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IDF continues preparations for ground invasion

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

The Israeli Defense Forces is continuing preparations for an offensive in Gaza, including for ground operations, it said in a statement Saturday.The IDF said plans for “expanded operational activities” had been approved recently and that both regular and reserve service members were being deployed and were conducting training exercises.“We will achieve what is required with the spirit of battle and determination in order to bring security to our people for many years to come,” said IDF LTC Or Volozhinsky, commander of the 188th Armored Brigade.Israel last week warned Palestinians in Gaza to evacuate the northern area of the strip ahead of a potential ground invasion, leading to the displacement of many residents to southern Gaza.Aid deliveries began moving Saturday into the territory, where water, food and medicine have been in short supply.United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday called for protection of civilians and the sparing of civilian infrastructure, inc...

Biden has a new message about the war. There’s an America First twist.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

President Joe Biden is making a new case to the American public for shipping arms, ammunition and other military supplies to the wars in Ukraine and Israel.His argument: many of those supplies are made in America — and that’s good for American jobs.In an Oval Office address Thursday seeking more than $106 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine and other priorities, Biden linked the fight against Russia’s invasion to the attacks by Hamas. But he also underscored that much of the Ukraine funding he’s seeking would never leave the United States.That argument — which namechecked 2024 battleground states Pennsylvania and Arizona — comes as Biden makes a reelection pitch centered on his efforts to create jobs and revitalize domestic manufacturing in sectors such as clean energy and semiconductor fabrication. The agenda, known as Bidenomics, has been met with skepticism from voters, according to polls, but the president appears set on putting it at the core of his reelection campaign.And now t...

‘Dramatic decline’: Calgary researcher says sea ice in Antarctica lowest since 1986

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

A Calgary researcher, who has spent the last eight months in Antarctica studying sea ice, says he has seen first-hand how big an effect climate change has had in the region. Vishnu Nandan, a post-doctoral associate with the University of Calgary, along with Robbie Mallett, from the University of Manitoba, have been studying ways to improve how radar satellites measure the thickness of Antarctic sea ice and snow. The research is part of a British-based project called DEFIANT — Drivers and Effects of Fluctuations in sea Ice in the ANTarctic — which aims to deploy a state-of-the-art ground-based radar system that mimics the satellites in space.“We actually came knowing we wouldn’t have a lot of sea ice, because it’s been really warm,” Nandan said in a phone interview from Rothera Research Station on Adelaide Island, nearly 1,900 kilometres south of the Falkland Islands. “We came in where we had the lowest sea ice on record over the past many deca...

These 5 degrees will pay you the most — especially if you're a man

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — With student loans due again for the first time since the start of the COVID pandemic, you may be even more aware of the payoff — large or small — of attending college and getting your degree. Sure, you may have been told while growing up that going and getting a bachelor’s degree would set you up for financial success. Data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau suggest that may not be the case. Americans with a bachelor’s degree had a median income of $74,154 in 2022, roughly $600 below the national average of all earners, regardless of their education. There are, of course, degree-holders earning much more — and much less — than that.  The 3 college degrees that will pay you the most — and the 3 that won’t Data released this week from the Census Bureau found degrees in science and engineering fields had the highest average incomes, outperforming those with degrees in business, education, the arts, humanities, or other degrees. Across ...

How do electric cars work?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining market share at a rapid pace, with sales of EVs growing by 55 percent in 2022 compared to 2021 according to the International Energy Agency.That number is expected to grow further in 2023.As many consumers consider an electric vehicle for their next car purchase, they may be curious about how these electric vehicles work. After all, today’s electric cars look and drive like traditional gas-powered cars, but it’s important to understand the differences between these two vehicle types. What are the Parts of an Electric Vehicle?To understand how an electric car works, it’s important to understand its main components. Traction Battery Pack An electric car’s traction battery pack serves as an energy storage system. This energy, which is in the form of direct-current electricity, is then used to power the vehicle’s motor and all other electrical components. Most EVs use lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy density....

