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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflTreasury auctions and economic indicators in focus MondayUnum Group stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
Mazel Tov Bar/Bat Mitzvah Featured Stories Headlines Israel Local Community Miriam's Advice Well Arts Performance Lifestyle Philacatessen Judaism Ritual Life Society The hit Netflix series “Fauda” drew widespread acclaim when it debuted nearly a decade ago. The action-packed show, which has aired four thrill-filled seasons thus far, chronicles the adventures of an elite Israeli counterterrorism unit that conducts covert missions that often keep viewers at the edge of their seats. Fauda’s leading star, Lior Raz, not only plays the main character, Doron Kabilio, he also co-wrote and co-produced the popular series. Raz was one of the headliners at a Nov. 21 event in Philadelphia to benefit American Friends of Magen Adom, the American arm of Israel’s national emergency services organization. A crowd of approximately 225 came to pay tribute to several well-deserved honorees — Hilary Sennett, Jim Showers and Gershon Trimpol — and support an organization whose sole mission is saving lives. The event was emceed by Emily Austin, a TV personality who has extensive experience interviewing athletes and stars in the entertainment industry. With a social media following of over two million, Austin has become a well-known influencer who often speaks about her strong support for Israel and the importance of combatting antisemitism. In an interview with the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, Austin, who became an Israeli citizen the week before Oct. 7, 2023, talked about why she feels it’s so important to be outspoken in support of the Jewish state. “I consider myself an advocate for the truth and for what’s right ... I always take the moral high ground,” Austin said. “And I find it really unfortunate that everyone’s on the same page, except when it comes to the Jews. Christians can have a country. Muslims can have a country ... But when it comes to the Jewish people, after enduring a massacre, the world turns a blind eye, or even worse, sides with evil. So, I’m just trying to open people’s eyes. “I go by a saying — don’t tell people they’re wrong but show them why you’re right. And I believe Israel has so many ‘rights’ to show the world that we have, and if I can be the one to show them the truth, then what an honor,” she added. As for her huge social media following, Austin doesn’t shy away from using her platform to voice her pro-Israel views. “I’m very blessed to have a platform that’s not preaching to the echo chamber of Jewish people who already support Israel. I work in sports. I work in entertainment. And I would even argue that my audience is mostly non-Jews. And ... I don’t want to be proselytizing. I don’t want to shove Israel down your throat to the point that it’s nauseating, like the pro-Palestinians do. They shut down bridges and tunnels and they make you almost nauseated by the cause. I try to show a positive light and the truth without completely overwhelming my [social media] feed with it — like I know you follow me for sports, and you’re still going to get it. But I also love Israel, and I’m going to show you why I love Israel. And I think I try to balance the two.” American Friends of Magen David Adom CEO Catherine Reed introduced one of the evening’s honorees, Gershon Trimpol, noting that Trimpol, who serves as chairman of the International Magen David Adom Committee and vice president of American Friends of Magen David Adom, has 26 years of experience working with the organization. As he addressed the crowd, Trimpol, a resident of Southampton, quoted the famous Talmudic passage “Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh” (All Jews are responsible for each other), noting that “few organizations embody that principle more than Magen David Adom.” In addition to Magen David Adom’s efforts to supply blood to the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli hospitals, Trimpol underscored the Herculean efforts of the organization’s first responders. “The heart and soul of Magen David Adom are its paramedics,” he said. “On Oct. 7, while others were running from the danger, the brave paramedics of Magen David Adom ran into the danger to help others.” Attendees watched an emotional video that spotlighted the bravery of Magen David Adom paramedics as they responded to various terrorist attacks, including Oct. 7 and in July 2024, when a rocket hit a soccer field in Majdal Shams, a city in northern Israel, which left 12 children dead. During