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Middle East latest: Dozens killed as Israeli troops pound central and northern Gaza 10/10/2024 12:46am • Israel’s bombardment of central and northern Gaza has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands in their homes, Palestinian officials said Wednesday, as the death toll in the yearlong war passed 42,000. Gaza’s Health Ministry said it recovered 40 bodies from Jabaliya from Sunday until Tuesda Muni Long believes 'Revenge' is a dish best served with success 10/10/2024 12:38am • NEW YORK (AP) — Muni Long is keenly aware of the preciousness of time and its unpredictability. In some ways, the weight of the concept is intertwined within her music with songs like “30s,” “Time Machine” and her megahit “Hrs & Hrs.” Life can move at an unforgiving pace, so the Gr A New York village known for its majestic mute swans faces a difficult choice after one is killed 10/09/2024 11:52pm • MANLIUS, N.Y. (AP) — Elegant white swans have an outsize presence in this upstate New York village measuring less than 2 square miles. Their likeness is on village flags, community centers and welcome signs. “Swan Fest” is celebrated each fall. Residents say it’s hard to imagine Manlius with Ex-Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is courted by Australian Supercars series 10/09/2024 09:46pm • BATHURST, Australia (AP) — Daniel Ricciardo's career in Formula 1 might be over, but he has an open invitation from the Australian Supercars chief if he wants to race on the touring car circuit. Eight-time F1 race winner Ricciardo was released by Red Bull Racing in late September following a disa Trump lashes out at Harris and 'The View' co-hosts, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall 10/09/2024 09:39pm • SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump hurled insults at his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other women Wednesday — saying he had no interest in stopping his attacks even if they turn off female voters — as Hurricane Milton made landfall, lashing Florida with rain, tornad Freddie Freeman scratched from lineup as Dodgers face elimination from NLDS 10/09/2024 08:44pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of their NL Division Series against San Diego on Wednesday night due to a bothersome ankle sprain. Manager Dave Roberts originally had Freeman in the lineup, batting third and pl Brown rejects calls to divest from companies in connection with pro-Palestinian protests on campus 10/09/2024 08:42pm • BOSTON (AP) — Brown University has rejected a proposal to divest from 10 companies that protesters say were facilitating the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. The vote Tuesday by the Corporation of Brown follows a committee report recommending against divesting partly because the unive AP Source: Michael Pittman Jr.'s back injury adds new concern to Colts growing injury list 10/09/2024 08:40pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are still in a holding pattern in awaiting the returns of quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Taylor. Now they're also monitoring receiver Michael Pittman Jr.'s back injury, too. A person with knowledge of the injury confirmed that it Elon Musk's X is back in Brazil after its suspension, having complied with all judicial demands 10/09/2024 08:36pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The social media platform X began returning to Brazil on Wednesday, after remaining inaccessible for more than a month due to a clash between its owner, Elon Musk, and a justice on the country’s highest court. Internet service providers began restoring access to the platfor The Latest: Hurricane Milton threatens to overshadow presidential campaigning 10/09/2024 08:00pm • Hurricane Milton is threatening to overshadow presidential campaigning as it menaces Florida. The storm has already scrambled Donald Trump's schedule. He put off a virtual event Tuesday night focused on health care and postponed a Univision town hall in Miami. He was in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Pr Helping Kids With Anxiety: What to Do and Not Do 10/09/2024 08:00pm • If you've ever felt anxious before delivering a speech, taking a test or performing on stage, you're not alone. Most people feel anxious on occasion and it can actually be a good thing. Evolutionarily speaking, anxiety has kept humans alive because it signals danger. It also motivates us to practice What's the Best Covered Call Strategy for Income? 10/09/2024 08:00pm • For investors hoping to juice up the income from their stock holdings or preserve capital, covered calls could be an effective and relatively low-risk way to accomplish those goals. In its most basic terms, a covered call is an options strategy where investors sell a contract to buy shares they alre When Will Housing Prices Drop? 10/09/2024 08:00pm • For just about any homeowner, talk of falling housing prices can spark panic. For most people, their home is their single biggest investment and there's a natural anxiety that comes with any potential threat to that investment. On a national scale, housing market activity has shown a very small gain Is Banking a Good Career Path? Pros, Cons and Jobs 10/09/2024 08:00pm • Banking professionals play a role in facilitating financial transactions and supporting economic growth. Positions within financial institutions that constitute banking include bank teller, accountant, loan officer, auditor, investment banker and bank administrator. More than 2 million people are em Spencer Rattler set to start at QB for the Saints against the Buccaneers 10/09/2024 07:43pm • METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is scheduled to take his first regular-season NFL snaps on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Saints coach Dennis Allen selected Rattler as this week's starter on Wednesday after confirming that usual starter Derek Ca