Day: October 30, 2023

Israel’s Netanyahu rejects cease-fire, says it’s ‘time for war’ against Hamas

7:04 pm October 30, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly rejected calls for a cease-fire in comments to the press on Monday. Netanyahu compared the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas to Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S., saying Israel is equally justified in retaliating against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. He went on to say that […]

Halloween candy is not a treat for aging skin, experts say: ‘Can do a number’ on us

7:03 pm October 30, 2023

The average American consumes 3.4 pounds of candy on Halloween, statistics show — but beyond affecting people’s weight, that amount of candy can also take a toll on the skin, experts warn. Consumers are expected to spend $3.6 billion on Halloween candy this year, according to the National Retail Federation, with 68% of people planning […]

Suspected thief tries to rob Philadelphia convenience store with deadly result

7:00 pm October 30, 2023

An armed Philadelphia convenience store owner turned the tables on a masked and armed suspect who allegedly tried to rob the establishment. Philadelphia police say that a 28-year-old man wearing a face mask and gloves entered the Happy Day Food Market & Deli on the 1300 block of South 58th Street just after 10:30 pm […]

Turkey’s Erdogan laments loss of Ottoman Empire at pro-Palestinian rally

6:13 pm October 30, 2023

During a massive rally in Istanbul in support of Palestinians over the weekend, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lamented the loss of the Ottoman Empire, vowing that his country must “never allow new Gazas to emerge again,” a report says. Erdogan compared cities in Greece, Macedonia, Syria, Iraq and Gaza to ones in Turkey, saying […]

5.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Jamaica

6:07 pm October 30, 2023

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jamaica on Monday, prompting people to flee buildings amid heavy shaking. The earthquake was located about 2 miles west-northwest of Hope Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It occurred at a shallow depth of 6 miles. There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage. WORLD FOOD PROGRAM […]