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Let's go over today's news! Israel launched a large military operation in Jenin, killing at least 3 people with around 13 other injuries. The defense forces put out a statement saying that they launched an "extensive counterterrorism effort in the area of the city of Jenin and the Jenin Camp." Excessive heat continues in the United States throughout the July 4th weekend, with highs of about 120°F in Las Vegas and 110°s throughout the south and west. There have been excessive heat advisories in Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida.

Contents: Toyota Recalls Over 30,000 Vehicles Over Various Issues Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Toyota has announced that they are recalling over 280,000 vehicles after an issue where the vehicle slightly moves forward while in neutral. The issue applies to certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia models, as well as the LX 600 of their luxury brand, Lexus. Parts of the transmission and engine may not completely shut off when the car is put into neutral, making the car unexpectedly 'creep forward' and possibly crash into other cars. They will notify owners of the cars in April and update their transmission software to stop this issue from happening again. Toyota also recalled 19,000 vehicles on the same day over a software problem involving a delay in the rearview image appearing on the screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, and another 4,000 vehicles were recalled due to issues with the head restraints. The first recall involves certain 2023-2024 Toyota Mirai and Lexus LS, LC, and ES models, while the second applies to specific 2023-2024 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrids. Toyota has been recalling tens of thousands of vehicles lately over various issues, raising concerns over the safety credibility of the well-known, reliable Japanese brand. Fact of the Day: A group of pugs is called a grumble. Quote of the Day: One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passions; your passions choose you. (Jeff Bezos) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Voracious (adj)- Voracious describes someone who has a huge appetite. It can also be used figuratively to mean "excessively eager," as in "a voracious reader." In a Sentence: It seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day.

Contents: Internet Restored for Tens of Thousands of Americans After AT&T Outage 9 Dead, 1 Missing After Massive Blaze at Valencia Apartment Complex Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day AT&T suffered from a massive outage on Thursday, and despite the fact that they have revealed the cause, conspiracy theories are surfacing. Tens of thousands of people across the US were unable to call, text, or do anything that required internet, rendering phones and other devices useless. The cities hardest hit were Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and Houston, as well as Dallas, San Antonio, Indianapolis, New York City, and Charlottle being affected. However, Verizon and T-Mobile customers confirmed that their internet was still working. The only number still available to call was 911, which was flooded due to people checking if calls were going through as well as the regular emergencies. Theories are emerging as to whether it may have been some sort of cyberattack or hack, but AT&T has strongly denied this and confirmed that it was due to "the application & execution of an incorrect process used as we were expanding our network, not a cyberattack." The FBI has also been involved, making sure that there was no sort of cyberattack involved in the outage. Thankfully, the internet has been restored for AT&T customers, but this is a big blow in reliability to AT&T as they compete against competitors Verizon and T-Mobile. On another note, at least 9 people are dead and another is missing after a deadly fire at a high-rise residential complex in Valencia, Spain. The cause is still unknown, as officials have to wait until the building cools down to do a thorough investigation, but pictures taken at the scene show the extent of the damage. The entire building is charred, but the local fire department raced to the scene and managed to pull off a successful rescue for multiple people stranded in rooms and on balconies. Officials suggested that the insulation may have contributed to the fire spreading so fast, as it engulfed two buildings, one of which reached 14 stories, in less than an hour. However, high winds may also be to blame. Some residents around the area reported that the fire smelled of burning plastic, which may also have been used in the building's exterior walls and could have contributed as well. As the investigation goes on, they are also sifting through the damage for any victims that were killed in the blaze or survivors that have managed to make it through. Fact of the Day: The longest wedding veil was worn in Larnaca, Cyprus, and was longer than 63 football fields, or 6,962.6 meters (4.3 miles)! Quote of the Day: It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. (Warren Buffett) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Opprobrium (noun)- Opprobrium refers to very strong disapproval or criticism of a person or thing especially by a large number of people. In a Sentence: They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium.