the event, Sue and Bruce Epstein of Margate City, New Jersey, stood up and pledged to make a sizable donation that Magen David Adom could use to buy a new ambulance for its fleet in Israel, drawing applause from the crowd. The evening’s keynote speaker was Ambassador Gilad Erdan, who assumed the role of global president of Magen David Adom in September 2024. Prior to his new role, Erdan served for four years as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, where he vigorously defended Israel on the world stage. Erdan also served as a member of Knesset for 17 years and had a tenure as Israel’s ambassador to the United States. In an interview with the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, Erdan spoke about the challenges currently facing Israel and the heightened role that Magen David Adom plays post-Oct. 7. “Our enemies know that they cannot defeat the IDF. You see what’s happening in Gaza and Lebanon — we are destroying them. So, what’s their strategy? It’s a twofold strategy. They are focused on attacking our civilians ... They want to terrorize our kids, frighten them, make sure that they maybe drive us out of our homeland in fear for the long term,” Erdan said. “And then the other part, how do they plan to survive? They are trying to exploit my last battlefield, the U.N., to pressure us to a cease-fire, to tie our hands, to portray us as baby killers. So, this is why it’s twofold. Now focusing on the civilian side, they’re attacking the home front. As [there are] many more people that they will be able to kill there, it most likely will succeed to terrorize our citizens.” Erdan cited those challenges to make the case that Magen David Adom is indispensable. “The Israeli resilience, it is dependent on us [Magen David Adom]. So yes, I believe that the Jewish world came to the understanding that of course the IDF is the most important organization, but other than the IDF, when it comes to the first responders like Magen David Adom ... we cannot afford for Magen David Adom not to be the No. 1 emergency medical service in the world. I feel that the Jewish communities really came to this understanding, and they’re behind us. “There’s only one national organization in Israel, which is Magen David Adom — this is the emergency national organization that is obligated to supply services everywhere, be it rural areas, Judea and Samaria, the Golan Heights. We are the ones that the resilience of Israel is dependent upon,” Erdan added. Erdan had much to say about what sort of strategies could be employed to try and counter the anti-Israel animus that is prevalent at international bodies such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, which recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of “crimes against humanity” relating to the war in Gaza. “Always be on the offensive. That’s what I did at the U.N. — never be apologetic. I knew I represented the most moral military and country in the world, so I exposed their lies, their hypocrisy,” Erdan said. “I need to preserve our allies’ support for us, and that’s what we’re doing by always being there on the offensive, fighting and exposing the lies.” In his remarks to the audience, Erdan focused on the threat posed by the U.N. to Israel, opening with a line that drew laughs from the Philly crowd. “It’s really great for me to be here in Philadelphia, a city that cherishes so much both liberty and loyalty, though I must confess that being here during Eagles’ season without being an Eagles fan feels almost as lonely as defending Israel at the U.N.,” he said. “Today, dear friends, the U.N. is not just biased, it’s a weapon in the terrorist arsenal to help them survive,” Erdan said. “What would the U.N.’s founders say if they saw their creation today, an institution founded after the Holocaust to prevent genocide has been hijacked by those who plot it?” Erdan noted that although Israel represents less than one-tenth of 1% of the world’s population, it receives 70% of the U.N.’s condemnations every year. “We receive more condemnations than Syria, Russia, North Korea and Iran combined,” he said. After declaring that the “U.N. has become a stain on humanity,” citing the U.N.’s $75 billion annual budget and noting that the United States, as the biggest funder of the U.N., is “literally financing an institution controlled by dictators that works against our values,” Erdan emphatically declared that “the time has come for us to understand that the U.N. is lost” and stated that, “The U.N. must be defunded. Completely defunded,” which drew rousing applause from the crowd. Referring to Magen David Adom, Erdan painted a far more positive