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Israeli defense minister says war on Hamas will last months as US envoy discusses timetable

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s defense minister said Thursday it will take months to destroy Hamas, predicting a drawn-out war even as his country and its top ally, the United States, face increasing international isolation and alarm over the devastation from the campaign in Gaza.Yoav Gallant’s comments came as U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Israeli leaders to discuss a timetable for winding down major combat in Gaza. Israeli leaders repeated their determination to pursue the military assault until they crush the militant group for its Oct. 7 attack.The exchange seemed to continue a dynamic the two allies have been locked in for weeks. The Biden administration has shown unease over Israel’s failure to reduce civilian casualties and its plans for the future of Gaza, but the White House continues to offer wholehearted support for Israel with weapons shipments and diplomatic backing. Meanwhile, aside from small adjustments, Israel has changed little...

Dolphins will try to put ugly loss to Titans behind them when they host the Jets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

NEW YORK JETS (5-8) at MIAMI (9-4)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBSOPENING LINE: Dolphins by 8 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jets 5-7-1; Dolphins 8-5.SERIES RECORD: Dolphins lead 58-56-1.LAST MEETING: Dolphins beat Jets 34-13 in Week 12 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.LAST WEEK: Jets beat Texans 30-6; Dolphins lost to Titans 28-27.JETS OFFENSE: OVERALL (32), RUSH (30), PASS (29), SCORING (29)JETS DEFENSE: OVERALL (5), RUSH (28), PASS (2), SCORING (8)DOLPHINS OFFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (2), PASS (1), SCORING (2)DOLPHINS DEFENSE: OVERALL (9), RUSH (7), PASS (12), SCORING (22)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Jets minus-5; Dolphins minus-2.JETS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Zach Wilson. The third-year quarterback had perhaps the best game of his career, going 27 of 35 for 301 yards while setting career highs with a 75% completion rate and a 117.9 passer rating. Wilson was selected the AFC’s offensive player of the week for his performance. But now all eyes will be on him as he tries to buil...

Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions: TV channel, time, what to know

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos have kept post-season hopes alive with a win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Now they hope to continue these winning ways when they travel to Detroit to take on the Lions.This will be the third consecutive week on the road for the Broncos, but after this, they're back at Empower Field for two weeks.The Broncos (7-6) have won six of seven to climb within one game of AFC West-leading Kansas City. Russell Wilson could have a big day against a defense that’s allowed an average of 29.8 points over the past five weeks. The Lions (9-4) have a comfortable lead in the NFC North, but their shaky defense is a major concern.Tickets for Broncos vs. LionsWho doesn't love Detroit in December? This game is going to cost quite a bit, and that's before considering the cost of flights and a place to stay.Standing room tickets can be found starting at $120, but a seat inside Ford Field will cost at least $145, even on the secondary market. Download the FOX31 App: ...

How, where to recycle electronics in Denver metro area

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- 'Tis the season to bring in new electronics. But in with the new means out with the old, so now might be a good time to find the nearest place to recycle electronics and e-waste. These Front Range neighborhoods have the best Christmas lights E-waste includes TV screens, central processing units, computer monitors, printers, laptops, tablets, DVD players, cassette recorders, radios, stereos, video game consoles, video display devices and more.Why recycle electronicsNot only is recycling electronics a way to conserve natural resources, but disposing of them in solid waste landfills is illegal in Colorado.That means it is unlawful to place electronics on the curb or in waste bins for collection or disposal.Plus, according to the University of Colorado, there are extreme amounts of lead in electronics, which can be released into the air from landfills and are harmful to humans and the environment.Electronics are often made with valuable resources like precious metals ...

Four suspected members of Hamas arrested in Europe over alleged terrorism plot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

(CNN) — Four alleged Hamas members suspected of plotting terror attacks on European soil have been arrested by German and Dutch authorities, Germany’s federal prosecutor said in a statement on Thursday.Three people were arrested in Germany and one in the Netherlands on suspicion of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe, the prosecutor said.Hamas is classified by the United States, the European Union and other nations as a terrorist organization.Reacting to news of the arrests, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser thanked the German and Dutch police authorities, stating that it “shows that our security authorities are extremely vigilant and act consistently.”“The protection of Jews is our top priority. We use all constitutional means against those who threaten the lives of Jews and the existence of the state of Israel,” Faeser said.The German Justice Minister, Marco Buschmann, also thanked authorities for the “successful investigation,” which has “contributed to ensuring...

