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The EU ‘appalled’ by the latest two terror attacks against Israelis in the West Bank

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

Palestinian terrorists on Monday gunned down Batsheva Nigri, a 42-year-old mother of three, in a drive-by shooting near Hebron. Her 12-year-old daughter, who was sitting beside her, was unhurt, writes Yossi Lempkowicz."The EU has repeatedly expressed its concerns about the increasingly high number of casualties of the violence this year. We call on all parties to de-escalate the situation and refrain from actions that could increase the cycle of violence,” it said in a statement."The European Union is appalled by the two terror attacks last Saturday (19 August) and Monday (21 August) in the occupied West Bank that claimed the lives of three Israeli civilians and left another person injured,’’ an EU spokesperson said this week in a statement."We express our condolences to the families of the victims. The EU strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms," the statement added.The European Union said it is "gravely concerned by the continuing wave of violence in Israel and in the occupie...

'The world has gone dark': Family mourns sisters killed in Uber collision

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

A family is heartbroken after two sisters were killed in a crash while riding in an Uber in the Westmont area of Los Angeles County over the weekend.The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. Kimberly Izquierdo, 27, Veronica Amezola, 23, and their childhood friend Juvelyn Arroyo, 23, were leaving a concert in South Los Angeles when another driver ran a red light and collided with their rideshare driver.Jose Izquierdo, Kimberly and Amezola’s brother, says his family is broken and life is bleak without his two sisters. Kimberly Izquierdo, 27, Veronica Amezola, 23, Juvelyn Arroyo, 23. Aug. 28, 2023. (Izquierdo Family)“For our family, the world has gone dark,” Jose said. “They had such an impact on this world in such a little time that they had to. They did everything out of the kindness of their heart and their compassion and their intelligence.”Kimberly just graduated from nursing school and was beginning her caree...

Santa Clara: Elderly woman dies of injuries suffered in Aug. 21 crash

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

SANTA CLARA – A 93-year-old woman died Sunday of injuries she suffered in a collision last week in Santa Clara, police said.The woman, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, collided with two other vehicles around 3:50 p.m. on Aug. 21 on southbound Lawrence Expressway north of the El Camino Real off-ramp, Santa Clara police Lt. Mike Crescini said in a news release Monday.Crescini said the woman was taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose with life-threatening injuries. She was pronounced dead at the hospital just before 10 p.m. Sunday.The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the woman’s identity once it is confirmed and her next of kin is notified.No other injuries were reported.Prior to the collision, the Mercedes was seen accelerating through a stop sign from a parking lot at 3705 El Camino Real, Crescini said.Anyone with information related to the case can contact Traffic Investigator Scott Wilson at 408-615-4764.Related ArticlesCrashes and D...

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic is back at the U.S. Open and will now be back at No. 1 in the rankings.Djokovic made a winning return after missing the tournament last year, rolling to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night.The 23-time Grand Slam champion had to wait through Coco Gauff’s three-set victory to open the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium, followed by an opening-night ceremony marking 50 years of equal prize money at the U.S. Open. “Well, I knew it was going to be a late night for me, late start of the match,” Djokovic said. “Nevertheless, I mean, I was excited to go out on the court. I didn’t care if I started after midnight because I was looking forward to this moment for a few years, to be out on the biggest stadium in our sport, the loudest stadium in our sport, playing the night session.”Djokovic was not allowed to travel to the U.S. last year because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. Monday was his first match in Flushing Meadows...

El huracán Franklin alcanza vientos con velocidad de 241 kilómetros por hora

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

(CNN) — El huracán Franklin tiene vientos de 241 km/h, según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC). El huracán se encuentra a un0s 675 kilómetros al oeste-suroeste de las Bermudas y se mueve hacia el norte a 14 km/h.Sigue vigente una alerta de tormenta tropical para las Bermudas. Estas condiciones son posibles para la isla este miércoles por la mañana.Trayectoria del huracán Franklin: a dónde se dirige y qué países amenazaLas olas y las corrientes de resaca potencialmente mortales generadas por Franklin ya están afectando a las Bermudas y la costa del sureste de Estados Unidos. Se espera que estas condiciones se extiendan hacia el norte a lo largo de la costa este de Estados Unidos y el Atlántico de Canadá durante los próximos días.Franklin debería mantener su fuerza durante la noche, pero una tendencia constante de debilitamiento debería comenzar este martes a medida que el huracán se mueva sobre aguas progresivamente más frías y hacia un entorno de mayor cizalladura. De todo...

