The organizers of Stillwater Harvest Fest have found the perfect recipe for a successful fall festival: giant pumpkins, giant pumpkins and, yes, even more giant pumpkins. “Giant pumpkins make people smile,” said Cassie McLemore, event coordinator. “They are a smashing … Continued
By JUSTIN SPIKE BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Vigils, commemorations and acts of remembrance were planned across the world on Monday to mark one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel as world leaders called for an end to … Continued
By JOSEPH KRAUSS and SARAH EL DEEB The Gaza Strip is in ruins. There are hills of rubble where apartment blocks stood, and pools of sewage-tainted water spreading disease. City streets have been churned into dirt canyons and, in many … Continued
By JULIA FRANKEL KFAR AZA, Israel (AP) — On a sun-dappled day in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Liora Eilon stood at the spot where her son was killed. She stooped to pick a figurine from the pile of belongings scattered around … Continued
Minneapolis police announced Saturday that they plan to provide extra patrols near Jewish synagogues this month for the Jewish holy days and the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel. St. Paul police will do the same. “We are … Continued