Israel’s new tactics in north Gaza stoke fears of ethnic cleansing campaign

Lyndsey Amos, 49, was given an 18-month suspended sentence for stealing £38,000 from her father with dementia, spending it on luxuries like holidays and beauty treatments after being granted power of attorney. The fraud was discovered when payments for her father’s care stopped, leading to her guilty plea for fraud and a requirement to complete 15 rehabilitation sessions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman named Lyndsey stole a lot of money from...

More than 170 aid organizations condemned Israel's military-controlled aid distribution in Gaza, stating it compels civilians to face starvation or gunfire, with over 500 Palestinians killed while seeking aid in overcrowded, dangerous zones. They urged the international community to restore prior UN-led mechanisms, demand humanitarian access, and hold Israel accountable for violations amid an escalating humanitarian crisis. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: More than 170 aid groups are very worried because Israel is...

Finding a job in today's economy can be challenging, but a new SmartAsset study ranks the best U.S. job markets, with Bend, Oregon, leading due to its low unemployment rate (3.1%) and significant income growth (44% from 2020 to 2023). Santa Clara, California, excels in health care coverage (88% insured), while Wichita Falls, Texas, offers the shortest commutes (14 minutes). Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new study says Bend, Oregon, is the...

India is set to face England in the second Test at Edgbaston, with Mohammad Kaif questioning the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav as the team management grapples with pressure following a loss in Leeds. They must choose between Yadav and Sundar for spin options, while Bumrah may rest due to workload, and Thakur could be replaced by Reddy, with Akash Deep possibly partnering Siraj. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: India is playing England in...

The Milwaukee Bucks have shaken up their playing roster in free agency, waiving Damian Lillard and signing centre Myles Turner.The Milwaukee Bucks waived nine-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signed centre Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal, using the “stretch and release” provision on Lillard’s $113 million contract. Lillard, recovering from Achilles surgery, is expected to miss most or all of the upcoming season, while Turner, the Pacers' all-time leader in blocked shots,...

The Senate passed a major tax and domestic policy bill by a narrow 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote; the bill includes tax cuts and funding for border security while adding trillions to the deficit. The House will need to approve the Senate's revised version, which has faced opposition from some Republican senators concerned about its debt implications. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Senate voted to pass...