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Biden condemns the ‘appalling assault’ by Hamas as Israel’s allies express anger and shock

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday decried the “appalling assault” by Hamas militants and his administration pledged to ensure Israel has “what it needs to defend itself” after the surprise attack that drew worldwide condemnation and anger from Israel’s allies. Biden made clear in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support,” according to the White House. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rushed to the White House for meetings and was phoning foreign counterparts, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israel’s defense minister.“Terrorism is never justified. Israel has a right to defend itself and its people,” Biden said in a statement that also warned “any other party hostile to Israel” against “seeking advantage in this situation.” Washington’s support for “Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering,” the president said. His Pentagon chief said the U.S...

Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country’s national disaster authority said.The United Nations gave a preliminary figure of 320 dead, but later said the figure was still being verified. Local authorities gave an estimate of 100 people killed and 500 injured, according to the same update from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.Mohammad Abdullah Jan said four villages in the Zenda Jan district in Herat province bore the brunt of the quakes and aftershocks. Dozens of houses have been damaged. The United States Geological Survey reported the 6.3 magnitude tremblors. It said the epicenter was 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) northwest of Herat city. There was an aftershock with a 5.5 magnitude.A map on the USGS website indicates seven earthquakes in the area. At least five powerful earthquakes struck the city around noon, Herat city resident Abdul Shakor Samadi said.“All people are out...

At least 15 people are killed when a bomb brought home by children explodes in eastern Congo

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least 15 people were killed in eastern Congo after a group of children brought home an explosive device that they had found while they were playing, a community leader said Saturday.The tragedy took place Friday evening in the village of Kyangitsi, located in Masisi territory in North Kivu province.“At around 8 p.m. local time, while some of the residents were trying to find out what it was, the bomb exploded,” said Telesphore Mitondeke, a member of a Masisi grouping of civil society organizations. For the past two weeks, the region has been the scene of hostilities between local armed groups vying for control of villages.Many localities already have fallen under the control of the “Wazalendo” patriot self-defense forces. According to local community leaders, part of the strategic town of Kitshanga is now in the hands of the young patriots, who have managed to dislodge the M23 rebels.The ongoing clashes have caused panic among the population, prompting ma...

TSA says US on track to break records with firearms seized at airport checkpoints

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the United States is on track to break records when it comes to the number of firearms seized at airport checkpoints this year.  Last year, the agency confiscated 6,542 firearms, and so far this year, TSA officials have already intercepted 5,072. "The number one excuse we get when people come through and we detect a firearm in their carry-on bag is that they forgot the firearm is in there,” Dan Velez, a TSA spokesperson, said.Across the country in this last quarter, the TSA said they confiscated about 19.8 firearms per day, and about 94 percent of them were loaded.   Financial penalties for such infractions can be as high as $15,000, depending on the circumstances.  US Marshals ordered to take helicopter owned by WV gov's family-owned business Velez reminds passengers that they&nbs...

Blood pressure medicine recalled after oxycodone tablet found on packaging line

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

(NewsNation) – A drug manufacturer is voluntarily recalling a batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol over a foreign tablet was found during production.KVK-Tech called the recall a precautionary measure after a 5 mg oxycodone HCl pill was discovered on the packaging line once the batch was complete, according to a KVK-Tech recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The two pills are similar in appearance, and the difference is "not likely to be noticed by a regular user of the 10 mg betaxolol tablet," according to the notice. Nearly 273K Ram trucks recalled over rear view camera issue Betaxolol can potentially slow elderly patients’ heart rates — an effect that would likely be exacerbated if it were accidentally combined with an opioid, according to the FDA. It could also worsen some patients’ lung and heart function.Those taking betaxolol are being instructed to check their medication for batch numbers and expiration dates; the affected lot had a ba...

Co-founder of G brewing with non-alcoholic drinks

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

Co-founder of Go Brewing Joe Chura joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more on non-alcoholic drinks for those wanting to take a break from alcohol.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

EagleRider tour guide on his 66th tour of famous Route 66

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

EagleRider tour guide Richard Wynkoop joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more on his 66th tour of famous Route 66.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

PHOTOS: Day one of the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Weekend One of the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off Friday afternoon with music lovers from Texas and beyond flooding Zilker Park to see some of the biggest names in music. For those of us who had to sit out this year or are waiting until Weekend Two, here are a few photos to fuel the fear of missing out. MORE: Austin woman has gone to ACL every year, ‘As long as I live here, I will go.’ Drone Show by Ismael Quintanilla III for ACL Fest 23ACL fans react as Maggie Rogers takes to the stage the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)Maggie Rogers performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, 20...

Thousands lose power in Latham outages

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Thousands of people lost power on October 7 in Latham, according to National Grid’s outage map. Over 2,400 customers are currently impacted by the outages. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The power outages are attributed to heavy storms in the area. Estimated restoration times are currently between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

This is the wealthiest person in New York, new Forbes report shows

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:50:57 GMT

NEW YORK (NEXSTAR) — You can probably name some of the richest people in the country: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett. But do you know the wealthiest person in New York? Unless you have a few billion dollars lying around, it likely isn’t you.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Every year, Forbes releases a list of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. This includes those who have garnered their wealth through investments, software, sports, retail, real estate, family ties, and food.To make the list this year, billionaires needed at least $2.9 billion. As a whole, the Forbes 400 hold $4.5 trillion in wealth. In New York, the richest person who made the list is Michael Bloomberg, according to the Forbes 400. As the co-founder of Bloomberg LP, a financial information and media company, Bloomberg has an estimated net worth of $96.3 billion. Proposal calls for cameras at all state park entrances The 2023 list includes some not...