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J Street Alumni Condemn "Pro-Peace" Group for Opposing Gaza Ceasefire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

While Israel continues its war against the Gaza Strip, over 100 former J Street staffers and representatives from its network of university groups are pushing their former organization to join mounting calls for a ceasefire.The letter comes in response to J Street’s push for a congressional resolution that pledges unconditional support to Israel’s war in Gaza. The group, according to a report in The Intercept, is threatening to withhold its endorsement from Democrats who refuse to sign on. The resolution — led by Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., and now backed by more than 420 members of Congress — makes no mention of Palestinian civilians, of which Israel has now killed over 2600, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.“As former staff and student representatives of J Street — many of whom are mourning the losses of family and friends in both Israel and Palestine — we condemn the organization’s align...

Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The Springboks were at their most stubborn to wreck France’s dream at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.The defending champions dug deeper than normal for one of their most resilient performances to knock the highly-rated French out of their home World Cup by a riveting 29-28 in the quarterfinals in front of nearly 80,000 fans at Stade de France.“For all the support we’ve had, it’s heartbreaking,” France flanker Charles Ollivon said.France played all the attacking rugby for the first hour, and the crowd loved it, leaving South Africa to feed off crumbs and cling on before suddenly swinging the momentum in the final 13 minutes when lock Eben Etzebeth made up for an earlier yellow card by barging over near the posts.That put South Africa ahead for the first time since a breathless, six-try opening 30 minutes.While France came within a point of the Springboks at the end, their great hopes of a first title, and clinching it at home, slipped away when replacement pro...

Eagles and 49ers are no longer unbeaten; Jets top Philly 20-14 and Browns stop Niners 19-17

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and New York held on to shock previously undefeated Philadelphia 20-14 on Sunday for the Jets first win against the Eagles.The Jets (3-3) appeared on their way to falling to 0-13 in their history against the Eagles, but Hurts’ third interception of the game — and the fourth turnover by Philadelphia — was returned by Adams 45 yards to put New York into immediate scoring position.Hall’s run shook MetLife Stadium as the Jets fans went wild, then Zach Wilson connected with Randall Cobb on a 2-point conversion.The Eagles (5-1) got one more chance to win when they got the ball back, but the defense stiffened — as it had all game. Hurts’ deep throw to DeVonta Smith on fourth down was knocked away, and Wilson and the offense were able to kneel down twice to seal an unlikely victory.Hurts finished 28 of 45 for 280 yards and one touchdown but had three p...

Hall runs for a late TD and the Jets shock the Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the New York Jets held on to shock the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 on Sunday for their first win against them.The Jets (3-3) appeared on their way to falling to 0-13 in their history against the Eagles, but Hurts’ third interception of the game — and the fourth turnover by Philadelphia — was returned by Adams 45 yards to put New York into immediate scoring position.Hall’s run shook MetLife Stadium as the Jets fans went wild, then Zach Wilson connected with Randall Cobb on a 2-point conversion.The Eagles (5-1) got one more chance to win when they got the ball back, but the defense stiffened — as it had all game. Hurts’ deep throw to DeVonta Smith on fourth down was knocked away, and Wilson and the offense were able to kneel down twice to seal an unlikely victory.Hurts finished 28 of 45 for 280 yards and ...

Sería “una visita de solidaridad”: Natanyahu invita a Biden a viajar a Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – El primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu invitó al presidente Joe Biden a viajar a Israel en una visita de solidaridad en medio de la guerra, confirmó un alto funcionario estadounidense. La Casa Blanca está considerando la solicitud, dijo el funcionario.Varios medios de comunicación israelíes, incluido el Times of Israel, informaron más temprano que se había hecho la invitación.Apenas en julio, Biden realizó la primera visita de Estado a Israel durante su gobierno teniendo como tema principal el análisis del programa nuclear de Irán.Israel cumple nueve días del ataque del grupo islamista Hamas, con el que entró en guerra a raíz de esa incursión.LOS ESFUERZOS DE ESTADOS UNIDOSLa invitación a Biden se conoce horas después de que el Departamento de Estado de EEUU anunció el nombramiento de David Satterfield como enviado especial para Asuntos Humanitarios de Medio Oriente, donde se encargará de coordinar la llegada de ayuda humanitaria a la Franja de Gaza.El secretari...

