Hamas leader killed in Gaza, US hopes for cease-fire progress

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

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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