Displacement

Ceasefire Proposal: US “Expectation” for Israel as Gaza Conflict Continues, Hostilities in Rafah Prompt Displacement of Thousands

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Washington, DC – The US government is urging Israel to accept a ceasefire proposal amidst ongoing strikes on Gaza. President Joe Biden’s three-part plan includes a temporary halt to hostilities, humanitarian aid, and a prisoner exchange. However, some Israeli officials have voiced opposition to the proposal. The conflict continues in Rafah, with Israeli airstrikes forcing residents to flee. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees reports that all 36 of its shelters in Rafah are empty. …

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Ice Stream Breaks the Silence: Massive Daily Shifts Discovered in Antarctica’s Largest Ice Shelf

Uncover how a groundbreaking study from Washington University in St. Louis reveals daily displacement in the Ross Ice Shelf, raising concerns about ice shelf instability in a warming world.

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St. Louis, Missouri – Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica. The study reveals that the massive ice shelf, equivalent in size to France, experiences daily displacement caused by the activity of an ice stream, raising concerns about the stability of ice shelves in a warming environment. The Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, is constantly in motion due to …

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Building collapse hospitalizes six people

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A sudden building collapse in Newark, New Jersey, left six people injured and led to the destruction of three apartments on Friday. The incident took place at a Newark Housing Authority property on South Pine Lane around the evening. Of the six injured, one person suffered serious injuries, while five were taken to the hospital. One individual declined medical assistance. The person with severe injuries was admitted to the burn unit at Saint Barnabas Hospital. …

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