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American comedian Dave Chappelle has called the Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza a “genocide” to cheers while performing in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Chappelle also urged Americans on Thursday to fight antisemitism so Jews don’t feel like they need to be protected by Israel. But when touching on the upcoming U.S. election, Chappelle’s mention of President Joe Biden — who has promised “ironclad” support for Israel” — drew widespread boos throughout the arena. Donald Trump drew scattered cheers. Читать дальше...

A northern Arizona man has been convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son. Authorities say the boy was locked in a tiny bedroom closet for 16 hours a day over a month with his older brother as punishment for stealing his family’s food at night when their parents were asleep. A Coconino County Superior Court jury on Thursday convicted 28-year-old Anthony Martinez in the death of his son, Deshaun Martinez. The boys’ mother was sentenced last... Читать дальше...

Many Americans are unprepared for what can be an emotional, costly and guilt-inducing process of finding long-term care for a loved one. Advance planning can help. But an AP-NORC poll in 2021 found most Americans don’t discuss the possibility of long-term care, let alone prepare for it. Finding the right long-term care option may come down to which facility has an opening and can accommodate a particular person’s needs. Nationally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services maintains a five-star... Читать дальше...

Just a few years after it underwent a meticulous renovation, the iconic Smith House in Los Angeles has landed on the market.

Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are signaling to major Republican donors that they’re putting their rivalry behind them after a contentious and often personal primary fight. DeSantis brought together allies this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to press them to support the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. DeSantis made the case that they need to work together to prevent Democratic President Joe Biden from winning a second term. The governor and about 30 people then spent Thursday... Читать дальше...

Scientists with a Boston aquarium are encouraging beachgoers to report sightings of white sharks this holiday weekend after signs of shark bites were observed on multiple marine mammals. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in New England, and the region has been experiencing beach weather already. Scientists said Thursday that’s a good reason to be on the lookout for white sharks, commonly referred to as great whites. Beachgoers should be mindful of the presence of sharks in... Читать дальше...

Searchers have discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong's plane in the South Pacific. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior, Wisconsin, and the nonprofit World War II historical preservation group Pacific Wrecks announced the discovery Thursday. Bong, who grew up in Wisconsin, flew a Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter nicknamed “Marge” in honor of his girlfriend, Marjorie Vattendahl. Another pilot was flying the plane in March 1944 over what... Читать дальше...

Arizona man convicted of first-degree murder in starvation death of 6-year-old son.

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