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IDF ops in Beirut bring closure for some; Hezbollah terrorists who killed Americans now dead

Fox News JERUSALEM — Israel secured long-overdue justice for the family members of American military and diplomatic personnel murdered by Hezbollah, including the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut. The initial lack of alleged enthusiasm from the Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers for the targeted killings of senior Hezbollah mass murderers sparked criticism among top…

Supermarkets in Australia Sued Over Claims of Fake Discounts

New York Times In a rare case of legal action tied to rising prices, the government sued Woolworths and Coles for what it described as a pattern of deceiving consumers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/world/australia/woolworths-coles-fake-discounts.html

Israel hammers Hezbollah with strikes, issues warning on where it may hit next

Fox News Israel’s military says an “extensive” wave of airstrikes has hit more than 300 Hezbollah targets Monday as residents of southern Lebanon reportedly are receiving text messages warning them to stay away from buildings where the terrorist group is storing weapons. The strikes are in response to Hezbollah launching around 150 rockets, missiles and drones…

The World Is a Mess. That Makes the Climate Crisis Harder to Solve.

New York Times A transformed China, conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, and intractable clashes over money have pushed the prospects of progress to a new low. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/climate/climate-diplomacy-fracture.html

As Soccer Jerseys Become Vintage Streetwear, Big Investors Buy In

New York Times Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/style/classic-football-shirts-soccer-jerseys.html

6 Dead in Japan After Record Rainfall Causes Flooding

New York Times The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/world/japan-floods-noto-dead.html

Live updates: IDF announces new strikes; Biden and U.N. officials urge restraint

Washington Post International concern is mounting about the possibility of a broader regional conflict as cross-border fire heats up between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/23/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas-war-news-gaza/

World leaders gather at a U.N. desperate to save itself

Washington Post Ongoing crises in Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine have underscored the inefficacy of the world’s foremost decision-making body. Great power competition may be to blame. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/23/un-summit-russia-gaza-security-council/

Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel after overnight airstrikes: ‘Open-ended battle’

Fox News Hezbollah fired more than 100 rockets into northern Israel on Sunday in response to a series of Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, pushing both sides closer to the brink of full-scale war. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon killed dozens, including one of the group’s top…

Netanyahu vows ‘whatever action is necessary’ as Hezbollah clash widens

Washington Post Israel says its strikes will intensify in a campaign that could include further offensive operations against Hezbollah, opening a new war front. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/22/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-war-netanyahu/