Middle East Crisis: Israel Appears to Soften Stance in Cease-Fire Talks
Israel has reduced the number of hostages that it wants freed during the first phase of a new truce in Gaza, officials said. Hamas has not commented on the proposal.
Blinken Urges Hamas to Accept Israel’s Cease-Fire Proposal
“The only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a cease-fire is Hamas,” said Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya
Heavy rains have been pounding parts of East Africa for weeks, and the flooding has killed hundreds of people in recent days.
Deadly Mudslides Hit Kenya After Weeks of Torrential Rain
Flash flooding sent a deluge of muddy water over an area in the Rift Valley region of southern Kenya.
Winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize Use Courts to Contest Oil Projects
Around the world, grass-roots organizers and Indigenous communities are taking proposed coal, oil and gas projects to court — and winning.
Scotland’s Humza Yousaf resigns – The Washington Post
Scotland’s Humza Yousaf resigns The Washington Post Scotland’s leader Humza Yousaf resigns after a year in power, throwing his pro-independence party into chaos CNN Scotland’s leader resigns after conflicts over climate change, gender identity weakened government ABC News Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister in boost to Labour’s chances in UK vote Reuters UK Scotland’s leader Humza Yousaf
Robbi Mecus, Who Fostered L.G.B.T.Q. Climbing Community, Dies at 52 – The New York Times
Robbi Mecus, Who Fostered L.G.B.T.Q. Climbing Community, Dies at 52 The New York Times 1 climber dies and 1 survives with traumatic injuries after 1,000-foot fall off mountain in Alaska’s Denali National Park CNN Climber who died after 1,000-foot fall on Alaska peak identified as “passionate” New York forest ranger Robbi Mecus CBS News Fatal Climbing Fall on
Columbia University president says negotiations with protesters have stalled, school will not divest from Israel – NBC News
Columbia University president says negotiations with protesters have stalled, school will not divest from Israel NBC News Columbia University urges pro-Palestinian protesters to disperse after failed talks Reuters Talks fail to end Israel war protest at Columbia University: Live updates USA TODAY Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war roil US campuses ahead of graduations Yahoo! Voices Columbia Tells Protesters
Patriots, DT Christian Barmore agree to 4-year extension, agent says – ESPN
Patriots, DT Christian Barmore agree to 4-year extension, agent says ESPN Source: Patriots, Christian Barmore agree to contract extension Boston Herald Report: Patriots Ink Barmore to Four-Year Extension Patriots.com Christian Barmore, Patriots agree to four-year extension Yahoo Sports Patriots DT Christian Barmore agrees to four-year extension worth up to $92 million NFL.com
CDC says it’s identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles – The Associated Press
CDC says it’s identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles The Associated Press At Least Three Women Were Infected With H.I.V. After ‘Vampire Facials’ The New York Times 3 women got HIV after ‘vampire facial’ at unlicensed medical spa: CDC Business Insider “Vampire facials” at an unlicensed spa infected three people with HIV, CDC finds CBS