Contents: First US Spacecraft Since 1972 Makes Successful Moon Landing Scientists Discover New Anaconda Species in Amazon, Largest Species Ever Seen Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The first United States spacecraft to reach the moon since 1972 touched down yesterday, joining China, India, and Japan as the only countries to successfully land on the moon in the 21st century. Intuitive Machines had been working with NASA to launch a moon lander of their own, named Odysseus, which made a perfect landing on the moon and is now transmitting data back to the crew on Earth. It is the first privately built spacecraft to land on the moon, and Intuitive Machines plans to launch more missions like this in the future. The next lander expected to touch down on the moon is China's Chang-e'6, which will collect samples of numerous moon rocks before returning to Earth. On another note, while filming a National Geographic docuseries named 'Pole to Pole with Will Smith,' the scientists involved stumbled upon a new type of anaconda in the Amazon Rainforest-- and it is an entire new species! The green anaconda is widely known as the largest of all four giant anaconda subspecies (green, yellow, Bolivian, and dark-spotted), but this new northern green anaconda reached up to 20.8 feet (6.3 meters), making it the largest anaconda species ever discovered. The locals, the Huaorani people, invited the scientists to investigate the area after they reported seeing massive anacondas like never before. The scientists managed to find many of them and hope to find more examples of this new species to study. These new snakes are the largest ever found, and some of the tribe claims that they have seen even larger ones-- up to 24.6 feet (7.5 meters) and 1,102 pounds (500 kilograms)! Fact of the Day: There are more possible moves in a chess game than there are atoms in the universe. Quote of the Day: It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. (Bill Gates) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Haggard (adj)- Someone described as haggard appears tired or thin especially as if because of hunger, worry, or pain. Haggard can also describe someone who looks wild or otherwise disheveled. In a Sentence: After a disastrous rafting trip, Robin emerged from the woods looking haggard but otherwise unscathed.

Contents: Trinidad and Tobago Partner With Foreign Organizations to Help Clean Oil Spill Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Officials in Trinidad and Tobago have announced that they are now partnering with foreign organizations to help clean up the deadly oil spill off of Tobago, which has leaked oil into the entire area. The wreckage of a barge has been leaking oil for almost two weeks now, and beaches across that side of Tobago are black. The water is a dark, navy blue due to the spill, and their teams have still not been able to plug the leak. Environmentalists are getting more and more worried, as oil spills can lead to skin conditions, reproductive damage, and liver damage in light cases of poisoning in marine life. More severe cases can lead to cancer, chronic diseases, and even death, and oil is extremely hard to clean up once it seeps into the ocean. The government is hiring remotely-controlled vehicles and is working with multiple American organizations, as well as deploying divers to plug the leaks and an underwater oil detection system to find out where they need to clean the water to avoid any further harm to marine life. Fact of the Day: One cloud can weigh over one million pounds. Quote of the Day: Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. (Albert Einstein) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Lampoon (verb)- To lampoon someone or something is to ridicule that person or thing, especially through the use of harsh satire. In a Sentence: The exhibit chronicles the long history of lampooning public figures in cartoons.

Contents: 50 Countries Make Statements as Case Against Israeli Occupation of Palestine Kicks Off Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Israel may be in trouble with their invasion of Gaza, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing arguments about the conflict and it is not looking good for them. Over 50 countries have made statements in the case against Israel's occupation of Gaza since the issue came to the ICJ, which is the top court of the United Nations. Officials are confident that the court will rule against it, but this has no relation to South Africa's separate case concerning genocide against Palestinians. This was filed a while ago, and the judges ruled last month that Israel should take steps to prevent genocide against Palestinians. However, the judges did not mention if genocide was actually taking place or not. In this case, at least 10 countries have confirmed that they believe that it is completely illegal, with many more expected to make similar arguments. The judges of the World Court are expected to issue an opinion in about 6 months, as the entire case is a long, complicated process. The court has no power to enforce their rulings, but ignoring them can bring massive political backlash upon the country whose interests have been threatened. Fact of the Day: A chicken once lived for a year and a half without its head. Quote of the Day: Knowledge without action is meaningless. (Abu Bakr) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Buttress (noun)- A buttress is a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it. More broadly, buttress may refer to anything that supports or strengthens. Buttress may also refer to something that resembles a buttress, such as a projecting part of a mountain or hill, a horny protuberance on a horse's hoof at the heel, or the broadened base of a tree trunk or a thickened vertical part of it. In a Sentence: After the wall collapsed, the construction company agreed to rebuild it with a buttress.

We sincerely apologize that the daily update for yesterday was not published due to a scheduling issue. It was published last night, so you can now read it here. Contents: Israel Announces Potential Invasion of Rafah If Hostages Are Not Returned Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Israel has announced that they will conduct a ground invasion of Rafah if their hostages are not returned by Ramadan, which is big news for anyone who has been keeping up with the conflict. Following Hamas' original October 7 attacks on Israel, they took hundreds of Israelis hostage, and Israel has been pounding Gaza to obliterate Hamas and get their hostages back. However, to only hostages Hamas has returned was when they struck a ceasefire deal with Israel, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would only consider any type of ceasefire in the future if all hostages were returned. After Israel's constant bombings across Gaza, over 1.5 million people are sheltering at the border city of Rafah, hoping to cross into Egypt. Egypt has begun construction of a wall to stop illegal crossings, so getting out of Gaza is becoming harder and harder. Even a few trucks of aid need weeks, even months, just to get into the strip, let alone distribute their goods. Now, Israel has announced that if all hostages are not returned by the start of Ramadan, which begins on March 10, they will launch a full-scale invasion of Rafah. This could potentially kill thousands of people who are already in terrible conditions, and it would be the destruction of the last safe haven for Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinian representatives have taken the issue of Israel's occupation of Palestine to the International Court of Justice, or World Court, which is expected to make a decision on the matter soon. Fact of the Day: The dots over the letters 'i' and 'j' are called tittles. Quote of the Day: If you don’t have big dreams and goals, you’ll end up working for someone that does. (Unknown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Prestigious (adj)- Something described as prestigious has the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important. In a Sentence: Chelsea’s mom often bragged about her daughter’s job at the prestigious company.

