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Live updates | Tensions rise after Israeli troops briefly enter Gaza for 3rd time since start of war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

The Israeli military says its troops and tanks briefly entered northern Gaza overnight into Thursday, marking the third Israeli raid since the war began more than two weeks ago. Airstrikes have ravaged swaths of the Gaza Strip during that time — leaving it looking like a wasteland from space — and residents are running out of food, water and other supplies. Meanwhile, a senior Hamas official tells The Associated Press that the Palestinian militant group needs greater intervention from its allies, including Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, in its war with Israel.The war, now in its 20th day, is the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said Thursday that more than 7,000 Palestinians have been killed so far — more than three times the number killed in the six-week-long Gaza war in 2014. In the occupied West Bank, more than 100 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids following Hamas’ surprise rampage on Oct. 7 in southern Is...

The Jets and Giants will renew their rivalry with what could be a defensive struggle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Jets and Giants don’t have an NFL rivalry developed from years of playing each other in meaningful games.This one was a New York City rivalry that started a decade before the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. It has evolved over the last half-century to the point where it’s now two teams with New York names based in New Jersey. Their headquarters are about 25 miles apart and they play each other every preseason, and then for real once every four years.“I mean, you’re kind of claiming for the city, right?” Jets center Connor McGovern said. “It’s a fun crosstown rival, same stadium.”The Giants came to the New Jersey Meadowlands in 1976 and the Jets joined them at Giants Stadium in 1984. The teams combined to build and co-own MetLife Stadium in 2010.On Sunday, the Jets (3-3) and Giants (2-5) will play a real-deal game in the latest bid for area bragging rights.“We don’t play them twice a year. You know, you’re just kind of quote, unquote ‘a rival’ bec...

Talk radio host Larry Elder ends his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorses Donald Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Talk radio host Larry Elder ends his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorses Donald Trump.Source

Jets focus on improving on their glaring struggles on third down and in the red zone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Nathaniel Hackett studied what his New York Jets offense did in the team’s first six games — and was blunt with his assessment.“We (stunk) in the red zone,” the offensive coordinator said Thursday. “And we (stunk) on third down.”Talk about not sugarcoating things.His criticism is valid: The Jets rank last in the NFL in scoring touchdowns in the red zone at 29.4%, going 5 for 17 inside their opponents’ 20. New York is also last in third down conversion rate at 25%. The Jets’ ineptitude in both situations has contributed to the offense being ranked 30th overall — unable to consistently score points through the early portion of the season.“I think the biggest one has been the self-inflicted wounds,” Hackett said. “And it’s not just one person. It’s everybody kind of (taking) turns. And for us, we’ve got to settle down. Everybody’s got to do their job. And I think that was kind of the biggest one. “It starts with me doing my job an...

Residentes y turistas de Acapulco comparten historias de búsquedas y supervivencia tras el impacto de Otis en México

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

(CNN) — Los residentes y turistas de Acapulco, en México, han empezado a compartir sus historias de búsquedas desesperadas y supervivencia mientras la comunidad enfrenta el impacto sin precedentes del huracán Otis este miércoles.Melitón López dijo a CNN este jueves que viajó a Acapulco para buscar a su hija, Fátima, de quien no ha tenido noticias desde que el huracán Otis azotó la ciudad turística.El gobierno de México declara desastre natural en 6 municipios de Guerrero por lluvias de Otis“Me dijo: ‘Estoy en el puente, hay muchos daños, se están cayendo árboles, trozos de edificios’, y luego no supimos más de ella”, relató López.Otro grupo de turistas dijo a CNN que se encontraban en un autobús rumbo a su hotel en Acapulco cuando la tormenta se hizo más fuerte, lo que les obligó a refugiarse bajo un puente durante varias horas.En la zona hotelera más nueva de Acapulco, un equipo de CNN observó varios edificios derrumbados por la tormenta hasta sus colu...

China’s top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

FILW - An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017. In the midst of two potentially world-changing conflicts, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China's top diplomat visits Washington this week. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)(AP/Andy Wong) FILW - An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017. In the midst of two potentially world-changing conflicts, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China's top diplomat visits Washington this week. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)(AP/Andy Wong) ...

Amazon posts strong revenue and profits, says it’s in ‘best position’ it’s ever been before holidays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Thursday reported strong revenue and profits from the summer months driven by growth in online sales and its advertising business. For the three months that ended on Sept. 30, the company said it earned $143.1 billion in revenue, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Amazon made $9.9 billion in profits, topping analysts’ expectations and sending its stocks higher in after-hours trading. In a prepared statement, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company had a strong quarter as its advertising business grew robustly and it improved its delivery speed. Deliveries to Amazon’s Prime customers have been getting faster under a model where warehouses in eight regions across the country serve smaller areas. On a call with reporters on Thursday, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said, this year, packages were delivered at the fastest speed ever for U.S. customers. “We’re ready to make this a great holiday season for custom...

OP Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — OP Bancorp (OPBK) on Thursday reported net income of $5.1 million in its third quarter.The Los Angeles-based bank said it had earnings of 33 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $33.8 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $19.9 million, beating Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OPBK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OPBKSource

Denver weather: Freeze warning before winter storm watch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay chilly Friday into the weekend before a winter storm is on track to bring Denver the first snow of the season.Higher snowfall totals will be in the mountains and foothills. A winter storm watch is in effect from Friday evening through Sunday morning. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Weather tonight: Chilly, a little breezy Thursday night, Denver will see a few passing clouds. Temperatures will be chilly and fall to the upper 20s. A freeze warning is in effect until noon Friday.Wind speeds will continue at 10-15 mph, gusting upward of 25 mph. This will drop wind chills to the upper teens and low 20s. Weather tomorrow: Cooler and gustyFriday will be cooler and breezy. Denver will reach a high in the lower 50s, about 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Wind gusts will reach 20-25 mph at times.Looking ahead: Weekend snow and much colder temperaturesOn Saturday, the cooling trend will continu...

A European style of mountain climbing is taking root in the Colorado Rockies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

OURAY, Colo. (KDVR) - It is a way to climb mountains that began in World War I by the Italian Army as a tactical way to move troops.They call this method, via ferrata. In English, it means “the iron path."“The original via ferratas were these rungs drilled into the wall so they could climb through it, and then there would be a team that would actually remove the rungs behind them so they can get the strategic position. It’s pretty wild,” Logan Tyler, Basecamp Ouray founder and owner.Tyler is the one who designed, built and guides the Gold Mountain Via Ferrata in Ouray.“Colorado is kind of the hub for via ferrata in the country," he said.Opened for business in 2022, climbers traverse the mountain using hand and foot holds that have been drilled into the rock, perched high above the valley floor. Experience in mountain climbing is not required. Longmont outdoor school teaches students skills without instruction “That is the best part about via ferrata. It allows everybody to feel ...