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Israel Gaza: Biden clinches deal with Egypt to allow aid

admin — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 02:46:45 +0000

By Holly Honderich Visiting Tel Aviv, Mr Biden said Israel had a right to hit back for the Hamas attack that triggered the fighting. The US president said Israel had been “badly victimised”, though he cautioned against being “consumed” by rage. He also backed Israel’s account that a blast at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday was not caused by an Israeli air strike. Palestinian officials say the explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Arab Hospital killed 471 people, blaming it on Israel. The incident has further inflamed tensions across the region. But during a trip to Tel Aviv lasting fewer than eight hours on Wednesday, Mr Biden supported the Israeli claim that the deadly blast appeared to have been caused by a misfiring Palestinian rocket. The American president said he was “deeply saddened and outraged” by the explosion. Israel says the blast was caused by Islamic Jihad, another militant group operating in Gaza. Islamic Jihad denies that claim. The Palestinian-reported death toll has also been disputed by Israel. A foreign ministry spokesman, Lior Haiat, said on social media platform X that “several dozen people” had been “apparently killed”. While flying home, Mr Biden discussed aid for Gaza with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi by phone. Mr Biden told journalists that Mr Sisi had agreed to open the Rafah crossing from Egypt to Gaza to allow about 20 lorries carrying humanitarian aid into the territory. Egypt confirmed its president and Mr Biden had agreed to provide aid to Gaza “in a sustainable manner”. Mr Biden did not give a timeline for the border crossing opening, but White House spokesman John Kirby said it would occur in the coming days after road repairs. Mr Biden also said $100m (£82m) in US funding would be be allocated to support Palestinian civilians. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters news agency the US president was considering asking Congress for $10bn in aid for Israel as soon as Friday. People are desperately short of food, water, fuel, medicine and other essentials after Israel launched a blockade of the enclave 10 days ago. Israel struck back after the Palestinian militant group Hamas killed 1,400 people in an unprecedented incursion from Gaza on 7 October. At least 3,000 people have been killed in retaliatory Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials. More than a million Palestinians have fled their homes within Gaza – about half of the population. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel would not prevent supplies going from Egypt to the civilian population in southern Gaza.

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Marnus Labuschagne to lead Australia is against New Zealand A in ODIs; Cameron Bancroft has a chance in four-day games

admin — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:03:45 +0000

Australia cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat this month as the Australia A side prepare to take on their trans-Tasman rivals from the New Zealand A in an exciting series of matches. The action-packed leg will feature two four-day games and three one-day internationals in Brisbane and Mackay. On Wednesday (August 9), Australia A announced its squad for both formats and named Marnus Labuschagne as the captain of the 50-over format for the Kiwi challenge. It is noteworthy that Labuschagne was not included in the country’s preliminary 18-man squad for the ODI World Cup in India later this year. However, the series against New Zealand A will provide him with a valuable opportunity to showcase his skills and leadership skills. In addition to Labuschagne, nine other players in the over-50s team also have experience in international cricket. The newly appointed captain will be supported by a formidable squad of players including Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben McDermott, Todd Murphy and Matt Renshaw, all of whom have donned the Australian colors recently. In addition, top names like Josh Philippe, Ashton Turner, Wes Agar, Gurinder Sandhu and Ben Dwarshuis are the other names with international exposure in the one-day cast. Cameron Bancroft has an opportunity to claim his spot on the regular test squad: On the other hand, the four-day format squad revolves around Cameron Bancroft. The opening batsman will look to seize the opportunity to claim Australia’s soon-to-be Test opening spot, which is expected to open following David Warner’s retirement. With fellow contenders Matt Renshaw and Marcus Harris opting for a well-earned rest from the series, Bancroft’s performance in the four-day fixtures against New Zealand A could significantly influence his prospects of joining Australia’s regular Test squad. Bancroft will be backed by an impressive array of talent, including the likes of Wes Agar, Mark Steketee and others from Australia’s A team for the four-day games. As far as games go, the series will kick off with a four-day game on August 28th, followed by the second match on September 4th. , respectively. Australia A-Team: Australia A four-day crew: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jordan Buckingham, Ben Dwarshuis, Caleb Jewell, Campbell Kellaway, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McAndrew, Nathan McSweeney, Joel Paris, Jimmy Peirson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Tim Ward Australia One Day Team: Wes Agar, Ollie Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Liam Hatcher, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben McDermott, Todd Murphy, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Gurinder Sandhu, Matt Short, Mark Steketee, Will Sutherland, Ashton faucet

