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TikTok, Instagram Target Outlet Covering Israel–Palestine Amid Siege on Gaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

As Israel escalates its bombardment of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for a surprise attack from Hamas, TikTok and Instagram have come after a news site dedicated to providing coverage on Palestine and Israel.On Tuesday, a Mondoweiss West Bank correspondent’s Instagram account was suspended, while the news outlet’s TikTok account was temporarily taken down on Monday. Other Instagram users have reported restrictions on their accounts after posting about Palestine, including an inability to livestream or to comment on other’s posts. And on Instagram and Facebook (both owned by the same company, Meta), hashtags relating to Hamas and “Al-Aqsa Flood,” the group’s name for its attack on Israel, are being hidden from search. The death toll from the attack continues to rise, with Israeli officials reporting 1,200 deaths as of Wednesday afternoon. The platforms’ targeting of accounts reporting on Palestine comes as information from people in Gaza is harder to come by amid Is...

Chevy Chase father describes ‘fear and terror’ of his son being in the Israeli army

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

Mitchell Bard, who lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, said he has been having sleepless nights lately after his 26-year-old son, an Israeli army reservist, was called up to serve.On Tuesday, Israel’s military expanded its mobilization of reservists to 360,000 as it ramped up its retaliation for surprise attacks by Hamas militants.“The first response was to feel pride and respect that he was prepared to make this kind of sacrifice,” Bard said.However, Bard said he “almost simultaneously” had a “sense of fear and terror that he was going to put himself in harm’s way.”Bard asked that his son not be identified by name by WTOP.“It’s not so easy to sleep when you don’t know exactly what’s happening to your child and what sort of danger he may be in,” Bard said.His son has lived in Israel for the past five years.When Bard’s son first mentioned to his family a couple years ago that he was going to join the army, it w...

Policía de Fairfax alerta sobre robos al sacar dinero de cajeros automáticos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

La Policía de Fairfax alertó a los ciudadanos el martes sobre una modalidad de robo en la que los delincuentes supuestamente esperan a que las víctimas retiren el dinero del cajero automático para luego atacar.Este modus operendi se ha detectado en al menos nueve sucursales bancarias situadas en Annandale, Groverton, Springfield y en el condado Prince William, según las autoridades.Uno de los incidentes recientes se habría reportado en un banco del área el 15 de septiembre luego de que la víctima retiró $9,500 de su cuenta. Al salir de la sucursal y llegar hasta su vehículo, se dio cuenta de que estaba encendida la alerta sobre la presión de las gomas y al bajarse se dio cuenta que estaban pinchadas.Entonces, presuntamente un hombre de unos 30 años, con playera negra y portando una mochila, se le acercó para ofrecerle ayuda. Las autoridades indicaron que mientras la víctima revisaba las gomas, el sospechoso aparentemente tomó el dinero del auto.La investigación de la policía reveló ...

Pakistan cricket boss to travel India after World Cup visa issue for journalists and fans resolved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board will travel to India on Thursday after getting assurances that his country’s journalists and fans will get visas for the Cricket World Cup.Zaka Ashraf, chairman of the PCB management committee, will watch the marquee game between Pakistan and India in Ahmedabad on Saturday at the 134,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium.“I am traveling tomorrow after receiving confirmation that our journalists have been asked to submit their passports (at the Indian High Commission) for the mega event,” Ashraf told reporters in Lahore on Wednesday.Earlier this week, the PCB said it was “extremely disappointment” that visas had been delayed for Pakistani journalists and fans, asking both the International Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India to expedite the process.Ashraf also met with top officials of the foreign ministry in Islamabad to resolve the matter.“I am happy that my conversation with the foreign offi...

How suppressing inflammation can lower your risk for serious disease

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.When people think about their risk for heart disease, they may consider their family history, whether or not they smoke, how active they are, and how they eat. Dr. Allen Taylor, Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, said that while those things matter, our bodies continuously have a degree of inflammation in them, which also has to be considered.“Inflammation accelerates and increases the risk of atherosclerosis, we’ve just never had a way to address it,” he said.Atherosclerosis happens when the walls of the arteries stiffen over time and narrow because of a buildup of plaque. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, and other cells in the blood that deposit along the inner walls of the arteries.Over time, the passage through which blood flows can become narrower, and less blood reaches the body. This heightens your chance of a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.Researc...

