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Taylor Swift AMC Concert: How to Get Tickets to New Film
"The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far...it'll be coming to the big screen soon," Swift wrote on social media.
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5 Reasons You Need a Tax Advisor Now More Than Ever
Unsure of how a tax advisor can help you? Here are five reasons professional tax advice is more important than ever.
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Lindsey Graham's Ukraine Election Plan Dismissed as 'Impossible'
One senior Ukrainian lawmaker told Newsweek it would be "impossible to guarantee safety during voting."
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Kate Middleton and Prince William's 'Beautiful' Coronation Moments Go Viral
"That's my King and Queen," wrote one TikTok user of the clip that has been viewed over 100,000 times on the social media platform so far.
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Donald Trump Blasts New Mask Mandates: 'We Will Not Comply'
The former president vowed that, if re-elected in 2024, he would remove federal funding from institutions that brought COVID-related restrictions back.
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Internet Celebrates as Golden Retriever Gets Perfect Report Card—'Frame It'
After Obi Wan grabbed the report card off his owner and held it in his mouth, one TikTok user joked it was the "C behavior we're used to."
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The Gun Industry Is in the Business of Hate | Opinion
The gun industry and the extremist politicians it supports have long fanned the flames of hate-based, radical ideologies.
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Elaine Chao Faces Scrutiny as Mitch McConnell 'Deteriorating in Public'
There are calls for Elaine Chao to urge her husband, Mitch McConnell, to step down after he froze for a second time during an interview on Wednesday.
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Reviving Leadership: The Power of Truth and Authenticity
If we want leadership that does not fail us, we must reassess our approach and expectations of what good leadership entails.
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Laughter as St. Bernard Is So Big He Accidentally Locks Owner out of Home
Midas the St. Bernard was enjoying a nap and appeared to be in no mood to move for his owner as she tried to get inside.
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Improved Relations Won’t Signal Vietnam Alignment with US, Experts Say
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, described cases in which Palestinian fathers turned in their sons to prevent them from carrying out attacks that would have resulted in Israel's demolition of their homes. "It is not a silver bullet to stop terrorism," he said. "It helps."
But in 2005, the Israeli army itself recommended a halt to such demolitions after a military panel determined the policy had no effect beyond inflaming hostility. Udi Shani, the now retired general who headed the army panel, said they couldn't find a single case of deterrence.
"It caused revenge," he said. "It was merely a way for us to look aggressive in the public eye."
After almost a decade in which the army hardly blew up any homes, the punitive measure was resumed in 2014 during a spate of attacks in Jerusalem. The revival stirred a new debate over the policy's effectiveness, legitimacy and legality.
"I consider home demolitions to be immoral," Menachem Mazuz, a former attorney general and retired Supreme Court justice, recently told the Israeli daily Haaretz. "History will not judge us well."
Now Netanyahu's government — whose supporters accuse the previous government of weakness in the face of increased Palestinian attacks — have vowed to accelerate the demolitions. "We want to send a clear message of deterrence," said hard-line National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has been convicted in the past of incitement and support for a terrorist group.
In the first half of 2023, Israeli forces demolished a dozen homes for punitive reasons, leaving nearly 60 Palestinians homeless, according to Israeli rights group B'Tselem — the highest number in seven years.
"It's a security measure," the Israeli military said. "It's not a punishment tool."
In an unprecedented move, Ben-Gvir ordered the immediate sealing of two homes belonging to assailants' families before homeowners could appeal. For the past decade, the military has given advance notice of its intention to seal a home.
"They surrounded our house and we grabbed whatever we could carry before I understood what was happening," said Jamal al-Qam, the uncle of a Palestinian gunman who killed seven people in east Jerusalem last February.
Last week's decision on the Zalabani case marks the latest escalation under Netanyahu's government, HaMoked said.
Israel has never before destroyed the family home of an assailant so young, it said, and in the past applied the policy selectively to those accused of perpetuating more serious attacks. Israeli authorities determined the police officer died due to the bullet fired by his colleague, not a stab wound. Further complicating the case, the demolition also affects an unwitting landlord, as the Zalabanis are still paying off their loan on the home.
The outcome of court appeals depends on the makeup of Supreme Court justices who remain divided over the tactic, Montell said, and typically rule based on whether they determine families had prior knowledge of the attack. Rewatching footage of her son bursting with youthful exuberance as he pranced on a soccer field, Fida Zalabani refuses to believe he tried to kill anyone.
The latest ruling comes as justices face intensified pressure from Netanyahu's government, which includes ultranationalist Jewish settler leaders. The government is plowing ahead with contentious plans to weaken a Supreme Court that it has branded as liberal and overly interventionist.
As the High Court prepares to face off with the government over its own fate, justices have increasingly taken into account right-wing frustration and privileged state interests when it comes to the Palestinians, legal experts say.
"Because everything is so political now, the court is trying to avoid clashing with the government," said David Kretzmer, expert in international law at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. "(Justices) are on the firing line, attacked by a government of settlers."
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Jailed Igor Girkin Announces Presidential Ambitions, Says Putin 'Too Kind'
Girkin previously said Russia would not survive another presidential term by Vladimir Putin.
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'Frantic' Parents Asking Plane Passenger to Give Seat to Child Dragged
Several Reddit users criticized the parents in the latest viral clip, with one writing "Some people are so entitled."
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Vet Warns If Dog Ears Move a Certain Way It Can Mean Brain Damage or Death
"I've never seen this before," said one commenter on the viral TikTok video.
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The Importance of Creating a Five-Star Customer Experience
No matter what industry you're in, competition is tighter than ever before. One of the most important elements that can set you apart is the experience you provide.
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Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Attend KKK Leader's Funeral?
President Joe Biden was criticized by Texas Senator Ted Cruz for honoring the life of a former KKK member.
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Couple 'Prepping' for Dogs Amid 90mph of Storm Idalia Praised for Actions
"Thank you for being amazing pet parents!" one user commented on TikTok.
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Kremlin Silent on Chinese Map Claiming Part of Russia's Territory
The Russian Far East was part of the Qing Empire until 1860, Steve Tsang of the School of Oriental and Africa Studies in London, told Newsweek.
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Manatee Munches on Submerged Florida Yard After Idalia Flooding
The manatee was caught on camera floating into a Port Charlotte garden that was flooded by the storm surges from Hurricane Idalia.
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Jordan Peterson Takes Aim at Disney CEO Bob Iger Again
Peterson has long criticized the Mouse House for its "woke" policies, including diverse casting in TV and film titles, and for being LGBTQ+ friendly.
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Cat Patiently Waits to Steal Cream From Owner's Coffee in Hilarious Clip
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Anemia Burdens Western, Central Africa
A 2023 study found that in 2021, almost 2 billion people worldwide were affected by anemia, a condition in which red blood cell concentration is lower than usual. It also found that anemia was especially prevalent in Western and Central Africa. From Nairobi, Kenya, Mohammed Yusuf reports on the scope of the problem in Africa and the ways it can be reversed.
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Drought Conditions Prompt Panama to Reduce Traffic Through Canal
The Panama Canal has been significantly impacted by climate change and an El Niño-induced drought, leading authorities to impose restrictions on vessels to keep trade and the canal flowing. From Panama City, Óscar Sulbarán has the story, narrated by Veronica Villafañe. (Camera: Óscar Sulbarán, Produced by: Veronica Villafañe)