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Israel draws international condemnation after launching airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday This resulted in a fire in a tent area for displaced persons. According to local health officials, the attack killed at least 45 Palestinians and injured dozens more. The Israeli military said it targeted Hamas facilities and did not expect harm to civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “tragic mistake.” But U.N. relief chief Martin Griffiths said “calling it a ‘mistake’ means nothing to those who died, those who were grieving and those who were trying to save lives.”
Palestinians mourn relatives killed in an Israeli airstrike in a camp for displaced persons in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday, May 26.
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- 🎧 NPR’s Aya Batrawy tells the story first up This attack is notable for several reasons: It was the deadliest attack in Rafah since Israel launched its offensive against Hamas three weeks ago, hitting families in makeshift tents. Sam Ross, planning director for the U.N. Palestinian relief agency, told NPR that there are inevitable civilian casualties when attacking tent camps. “It really makes us feel numb and, personally, it makes me feel really sick,” he said.
As wildfires burn in Canada and Mexico, U.S. fire officials are worried about the upcoming wildfire season. More than a quarter of government wildland firefighting positions are vacant. The pay is low — especially for a rookie — and the stakes are high. The forests are overgrown, and rising temperatures and drought are exacerbating the danger. Many people who work in the fire service cannot afford the cost of living where they work. 🎧 Labor shortages are nothing new, especially since the outbreak of the pandemic. NPR’s Kirk Siegler says. The federal government may continue to use private contractors or borrow personnel from Mexico and Canada — strategies that Siegler said are “not ideal.”
A Virginia-based IT staffing firm has reached a settlement with the Departments of Justice and Labor A recruitment message that included race and citizenship requirements sparked outrage. Arthur Grand Technologies’ listing seeks ‘only born U.S. citizen’ candidate [White] Locals within 60 miles of Dallas, Texas [Don’t share with candidates]”. Arthur Grand will pay $7,500 in civil penalties to 31 people who complained about the post, and fines totaling $31,000. In a statement to NPR, CEO Arthur Grand said his company “strongly denies any crime or wrongdoing” and said the job posting was posted by a rogue employee.
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Zepbound is one of several weight loss medications that people have used successfully. But drug shortages have people thinking about how to maintain weight loss without access to drugs.
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GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have helped many people, including Jonathan Meyer, lose weight Several weight gain and weight loss cycles after various restrictive diets. Many people stopped taking this medication due to cost, shortages, side effects, and life events, and they now face the reality of medication limitations.
- ➡️ Doctors admit food and lifestyle changes may not be enough to help patients Obese people lose weight. GLP-1 agonist drugs address various hormonal and metabolic drivers of obesity.
- ➡️ Once patients stop treatment that targets these biological factors of obesity, they may relapse. New analysis shows that only 17% of people were able to maintain 80% of their weight loss after stopping the medication.
- ➡️ How a person responds to taking the medication or stopping taking the medication will depend on Details about their biology, genetics, or hormonal makeup.
- ➡️ So what should you do if you have to stop taking your medication? Obesity experts recommend developing a personalized plan with your physician, such as gradually tapering off medications while increasing dietary counseling.
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On December 31, 2023, a group of Okalo people traveled to a house of their own in Edinburgh, Seven Seas, on the island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean. opportunity together.
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On December 31, 2023, a group of Okalo people traveled to a house of their own in Edinburgh, Seven Seas, on the island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean. opportunity together.
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The Okalolies, located on Tristan da Cunha, a remote inhabited island in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, come alive on New Year’s Eve. Wearing masks and costumes, these young people bring a traditional event called “New Year’s Eve” to the town. The identities of the O’Carollies and the location of their costumes are closely guarded secrets. After chaos, islanders welcome New Year with dances and barbecues Grilled.
- 📸 Photographer Julia Gunther followed the Okalolies for a day of photography. See photos of their preparations and celebrations and learn how the islanders keep up the tradition of scaring away the old year and welcoming in the new.
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The Banksy Museum in New York City has 160 replicas of Banksy’s originals. The work, titled “The Good Doctor,” was originally produced in New York in 2010.
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The Banksy Museum in New York City has 160 replicas of Banksy’s originals. The work, titled “The Good Doctor,” was originally produced in New York in 2010.
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- A new museum in New York City is trying to recreate the experience of stumbling upon Banksy’s graffiti In the wild. What’s the gain? These are not the real Banksy, and Banksy never agreed to have his work reproduced.
- Road planners across the country are embracing unconventional diverting diamond grade intersections It was invented more than twenty years ago. Although it may feel like you’re driving on the wrong side, experts say it’s safer and more efficient than a traditional left-turn lane.
- Across Rwanda, people wear NBA jerseys of legends like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. Some kids there see the sport as a path to a better future. The NBA hopes basketball will one day rival soccer’s stature in Africa.
The editor of this newsletter is Majeed Wahidi.
