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Israel-Hamas War: Hamas and Israel Complete 3rd Exchange of Hostages for Prisoners
Hamas released a total of 17 more hostages on Sunday, including one American — Avigail Idan, who turned 4 on Friday. The group said it was seeking to extend the truce, which is slated to continue into Monday.
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Fire Season in Australia Starts Early
Though experts do not think that this season will be the worst yet, they also warn that the past is no longer a reliable guide to the future.
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Need Therapy? In West Africa, Hairdressers Can Help.
An initiative to train hairdressers in mental health counseling is providing relief to hundreds of clients in a region with the world’s least access to therapy.
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Battle for Influence Rages in Heart of Wagner’s Operations in Africa
The death of the mercenary group’s leader has created a window of opportunity in the Central African Republic for Western powers to offer an alternative.
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What Life in Gaza Is Like Right Now
Life in besieged Gaza revolves around a daily struggle to find food and water. With practically no fuel or coal, families are burning doors and window frames to cook what they can scrounge.
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#StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Affiliates Exploit CVE 2023-4966 Citrix Bleed Vulnerability
SUMMARY Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov…
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Japanese sweet potatoes are the best sweet potatoes
Japanese sweet potatoes have a fluffier flesh that tastes creamy and sweet like chestnuts, making them more versatile than either white Russets or orange Beauregards.
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A conversation with Nov. 26 crossword creator Patrick Blindauer
Q&A with guest crossword creator Patrick Blindauer.
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Can Instagrammable Office Design Lure Young Workers Back?
If your feed makes the corporate life look stylish, it’s just another evolution in the long history of the American workplace.
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Can Taiwan Continue to Fight Off Chinese Disinformation?
Ahead of a presidential election in January, Taiwanese fact checkers and watchdogs say they are ready for Beijing. But they are still worried.