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9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush in sign that Hamas resistance is still strong

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian militants carried out one of the deadliest single attacks on Israeli soldiers since the ground invasion of Gaza began, killing at least nine in an ambush in a dense urban neighborhood, the military said Wednesday, a sign of the stiff resistance Hamas still poses despite more than two months of devastating bombardment.The ambush came after repeated recent claims by the Israeli military that it had broken Hamas’ command structure in northern Gaza, encircled remaining pockets of fighters, killed thousands of militants and detained hundreds more.The tenacious fighting underscores how far Israel appears to be from its aim of destroying Hamas — even after the military unleashed one of the 21st century’s most destructive onslaughts. Israel’s air and ground assault has killed more than 18,600 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health officials. Gaza City and surrounding towns have been pounded to ruins. Nearly 1.9 million people have been driven fro...

Dad to be honored with national award after stopping armed teen near Denver school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A young father who was shot four times while trying to stop a teen from carrying a gun onto a school campus in southwest Denver will be recognized with a national award.Angelo Duran, 30, was picking up his fourth-grade son from Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest, near West Kentucky Avenue and South Federal Boulevard, in October when he saw a teen who appeared to be going after another student near the school.Duran didn't call 911 and said he acted impulsively out of fear a school shooting was about to take place. He chased the teen and was shot four times. Accused 16-year-old allowed at school during sex assault investigation One bullet is still in Duran’s spine. It left him paralyzed, and he’s been in the hospital ever since. Duran said he's glad to be alive.Now, the Uvalde Foundation for Kids, a nonprofit that was formed in response to the May 2022 Ulvade, Texas school shooting, said it would recognize Duran with its National Award for Heroism for his bravery."T...

Carnival cruise ship rescues 6 after vessel capsizes near Dominican Republic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

Carnival Vista’s team rescued six men stranded in the waters near the Dominican Republic, early Wednesday morning. The rescue operation followed the overnight capsizing of a small cargo vessel. While the cruise ship’s officers successfully saved the stranded individuals, a search continues for six crew members still missing from the cargo vessel.Under the leadership of Captain Paolo Severini, Carnival Vista altered its course upon receiving the emergency alert from an onboard monitoring system. The ship’s officers spotted the six men on a life raft, conducted a successful rescue, and notified Coast Guard authorities in the Dominican Republic about the missing crew members.The six men rescued were brought on board Carnival Vista from a life raft. (Courtesy: Carnival Cruise Line)Carnival Vista crew saves six men stranded at sea. (Courtesy: Carnival Cruise Line)Coast Guard officials launched a search operation for the remaining crew, instructing Carnival Vista to resu...

The Geminids could send hundreds of meteors streaking across the sky this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

(CNN) — Sky-gazers will soon have the chance to see dozens of meteors streaking across the sky as the yearly Geminid meteor shower reaches its crescendo.The Geminds are set to peak, or show the most activity, at 2:27 p.m. ET Thursday, according to EarthSky. The best time to view the celestial display will be in the lead-up early that morning between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. in any time zone, said Robert Lunsford, fireball report coordinator for the American Meteor Society.In an area with clear viewing conditions and no light interference from a full moon, NASA estimates that the Geminids could offer up to 120 visible meteors per hour, making it the strongest annual meteor shower, or “king of the meteor showers,” as Lunsford called it. During this year’s event, the moon will be 1% full Wednesday night heading into Thursday, according to the society, allowing the meteors to take center stage.“It all depends on where you’re viewing from. If you’re in the middle of the desert, or on a mou...

Latest EU sanctions package in limbo over Austrian checks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

The EU’s latest package of sanctions against Russia is in limbo over internal checks from Austria, five European diplomats told POLITICO. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU has adopted 11 sanctions packages against Moscow — covering everything from energy to banking — in a bid to empty President Vladimir Putin’s war chest. The 12th sanctions package, put forward by the European Commission to EU countries mid-November, has been more focused on measures to tackle sanctions circumvention and includes a ban on Russian diamonds. There was hope that this package would be approved by EU countries in time for the last summit of the year, which kicks off on Thursday, and will also touch upon Ukraine’s prospective accession to the European Union. Securing another set of sanctions against Moscow would also be a welcome political boost for Kyiv, while it strives to carry out the necessary internal reforms to join the bloc.A deal was reached by the EU&...

