Israeli troops have killed Yahya Sinwar the Hamas leader in Gaza (who was behind the attacks on Israel about a year ago) The US Vice President Kamala Harris made a statement after Israel announced Sinwars death. Sinwar spent 22 years in Israeli jails became known as a tough enforcer and took over Hamas leadership roughly 7 years ago
The US hopes Sinwars death will lead to cease-fire talks and hostage releases However Hamas isnt fully destroyed and Israeli leaders say the war will go on
Harris also criticized Donald Trump for “gaslighting“ Americans about the Capitol attack nearly 4 years ago. Trump recently showed more sympathy for the rioters calling it “a day of love“ Meanwhile Barack Obama is getting more worried about Trump possibly winning
An independent panel said the Secret Service needs new leaders after a shooting at a Trump rally about 15 months ago. They warned that without changes similar incidents “can and will happen again“ The attack involved a 20-year-old shooter firing at Trump from a rooftop before being killed by agents
In Texas the execution of Robert Roberson (57) was put on hold. He was accused of killing his 2-year-old daughter by shaking her roughly 22 years ago. His supporters say the conviction was based on bad science. The Texas Supreme Court stopped the execution just hours before it was set to happen after state lawmakers made a last-minute appeal
California is facing dangerous fire conditions this week due to strong winds. Fire warnings cover areas from Northern California to the Central Coast. For the whole US‚ winter might bring mixed weather - colder up north and drier down south
Starting in about 6 months‚ a new rule will make it easier to cancel subscriptions. Businesses will have to let people cancel using the same number of steps as signing up. This will apply to gyms streaming services and more
George Washingtons home Mount Vernon is getting its first big fix-up in over 150 years. The foundations have come loose so they need to be secured. The estate will close to visitors in about 2 weeks for several months. Workers might find more interesting old items like cherry bottles as they do repairs