México comienza un nuevo ciclo escolar en medio de la polémica por libros de texto gratuitos

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

(CNN Español) — En medio de la polémica desatada por los nuevos libros de texto gratuitos federales, más de 24 millones de estudiantes de educación básica en México iniciaron este lunes el ciclo escolar 2023-2024, informó en un comunicado la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP).La dependencia detalló que la distribución fue suspendida en los estados de Chihuahua y Coahuila por controversias constitucionales, mientras que en otras entidades su entrega se ha detenido temporalmente debido a recursos legales.La SEP también informó que unos 95,6 millones de ejemplares de las nuevas publicaciones educativas se han distribuido para su entregar en los salones de clase desde el primer día, a excepción de Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Querétaro y Yucatán.“Quiero informarles a ustedes que donde no se han podido repartir los libros es en el estado de Chihuahua y Coahuila porque tanto la gobernadora (María Eugenia) Campos como (Miguel) Riquelme han establecido una controversia constituciona...

Coco Gauff comes back to win at the US Open after arguing that her foe was too slow between points

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

FILE - Frances Tiafoe serves against Serbia's Filip Krajinovic during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 29, 2023. Tiafoe is one of the men to watch at the U.S. Open, which begins at Flushing Meadows on Aug. 28.(AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)(AP/Aurelien Morissard) FILE - Frances Tiafoe serves against Serbia's Filip Krajinovic during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 29, 2023. Tiafoe is one of the men to watch at the U.S. Open, which begins at Flushing Meadows on Aug. 28.(AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)(AP/Aurelien Morissard) NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff kn...

Suspect dead after standoff in Encanto house with San Diego police

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A shooting suspect is dead after exchanging gunfire with San Diego police while barricaded in an Encanto home Monday night.Officers responded to reports for a shooting on the 500 block of Iona Drive near the intersection of Market Street and Akins Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Around 10 p.m., a heavy police presence was seen in the area surrounding the house, including SWAT officers and a helicopter.Minutes later, around 10:10 p.m., the suspect then appeared to set fire in the home. FOX 5 crews at the scene reported hearing gunshots erupt right before the flames became visible.Sometime before 11 p.m., the suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement. At least one person was also transported to the hospital following the standoff. The extent of their injuries is unknown.San Diego Fire-Rescue was able to extinguish the house fire by 11 p.m. It is unknown how much of the home was impacted.While details about what led to the standoff remain unclear at this time, SDPD said the ...

EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act explained 

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

Parliament adopted two major pieces of legislation that will change the digital landscape: find out about the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act.The landmark digital rules, adopted on 5 July 2022, will create a safer, fairer and more transparent online environment.The power of digital platformsOver the last two decades, digital platforms have become an integral part of our lives - it’s hard to imagine doing anything online without Amazon, Google or Facebook.While the benefits of this transformation are evident, the dominant position gained by some of these platforms gives them significant advantages over competitors, but also undue influence over democracy, fundamental rights, societies and the economy. They often determine future innovations or consumer choice and serve as so-called gatekeepers between businesses and internet users.To address this imbalance, the EU is upgrading the current rules governing digital services by introducing the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and t...

Teen dies after fight over McDonald's sweet and sour sauce, police say

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:32:14 GMT

The killing of a 16-year-old girl from Maryland took place after she and her accused murderer fought over sweet and sour dipping sauce, a detective with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said.Det. Brendan Jasper testified at the arraignment of the 16-year-old girl whom police arrested for the alleged murder of Naima Liggon. Jasper said the teenagers met three other people in Oxon Hill, Maryland, then drove to D.C. to go to a party on Sunday. After leaving the party, the group headed to McDonald's.The three other people who were with the girls told police that after the group got back into the car, the unnamed 16-year-old girl got into a fight about sweet and sour dipping sauce with Liggon. Jasper said they got out of the car and that during the fight, the other girl stabbed Liggon in her abdomen and chest.The three other people took Liggon to Howard University Hospital where she died. They told police that the 16-year-old girl accused of killing Liggon left the scene of the a...