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CNN — Thirteen women and two men who survived captivity by Hamas said they experienced or witnessed sexual violence while held hostage in Gaza, according to a new report by a group of Israeli researchers known as the Dinah Project. The Dinah Project experts — all women — gathered first-hand testimonies from the 15 returned hostages, one survivor of an attempted rape during the October 7, 2023 terror attacks, 17 eye and ear witnesses and 27 first responders who attended the scenes of the attacks. These testimonies, coupled with forensic reports and photographs and videos from the attacks, led them…
NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir by an Israeli man held in captivity for more than a year by Hamas is coming out this fall in the U.S.Eli Sharabi’s “Hostage,” written in Hebrew and already a bestseller in Israel, is the first published memoir by anyone kidnapped by Hamas during the deadly surprise attack of Oct. 7, 2023. Harper Influence, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced Tuesday that the English-language edition of his book will come out this Oct. 7, the 2-year anniversary.Sharabi, 53, was released in early February and has said that he had shrunk to under 100 pounds…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 10:35 AM ET, Tue July 8, 2025 Tripadvisor, Visit Lauderdale and SPARK, Visit Lauderdale’s Advertising Agency of Record, are helping travelers with disabilities travel with the launch of Tripadvisor’s new Accessible Travel Hub, a platform built to support those with all kinds of disabilities. The new hub, which is available through Tripadvisor’s website, offers peer-informed content, planning resources and other guidance for travelers with mobility devices, sensory sensitivities or neurodivergence. The travel hub will also feature editorials with first-person experiences and recommendations. Visit Lauderdale’s partnership includes a detailed destination spotlight with accessible experiences, from beach wheelchair…
As Rivian starts accepting orders for its 2026 Quad Motor pickup truck and SUV, customers may initially be enticed by the power and tricks the four motors in these rebooted EVs can unleash. After all, four motors delivering a combined 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 pound-feet of torque — and the ability to accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in less than 2.5 seconds — is hard to ignore. But they should also pay attention to the software. “The Quad is really the pinnacle of everything that Rivian has done so far,” Wassym Bensaid, the company’s head of…
CNN — Four men in Quebec, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, were arrested and charged in what Canadian police say is a case of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.” Three of the men, all in their mid-twenties, “were planning to create an anti-government militia” with the intent to “forcibly take possession of land in the Québec City area,” the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Tuesday. “To achieve this, [the three men] took part in military-style training, as well as shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises,” the statement continues. “They also conducted a…
Flying through one of Europe’s busiest airports will be a bit more glamorous next year, thanks to American Express. The credit card company announced that next year, it will open a new Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS), which is Europe’s fourth busiest hub. The new Centurion location will be Schiphol’s first-ever proprietary airport lounge from a credit card company. Measuring nearly 6,000 square feet, the new space will strive to evoke a feeling of “gezellig,” the Dutch word for a comforting and convivial atmosphere. Amenities will include a coffee bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and food and drink menus inspired…
The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers who may be tempted by Amazon’s deals but could be convinced to spend a few extra dollars to support an independent business. These anti-Prime sales probably don’t make a huge dent in Amazon’s bottom line (sigh), but Bookshop.org twisted the knife where it hurts: the graphic design of…
Texas’ catastrophic flooding hit faith-based summer camps especially hard, and the heartbreak is sweeping across the country where similar camps mark a rite of passage and a crucial faith experience for millions of children and teens.“Camp is such a unique experience that you just instantly empathize,” said Rachael Botting of the tragedy that struck Camp Mystic, the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp where at least 27 people were killed. A search was underway for more than 160 missing people in the area filled with youth camps as the overall death toll passed 100 on Tuesday.Botting, a former Christian camp counselor,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced in his federal criminal case on Oct. 3, a judge said Tuesday after probation officials rejected the defense and prosecution’s plan to move the date up by about two weeks.Combs, who remains jailed after a split verdict last week, spoke briefly to his lawyer Marc Agnifilo during a virtual hearing on the scheduling issue that lasted all of two minutes. At one point he asked the lawyer to turn on his camera so they could see each other’s faces.The hip-hop mogul’s lawyers had been urging Judge Arun Subramanian to sentence…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 11:15 AM ET, Tue July 8, 2025 It may be July now, but Walt Disney World is already busy prepping the holiday magic for the upcoming winter season, with a whole slate of fun activities and events for families to love coming this November through December. The festivities begin on November 14, when Walt Disney World becomes a winter wonderland with holiday decor, themed food and beverage items, characters in festive outfits and special holiday entertainment and merchandise. Kids can meet Santa Claus, stay in hotels decorated to the hilt for the holidays, indulge in delicious…