NHRA Fall Nationals Pairings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

SundayTexas MotorplexEnnis, TexasSunday’s ResultsFinal finish order:TOP FUEL:1. Leah Pruett; 2. Steve Torrence; 3. Billy Torrence; 4. Clay Millican; 5. Mike Salinas; 6. Antron Brown; 7. Spencer Massey; 8. Doug Kalitta; 9. Buddy Hull; 10. Doug Foley; 11. Justin Ashley; 12. Brittany Force; 13. Tony Schumacher; 14. Austin Prock; 15. Shawn Langdon; 16. Josh Hart.FUNNY CAR:1. Matt Hagan; 2. John Force; 3. Tim Wilkerson; 4. J.R. Todd; 5. Cruz Pedregon; 6. Bob Tasca III; 7. Alex Laughlin; 8. Terry Haddock; 9. Chad Green; 10. Blake Alexander; 11. Robert Hight; 12. Jack Wyatt; 13. Paul Lee; 14. Alexis DeJoria; 15. Ron Capps; 16. Jeff Diehl.PRO STOCK:1. Erica Enders; 2. Dallas Glenn; 3. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 4. Aaron Stanfield; 5. Greg Anderson; 6. Matt Hartford; 7. Cristian Cuadra; 8. Camrie Caruso; 9. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 10. Chris McGaha; 11. Eric Latino; 12. Mason McGaha; 13. Kyle Koretsky; 14. Bo Butner; 15. Jerry Tucker; 16. Deric Kramer.PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE:1. Gaige Herrera; 2. Eddi...

Ron and Casey DeSantis greet over 270 Floridians who landed in Tampa after boarding chartered flight from Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Hundreds of evacuees from Florida were flown from Israel to Tampa in one of several flights ordered by Gov. Ron DeSantis.The governor and first lady Casey DeSantis greeted more than 270 Floridians arriving from the Middle East at Tampa International Airport, Sunday night.The governor said seven other people arrived in Orlando in the afternoon.DeSantis teamed up with Project Dynamo to fly them home from the war zone and has enlisted the Florida Division of Emergency Management to lead efforts for additional flights to safely bring Floridians home.For more information on these chartered flights, click here.

Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals draws over 100 participants to Coconut Grove

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

Runners laced up their sneakers and headed to Coconut Grove to help some special children in the community.The Torch Relay 2023 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals took place at Regatta Park in Coconut Grove on Sunday to support the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.More than 100 participants took park in the benefit, now in its 15th year.7Sports’ Mike DiPasquale was the master of ceremonies for the sixth year.The Miracle Child this year is Bradley, who is undergoing treatment.The annual event aims to help families who need lifesaving treatments for their children.“The fundraising goes back to the Children’s Miracle Network to support our families, and it provides them an opportunity to get care for those children that are very sick and terminally ill and allows them to take care of their kids without having to worry about the funds,” Natalie Wise, hotel manager of The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove.If you would like to help with the founda...

Struggling offense, costly mistakes continue to haunt Patriots in 21-17 loss to Raiders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The New England Patriots finally found some offense.Unfortunately for them, they also ran into the same self-inflicted mistakes that have haunted them most of the season during Sunday’s 21-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.The Patriots are 1-5 for the first time with Bill Belichick as coach. It’s been an inept offense that has driven into the red zone just twice in its past 33 possessions. The loss came against a Raiders defense that came into the game allowing opposing offenses to score on 41.2% of their drives — 11th highest in the league.“We had our chances today,” New England coach Bill Belichick said. “We got to play better and coach better.”The offense gained just 259 yards and generated only 4.6 yards per play.Quarterback Mac Jones was 24 of 33 for 200 yards but also threw a costly interception in the second quarter with the Patriots driving. Rolling to his right, Jones misfired while targeting a wide-open Hunter Henry.Instead, he overshot Henry and Raiders sa...

Church travel group from Salem back in US after evacuation from pilgrimage trip to Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:52 GMT

A church travel group from Salem with dozens of members is back home after being evacuated early from a pilgrimage trip to Israel due to the nation’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.At least 30 Americans are confirmed dead and more than 15 are still unaccounted for Sunday night as federal officials say getting American hostages back safely following Hamas’ surprise attack is a top priority.More than 30 members of Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish in Salem returned home on Sunday.The church’s pastor, the Rev. Robert Murray, said “We ran into an extraordinary amount of violence in a dangerous situation, so of course we had to change our plans.” He added, “We feel very fortunate, and very blessed that we came home, but we know that we left behind a lot of people who are suffering. A lot of people who are in the mist of the violence.”