Adnan Sawada's story highlights the human cost of the conflict, as he received a frantic phone call from his brother in Gaza about his injured son.
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On Tuesday, a deer caused a stir at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin when it crashed through the window. No one was injured, and the restaurant was able to remain open for the rest of the day. The restaurant has since taken the incident in stride, offering a special and sharing the surveillance footage of the deer, which has since gone viral.
Hurricane Otis has caused extensive damage to the resort city of Acapulco, Mexico, leaving residents without electricity or internet service, hundreds of shattered windows, toppled trees and power lines, and brown floodwaters for miles. Reports of looting have been confirmed, and the Mexican government has declared a state of emergency and is providing aid to those affected.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a targeted raid in the northern Gaza Strip as they prepare for a ground invasion, while the U.N. warns of fuel shortages in the area and the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports the health care system is in a state of collapse. The international community is urging both sides to de-escalate the situation and protect civilians, as the conflict continues to escalate.
President Joe Biden expressed solidarity with Israel and called for an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza, while Queen Rania of Jordan criticized the Western world’s reaction to the surprise attack launched by the Hamas militant group on Israel and the suffering of Palestinian civilians killed by Israel’s reprisal airstrikes. The Biden administration is pushing for more aid to get into Gaza and signaling Israel to “pause” its military offensive against Hamas militants, amid concerns that days of heavy bombardment and a siege of the Palestinian enclave are creating a growing humanitarian disaster.
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A security guard at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Colorado was attacked by a bear that had broken into the hotel's kitchen late Monday night. The guard was taken to a local hospital and treated for scratches to his back, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers determined that the bear had entered the hotel through a series of doors near the courtyard. Officials are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions when outdoors, as bears are increasingly active this time of year.
Residents of Mexico's southern Pacific coast were caught off guard as Hurricane Otis made landfall as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds and heavy rain. The storm rapidly intensified by 115 mph in just 24 hours, a feat only matched by one other storm in recorded history. Residents scrambled to prepare for the five to 10 inches of rain forecast, with as much as 15 inches possible in some areas, raising the threat of landslides and floods. The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates.