Tag: October
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Released hostages from Hamas captivity share haunting memories nearly a year after the October 7 attack
Ilana Gritzewsky, a pastry chef, no longer bakes cakes. It’s been almost a year since she was taken hostage by Hamas — the memories of the Oct. 7 terror attacks remain vivid — and her 55 days trapped in the group’s tunnels under the Gaza Strip transformed her. “Today, I’m doing more things that I didn’t used to…
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Record heat makes for a sweltering start to October in the West
The start of October is bringing little relief to parts of the western United States, where 36 million people are under heat alerts and sweltering temperatures are setting records into the fall. Excessive heat warnings are in place in Arizona, California and Nevada, where high temperatures are expected to be 10 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit…
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The 33+ Best Early October Prime Day Deals to Shop Right Now
Prime Big Deal Days doesn’t start until next week, but you don’t have to wait until then to start shopping. Amazon is currently offering deals across product categories, giving Prime members a chance to save on tech, kitchen gadgets, household essentials and more, as well as get a head start on shopping for holiday gifts.…
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The best and worst deals to shop during Prime Day this October
During Prime Big Deal Days — which is coming up next week on Oct. 8 and 9 — it’s easy to get swept up in the hype, says Mackenzie Shand, a shopping expert at RetailMeNot. The mega sale is the first major shopping event of the 2024 holiday season, offering Prime members exclusive access to…
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Harris accepts invitation for second potential debate in October
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Saturday said it would accept an invitation to participate in a second debate with former President Donald Trump. The potential debate would take place on Oct. 23 and be hosted by CNN, Harris campaign chair Jennifer O’Malley Dillon said in a statement. “The American people deserve another opportunity to…