and promising picture than he did when speaking about the U.N. “We are in the life-saving business. It’s sometimes very hard, very sad, very challenging, but the future is bright, I promise you ... Our sages, as you know, teach us that whoever saves even one life, it is as if they saved an entire world. So many lives have been saved, thanks to you. So many worlds have been saved, thanks to you ... I thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Erdan said, asserting that “a stronger Magen David Adom means a stronger Israel.” The crowd watched excitedly as Raz and Austin engaged in an armchair conversation, in which Austin interviewed the “Fauda” star about his upbringing and the hit series. Noting that his father was born in Iraq and his mother was born in Algeria, Raz said that Arabic was frequently spoken in his home. Raz’s father served in Shin Bet, Israel’s security agency, and Raz’s military service consisted of service in Duvdevan, an elite counterterrorism unit. “What you’ve seen in ‘Fauda’ is what I used to do,” Raz said, referring to his time in the IDF. After his army service, Raz said he went to the United States, where he served as a bodyguard to Arnold Schwarzenegger and actress Nastassja Kinski. He then returned to Israel and began pursuing an acting career. Raz, who was experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder following his IDF service, eventually met journalist Avi Issacharoff. Together, Raz and Issacharoff began writing the script that ultimately became ‘Fauda.’ “So many things that you see in ‘Fauda’ are from our real lives,” Raz said, referring to Issacharoff and himself. Event organizers said it was a successful evening for Magen David Adom, which Erdan proudly referred to as “the backbone of Israel’s resilience.” [email protected] TAGS American Friends of Magen David Adom Catherine Reed Emily Austin Fauda Gershon Trimpol Hilary Sennett Israel Israel Defense Forces Jim Showers Lior Raz United NationsSmart Healthcare Market to Grow by USD 125.7 Billion (2023-2028), Segmented by Channel, Solution, and Geography, with AI Impacting Market Trends - Technavio
Petrol pump worker shot dead by guard over minor issue LAHORE:A petrol pump worker was shot dead by a security guard following a minor altercation in the Shafiqabad area, police confirmed on Tuesday. According to details, an argument broke out between the security guard, identified as Abdullah, and his colleague Waqar. The disagreement quickly escalated, leading Abdullah to open fire, injuring Waqar. Police arrested the suspect and shifted the victim's body to the hospital. 1,143 POs arrested in 11 months The Lahore Police have arrested 1,143 proclaimed offenders (POs), 347 court absconders and 26 target offenders through the Smart Eye app in 11 months. According to a Lahore Police spokesperson, the screening of 6,739,888 individuals was carried out by the Travel Eye software and the Hotel Eye system was used to check the records of 1,039,506 people. The accused were arrested from hotels, guest houses, hostels and factories. Meanwhile, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana instructed cops to regularly conduct field inspections of hotels, lodges and bus terminals, and combat criminals with the help of modern technology. Six bodies found from various locations Six unidentified bodies were recovered from various areas of Lahore on Tuesday. According to an Edhi spokesperson, the bodies were found over the past 24 hours. Bodies were found in areas of the Lahore General Hospital, Ghalib Market, Shalimar, Allama Iqbal Town, Lorry Adda passenger terminal and Gulberg. The bodies were shifted to the morgue by Edhi ambulances. Man held for making fake robbery call Quaid-i-Azam Industrial Estate police Tuesday arrested a man for making a false robbery call. Afzal, a delivery rider of a private company, made a phone call to police saying gunmen had snatched Rs55,000, a mobile phone, and his wallet from him. When police reached the scene, Afzal’s story proved a drama which he enacted to embezzle the cash of the company. The police arrested Afzal and registered a case against him. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad Police arrested a man involved in the illegal trade of kites, allegedly supplying them across City after ordering them online from Peshawar, officials reported. During a search operation, police apprehended the suspect, identified as Qasim, and seized 50 kites from his possession. A case was registered against him. According to police, the accused confessed during interrogation that he had been ordering kites online and distributing them in various areas of Lahore.
