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Live updates | Macron urges Israel to protect civilians in Gaza, calls for a humanitarian pause

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron has opened a Gaza aid conference with an appeal for Israel to protect civilians, saying that “all lives have equal worth” and that fighting terrorism “can never be carried out without rules.” Macron repeated calls a humanitarian pause in Israel’s operations against Hamas but also stressed that protecting civilians is “non-negotiable.” France wants Thursday’s aid conference that brings together more than 50 nations to address the besieged Palestinian enclave’s growing needs including food, water, health supplies, electricity and fuel. The aid conference coincides with negotiations for a three-day humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in exchange for the release of about a dozen hostages held by Hamas. Two officials from Egypt, one from the United Nations and a Western diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic efforts. said the negotiations were underway.The war, now in its second month, was triggered by the Oct. 7 Hamas a...

Nedbank Golf Challenge Scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

ThursdayAt Gary Player Country ClubSun City, South AfricaPurse: $6 millionYardage: 7,819; Par: 72First RoundDan Bradbury, England33-33—66Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark34-32—66Max Homa, United States33-33—66Vincent Norrman, Sweden34-32—66Julien Guerrier, France33-34—67Ryo Hisatsune, Japan34-33—67Adrian Meronk, Poland32-35—67Francesco Molinari, Italy33-35—68Matthieu Pavon, France34-34—68Richie Ramsay, Scotland34-34—68Shubhankar Sharma, India35-33—68Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden36-32—68Jeff Winther, Denmark34-34—68Jorge Campillo, Spain35-34—69Ryan Fox, New Zealand32-37—69Rasmus Hojgaard, Denmark36-33—69Matthew Jordan, England33-36—69Victor Perez, France34-35—69Aaron Rai, England34-35—69Matthew Baldwin, England33-37—70Alexander Bjork, Sweden35-35—70Jens Dantorp, Sweden36-34—70Hennie Du Plessis, South Africa34-36—70Ewen Ferguson, Scotland37-33—70Joost Luiten, Netherlands34-36—70Tom McKibbin, Northern Ireland35-35—70Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark34-36—70Adrian Otaegui, Spain33-37—70Matthew Southgate,...

Nedbank Golf Challenge Par Scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

ThursdayAt Gary Player Country ClubSun City, South AfricaPurse: $6 millionYardage: 7,819; Par: 72First RoundDan Bradbury, England33-33—66-6Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark34-32—66-6Max Homa, United States33-33—66-6Vincent Norrman, Sweden34-32—66-6Julien Guerrier, France33-34—67-5Ryo Hisatsune, Japan34-33—67-5Adrian Meronk, Poland32-35—67-5Francesco Molinari, Italy33-35—68-4Matthieu Pavon, France34-34—68-4Richie Ramsay, Scotland34-34—68-4Shubhankar Sharma, India35-33—68-4Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden36-32—68-4Jeff Winther, Denmark34-34—68-4Jorge Campillo, Spain35-34—69-3Ryan Fox, New Zealand32-37—69-3Rasmus Hojgaard, Denmark36-33—69-3Matthew Jordan, England33-36—69-3Victor Perez, France34-35—69-3Aaron Rai, England34-35—69-3Matthew Baldwin, England33-37—70-2Alexander Bjork, Sweden35-35—70-2Jens Dantorp, Sweden36-34—70-2Hennie Du Plessis, South Africa34-36—70-2Ewen Ferguson, Scotland37-33—70-2Joost Luiten, Netherlands34-36—70-2Tom McKibbin, Northern Ireland35-35—70-2Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark34-...

AdventHealth Porter hospital reopens after failed boiler

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After being closed for more than a week due to a lack of hot water and heat from a failed boiler, AdventHealth Porter is back open. AdventHealth Porter, a hospital in Denver, said it reopened its doors for all acute and emergency clinical services at 7 a.m. Elective procedures will resume on Monday, Nov. 13.On Oct. 30, the boiler failed after a cold snap, and patients had to be transported to nearby facilities. According to the hospital, two permanent operational boilers and a temporary boiler are back online. The hospital spent the past few days testing the boilers to ensure they functioned. CU Boulder student in coma after unknowingly taking fentanyl-laced pill Only 15 patients were transferred back to AdventHealth Porter, while the other patients who were transferred out have been discharged. "In partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and other state agencies, we have ensured all quality and safety measures have been met before...

