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There is a huge solar eclipse happening today across North America! Check out this map to find out more on when it will occur and how much the moon will cover the Sun in your area. Make sure not to miss this one, as the next eclipse in North America will occur on August 23, 2044!
On another note, Israel has finally withdrawn from southern Gaza after a push from many countries around the world. Tanks and troops have moved out of the southern city of Khan Younis and have been stationed at the border after months of intense battles and fighting. However, Israel reiterated that they are not completely withdrawing from all of Gaza. They stated that they still have many more goals to achieve, including the complete obliteration of Hamas and the return of all hostages. The forces in Khan Younis destroyed all targets, such as terrorists, communications centers, warehouses, and more, meaning that they can be stationed somewhere else for the time being and can be given a rest. Citizens were initially instructed to take shelter in Khan Younis, but Israel later discovered that the city was harboring a large amount of Hamas terrorists and launched attacks and raids on it. Officials have not given an update on the possible invasion of Rafah, though, which is the southernmost city in Gaza. It is the main border city between Gaza and Egypt and is the location where hundreds of thousands of citizens are staying and the majority of the aid is coming in. Israel has stated that their plans to wipe out Hamas include an invasion of Rafah, which is essential to the plan. Still, doing so would certainly decrease the amount of aid coming into Gaza, which is the exact opposite of what they are being pressured to do. United States President Joe Biden talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week, emphasizing that larger amounts of aid being allowed in would be crucial, and steps must be taken to protect the citizens of Gaza.
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Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In Connecticut, it is required that a pickle bounces if it is to be sold. Pickles that do not bounce when dropped from a height of one foot are deemed unfit for consumption and cannot be sold to consumers.
Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Winners never quit and quitters never win. (Vince Lombardi)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Conjecture (verb)- Conjecture is a formal synonym of the verb guess that means “to form an opinion or idea without proof or sufficient evidence.”
In a Sentence: Some scientists have conjectured that Jupiter’s moon Europa could sustain life.
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