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Ceasefire Fades as Israel Hits Gaza on Nov. 1

Attempts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and adversaries Hamas and Hezbollah encountered major obstacles on Friday as Israeli airstrikes intensified across Gaza and Beirut, leaving scores of casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Harris’ Hopes Rest on Winning the Female Vote.

As election day approaches, battleground states like Arizona and Michigan are witnessing an energizing wave of young women lining up to cast their votes early. This surge in participation is generating significant attention, particularly for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is counting on this demographic to help turn the tide in what promises to be a closely contested election.

Spacecraft Activates Radio Transmitter from 15 billion Miles Away.

The Voyager 1 spacecraft, an iconic relic of human exploration, has reestablished communication with NASA following a recent technical issue that left the probe silent for several days. Launched in September 1977, Voyager 1 is now 47 years old and operates in the far reaches of interstellar space, approximately 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) from Earth.

Is Ireland the True Birthplace of Halloween?

As the leaves turn crisp and the nights grow longer, many of us prepare for Halloween, a celebration synonymous with costumes, trick-or-treating, and, in the United States alone, an estimated $12.2 billion in spending last year.

Israel to shoot Lasers for Missile Defence spending $500M

The Iron Beam represents a significant technological and financial leap forward, promising to drastically cut the cost per interception while providing an additional layer of protection alongside the Iron Dome, Israel's well-known missile defense system.

Pakistan Blast Kills 7, Including 5 Schoolchildren.

The explosion, which was reportedly aimed at a police van involved in the transportation of a polio vaccination team, highlights the ongoing struggles Pakistan faces with rising militant violence and the dangerous climate surrounding public health initiatives.

Russia Hits Ukraine with 2,000+ Drones in October.

The October escalation marks one of the heaviest drone offensives of the war, underscoring the rising importance of drones in modern warfare and intensifying fears of sustained attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure as winter approaches.

Celebrating 60 Years of ‘Goldfinger’ and Rolls-Royce.

Rolls Royce’s latest creation is not just any luxury car; it is a celebration of a legacy. The Phantom Goldfinger draws inspiration from the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville, which played a significant role in the 1964 Sean Connery film “Goldfinger.”

Death Toll Climbs to 158 in Spain’s Flood Disaster.

Eastern Spain is reeling from a devastating flood disaster, with the death toll reaching 158 and ongoing search efforts to locate dozens of missing individuals in what experts are calling one of Europe’s most catastrophic storm-related incidents in decades. The unprecedented flooding, which struck the Valencia region, has swept away roads, homes, and farmland, marking Spain’s worst flood disaster in modern history.

Hello Kitty Celebrates 50 Years as a Global Icon.

Fifty years ago, a simple yet captivating character named Hello Kitty was born. Though widely known as a "cute cat," Hello Kitty is much more—her story and persona have reached across continents, captivated multiple generations, and led her to become one of the most influential icons in Japanese pop culture.

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