I closed my door...

The story of America's last 'king' — and why his followers turned on him

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This past weekend, King Charles III joined the expansive and historic list of people to lead the United Kingdom, stretching back more than a millennium.Stateside, our official ties with the commonwealth ended with King George III and the British defeat in the Revolutionary War. But George wasn’t necessarily America’s last "king": A man with ties to Michigan claimed that title.The story involves a remote Michigan island and the chaos within the Church of Latter-Day Saints in the wake of Joseph Smith’s death.WHO IS JAMES JESSE STRANG?James Jesse Strang, born in New York in 1813, was said to be a man of many talents. By the time he was 23, he had been admitted to the New York State Bar before going on to serve as a postmaster and the owner/editor of a newspaper.But some historians have assigned him yet another occupation: con man. Biden congratulates King Charles, Queen Camilla on their coronation Doug Gordon with Wisconsin Public Radio detailed Strang’s ...

Lower than average highs thanks to the wet forecast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy Mother's Day.Update: The National Weather Service placed part of Travis and Williamson Counties under a Flood Advisory until 2:30. Rainfall of .50" to 1.00"+ will be possible for the next few hours leading to minor flooding of low-lying or poor drainage areas.Flood Advisory for parts of Travis and Williamson CountiesShowers with a few embedded areas of heavy rain moved into Fayette County shortly before 4:30 Sunday morning. The rain advanced to the north and northwest during the morning, reaching Travis County and the Austin area after 9:30. There were times when the rain was heavy but, on the whole, the eastern counties saw light to moderate precipitation.Higher rain totals of between .20" and .50" were confined to reporting stations in eastern Bastrop, Fayette, Lee, and Milam Counties. Preliminary 24-hour rainfall totals The Flood Warning for the Middle Yegua Creek near Dime Box was cancelled before 8 a.m. Flood stage was at 9' and dropping. The afternoon ...

Youth trying to make a difference in support of climate change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The younger generation is trying to make a difference in today's world. You don't have to look far to see their commitment by trying to get legislators to understand why there is a need for gun control.Others are determined to help save the planet by doing battle on behalf of climate change. Recently, the voices of 16 young people were heard when they challenged their state's pro-fossil fuel policies. Part of what makes this story more interesting is that it occurred in a state where you wouldn't necessarily think a challenge like this would happen.Montana.The 16 range in age from 5 to 22. They filed a climate change lawsuit objecting to the state's policies when it comes to fossil fuels. State officials tried to thwart this group's efforts but to no avail, because a judge declared the lawsuit filed will head to trial.A win for the good guys.The trial will be heard in Helena. Climate law experts say it would be the first of its kind. Its significance cannot be under...

Son of Buffalo mass shooting victim speaks to continued lack of change on East Side, Mayor Brown responds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Mark Talley, the son of Geraldine Talley and Executive Director of the organization Agents for Advocacy, said he has not seen any major changes on the East Side in the year since the racist mass shooting at the Tops supermarket on Jefferson Avenue. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We see a lot of organizations and companies trying to pull people together so we can overcome the hate that happened last year. Unfortunately, that was on a micro level," he said. "On a macro level, I don't still see what has changed since last year on the East Side. The East Side after 5/14 is the same East Side of Buffalo as it was prior to 5/14."Talley joined News 4 on Sunday morning to reflect on this past year."Unfortunately, this is the one-year anniversary. Even saying 'anniversary' kind of seems too strong to say regarding this weekend, but it's the one-year anniversary of the Tops terrorist attack," he said. "It's ...

Indian Ladder Farms starts new Mother’s Day tradition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Indian Ladder Farms is not just a place to go during the Fall; throughout the year, the farm organizes a variety of events. But this year, Laurie Ten Eyck, Manager of the farm, said the staff wanted to explore other options to help celebrate Mother’s Day.“We have always done a Mother’s Day brunch. So we felt pretty good about that,” she said. “Although, since the pandemic… I think everything is always uncertain.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! That’s when the team decided to create the first annual Moederdag (that’s Mother’s Day in Dutch) Festival, named after the owner’s Dutch heritage. They wanted the event to include yoga, brunch, mimosas, and other activities like a 5-k run for moms.Ed Meyer of Delmar brought his wife and two kids because he felt this was a great way to spend the day, especially since his wife loves to run in a variety of 5k races.“Their mom, my wife, is running, so we had to ...

Man found dead after drowning in Carondelet Park pond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:26:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was found dead Saturday morning after crews he found that he had drowned inside a Carondelet Park pond.Officers responded to a call around 8:15 a.m. at the park, where a 22-year-old man was last seen swimming inside the pond. After going under the water, the man never reappeared. Foggy and humid start Sunday, storms expected by 2 p.m. The St. Louis Fire Department responded to the scene, and later found the man dead.