Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza, striking schools, hospitals and mosques | Israel War on Gaza News

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  781 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

A day after Israel struck a convoy of ambulances transporting critically wounded patients from the al-Shifa Hospital to the Rafah border crossing, the Israeli army has intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, hitting schools, mosques and more hospitals. On Saturday morning an Israeli air missile struck the Al Fakhoura school run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in the Jabalia refugee camp, killing at least 15 people and injuring 54, according to the Palestinian health ministry. [Read More]

John Sterling

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  333 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Learn about John Sterling Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Height, Early Life, Family, Dating, Partner, Wiki and Facts. Who is John Sterling:John Sterling is a famous Sportscaster. He was born on July 4, 1938 and his birthplace is New York. John is also well known as, Play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees. John is originated from United States. He became known for reciting the lyrics to Harry Belafonte’s “Zombie Jamboree” after back-to-back home runs, saying “its a back to back! [Read More]

Killing convicts with nitrogen is even worse than the lethal injection | Human Rights

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  981 words  |  Martina Birk

Recently, the Department of Corrections of the state of Alabama announced it would try to execute death row prisoner Kenny Smith for a second time, this time with something they call nitrogen hypoxia. On November 17, 2022, Alabama tried and failed to execute Smith with lethal injection owing to an inability to establish intravenous access. My own research has shown that death by lethal injection involves choking on your own blood about 80 percent of the time. [Read More]

The Beast of the Bronx: Three-foot rat 'found in New York City shoe shop'

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  554 words  |  Aldo Pusey

The Beast of the Bronx: Three-foot rat 'found in New York City shoe shop'By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 17:41 EST, 6 January 2012 3 View comments It may be the size of a small dog, but this is not the sort of creature many of us would fancy petting. What appears to be a giant rat was allegedly found dead in a Foot Locker shoe shop in the Bronx, New York. [Read More]

The keeper of Afghanistans poetic past | Arts and Culture

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  16 minutes  |  3342 words  |  Larita Shotwell

On a crisp March morning in 2020, gridlocked cars honk noisily at a roundabout opposite a high wall, guarded by a handful of uniformed men in the Afghan capital. Behind the wall lies Kabul Public Library, a simple, three-storey brick structure constructed 55 years ago. Trapped between imposing government buildings, the library is an oasis in the chaotic capital – its corridors, run-down and dimly lit, lie silent, but for the faint chattering of guards drinking tea outside. [Read More]

Dede Westbrook Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Contract, Fantasy, Net Worth

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1425 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Dede Westbrook BiographyDede Westbrook is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He played college football in Oklahoma. Dede was selected in the 4th round (110th overall) selection of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. 10 Quick Facts About Dede Westbrook Name: Dede Westbrook Age: 27 Birthday: November 21 Zodiac Sign: Sagg1tarius Height: 6 feet 0 inches Nationality: American Occupation: Football wide receiver Marital Status. [Read More]

I adore Lin-Manuel Miranda, but the man needs a hair intervention | Mary Elizabeth Williams

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  758 words  |  Martina Birk

‘I live in the same Manhattan neighborhood as Miranda, and I know for a fact that there is a barber shop every 10 feet. This is an easily remedied situation.’ Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters‘I live in the same Manhattan neighborhood as Miranda, and I know for a fact that there is a barber shop every 10 feet. This is an easily remedied situation.’ Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/ReutersOpinionHamilton This article is more than 7 years oldI adore Lin-Manuel Miranda, but the man needs a hair interventionThis article is more than 7 years oldMary Elizabeth WilliamsThe Hamilton creator stands as proof that less-than-great hair can happen even to more-than-great men [Read More]

Lissie to kick off free Rock Island concert series

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  374 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

In time for Alternating Currents, Rock Island native Lissie will kick off this year’s annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island. Lissie will perform Aug. 17 as part of the Alternating Currents festival (Aug. 17-20, mainly downtown Davenport). The Rock Island weekly series (into October) is presented by Rock Island Happy Joe’s, and additional sponsorship from Alternating Currents, Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Friendship Manor, Gas & Electric Credit Union, The Arc of the Quad Cities, and Bent River Brewing Company. [Read More]

This is the age when your sex drive will be at its most rampant (and girls, it might surprise you)

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  628 words  |  Aldo Pusey

IT'S long been thought women reach their sexual peak a little later than men. But, chances are girls, you'll be having the best sex of your life a little earlier than you expected - in fact, you might have already had it. While past research has shown a woman's libido is most rampant in her 30s, new findings suggest that might not be true. New data suggests almost half of women have found their sexual desire was highest between the ages of 18 and 24. [Read More]

Will Zach Tinker's Fenmore Stick Around?

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  649 words  |  Martina Birk

The Young and the Restless characters frequently come and go. Fenmore Baldwin has been missing in action for years. But he recently returned to town during the holidays, with Zach Tinker reprising his role. But will he stick around for a long time? Fenmore Baldwin is in town to honor his mother Tracey E. Bregman has been dazzling the small screen as Lauren Baldwin for 40 years, and the show decided to give her a standalone episode to honor her time on the series. [Read More]