Day: October 10, 2023
Biden officials say $6 billion in Iran funds untouched amid attack on Israel
After Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, Republicans were quick to link, without evidence, the assault to the $6 billion in funds that were unfrozen as part of the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran.
Notes: Troy Dannen says UW is ‘last job’; will Jalen McMillan, Rome Odunze face Ducks?
New UW athletic director Troy Dannen said “this is going to be my last job,” and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb provided injury updates on Jalen McMillan and Rome Odunze.
Skeletons of 1918 flu victims reveal clues about who was likely to die
While a narrative emerged that the pandemic indiscriminately struck the young and healthy, new evidence suggests that frail young adults were most vulnerable.
Dueling rallies break out across U.S. after Hamas attacks Israel
Supporters of both Israel and Palestinian liberation gathered in cities across the U.S. following the surprise assault on Israel by Hamas militants over the weekend. Jericka Duncan reports.
Chinese Programmer Ordered To Pay 1 Million Yuan For Using VPN
Amy Hawkins reports via The Guardian: A programmer in northern China has been ordered to pay more than 1 million yuan to the authorities for using a virtual private network (VPN), in what is thought to be the most severe individual financial penalty ev…
Why Hamas chose to attack Israel
Many are left wondering why Hamas militants chose to launch an attack on Israel. Charlie D’Agata explains some of the background behind the assault.
Mother recalls family’s escape from Hamas attack
Miri Messika says she and her family barely survived when Hamas attacked their home on a kibbutz about three miles from Gaza. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell shares her story.
U.S. Senate moves quickly toward confirming Lew as ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate could confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, as soon as next week, Senate aides said on Monday, as Washington responded to a devastating weekend atta…