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GAZA CITY: Israel signalled Sunday that it was open to striking a deal with Hamas that included “ending the fighting” in Gaza, where rescuers reported dozens killed a day after Israel stepped up its offensive. Israel’s military has said the expansion of its campaign is aimed at “achieving all the war’s objectives” including releasing hostages and “the defeat of Hamas”. But as the intensified operations got underway, Israel and Hamas were entering indirect talks in Qatar that the Palestinian group said were aimed at ending the war. In a statement on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that “even…

Get the Popular Science Daily Newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries and DIY tips sent on weekdays. The abandoned mines have reopened the doors for scientists, not for miners. The Korea Institute for Geoscience and Mineral Resources (Kigam) is testing and verifying the technology to convert Taebaek’s previous mine shafts into research facilities to extract lunar resources. In this plan, we will partner with Taebaek City to transform the site into a massive demonstration complex for space technology. Taebaek City was once famous for its coal production. When coal ruled the Korean energy mix, the city provided about 30% of the country’s total…

Getty Images On Friday, Cathy Ventura was in the witness stands on the second day of cross-examination at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial. Earlier this week, Ventura testified that Combs raped her in 2018. According to NBC NewsCathy testified that Fine had drilled a hole in the wall after telling him about alleged rape. Ventura testified that she and Didi had consensual sex once more after the rape. She told the ju referee, “We’ve been together for ten years. You just don’t turn off feelings like that.” Fine has been in court for the past few days while Cassie…

For the past few years, the Washington Nationals All-Stars have been mostly there to fill the quota. Josiah Gray strengthened the first half in 2023, but if he was on another team, would it be an All-Star caliber? CJ Abrams may have made an All-Star Game regardless of team, but that’s also in the air. However, this year the Washington Nationals have two Slam Dunk All stars, Abrams and James Wood. It’s exciting to see Star Power return to DC. It wasn’t surprising to see multiple NATs returning to 2010 and launching the All-Star Game. Hopefully we can quickly get…

The stock market has come full circle from its April lows, with all of the losses suffered now recovered. For investors who long defied warnings about being over-exposed to U.S. stocks, especially with the dominant position of a handful of tech stocks in the S&P 500, the rebound in portfolios is a good opportunity to do what many had neglected to do in the past: diversify into international equities and other asset classes.  “You got a gift from the market gods,” said David Schassler, VanEck head of multi-asset solutions, on last week’s “ETF Edge.””We want to see people diversify, diversify internationally…

Pope Leo XIV spoke of unity and those suffering due to war during his inaugural mass in St. Peter’s Square.The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, who is the first American pope, spoke before 200,000 people on Sunday, Vatican News said. “I would like that our first great desire be for a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world,” he said during his homily, the Associated Press reported. “In this our time, we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits…

China has installed renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capabilities than the next 13 countries combined. But, at least so far, it has not been sufficient to offset the rise in fossil fuel use in the country. but New analysis The NGO Carbon Brief has seen China’s emissions decline over the past year, showing a 1% decline compared to the previous March, suggesting that the situation may be changing. The decline is primarily driven by the electricity sector, where renewable energy growth is surgently rising beyond the growing demand. This is not the first time…

Today is the last day of Cathy Ventura’s testimony, and she details the infamous 2016 attack at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, which was filmed on security cameras. The prosecutor asked her more about what happened to her leaving her hotel room. She said, “During the ‘freak-off’ he slapped his eyes and I left before he finished. He took me down the hallway and he pulled me back. He was wearing a towel and socks. ” According to Ventura, Didi became violent if she left the freak without permission. She told the ju decree, “He’s going to be violent.…

The Bucks are looking for a new backup center after losing Robert Hainesey to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the offseason. Free agency proved to have no choice. Center play in the NFL is not as big now. At this point, there may not be 10 good NFL center. That’s part of why Hainesey received an impressive payday, given that he came out of a season where he only started one game. Free agency has proven to have a few options. Along with the poor people to start options, backup included seriously injured Josh Myers, Andre James’ overwhelming options, Will Crup…

Bad news, Alaska Airlines Fans: American Express Membership Rewards Transfers to Hawaiian Miles will end on June 30th.This effectively terminates transfers from membership rewards Alaska Airlines Mileage Planning.Since the middle of last year, HawaiianMiles can be transferred to Alaska Airlines’ mileage planningprovides AMEX cardholders with an indirect way to transfer membership reward points to Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines has since introduced this feature. Acquired Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines last year.Although there is no official American Express statement at the time of writing, the bank has posted this news on the points transfer page on the American Express website and mobile app.American…