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ReutersHamas says it received Israel's response to its ceasefire proposal
Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will study it before submitting its reply, the group's deputy Gaza chief said in a statement. "Hamas has received today the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal presented to the Egyptian and the Qatari mediators on April 13," Khalil Al-Hayya, who is currently based in Qatar, said in a statement published by the group. After more than six months of war with Israel in Gaza, the negotiations remain deadlocked, with Hamas sticking to its demands that any agreement must end the war.
- The Daily Beast
Columbia University’s Gaza Protests Spark Alumni Reunion Boycott
Spencer Platt/GettyPlans for alumni reunions at Columbia University are colliding with controversy, with some alumni planning to boycott over the continued protests against the war in Gaza on campus.Debate raged in a Facebook group for members of the class of 1989 this week, with at least 10 people saying they would not attend their class’s 35th reunion on campus.A post declaring “I WILL NOT ATTEND REUNION!” and featuring an image of a star of David received 18 likes and more than 50 comments in
- USA TODAY
'Critical safety gap' between Tesla drivers, systems cited as NHTSA launches recall probe
A probe by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is looking into Tesla's safety fix for its self-driving features in 2 million cars after crashes.
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Jonathon Brooks joins a murky Panthers offense and fantasy situation
Yahoo Sports’ Draft Live Crew discuss how the versatile running back fits into Carolina’s offense and what are his fantasy prospects for this season.
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Canada's First Nation declares emergency due to excessive chemicals emission
Canada's Aamjiwnaang First Nation declared a state of emergency due to the excessive release of harmful chemicals from INEOS Styrolution's plastic manufacturing plant, the Indigenous group said. The state of emergency will stay in place unless the discharge of benzene drops to acceptable levels, First Nation said late Thursday. The company shut down its facility on April 20 to conduct maintenance and the Ontario government is working with the First Nation to ensure public safety.
- The Canadian Press
McIlroy, Lowry tied for lead in Zurich Classic; Hadwin and Taylor one shot back
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held onto a share of the lead Friday in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, with the Irish duo shooting a 2-under 70 in alternate play in the PGA Tour’s only team event. The teams of Davis Thompson-Andrew Novak, Ryan Brehm-Mark Hubbard and Aaron Rai-David Lipsky matched McIlroy and Lowry at 13-under 131 at TPC Louisiana. They will play best ball Saturday and close with alternate shot Sunday. Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, the 2022 winners,
- People
Dog Allegedly Shot By Teen Dies, Owner Vows to Fight for Gun Control: 'Justice Needs to Be Served' (Exclusive)
"She didn’t deserve this. She was an amazing dog,” the dog's owner exclusively tells PEOPLE
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Commanders pick DB Mike Sainristil in second round of 2024 NFL draft. What to know
Sainristil is the poster child for a WR-turned-DB. Here's what he'll be bringing to the NFL.
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Whitehorse shelter operator 'fully committed to taking action' on inquest recommendations
The non-profit organization that operates the Whitehorse emergency shelter says it will do a "careful and considered review" of the recommendations issued by the jury at this month's coroner's inquest, and make any necessary changes to improve service at the facility.The three-week inquest, which wrapped up this week, examined the circumstances around the deaths of four women at the shelter in 2022 and 2023: Myranda Tizya-Charlie, Cassandra Warville, Josephine Elizabeth Hager and Darla Skookum.T
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Video: BKFC KnuckleMania 4 ceremonial weigh-ins live stream (9 p.m. ET)
Watch the ceremonial weigh-ins for BKFC KnuckleMania 4, which features Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves in the main event.
- The Daily Beast
Jerry Seinfeld Says He’s Too Old to Do Another Stand-Up Special
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ImagesFans of comedian Jerry Seinfeld are going to have to stick to reruns, because the veteran comedian said his most recent comedy special will likely be his last.In a podcast interview with David Remnick for the New Yorker Radio Hour, Seinfeld was brutally honest about the business and his own limitations as a comedian.“I think comedians now try so hard to be all new all the time, I think the quality suffers because none of us are really that good,” Seinfeld sai
- Food & Wine
Everything to Know About The Black Dog, the Real-Life Pub From Taylor Swift's New Album
Grab your passport and a pint.
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High-risk sex offender Randall Hopley evaded police manhunt by hiding under a bridge, court hears
High-risk sex offender Randall Hopley hid out under a bridge in South Vancouver while the subject of an intense 10-day police manhunt and Canada-wide warrant in November. The details emerged Friday during sentencing arguments in Vancouver provincial court where Hopley has pleaded guilty to three charges of breaching his long-term supervision order and one charge of failing to appear in court. The 58-year-old walked away from his halfway house in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Nov. 4, taking hi
- People
Carpool Violator Busted for Trying to Pass Off Realistic Dummy as Passenger
“We’ve gotta give it to them, the appearance is next level," California Highway Patrol said in a statement
- CBC
Crews monitoring Robert Service Way escarpment in Whitehorse after 'minor slide'
Consultants with the City of Whitehorse are monitoring the escarpment along Robert Service Way after a "minor slide" on Thursday.Tension cracks started to form Wednesday afternoon as a result of thawing caused by warm weather, the city said in an update late Friday afternoon. The slide on Thursday was less than 100 cubic metres, the city said. "Crews have also observed an acceleration of water seepage throughout the slope," the update said. Crews have put their response plan in place to mitigate
- USA TODAY Sports
Bengals pick Michigan DT Kris Jenkins in 2nd of 2024 NFL draft. What to know
Kris Jenkins was an anchor for the 2023 Wolverines defense, and now he takes that talent to the next level. Here's what to know about the mauler.
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Jaguars pick LSU DL Maason Smith in second round of 2024 NFL draft. What to know
DL Maason Smith spent three seasons with LSU, winning an SEC West division championship. Here's everything you need to know about Smith.
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KCCI storm chaser captures video of Union County tornado
KCCI storm chaser captures video of Union County tornado
- Charlotte Observer
NFL Draft 2024: Panthers trade down, select Texas RB Jonathon Brooks in second round
The Carolina Panthers made two trades in the second round to get extra draft capital. They then selected a promising running back.
- BBC
Tobago shark attack: British man injured 10 metres from shore
The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.