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Today’s high tales

Tomorrow marks one month since Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli communities, killing greater than 1,400 individuals and taking greater than 200 hostages. Since then, Israeli forces have launched an intense army offensive from the bottom and air. Nearly 10,000 individuals have been killed in Gaza, in keeping with the Ministry of Health. Most of them are girls and youngsters. Here’s where the conflict in the Middle East stands.

Palestinians mourn kin killed within the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in entrance of the morgue in Deir al-Balah on Monday.

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Palestinians mourn kin killed within the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in entrance of the morgue in Deir al-Balah on Monday.

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• Israel says it’s going to by no means once more let Hamas management Gaza. On Up First, NPR’s Greg Myre says even when Israel efficiently drives Hamas out, there aren’t many good candidates to interchange the group.
• Tens of hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Washington, D.C., this weekend for one of many largest pro-Palestinian protests within the U.S. because the battle started. See photos from Saturday’s rally right here.

Check out npr.org/mideastupdates for extra protection, differing views and evaluation of this battle.

Ukraine’s high army commander angered the nation’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after publishing an essay in The Economist saying Ukraine’s counteroffensive in opposition to Russia has reached a stalemate. President Zelenskyy has been pitching a message of hope and energy to his individuals and allies.

• Ukrainians are “tired and anxious” after greater than 600 days of battle, NPR’s Joanna Kakissis studies on Morning Edition from Kyiv. They’re worried Western support is waning and perceive their nation is shedding its finest troopers. Still, Kakissis says they do not need to commerce territory for a peace cope with Russia. 

Former President Donald Trump is about to testify later at this time in his household’s New York civil fraud trial. A decide dominated beforehand that Trump and his three oldest youngsters have been answerable for “persistent and repeated fraud.” This present trial appears to be like at six extra conspiracy and fraud causes of motion. If discovered liable, Trump and his household withstand $250 million in penalties and a ban from doing enterprise in New York.

• Trump’s largest protection is what he calls a “worthless” clause in his statements of monetary situation, NPR’s Andrea Bernstein says. He’s accused of mendacity about his property values. The former president argues that whatever he claimed doesn’t matter as a result of banks ought to have checked his work.

Tens of hundreds of hospitality staff in Las Vegas may go on strike this Friday if their union is unable to achieve a deal for a brand new contract with casinos, lodges and eating places within the space. It’s poised to be the biggest hospitality employee strike in U.S. historical past and will disrupt the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race later this month.

Life recommendation

Experts say anybody can get seasonal affective dysfunction, although geography and gender might make individuals extra inclined.

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Experts say anybody can get seasonal affective dysfunction, although geography and gender might make individuals extra inclined.

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Winter is coming. And whereas there’s tons to look ahead to with the arrival of chilly climate, individuals with seasonal affective dysfunction (SAD) might wrestle this time of yr. About 5% of Americans are affected by SAD. Doctors say lowered mild publicity and sleep cycle disruptions might set off the dysfunction. Read about how to spot the symptoms and learn ways to cope with them.

• Try a SAD lamp to get extra mild and prioritize getting as a lot pure mild as potential.
• Stop consuming three hours earlier than you propose on sleeping so your physique is aware of it is time to relaxation.
• Exercise in the course of the day to cue your physique to get up. 
• Be proactive about lowering stress. See a therapist, contemplate remedy in the event you want it and make plans to have fun small joys.

Today’s pay attention

Picket indicators in the course of the Hollywood strike pointed to potential eventualities.

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Picket indicators in the course of the Hollywood strike pointed to potential eventualities.

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Hollywood writers received a brand new contract with main studios after a monthslong strike. Actors are nonetheless not working. How will the twin work stoppages be memorialized on screens huge and small?

Hollywood writers, actors, stunt performers, dancers and voice-over actors inform NPR how they’d present their stories on TV and movie. Read their interviews here.

3 issues to know earlier than you go

Roland Griffiths’ analysis confirmed how psychedelics can alleviate despair in individuals with terminal ailments.

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Roland Griffiths’ analysis confirmed how psychedelics can alleviate despair in individuals with terminal ailments.

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1. Scientist Roland Griffiths devoted the later a part of his profession to researching how psychedelics will help most cancers sufferers with despair. He recently died after his personal most cancers battle. NPR’s Rachel Martin displays on her dialog with him in April.
2. A brand new basis in Matthew Perry’s identify was launched to assist individuals with drug dependancy. The basis says it reflects the late actor’s “enduring commitment” to helping individuals battling the illness. 
3. Tyson is recalling roughly 30,000 kilos of dinosaur-shaped rooster nuggets after shoppers reported finding metal pieces inside. 

This publication was edited by Olivia Hampton.