The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt is reopening after nearly a year of closures. This will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/world/middleeast/rafah-crossing-gaza-egypt-israel.html Author : Ephrat Livni Publish date : 2026-02-01 12:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Regency scandal, Hong Kong protests, gothic fantasy and more. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/02/01/new-book-club-reading/ Author : Becky Meloan Publish date : 2026-02-01 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Bill Belichick being left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot sent shockwaves around the NFL world earlier in the week.While Belichick has yet to make an official comment on the snub, his girlfriend Jordon Hudson is reportedly set to make a statement in August when the class of 2026 is officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Jordon is planning to throw Bill a huge bash on the same day as the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony," an insider told People Magazine.Big
Breastfeeding and equal parenting are a zero-sum game. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/baby-formula-marriage-equality.html Author : Nona Willis Aronowitz Publish date : 2026-02-01 14:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Top potato tots with cheese, chicken, bacon and ranch dressing for a fun and delicious appetizer or meal. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/02/01/tater-tot-history-totchos/ Author : Aaron Hutcherson Publish date : 2026-02-01 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Losing the ability to speak clearly after a stroke can feel devastating. For many survivors, the words are still there in their minds, but their bodies will not cooperate. Speech becomes slow, unclear, or fragmented. This condition, known as dysarthria, affects nearly half of all stroke survivors and can make everyday communication exhausting. Now, researchers believe they may have found a better way forward. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a wearable device called Revoice. It is designed to help people with post-stroke speech impairment communicate naturally again without surgery or brain implants.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/world/europe/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-jeffrey-epstein.html Author : Stephen Castle Publish date : 2026-02-01 12:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Though the “build more” movement is chalking up wins, supply skeptics contend housing affordability calls for government policies, not just market forces. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/01/yimby-housing-afforsdability/ Author : Julie Z. Weil Publish date : 2026-02-01 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Israel and Egypt conducted a test reopening of the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Sunday.Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, said the crossing will be open to the public starting Monday morning, but only in a limited capacity, allowing roughly 150 people per day to cross.Those headed to the crossing will be picked up by buses and brought in organized groups, with each of them being cleared by Israeli intelligence.Israeli forces will provide security for the crossings in coordination with Egypt and under the supervision of the
How doctors can better navigate difficult patients and families. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/opinion/hospital-doctors-difficult-patients.html Author : Daniela J. Lamas Publish date : 2026-02-01 06:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Below his signature on the order, the judge included a photo of Liam Ramos as he was taken into custody wearing a Spider-Man backpack and bright blue hat. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/01/31/minnesota-5-year-old-release-ice/ Author : Gaya Gupta Publish date : 2026-02-01 03:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes Iran is negotiating "seriously" with the U.S., stressing that he hopes an "acceptable" deal can be brokered.The president's comments were made as he reportedly weighs options on a possible military strike on Iran amid widespread protests and a violent crackdown in the country.When asked by a reporter aboard Air Force One whether he had decided on a strike against Iran, Trump responded, "I certainly can't tell you that.""But we do have very big, powerful ships heading in that direction," he added. "I hope they negotiate something that's acceptable."IRAN WILL RETALIATE 'WITH EVERYTHING WE
The National Unity Government was formed as a pro-democracy alternative to the junta. But, critics say, it has failed to achieve most of its goals. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/world/asia/myanmar-coup-anniversary-government.html Author : Sui-Lee Wee Publish date : 2026-02-01 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Israel said it targeted Hamas militants and weapons sites. The majority of the dead were women and children, the Gaza Health Ministry said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/31/gaza-israel-strikes/ Author : Gerry Shih, Siham Shamalakh, Lior Soroka Publish date : 2026-01-31 17:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump is pushing plans for a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., a project the White House says will become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world as critics warn the structure could visually dominate nearby memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial.The White House defended the proposal in a statement to Fox News Digital, describing the monument as a central part of Trump’s legacy and vision ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary."The Arch is going to be one of the most iconic landmarks not only in Washington, D.C., but throughout the world," White House spokesman Davis Ingle
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/world/europe/putin-ukraine-donbas-donetsk.html Author : Paul Sonne Publish date : 2026-02-01 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/31/house-democrats-texas-18th-district/ Author : Brianna Tucker Publish date : 2026-02-01 04:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Democrat Christian Menefee, a former attorney for Houston's Harris County, has won a special congressional election in a left-leaning congressional district in Texas, which has been vacant for nearly a year.The Associated Press reports that Menefee defeated former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards, a fellow Democrat, in Saturday's runoff election to fill the seat left vacant when Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died last March.Menefee's victory means the Republicans' razor-thin House majority — they currently control the chamber 218-213 — will shrink by one seat when Menefee is sworn in to Congress.DEMOCRATIC TAKEOVER FEARS SOAR AS HOUSE REPUBLICANS CLING TO
After being jailed as a resistance organizer for the Tamil minority in his native Sri Lanka, he spoke out against governmental repression worldwide. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/world/asia/t-kumar-dead.html Author : Adam Nossiter Publish date : 2026-01-31 22:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Requiring aging plants to operate after their scheduled closures hurts consumers, who pay the price. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/01/31/coal-plants-energy-department-mandates-electricity/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-01-31 10:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A criminal illegal immigrant was detained Saturday after allegedly ramming his car into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle in Minnesota, according to federal authorities.Tranquilino Sixto-Anorve, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested after allegedly striking an ICE vehicle and a civilian car Saturday morning in St. Paul, officials said.According to ICE, Sixto-Anorve has multiple DUI convictions and was being targeted for arrest because his criminal history indicated he was a "public safety threat.""This ramming highlights increased risks our brave men and women of ICE face amid hostile rhetoric and actions from anti-ICE agitators and politicians," ICE said
As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/arts/television/demond-wilson-dead.html Author : Anita Gates Publish date : 2026-01-31 23:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As mounds of stubborn snow remained on some residential streets and other areas, many Washingtonians found their own ways of digging out, whether through charity, camaraderie or commerce. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/01/31/dc-area-residents-clear-snow-ice/ Author : Brittany Shammas, Michael Laris, Ruby Mellen Publish date : 2026-01-31 22:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday touted sweeping Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations at Miami International Airport, saying the efforts have played a critical role in protecting U.S. transportation networks.Speaking at a news conference at the airport, Noem said TSA officers prevented more than 10,000 people with suspected ties to narcoterrorism from traveling over the past year. She added that an additional 85,000 people linked to terrorism or listed on the U.S. terrorism watch list were also stopped from boarding flights."What has happened here at this airport is that over the last year they have prevented
Deadly blasts, including one that may have been caused by a gas leak, raised anxiety in the country. “Society is waiting for war,” one Iranian said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/world/middleeast/iran-explosions-jitters.html Author : Leily Nikounazar and Pranav Baskar Publish date : 2026-01-31 20:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.