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Meta begins process to end news access in Canada

admin — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:59:35 +0000

Aug 1 (Reuters) – Meta Platforms (META.O) said on Tuesday it has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada. The decision is a fallout of a legislation passed by Canadian parliament that would force platforms like Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O) and Meta to negotiate commercial deals and pay Canadian news publishers for their content. Such a legislation is also part of a broader global trend to make tech firms pay for news. “As we’ve always said, the law is based on a fundamentally flawed premise. And, regrettably, the only way we can reasonably comply is to end news availability in Canada,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said on X social media platform, previously known as Twitter. Reporting by Chavi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur

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New suitor emerges in the race for Kane; PL star takes drastic steps for Saudi switch: rumor

admin — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:47:26 +0000

A new suitor has emerged in the race for Harry Kane as the Tottenham star could now be at the center of a bidding war. Elsewhere, a Premier League star is desperate to savor the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia, but his club are playing hard to get as Chelsea’s nightmare of a failure may finally end. Catch up on the biggest transfer rumors floating around in the latest edition of Rumor Mill! NEW CUSTOMER APPEARS ON THE RUN FOR KANE While Bayern Munich appear to be favorites in the race for Harry Kane, they may now have some heavyweight competition. According to The Independent, Paris Saint-Germain are ready to jump into the fray and hijack Bayern’s transfer to Kane. The French club have reportedly been emboldened by Kane’s willingness to move abroad to further his career, although the Tottenham star’s preference remains a move to Manchester United. PSG have already been tipped for a number of transfers for younger strikers such as Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani, and with Bayern already making two offers for Kane, they have been forced to act quickly on a push for the England international. Kane is out of contract next summer, meaning he can ride for free, leaving Spurs chairman Daniel Levy with a crucial decision between cashing in on the prized asset now or risking losing him for nothing at the end of next season. . DESPERATION PL STAR CONTACTS CLUB OWNER TO FORCE SAUDI CHANGE Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic insists he wants a move to Saudi Arabia but the Premier League club are reluctant to let him go. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal are heavily interested in the Serbian shooter and have made a second offer of around £30 million ($AUD57 million). Mitrovic is so desperate to make the move that Sky Sports reports he has contacted Fulham owner Tony Khan to take Al-Hilal up on his offer and let him collect a life-changing payday in Saudi Arabia. But considering Mitrovic’s 14 Premier League goals helped Fulham to an impressive finish in the first half of last season, Khan will want the best for the striker. If he gets his wish, Fulham manager Marco Silva will need to move quickly in the transfer market to find a replacement. CHELSEA FLOP PROVIDED EXIT ROUTE WHILE MASS CLEANING CONTINUES Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s torrid time at Chelsea may be about to end. The Gabonese international moved to Stamford Bridge last summer to be reunited with Thomas Tuchel, who coached the striker during their time together at Borussia Dortmund. However, Tuchel was sacked early in the season and Aubameyang struggled to find a foothold at Chelsea. But his football career could resume soon. Sky Sports reports that French side Marseille are interested in signing Aubameyang, who has one more year left on his Chelsea contract. New Marseille boss Marcelino is reportedly a longtime admirer of Aubameyang, with a formal approach to the 34-year-old expected soon.

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Math Word Field Notes: A Collaborative Project Across Subject Areas

