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fire

Gaza on the Brink: Why Hamas and Iran Might Want War

February 13, 2025

The cease-fire in Gaza, which has lasted 27 days, is on the verge of collapse. This fragile peace deal could end at noon on Saturday. The reason? Hamas, backed by Iran, has refused to release the next set of hostages. They accuse Israel of violating the cease-fire terms. This has led to a tense

education

Mine Safety: Improving Fire Detection with Smart Sensor Placement

February 12, 2025

Imagine being a miner deep underground. You are surrounded by darkness and the threat of fire is always present. You want to know that any fire will be detected as early as possible. Traditional fire sensors in mines might not be doing the job as well as they could. Mine fires are serio

politics

Tensions Rise as Hamas and Israel Spar Over Release Dates

February 11, 2025

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under threat following disagreements over hostage releases. Hamas and Israel started finger-pointing with each other, claiming violations of the recent ceasefire deal. The deal, which has been in place for just three weeks, is feeling the strain as

environment

Fires and Plant Strategies: What's the Connection?

February 11, 2025

Fires are a natural part of many ecosystems around the world. In Australia, where fires are frequent, plants have developed unique strategies to cope with these recurring events. These strategies include resprouting, where plants regrow from roots or stems after a fire, and seeding, where plants p

politics

Hostage Crisis: hamas and Israel Clash Over Deal

February 10, 2025

In a sudden turn of events, Hamas decided to delay the planned release of hostages from Gaza. They cited Israel’s alleged breaches of the ceasefire agreement, which had been in effect for some months. The group Sheikh Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ military wing, announced on his social med

politics

The Peril of Rebuilding in Gaza: Hunger and Chaos in Fragile Peace Times

February 10, 2025

Gaza’s people are finally catching a break, worried frowns may relax because it looks really bad. Infiltrations of basic necessities into the area have stepped up – around 12, 600 trucks, to be precise. But many people are still hungry, tensions run high, and the ceiling of safety is low. I

politics

Gaza's Main Road Reopens Amid Uncertain Peace

February 9, 2025

A temporary pause in fighting is pushing forward in Gaza as Israeli forces step back from a key route between the north and south sides of the region, handing a victory to Hamas. The move is part of a broader deal to ease tensions and extend a fragile peace, but talks didn’t seem as sild as clouds m

celebrities

Red Carpet Risks to tops of 2023 Critics'

February 8, 2025

It's quite interesting to consider how much the absence of a televised red-carpet arrivals might have influenced each of the actors and actress' fashion decisions at the Critics Choice Awards. The event in question was the 30th anniversary critics wear an overlay of occasion that took place it

entertainment

Chelsea Handler's Funny Business at the Awards

February 8, 2025

In recent comedic event, Chelsea Handler didn't miss the opportunity to crack a few jokes at the expense of some well-known names at the Critics Choice Awards. This was her second time hosting the event. Her jokes including some recent big story oddities, such as the ongoing back and forth between J

entertainment

Showdown of the Stars

February 8, 2025

The 30th Critics Choice Awards kicked off Friday at Los Angeles' Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event, delayed twice due to the devastating L. A. wildfires, is a big deal in the entertainment world. Chelsea Handler will host the festivities. Conclave, a Focus Features drama, and Universal's Wick