BEIRUT — A global human rights group accused Israel of using white phosphorus incendiary shells on residential buildings in at least five towns and villages in conflict-hit southern Lebanon, possibly harming civilians and violating international law, in a report published Wednesday. Human Rights Watch said in its report that there...
‘Boss’ Trump Should Go to Prison: Opinion
The day after Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies, he stood before a camera and repeated a litany of lies. Lies we have all heard a multitude of times: The judge is corrupt, his conviction is a conspiracy orchestrated by Joe Biden, and New York is a crime-ridden sewer...
Gantz Resigns From Israel’s War Cabinet Over Netanyahu Frustrations
JERUSALEM — Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country's security needs. Netanyahu More Reliant on Far-right Allies The move does not immediately pose a...
274 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Rescue of 4 Hostages: Gaza Health Ministry
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed, and hundreds more were wounded, in the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday. The Israeli military said its forces came under heavy fire during the complex daytime operation deep in...
Radanovich Sounds Alarm Over Dem Efforts to Undermine Prop 47 Revise
Republican Assembly candidate George Radanovich is criticizing state Democrats for what he describes as their attempts to undermine efforts to reform Proposition 47. According to Politico, "Democrats in the Legislature plan to fast-track legislation on retail theft and public safety next week and include amendments that would revoke the laws...
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu Set to Address the US Congress on July 24
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, setting the stage for what is expected to be a contentious speech at a crucial moment for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Congressional leaders confirmed the date of the address late Thursday after...
Israel Bombs Another UN-Run School in Gaza, a Day After Strike on School Killed 33
An Israeli airstrike hit a U.N.-run school compound in northern Gaza on Friday, killing three people according to Palestinian emergency officials, a day after a similar strike on a school in Gaza's center killed at least 33 people. In both airstrikes, the Israeli army said Hamas militants were operating from within the...
Merced Mall Under New Ownership, Selling for $22.5 Million. Here’s Who Bought It.
The largest section of the Merced Mall has a new owner — Sacramento-based Ethan Conrad Properties, The Merced FOCUS has learned. The Merced FOCUS confirmed the news Thursday morning with the company’s front office. The mall is also listed on the company’s website. Escrow closed on the core section of...
More People Make ‘No-Buy Year’ Pledges as Overspending or Climate Worries Catch Up With Them
NEW YORK — A 35-year-old Brooklyn resident gave up buying new clothes. A 22-year old in San Diego swore off retail therapy. A 26-year old in England banned carbonated drinks from her shopping list. These three women, who don’t know each other, all started the year resolving to spend money...
Ditch Store-Bought Staples and Make Your Own From Scratch
Tired of overpaying for low-quality ingredients at the grocery store? It's time to embrace your self-sufficient era and make your own kitchen staples from scratch - don't worry, it's a lot simpler than it sounds. Discover how to make homemade staples from spice blends to low-carb breadcrumbs and even nut...