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Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside

Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside

By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas militants, a plan that, if…

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million ‘Snuga Swings’ following the deaths of 5 infants

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million ‘Snuga Swings’ following the deaths of 5 infants

NEW YORK (AP) — Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That’s because of a serious suffocation risk following reports of five infant deaths. The U.S.…

At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers

At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers

By BILAL HUSSEIN, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut on Thursday left two neighborhoods smoldering, killed 22 people and wounded dozens, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as…

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’

By ISABELLA VOLMERT, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and suggested…

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their records Thursday after reports showed inflation was a touch warmer last month than expected and more workers filed for unemployment benefits last week.…

Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past

By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for…