Colorado weather: Where will it snow this week?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Get ready for cold temperatures in the mountains. This weekend's looking spooky with potential frost in the Denver metro area and snow in the mountains.Winter weather advisoryThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory across most of the high country including Vail, Aspen and Steamboat Springs from Wednesday night to Friday morning. For a winter weather advisory, expect one or more of these conditions:Snow of 3-5 inches in 12 hoursSleet of less than half an inchFreezing rain with sleet and or snowBlowing snowWhere will it snow?According to the NWS in Grand Junction, expect snow near the Elk Mountains and Central Mountain Valleys.An estimated 6 to 12 inches of snow may fall. Most of the snow will be above 8,500 feet, but some may dip below 7,000 feet.Snow is expected to fall near Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and Medicine Bow Range as well. What is the difference between a winter weather advisory and winter storm warning? Win...

Prepare for slick roads with first major Colorado mountain snow coming

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Clouds, light snow and rain showers are expected to push into the high country on Wednesday with a Winter Weather Advisory in several mountain areas through Friday morning.Friday night could bring Denver's first freeze through Saturday morning. With cold weather on the way, the National Weather Service office in Boulder warns drivers about hazardous driving conditions in the mountains. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The heaviest snow is expected in the mountains Thursday, but cold temperatures will reach the metro area in the Denver weather forecast Wednesday and stick around through at least Saturday morning. While mountain areas have already seen freezing temperatures, this is expected to be the first major snow of the season in the mountains.The NWS said now is the time to winterize your vehicle, especially if you plan to travel in the mountains this week.Snow tires and tire pressureFor the Denver metro area, the rule of th...

Dolphins place rookie RB De’Von Achane on IR with knee injury, expect him to return this season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are placing rookie running back De’Von Achane on injured reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a knee injury against the New York Giants.Coach Mike McDaniel did not confirm whether Achane’s injury will require surgery, nor did he provide many details on the extent of the injury. He said it is not a “grave” injury, and he expects Achane to return this season. The injury happened late in a 31-16 win over the Giants on Sunday.“It wasn’t a black-and-white decision where it was obvious, but it was something that Chris (GM Chris Grier) and I knew was the best thing for the team, which always coincides with what’s best for that particular athlete,” McDaniel said.Achane will miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, as well as matchups against Philadelphia, New England and Kansas City. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 10, so he will be eligible to return in Week 11 against the Raiders.Miami’s run...

Santos says he won’t accept plea deal and will run for reelection

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

(CNN) — Embattled Rep. George Santos remained defiant on Wednesday after facing new federal criminal charges, insisting he would not accept a plea deal and that he will run for reelection next year.Santos, a New York Republican, claimed that none of the 23 charges against him had any merit, contending that he would fight them all in court and battle calls for his expulsion.“I’m going to continue to fight this as much as I said in the past. Nothing has changed,” Santos told a small group of reporters in his office on Wednesday morning. “I think I’ve made it clear that I will fight this to prove my innocence. So yeah, I’m pretty much denying every last bit of charges.”Federal prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled a fresh round of charges against Santos, called a superseding indictment, that brings the total number of counts against him to 23. This indictment is wider in scope and provides new and damaging details about Santos’ alleged efforts to personally profit through his campa...

The American Academy of Pediatrics conjures 10 Halloween pedestrian safety tips

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:07:42 GMT

Dr. Sadiqa A. I. Kendi | (TNS) American Academy of PediatricsWith Halloween around the corner, it’s a good time to consider ways to improve the safety of trick-or-treaters planning to roam neighborhoods and communities. The holiday brings delight to many but also heightens the risk of pedestrian injuries, as costumed characters dart from house to house or are distracted by scary sights and sounds, especially after nightfall.Those who are handing out treats at home can also help improve safety by keeping pathways to the door well lit and free of any obstacles like bicycles or garden hoses that might block the path of visiting goblins, witches and ghosts. Drivers should be extra careful on the roads that day, especially between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m., when trick-or-treaters are most likely to be out.It’s always best for an adult to accompany young children when they trick or treat. Often your town or park district will offer Halloween activities earlier in the day so you can avoid going o...