New health facility opens in Hornsby Bend area

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Central Health opened a new health and wellness center in eastern Travis County on Saturday. The Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center will have primary care services, integrated behavioral health services, oral health assessments, specialty care services via telehealth and a community gathering space, according to Central Health. The new facility is located in the Austin's Colony neighborhood at 3700 Gilbert Road, Austin. The center was temporarily located on Webberville Road. Central Health, the Travis County hospital district, is also building a wellness center in Del Valle. This health and wellness center will have primary care, dental care, integrated mental health and pharmacy services, according to the healthcare district. This center began construction in 2022 and is expected to open by the end of the year.Central Health also announced in April it will build a medical complex in northeast Austin to fill healthcare gaps in the area. The $90.5...

Working Strategies: C-Suite strategies Part 2 — Finding the openings

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

Amy LindgrenHave you ever wondered how corporate leaders find their jobs? Or, turning the question around, how corporations find their leaders? Well, as a starting point, executives always come from one of two places: Inside or outside the organization.That may seem obvious, but it’s still helpful. If you want to work at the executive, or “C” level as it’s known, start with the company you’re at now. And if that doesn’t feel like it will be fruitful for any reason, you can focus your attention on other companies instead, making you the “outside” candidate.In last week’s column, we looked at seven strategies to help prepare for a role in a company’s executive suite, from raising your profile to building leadership skills. Today we’ll look at how you might find the openings — and how you can become findable yourself when organizations need new leadership.1. Don’t rely on job postings: Remember that the higher the position, the less likely the company will be advertising the open...

Gov. Hochul announces new funding for NY airports

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 20 that 36 public-use airports across New York will receive $49 million in state funding. The funds will go toward strategic infrastructure enhancements to increase safety, advance business development and promote sustainability. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Infrastructure enhancements will include the construction and renovation of new and existing hangars, electrification projects, carbon reduction programs and upgraded security systems. $8.8 million in funding has been awarded to airports in the Capital District, including Albany International Airport, Columbia County Airport, Saratoga County Airport, Schenectady County Airport and South Albany Airport. “A strong investment in our airports is a meaningful investment in our communities and the future of the Empire State,” Gov. Hochul said. “Airports are gateways to communities large and sma...

Driver who deliberately plowed into pedestrians at Kohl’s was high on drugs, prosecutors say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

The man who crashed his vehicle into a Kohl's in Huntington Beach last week is now facing six charges for attempted murder.Tuan Miller, 54, of Anaheim, was arrested last Friday after he allegedly crashed into the front of the department store at the Bella Terra Mall.Miller fled the scene, but was later arrested, at which point it was determined he was under the influence of an undisclosed drug.On Friday, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer released new information about the crash, including that it's being investigated as an intentional act.Miller is accused plowing into a group of people who were standing outside the store and listening to a group of singers. He allegedly drove onto the sidewalk, hitting two women before revving his engine and accelerating toward three other people. One of the victims became lodged in the front of his car as it crashed through the store's glass doors.The Kohl's at the Bella Terra Mall after a truck smashed through the front of it on Oct. 1...

SoFi Stadium renames bowl game, announces new host

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:18:41 GMT

The L.A. Bowl, the annual college football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, has a new host, and with the new host comes a new name. Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski was announced as the host on Saturday, replacing Jimmy Kimmel. The game will now be known as the L.A. Bowl Hosted by Gronk. The game will feature the Mountain West conference’s top-ranked team against the Pac-12's number five seed, according to a press release from the stadium. Gronk is bringing his “unique style and flair” back to college football, SoFi Stadium officials said, and will make a “grand entrance” to start the festivities before presiding over the coin toss and leading the trophy presentation. “At the trophy presentation, Gronkowski will present the winning team with the bowl game’s one-of-a-kind L.A. Bowl Hosted by Gronk championship belt,” the press release said.  Rob Gronkowski poses with the L.A. Bowl Hosted by Gronk championship belt. (L.A. Bowl Hosted by Gronk)While at th...