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As we speak’s high tales
Because the dying toll in Gaza nears 20,000, U.S. officers say diplomats from Israel and Qatar are assembly in Europe to barter one other non permanent cease-fire. Hamas says one among its senior leaders, Ismail Haniyeh, was in Egypt, which can be making an attempt to dealer a ceasefire. In the meantime, the U.N. is making an attempt to cross a decision for a humanitarian cease-fire. A vote continues to be delayed because the leaders talk about language that may be acceptable to the U.S. to be able to keep away from a veto.
An image taken from from the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Harfa, close to the border with Israel, exhibits smoke billowing close to an Israeli outpost from rockets fired by Hezbollah on Dec. 15.
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An image taken from from the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Harfa, close to the border with Israel, exhibits smoke billowing close to an Israeli outpost from rockets fired by Hezbollah on Dec. 15.
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- Combating in Gaza has been intense, with heavy shelling from Israel by land, air and sea, says NPR’s Jason DeRose. He studies on Up First that two ladies sheltering at Holy Household parish church in northern Gaza had been shot and killed by an Israeli sniper, in response to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. About 1,000 Palestinian Christians reside in Gaza. DeRose says there are “actual worries about group survival.”
Take a look at npr.org/mideastupdates for extra protection and evaluation of this battle.
The European Union Parliament yesterday voted on sweeping adjustments to the bloc’s immigration coverage. The settlement comes as France defends a brand new immigration invoice that critics say seems to be just like the “anti-immigration platform of the far-right occasion,” NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley studies. EU international locations have been coping with elevated migration from the Center East and Africa in an “advert hoc, uncoordinated approach,” Beardsley says. It is fueling the recognition of far-right, anti-immigration politicians and placing strain on the EU to handle migration.
The Virginia Division of Corrections is refusing to make public dozens of tape recordings made behind the scenes throughout executions. They are saying they need to “shield the privateness of relations.” A lawyer for the Virginia Legal professional Common’s workplace stated the state would think about releasing them if relations of the executed prisoners need to hear them. NPR spoke to 4 totally different relations of the executed inmates. All of them say they need the tapes launched to carry the jail accountable.
Deep dive
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a marketing campaign rally on Saturday in Durham, N.H. He’s on the middle of some key questions that the Supreme Court docket may tackle through the 2024 presidential election.
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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a marketing campaign rally on Saturday in Durham, N.H. He’s on the middle of some key questions that the Supreme Court docket may tackle through the 2024 presidential election.
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The Supreme Court docket is poised to play a pivotal position within the 2024 presidential election. Because the justices face scrutiny and waning belief over a number of ethics scandals, listed below are the main disputes to look at subsequent 12 months:
- The court docket is deciding whether or not to fast-track a case questioning whether or not former President Donald Trump has absolute immunity in a case associated to his try to carry onto energy after the 2020 election.Â
- Justices will evaluate the case of Joseph Fischer, who was charged with obstructing an official continuing on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Fischer argues the Justice Division overreached when it charged him below a company fraud statute normally reserved for individuals who tamper with paperwork.
- Trump has vowed to attraction a choice Colorado’s Supreme Court docket made this week to bar him from the state’s main poll.
As we speak’s hear
The film Hook is now a household favourite, regardless of weak evaluations when it got here out in 1991. Initially meant as a musical, the movie’s demo songs are actually accessible in a brand new recording.
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The film Hook is now a household favourite, regardless of weak evaluations when it got here out in 1991. Initially meant as a musical, the movie’s demo songs are actually accessible in a brand new recording.
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Steven Spielberg’s 1991 Peter Pan adaptation Hook has been polarizing since its launch. Whereas it flopped with critics and a few adults, a era of youngsters grew to like the heartwarming, technicolor movie starring Robin Williams. Even essentially the most die-hard followers could not realize it began out as a film musical. A brand new 3-CD album reveals the entire deserted music demos, full with John Williams’ instrumental rating. Hearken to among the songs and be taught why they did not find yourself within the film.
3 issues to know earlier than you go
Luke Durant is now in his thirty ninth 12 months as Santa Luke at Mondawmin Mall.
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Luke Durant is now in his thirty ninth 12 months as Santa Luke at Mondawmin Mall.
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- Luke Durant is a legend at Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore. This 12 months is his thirty ninth working as a beloved mall Santa that some individuals drive hours yearly to go to. NPR spent a day with Durant, attending to know his secrets and techniques to success.Â
- Cashmere clothes was a luxurious funding. Now, many extra inexpensive choices can be found — usually at the price of environmental degradation and lower-quality garments.Â
- An antibiotic taken within the hours after having unprotected intercourse may work like a morning-after capsule for STIs. However, research are unclear on whether or not it really works for cisgender ladies.
This text was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi
