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Gaza under Israeli siege: Bread lines, yellow water and nonstop explosions

By ISABEL DEBRE and NAJIB JOBAIN (Associated Press) KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — There are explosions audible in the cramped, humid room where Azmi Keshawi shelters with his family in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis. The bombardments keep coming closer, he says, and they’re wreaking death and destruction. Keshawi, his wife, two sons, two daughters and tiny grandchildren are trying to survive inside. The Israeli military has relentlessly attacked Gaza in retaliation for a devastating Hamas rampage in southern Israel almost two weeks ago and the Keshawi family’s sense of desperation is growing....

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The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own

Are you thinking about selling your house as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO)? If so, know there’s a whole lot more time and expertise needed in that process than you might think. While the idea of doing it all by yourself might seem tempting, it’s important to recognize the challenges you may face if you take it on all by yourself. As a recent article from Bankrate explains:“Choosing the right price, crafting a compelling listing, marketing to potential buyers, coordinating showings, preparing paperwork: All of these are tasks that, in the absence of a real estate agent, you will have...

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Adebayo gets work in early then sits with rest of Heat starters in exhibition loss to Nets

MIAMI – The lone given Wednesday for the Miami Heat was Bam Adebayo, with the rest of the projected starters given the night off. So Adebayo got to work early, with 12 points in nine first-quarter minutes on the way to 14 points, six rebounds and three assists, sitting out the second half of the 107-104 exhibition loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center. With Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry rested for moments more meaningful, Adebayo was active early with his midrange jumper, before yielding the floor to those trying to crack the rotation or make the roster ahead of next Wednesday’s...

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With little controversy, Palm Beach County Schools support LGBTQ history resolution

A resolution to honor LGBTQ History Month created division and strife in two South Florida counties, but in Palm Beach County, it sailed through with little controversy. The School Board voted 5-0 with no discussion Wednesday evening to recognize October as LGBTQ History Month. The vote followed a half hour of public comments, where almost all speakers voiced support for it. Several speakers told personal stories about their own journey as an LGBTQ person or loving someone who is gay or transgender. “Acknowledging the existence of queer people through history, we are proving the fact that Palm...

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What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

If you’re considering selling your house right now, it’s likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about making a move in the first place.It’s true mortgage rates are higher right now, and that has an impact on affordability. As a result, some homeowners are deciding they’ll wait to sell because they don’t want to move and have a higher mortgage rate on their next home.But your lifestyle and your changing needs matter, too. As a recent article from Realtor.com...

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General Daily Insight for October 18, 2023

General Daily Insight for October 18, 2023 It may feel like we’ve lost our way. As the nurturing Moon squares loving Venus, it pushes us into loneliness whenever we’re without a conversation partner, even though some connections could suffer from envy or disloyalty. The Moon then disagrees with Jupiter, heightening our optimism while simultaneously inciting emotional reactivity and drama. Finally, as the proud Sun struggles with confusing Neptune at 11:40 pm EDT, we might present ourselves without confidence — or perhaps too confidently. Stay balanced and avoid as much commotion as possible. Aries March...

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How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today

In today’s world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living.Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together under one roof. This includes siblings, parents, or even grandparents. Here’s an in-depth look at why more buyers are choosing this option today, so you can see if it may be right for you too.Reasons To Buy a Multi-Generational HomeAccording to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the top two reasons people are opting...

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Panthers jump out to 4-0 lead, then hold off Devils for first win of season

NEWARK, N.J. — Sam Reinhart moved up to the top line and scored two goals and the defending Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers held off a late rally by New Jersey in posting a 4-3 victory over the Devils on Monday night. Carter Verhaeghe and Niko Mikkola also scored goals and Matthew Tkachuk had two assists for the Panthers, who had opened the season with losses at Minnesota and Winnipeg. Sergei Bobrovsky carried a shutout into the third period but saw Erik Haula, Michael McLeod and Jesper Bratt tally to get New Jersey within a goal with 2:23 to play. The 35-year-old who has started...

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Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown arrested in Broward, accused of not paying child support

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was arrested in Broward County Sunday on a warrant for allegedly failing to pay child support, court records say. A Broward Sheriff’s Office Civil Division deputy pulled over a cab in the 1000 block of Griffin Road in Dania Beach Sunday afternoon and made contact with Brown, 35, who lives in Hollywood, in the backseat, a probable cause affidavit said. He had an active arrest warrant out of Miami-Dade County. The affidavit did not contain further details. The arrest warrant, issued in early August, was related to a 2013 paternity case involving his minor...

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