5,000 Role Models of Excellence empower Miami-Dade youth at Regional Tie Tying Ceremony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

In a significant milestone, the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project celebrated its Regional Tie Tying Ceremony at North Miami Senior High School, Wednesday night. For three decades, this dropout prevention and mentoring program has positively impacted the lives of minority boys, ages 9-19, in Miami-Dade County schools.The organization’s commitment involves connecting young boys with male mentors from diverse backgrounds, offering guidance, tutoring, and instilling hope.7News’ Tavares Jones was also honored and inducted as a mentor into the program to help those young men.

Pennsylvania woman finds new furry friend wearing late dog’s bandana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

BLOOMSBURG, Penn. (WSVN) — In a tale that proves anything is “paw-sible,” a Pennsylvania woman, Kaitlyn, discovered an unexpected connection while searching for a new canine companion. After losing her first dog, Kaitlyn donated some of his belongings, including a special bandana, to an animal rescue center.Last week, as Kaitlyn embarked on the journey to adopt a new furry friend, she encountered “Ella” at the shelter. Ella had spent seven years awaiting adoption. The connection between Kaitlyn and Ella was instant, and to their surprise, Ella was adorned with the same bandana Kaitlyn had donated when her first dog passed away.

Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza starting on Thursday, the White House said, as President Joe Biden pressed Israelis for a multi-day stoppage in the fighting in a bid to release hostages held by the militant group.Biden said Thursday that there was “no possibility” of a formal cease-fire at the moment, but he also expressed frustration that it had taken so long for Israel to agree to the humanitarian pauses. Biden had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to institute the daily pauses during a Monday call and said he had also asked the Israelis for a “pause longer than three days” to allow for negotiations over the release of some hostages held by Hamas.“It’s taken a little longer than I hoped,” Biden told reporters.National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the first daily humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announ...

Germany’s Scholz: Every form of antisemitism ‘poisons our society’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday vowed to protect Jewish institutions and communities amid growing acts of antisemitism in Germany since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.“Every form of antisemitism poisons our society. We won’t tolerate it,” Scholz said on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the Nazis’ “Kristallnacht” pogrom of Jews.“Never again — that means the physical protection of Jewish institutions and communities. It means that the police and judiciary consistently enforce applicable law,” he said, adding: “October 7th allows only one conclusion: Germany’s place is on Israel’s side.”Scholz also said he was glad that many have shown their solidarity with the victims of the Hamas attack. “That gives us confidence and strengthens our community,” he said.Josef Schuster, head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, told the Jewish weekly newspaper Jüdische Allgemeine that “the images from German streets in which people of Arab ...

White House says Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Israel has agreed to put in place four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its assault on Hamas in northern Gaza starting on Thursday, as the Biden administration said it has secured a second pathway for civilians to flee fighting.President Joe Biden had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to institute the daily pauses during a Monday call.U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance.Biden also told reporters that he had asked the Israelis for a “pause longer than three days” during negotiations over the release of some hostages held by Hamas, though he ruled out the chances of a general cease-fire.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had warned Israel last week that it risked destroying an eventual possibility for peace unless it acted swiftl...

Staff picks for Week 10 of 2023 NFL season: Texans vs. Bengals, 49ers vs. Jaguars, Commanders vs. Seahawks and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT

Baltimore Sun staff writers pick every game of the NFL season. Here’s who they have winning in Week 10:Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (Thursday, 8:15 p.m.)Brian Wacker (84-52 season; 13-1 last week): PanthersChilds Walker (88-48 season; 11-3 last week): BearsMike Preston (78-58 season; 10-4 last week): BearsC.J. Doon (87-49 season; 9-5 last week): BearsTim Schwartz (84-52 season; 9-5 last week): BearsIndianapolis Colts at New England Patriots (Sunday, 9:30 a.m.)Wacker: ColtsWalker: ColtsPreston: PatriotsDoon: ColtsSchwartz: ColtsHouston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, 1 p.m.)Wacker: BengalsWalker: BengalsPreston: BengalsDoon: BengalsSchwartz: BengalsSan Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 1 p.m.)Wacker: 49ersWalker: 49ersPreston: 49ersDoon: 49ersSchwartz: JaguarsNew Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, 1 p.m.)Wacker: VikingsWalker: SaintsPreston: VikingsDoon: VikingsSchwartz: SaintsGreen Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday, 1 p.m.)Wacker: ...