WITH the festive season now officially here, people across the country have already excitedly put up their Christmas decorations. According to tradition, Christmas trees shouldn't be put up until the beginning of Advent, which starts on the fourth Sunday before December 25. This year, Advent began over the weekend - December 1. But if you're still to hunt your tree out of the loft or hall cupboard then we've got a clever hack to make it look better than ever. A savvy Christmas fan left social media users stunned on Saturday after revealing her very simple trick that gives her artifical tree a fuller look. Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, which boasts 2.6million members, Sandra said: "The lower third of my tree, I move the branches over to the front. "This helps me place the tree closer to the wall and always makes the tree look fuller. "Not a bargain just a hack. I've done this for a few years now." Sharing a before and after picture of the tree, Sandra's tree looks immediately fuller with no gaps visible between the branches. Her post quickly racked up almost 1,000 likes with other Christmas fanatics revealing they also use the same trick. "I always do this, it saves some space", gushed one. A second wrote: "Yes I do this. It works a treat." A third added: "I do this. I then use the left over branches to make an arrangement for my TV unit." And a fourth chimed in: "This is what I always do but mine starts to lean forward from the weight of the braches at the front, so I use a kettle bell to anchor it down." Others, meanwhile, were shocked that this is the first they've heard of the festive hack. One person exclaimed: "Why have I never thought of this? Thank you." Someone else echoed: "Omg how did everyone else know about this and I didn't thank you." Another said: "I didn’t know you could do this but glad I saw this post when I did because I am just getting my tree out. Thank you." A fourth gushed: "Thank you I was having a fight with my tree and wall this morning so I will be doing this later." "This is such a good idea and one I'll definitely be trying once ours is out tomorrow", added a fifth. And a sixth wrote: "Never thought of that will try it this year, thanks for tip." Before you head out to find the perfect tree for the season, there are some things to consider, the experts at Christmas Tree World reminded. HERE'S what you need to know if you're buying a real Christmas tree: First thing's first: buy a pot (if it doesn't come in one already). You'll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention. Make sure the container has good drainage - and it's a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water. Check the soil everyday to make sure it's not drying out. If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree. Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren't too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators. When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year. It's a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don't survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 12/6/2024Federal Reserve policymakers unanimously decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.5%-4.75% during their November meeting, as they expressed confidence that inflation was moving sustainably toward their 2% target, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. Participants highlighted several factors expected to maintain downward pressure on inflation, including diminishing business pricing power, the Fed’s restrictive monetary policy stance, and well-anchored long-term inflation expectations. Easing Inflation, But Core Pressures Persist The minutes revealed that nearly all participants believed the latest data supported the view that inflation was steadily moderating, albeit with volatility in month-to-month readings. Inflation, they noted, had eased significantly from its peak. However, core inflation measures—excluding volatile food and energy prices—remained “somewhat elevated.” Policymakers also discussed upside risks to inflation, including potential disruptions in global supply chains due to geopolitical events, a faster-than-anticipated loosening of financial conditions, unexpectedly robust consumer spending, persistent shelter price increases, and surging insurance costs across health, automotive, and housing sectors. Resilient Economy and Labor Market Underpin Consumer Spending Economic data reviewed at the meeting pointed to stronger-than-expected growth in consumer spending and overall economic activity. While participants generally agreed that the labor market remained solid, they emphasized the importance of closely monitoring indicators for signs of softening, which could influence the Fed’s future policy direction. “Participants remarked that consumption had been supported by a solid labor market, rising real wages, and elevated household wealth,” the minutes stated. Diverging Views on Monetary Policy Adjustments The minutes also shed light on varying perspectives regarding the Fed’s next steps. While some participants suggested the central bank could pause its easing cycle and hold rates at restrictive levels if inflation remained sticky, others indicated that policy easing could be accelerated if economic conditions weakened, such as a downturn in the labor market or a notable slowdown in economic activity. “Many participants observed that uncertainties concerning the level of the neutral rate of interest complicated the assessment of the degree of restrictiveness of monetary policy and, in their view, made it appropriate to reduce policy restraint gradually,” according to the November minutes. Market Reactions The release of the Fed meeting minutes had little impact on short-term interest rate markets. Fed funds futures continued to show a 59% probability of another 25-basis-point rate cut in December, unchanged from market expectations prior to the minutes’ publication. The U.S. dollar index (DXY), tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ET F UUP , held steady, gaining 0.2% on the day. Meanwhile, Treasury yields saw marginal changes, with the 10-year Treasury yield broadly holding at 4.32%. The S&P 500 index – tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY – also held its marginal session gains, up 0.3%. Read Next: Consumer Confidence Hits 2-Year High As Recession Fears Fade: Stock Market Optimism Soars To Record High Image created using artificial intelligence via Midjourney. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.