Bull on tracks disrupts trains between Newark and New York

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A loose bull in New Jersey’s largest city found its way onto train tracks, snarling rail traffic for a while Thursday before it was captured, authorities said.The ruddy brown bull with long, dark-tipped horns stood on the tracks at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.Police officers eventually cornered the animal in a fenced lot about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) away from the station, according to a statement from Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé. The bull will be sent to a local animal sanctuary, Fragé said.No injuries were reported, the director said.Exactly how the bull came to be loose, who owns it and other details about the bovine’s walk around Newark weren’t immediately clear.It wasn’t the first time a bull has been loose in Newark.In 2006, it took authorities 10 hours to capture a bull roa...

Hialeah man wins $5 million from scratch-off game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

A Hialeah man hit the jackpot when he won $5 million from a scratch-off game.Rodolfo Lima, 51, claimed the $5 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game at the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery said in a news release. Lima opted for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,960,000.00.Lima’s winning ticket was purchased at Cafe Espana Restaurant, located at 498 West 28th Street in Hialeah.The retailer will be awarded a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. Launched in September 2021, the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game boasts 32 top prizes of $5 million and an additional 100 prizes of $1 million. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.65.Winning ticket (Courtesy Florida Lottery)

Police in Webster look to identify woman seen snatching up packages from local homes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

The Webster Police Department is asking for the public’s help as it works to identify a woman seen on camera grabbing packages from a porch and possibly other homes this week.Posting on their Facebook page, the department shared photos and video of a woman who they say stole multiple packages from a home on Harris Street around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.The footage, captured on a security camera overlooking the porch, shows a woman already carrying packages emerge from what appeared to be a side street and approach the camera.Over the span of two minutes, the suspect proceeds to struggle with gathering the packages on the porch and drop them as she attempts to move them toward the street, before finally stacking and walking off with them.Police said the suspect may have also stolen packages from other Harris Street homes, as well as addresses on neighboring Elm Street.Anyone who recognizes the woman or was also a victim of the culprit is asked to contact Webster Police Officer Se...

Putin says dialogue over WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s release ‘ongoing’ but ‘not easy’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

(CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that a dialogue over the detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is ongoing, but that it is “not easy,” as the White House continues to push for his release.Putin said talks with the US are ongoing, and expressed hope for reaching a mutually acceptable solution, but insisted a solution “must suit the Russian side as well.”Speaking during his first long-format press conference since the invasion of Ukraine, with Russian citizens also sending in questions, Putin said: “We have contacts with American partners on this matter. A dialogue is ongoing. It is not easy; I won’t go into details now, but overall, it seems to me that we are speaking a language understandable to each other.”Gershkovich was arrested in March while on a reporting trip in the country. The FSB, Russia’s main security service, accused him of trying to obtain state secrets – a charge Gershkovich, his employer and the US ...

Former Central Catholic star involved in Taylor Clarke trade

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:10 GMT

A former Central Catholic baseball star is headed to the Kansas City Royals as part of a trade involving big league right-hander Taylor Clarke.Cam Devanney, a New Hampshire native who graduated from Central Catholic in 2015, was one of two minor leaguers traded to the Royals by the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Clarke, a five-year MLB veteran.Originally a 15th round pick by the Brewers out of Elon University in the 2019 MLB Draft, the 26-year-old infielder spent this past season at Triple-A, batting .271 with 11 home runs, 47 RBI and an .824 OPS in 103 games.Prior to his professional career, Devanney was a two-time Merrimack Valley Conference MVP and a Boston Herald All-Scholastic at Central Catholic. He went on to become a two-time Second Team All-Conference pick at Elon, and he now heads to Kansas City alongside Double-A righty Ryan Brady.Devanney is the second Merrimack Valley native to join the Royals organization in the past year. Methuen’s Jacob Wallace was also acqu...