Commission unblocks €10.2B for Hungary as EU tries to sway Viktor Orbán on Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Wednesday unblocked €10.2 billion in frozen EU cohesion funds earmarked for Hungary, one day before European leaders are set to discuss new aid to Ukraine and the opening of accession negotiations for Kyiv, which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ferociously opposed.“After a thorough assessment, and several exchanges with the Hungarian government, the Commission considers that Hungary has taken the measures it committed to take,” allowing the EU’s executive to free up the funds, the Commission said in a press release.“This means part of the cohesion policy funding would no longer be blocked, and therefore Hungary may start claiming reimbursements of up to around €10.2 billion,” the statement said.Orbán’s government has been embroiled in a long-standing dispute with Brussels, which has frozen billions of EU funds intended for Hungary over concerns about human rights and the rule of law in the ...

Fatal rollover crash on I-93 in Stoneham under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

Several lanes on I-93 northbound were closed to traffic Wednesday morning as authorities responded to a fatal vehicle crash.Posting an update on social media around 9:50 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said the crash appeared to have happened south of Exit 26 and involved a “rollover with ejection.”https://twitter.com/MassStatePolice/status/1734948893022978315As of 11 a.m., details on how many vehicles were involved in the crash or the number of victims have not yet been released.As an investigation got underway, the MassDOT stated several lanes were closed to traffic, with three right lanes on I-93 northbound shut down at one point.All lanes later reopened around noontime.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/MassDOT/status/1734944107636641905

New England Patriots host hundreds of kids in need at annual Children’s Holiday Party

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

Patriots players were all wrapped up in holiday cheer and decorations Tuesday night as the Patriots Foundation put on its annual holiday party for children in need.The foundation’s 30th annual Children’s Holiday Party hosted over 200 children in need from The Salvation Army and community centers throughout New England.Served pizza and other goodies by team members, kids were able to meet some of their favorite players, get some autographs, take pictures, and take part in holiday-themed games with them, all for a good cause – putting smiles on their faces during one of the best times of the year.“It is cool, especially around Christmas time, the holiday season – it’s awesome to be out here, see the smiles on their faces, it’s awesome,” said Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki.“I just know how important it is to not just the Kraft family, but also to the organization as a whole,” said punter Bryce Baringer. “You know, they ...

Bailey Zappe clarifies past remarks about passing Mac Jones on Patriots’ QB depth chart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

FOXBORO — According to his former college offensive coordinator, Bailey Zappe always knew he would ascend up the quarterback depth chart to become the Patriots’ starting quarterback.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick responds to report Robert Kraft has already decided to part ways New England Patriots | Patriots attempted to keep Malik Cunningham before Ravens poached rookie QB New England Patriots | Patriots extra points: Bill O’Brien, Troy Brown preview Chiefs matchup New England Patriots | Patriots coach Troy Brown reacts to fellow assistant leaving midseason New England Patriots | Patriots lose backup QB to AFC rival Ravens after minimal playing time That note was passed along by Amazon Prime’s Kaylee Hartung on Thursday night’s Patriots-Steelers broadcast.“Zappe said it was a wake-up call when he got cut by the Patriots in camp,” Hartung said on air. ...

Red Sox make first big league free agent signing of winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:15 GMT

The Red Sox have made their first big league free agent signing of the offseason, inking former Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Cooper Criswell to a one-year deal.According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal is for $1 million.Criswell appeared in 10 games for the Rays last season and posted a 5.73 ERA over 33 innings. The 27-year-old was used exclusively in a bulk relief role, going at least two innings in all of his outings and at least four innings on four separate occasions. He also made 23 appearances in Triple-A, including 17 starts, and posted a 3.93 ERA in 84.2 innings at that level.Originally selected in the 13th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels, Criswell also made one start each in 2021 for the Angels and in 2022 for the Rays before getting his first extended MLB run last year.Criswell was designated for assignment by the Rays following the season and is expected to provide additional bullpen depth for the Red Sox. Given Boston’s logjam with right-...