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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsIsrael has agreed to reopen two border crossings into Gaza after the cabinet approved a series of “immediate steps” amid pressure over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Strip.The Erez crossing in northern Gaza will be opened for the first time since the conflict began on 7 October and Ashdod Port will be opened to allow aid shipments, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday.”This increased aid will prevent a humanitarian crisis and is necessary to…

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Days after announcing her separation from husband Ryan Anderson, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was photographed with an ex. Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Gypsy Rose Blanchard continues to spend time with ex-fiancé Ken Urker following her separation from husband Ryan Anderson. In new photos obtained by Page Six on April 4, the pair were seen holding hands as they stepped out at a Dollar General in South Louisiana. Gypsy, 32, was all smiles as she ran errands in black leggings, a green tank top and sneakers. As for Ken, he tried to stay under the radar by wearing denim jeans, a…

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It was a clean sweep of the stages for 2024 women’s Absa Cape Epic winners Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller (GHOST Factory Racing) and an emphatic win for Matt Beers and Howard Grotts (Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne) who carved out a gap of more than 11 minutes to their nearest rivals.After a prologue and seven stages at the South African pairs mountain bike event, Beers and Grotts – who now has two titles to his name – had a time of 25:22:17 while the battle for second was tight. Nino Schurter and Sebastien Fini (World Bicycle Relief) finished just 31 seconds ahead of…

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Director Steven Zaillian and cinematographer Robert Elswit make the most of the Ripley’s black and white aesthetic, presenting stunning images of Italian landscape. Lorenzo Sisti/Netflix hide caption toggle caption Lorenzo Sisti/Netflix Director Steven Zaillian and cinematographer Robert Elswit make the most of the Ripley’s black and white aesthetic, presenting stunning images of Italian landscape. Lorenzo Sisti/Netflix Author Patricia Highsmith wrote her first of several novels about Tom Ripley, a successful con man, in 1955. Four decades later, that first book, The Talented Mr. Ripley, was adapted into a 1999 movie, starring a young Matt Damon. Now, 25 years later, it’s…

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Over half of surveyed homeowners pursued a renovation project.getty Whether they plan on selling or they’re just prepping for long haul, home buyers are renovating their spaces. According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, the median amount spend on renovations has increased from $15,000 in 2020 to $24,000 in 2023. “Renovation spending has continued to increase in recent years, likely driven by rising product and labor costs, but also a desire among homeowners to improve their spaces and create personalized sanctuaries that are more comfortable or functional,” Marine Sargsyan, staff economist at Houzz, tells me. “Despite larger budgets,…

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The NIT championship game at Hinkle Fieldhouse pits Indiana State against Seton Hall.Indiana State (32-6) continues to play like its reminding the NCAA Tournament selection committee that it should have been in March Madness. The Sycamores beat Utah 100-90 on Tuesday night, and they are one of the nation’s most efficient teams, averaging 84.9 points per game (6th), making 62.6% of their 2-point shots (1st), 50.5% from the field (3rd) and 80% of their free throws (3rd).More:Amid Saint Louis rumors, Josh Schertz says he’ll ‘try to have a decision by the weekend.’Seton Hall (24-12) finished fourth in Big East play…

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JERUSALEM —  Massive street demonstrations that last year posed the most serious threat to date to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and then quieted after the Oct. 7 attack, have returned in full force. Tens of thousands of Israelis are once again filling the nights in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with calls for Netanyahu to resign. But with the context different now — Israelis and Palestinians are locked in ferocious warfare — have Netanyahu’s chances for political survival also changed?The Houdini of Middle Eastern politics must now escape forces closing in from multiple fronts: the left, the right, ultra-Orthodox religious, the business…

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Indianapolis, Ind. – Dre Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.) scored the game-winning layup with 16 seconds remaining as the Seton Hall men’s basketball team took home the 2024 NIT championship with a victory over Indiana State, 79-77, on Thursday night inside Hinkle Fieldhouse.The win gives the Pirates, who ended the game on a 9-0 run over the final 2:38, their second NIT title in program history and first since 1953. Al-Amir Dawes (Newark, N.J.) capped off his strong tournament with a game-high 24 points, while Kadary Richmond (Brooklyn, N.Y.) finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds.Full story soon…

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De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings (44-31) are up against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (44-31) on April 4, 2024 at Madison Square Garden.Watch the NBA on Max with the B/R Sports Add-On, free for a limited time! Use our link to sign up for Max today. After the promotional period, add B/R Sports for $9.99/month. Base subscription required.Knicks vs. Kings Game InfoWhen: Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM ETWhere: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New YorkTV: MSGLive Stream: Watch this game on MaxCatch NBA action all season long on Fubo!Get tickets for any NBA…

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Key Takeaways Mitsuoka’s latest creation is a Toyota Corolla Axio-based compact sedan with classic British-inspired styling. Subtle updates have been introduced after ten years of Ryugi production. Available with a hybrid drivetrain and all-wheel drive. Fancy a British luxury sedan but can’t face the high purchase price and intense running costs? Cue the Ryugi, a Toyota Corolla Axio with a rather peculiar snout. Created by Mitsuoka, the company behind the Dodge Challenger-inspired M55 concept, Now in its tenth year, Mitsuoka has bestowed the quirky compact sedan with several updates, namely an auto-dimming rearview mirror and front and rear parking sensors…

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