Contents: Israel-Brazil Relations Sink, World Court Hears Arguments Over Occupation of Gaza Upcoming Events Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Relations between Israel and Brazil have been drastically changed recently after a speech by Brazilian President Lula Inacio de Silva. He was attending the meeting of the African Union in Addis Ababa when he compared what Israel is doing in Gaza to Hitler's genocide of the Jews of Europe in World War II, sparking outrage in Israel. They said that his comments were 'shameful' and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had 'crossed a red line.' This comes as Israel continues to pound Gaza with attacks after the terrorist organization of Hamas invaded the country on October 7, and their retaliation attacks have killed at least 28,000 Palestinians. However, Israel claims that over 10,000 of them were terror operatives, and Hamas is also holding dozens of hostages in secret locations as bargaining chips. Countries around the world are all starting to agree that Israel is taking the situation too far, and the International Court of Justice, or World Court, has begun to hear arguments over the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Upcoming Events: World Day of Social Justice (Tuesday, February 20) International Mother Language Day (Wednesday, February 21) Table Tennis World Championships End (Sunday, February 25) Fact of the Day: The first American alarm clock was invented in 1787 and could only ring at 4:00 am. It took 60 years to invent an adjustable one! Quote of the Day: A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. (John A. Shedd) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Fathom (verb)- To fathom something is to understand the reason for its existence or occurrence. In a Sentence: Even those close to him can't always fathom why he repeatedly risks his life to climb the world’s tallest mountains.

Contents: ISRO Successfully Launches Meteorological Satellite Into Orbit Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has managed to launch a meteorological satellite into orbit around Earth, marking another successful milestone in India's space program. They launched their GSLV-F14 rocket yesterday, which released their INSAT-3DS satellite into Earth's orbit 18 minutes after liftoff. It will work together with India's INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites to continue monitoring Earth's surface and oceans while also collecting data on Earth's atmosphere for meteorological purposes. This is a big step forward and gives everyone at ISRO a lot more confidence in their next launch in collaboration with NASA, which will be launching their NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in the coming months. Fact of the Day: Scientists have decided that the average color of the universe is called cosmic latte. Quote of the Day: No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team. (Reid Hoffman) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Rapport (noun)- When you have a rapport with someone, your relationship is characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy. In a Sentence: Once our daughter had developed a rapport with her piano teacher, she began to show some real enthusiasm for learning and practicing the piano.

Contents: Israel Bombs and Raids Gaza's Largest Hospital Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day After finding evidence that hostages were being held there, Israel invaded and raided Gaza's largest functioning hospital, Nasser Hospital recently. However, according to Hamas, four people died due to the disruption of crucial supplies like oxygen. Israel reported that they managed to successfully capture multiple suspects, but had no comment on how the Palestinians passed away due to their raid. They initially bombed the hospital after a siege for multiple days before the forces came closer and shot numerous civilians and suspects fleeing the scene. The civilians who escaped fled near Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt, which is the only way to get out of Gaza right now. On the other hand, other patients, who need 24/7 medical care, are required to stay at the hospital in order to stay alive. Surgeons, doctors, and nurses are also staying at the hospital, risking their lives every day to take care of these patients in need. Unfortunately, Rafah, like most other places in Gaza right now, is in tatters after constant shelling by Israel. Many countries are blaming Israel for going too far and killing too many civilians, but Hamas continues to hold dozens of Israelis hostage. Fact of the Day: The world's largest snowflake was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. Quote of the Day: Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail. (Confucius) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Turbid (adj)- Turbid is a formal word that has several meanings having to do with literal or figurative muddiness or cloudiness. It's most often used literally to describe water that is thick or opaque with stirred-up sediment, as in "the river's turbid waters"; similarly, turbid air is smoky or misty. In figurative use, turbid describes things that lack clarity, as in "efforts to clear my turbid mind." In a Sentence: The group decided to forgo stopping at the swimming hole on their hike because of its turbid waters.