NBC News

Israel's military on Thursday confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing — the third high-profile Hamas or Iran-linked figure it says it has killed in recent weeks. As head of the Qassam Brigades, Deif was believed to have been one of the masterminds of...

Hamas military leader Mohammad Deif, an architect of the Oct. 7 attack, is confirmed killed by Israel

Mediaite

The New York Times reported on Wednesday that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered a direct strike on Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Times reported, according to three sources, “Mr. Khamenei gave the order at an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday […]
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Iranian Leader Orders Direct Strike On Israel Following Hamas Chief’s Killing, Per Report

JERUSALEM -- Israel's Western allies have condemned remarks by the country's far-right finance minister who suggested that the starvation of Gaza's population of more than 2 million Palestinians “might be just and moral” until hostages captured in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel are returned home. Finance...

Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli delegation will travel to Cairo in the coming days for negotiations to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. "The negotiating team for a hostage deal will depart for Cairo on Saturday night or on Sunday,"...

Israel to Send Delegation to Cairo for Gaza Ceasefire Talks; Hamas Calls It 'Empty Statements'

The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza

UPI News

Israel has recovered the body of a woman who was taken hostage by Hamas during its bloody and surprise October assault and died while in captivity in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.

Israel retrieves body of Hamas hostage from Gaza

A “celebration of life” is held for nine-year-old Alice Aguiar, who was killed in the Southport stabbings last week. Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died after a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class at the Hart Space on Monday July 29.

'Celebration of life' for Southport victim Alice Aguiar

Retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton weighs in on the potential threats after Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran.

Retired colonel predicts how Iran may respond to killing of Hamas political leader

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Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

Milwaukee, WI

Contact 6 helped a Milwaukee man save $300 after his wheelchair broke. It's among the $27,648.05 that consumers say Contact 6 helped them save in July.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $27,000+ in July

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

CBS News

The U.S., Egypt and Qatar released a joint statement Thursday urging Israel and Hamas to resume cease-fire talks by Aug. 15. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is warning Iran that it could face serious consequences if it launches a major attack on Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv.

U.S., Egypt and Qatar urge Israel, Hamas to resume cease-fire talks

Los Angeles, CA

Ventura, CA

Los Angeles, United States - August 07, 2024 08/07/2024 03:00 am (GMT-0700) | ENCINO, LOS ANGELES – LAPD responded to a burglary call at a business located at 108007 Ventura Blvd. When patrol units arrived, they found three vehicles with suspects that had broken into a shoe store. A pursuit ensued, but LAPD lost all three vehicles. Money was observed scattered in the street in front of the store. It is currently unknown what other items were taken.

USA: Business Break In With Money Left Scattered in Street

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Georgia State

Pierce County, GA

Tropical Storm Debby caused widespread flooding in parts of Georgia. Debby washed away a vital road, the only way in and out of the Blue Lake neighborhood in Pierce County, on Tuesday, August 6, leaving more than a hundred residents stranded. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@dixonbryce1 via Spectee”. NOTE: Looped video Video Location: Blue Lake Community, Pierce County, Georgia, US Video Recording Date/Time: August 6, 2024.

US: Tropical Storm Debby Washes Away Vital Road In Pierce County, Georgia

Cases of a potentially deadly bacterial infection have risen in southern Taiwan after heavy rainfall brought by last month's typhoon. Melioidosis is spread through contact with contaminated soil, water or air. Three people are currently in intensive care with the disease.

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Rise in Melioidosis Bacterial Infections - TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan's coast guard has found 20 Taiwanese nationals trying to sneak out of the country on a boat. At least two of them were wanted for criminal offenses.

20 Taiwanese Attempt To Sneak out of Country - TaiwanPlus News

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

Fox News

Turkey sparked outrage after its embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flags to half-mast in honor of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Iran earlier this week amid Israel's war in Gaza.

Turkey sparks outrage after embassy in Tel Aviv lowers flag to half-mast for Hamas terrorist

It is the first strike of its kind in Sidon since Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel, triggering war in Gaza and prompting its Lebanese ally Hezbollah to begin trading near-daily cross-border fire with the Israeli army in a bid to tie down its troops. Hamas said in...

Israel strike in south Lebanon kills Hamas commander

NewsBreak

Yayha Sinwar named Hamas's new political leader, prompting Israeli calls to 'eliminate' him

Known as one of Hamas's founders and considered a key orchestrator of...

Yayha Sinwar named Hamas's new political leader, prompting Israeli calls to 'eliminate' him

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