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:45:44 +0000

Students from language arts and math classes team up to create one-page field guides for key mathematical concepts. By Jade McDaniel Feb. 22, 2023, 4:00 a.m. ET This teaching idea was submitted by Jade McDaniel, who teaches Technical Reading and Writing at the Dayton Regional STEM School in Dayton, Ohio. Do you teach with The Times? Tell us about it here, or browse our full collection of reader ideas. Project Overview As a subscriber to The Learning Network’s newsletter, I discovered last spring the Word Field Note Challenge, an activity inspired by the work of Rebekah O’Dell that tasked students with creating “field notes” for vocabulary words from The New York Times. The challenge invited students to create a one-page guide that illustrated and deeply explored the meaning of a word of their choice, like naturalists recording notes on their discoveries in nature. Seeing the combination of vocabulary, graphs and creative formatting in this project, I saw potential connections between language arts and math classes. At the Dayton Regional STEM School, where I teach, we collaborate across content areas and grade levels using a Project Based Learning model. My class, Technical Reading and Writing (T.R.W.), is the 11th-grade language arts requirement, and it focuses on preparing students for reading and writing in the real world. In this course, students create and design résumés, cover letters, proposals and instructions, among other documents that communicate information clearly and concisely. In this project, pairs of my students teamed up with small groups of 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade math students in Algebra II, Precalculus and Calculus to create field notes for math terms. This project helped students practice elements of graphic design and formatting, as well as better understand the etymology of math terms and delve deeper into the multiple definitions and uses of basic math concepts. Warm-Up: Finding Inspiration Image One of the winning entries from The Learning Network’s Word Field Note Challenge. One of the winning entries from The Learning Network’s Word Field Note Challenge.Credit…Lucia Červenková and Nina Gašparíková In Technical Reading and Writing, we began this mini-unit by analyzing the seven student winners from the Word Field Note Challenge, including the one pictured above. Students focused on the informational content, the overall design and theme, and the aesthetic elements of each presentation. This initial approach provided students with examples of and inspiration for their own projects; they were excited to begin after seeing some of the creative pieces published on The Learning Network. In the math classes, students started by discussing a list of words specific to important concepts from their previous math course (so, for example, the Algebra II students reviewed words from Algebra I, the Precalculus students reviewed words from Algebra II, and so on). Main Activity: Research, Collaboration and Design Students in each class chose one of the following math terms provided by teachers to focus on for their field notes: Image The math students then began their research, focusing on their word’s definition, historical context and development; frequency and consistency of use, equation and notation; and images or symbols associated with it. They sent their research to pairs of students in T.R.W. who had chosen the same term. With the information provided by the math students, and using the word field notes as inspiration, the student pairs in T.R.W. designed and formatted the guides. They used programs such as Canva, PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator, and applied what they had learned about the document design principles of headings, access, typography and spacing. They also researched and included the term’s nonmathematical definitions, origins and several other components of their choice, including synonyms and antonyms, Chinese translations, and personal connections. Once the T.R.W. students finished a draft of their field note, they emailed it back to the math team for feedback to ensure all the math was correctly represented. Using a checklist and our school’s Thinking Hats feedback method, inspired by Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats, students gave feedback on the drafts including Yellow Hat notes (What currently works about their product?) and Green Hat (What could be improved about their product?). T.R.W. students revised and finalized their field notes, which will be hung on the walls of the math classes, reminding current and future students of the various terms needed to better understand content in Algebra I, Algebra II, Precalculus and Calculus. Student Outcome: Math Word Field Notes Here are several of the mathematical field notes students created, in addition to the one at the top of this post: Image Credit…T.R.W. team: Norah Ndabambalire and Anshula Appam; Math team: Kayla Brown and Norah Ndabambalire Image Credit…T.R.W. team: Cadee Lawson and Javeria Shaikh; Math team: Kimi Conyers and Roxanne Slone Image Credit…T.R.W. team: Tayla Robinson and Hannah Pond; Math team: Oliver Hammes and Tayla Robinson Image Credit…T.R.W. team: Megan Noel and Catharine Logan; Math team: Cadee Lawson and Catharine Logan This mini-project was one of the first collaborative projects for their junior year, and the reaction and feedback from students was resoundingly positive. “I found it a really nice way to be creative but also resourceful,” said Jillian Overmyer, a junior in T.R.W. Another junior, Braylon Thompson, said, “The field note project applied the content we learned to something creative in a way that made the project fun.” During this project, math students could reflect on mathematical terms they’d learned the previous year, and explore the boundaries and important components of the concepts behind those words. In T.R.W., they were able to apply what they had learned about document design to create a final product that was aesthetically pleasing and well-organized for viewers. And, the students had created artifacts that could be used in current and future math classes to help others learn about and review math concepts and build on and apply that knowledge throughout the school year. Going Further: Trying This Project in Other Subject Areas While it can be difficult to find connections between math and language arts that feel organic and authentic, this variation of The Learning Network’s original Word Field Note Challenge was the perfect combination for our classes and content. There are countless other variations of this mini-project that could be applied to collaborations between other content areas. For example, students in a science class might work with students in language arts on creating field notes for scientific terms. Math students could join the language arts and science students to explore the similarities and differences in processes and vocabulary in some areas of math and science. Similarly, students in social studies classes might collaborate with art students to create field notes about events in history or terms in government. There are endless possibilities for using the field note to explore various academic terms and content.

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